In mid-August, Greenworks Commercial invited the LM team and other industry media and influencers to its commercial training facility in Morristown, Tenn., showcasing what the company says is the first battery-powered, end-to-end lineup that covers the entire range of outdoor solutions for landscapers.
The LM team got the chance to test out the new equipment in Greenworks’ Optimus Crew lineup, which includes everything from mowers and blowers, charging solutions, chainsaws, string trimmers and more. Yin Chen, the CEO of Greenworks Commercial, says the company has been on a relentless journey to push the boundaries of battery technology since 2007, finally breaking into the realm where the company’s battery tools are equal to or better than gas counterparts.
“The challenge will be to find true replacement for gas in in terms of weight, in terms of runtime, in terms of power, in terms of the charging solution,” Chen says. “Optimus Crew finally nailed down all those aspects. That’s why we say, ‘OK, we took four years to build up this full system, step by step. Finally, now we are able to tell the industry Optimus Crew is powering the future.”
And while most products in the Optimus lineup have been out for a while — some tools have been in the market since 2023 — the last few stragglers are only a few months away. The Optimus ST131 string trimmer and BB42X and BB50X backpack blowers will be released later this year, officially completing the Optimus Crew lineup and offering a complete range of landscaping’s outdoor products.
“This was a dream come true moment with our BB50X that was unimaginable even just 12 months ago. We had a breakthrough in technology, in engineering and in the performance of the unit, so now we are able to achieve that kind of performance,” Chen says. “Finally, we have something to beat the most powerful gas backpack. If you’re the person using the most powerful gas backpack … they get all the benefits without the noise.”
As seen by the team during the product demos, there are many benefits to an electric tool, including saving money on gas, less maintenance and, especially, quieter operations. But, according to Greenworks, one of the biggest issues with changing to electric equipment is the lack of a full lineup of tools and charging solutions to cover for the many niche tasks on a landscaping site.
However, by offering a full-range of tools, batteries, charging stations and more, Greenworks says Optimus Crew can allow contractors to naturally step away from gas with the products that feel good and work for them.
“Basically, it’s a solution for the whole crew, and that’s why we call it Optimus Crew, because if someone in that group still has to use gas, we are not doing our job well,” Chen says.
Some of the electric solutions showcased at Greenworks’ training facility included:
OptimusZ Series mowers, including 3-, 5, 7- and 9-series
- Up to 70 horsepower equivalent in the 9-series, outperforming traditional gas mowers.
- Zero emissions, low noise and reduced vibration for operator comfort.
- Maintenance costs slashed by up to 90 percent and elimination of fuel expenses.
- Built-in 4G/GPS for fleet management, anti-theft and diagnostics.
Optimus charging solutions, including EnergyCube, ChargeLink, CubeCabinet and the Power Distribution Manager
- Charge multiple EnergyCubes at once using a 240-volt/50-amp circuit, compatible with standard, solar and EV chargers.
- The EnergyCube can charge two Optimus zero-turn mowers and handheld batteries, both at the shop or on a trailer, keeping equipment running all day.
- Powers up to 60 batteries overnight with portable charging caddies for easy transport.
- Optimus Core batteries are 30 percent lighter with faster charging and longer lifespans.
Optimus backpack blowers, including the 755 CFM backpack blower
- Delivers 82 volts of power, producing 755 CFM of air volume to handle large-scale debris clearing efficiently.
- Comes with two 8Ah batteries and a dual-port charger for extended runtime, ensuring that tasks are completed without frequent interruptions.
- Features a variable speed trigger with cruise control, allowing users to adjust airflow to match the demands of the task for precise control and optimal efficiency.
- Operates with minimal noise, making it ideal for use in residential areas and noise-sensitive environments.
Optimus all-terrain mowers, includng the ATM22S, ATM22A, ATM30 and ATM30C
- Capable of mowing on slopes up to 25 degrees with precise control.
- Up to 5.0 kW for powerful cutting, matching or exceeding gas-powered equivalents.
- LCD screens for control adjustments, LED lights for visibility, and single-point height adjustments.
- Lower operating and maintenance costs compared to gas mowers.
Despite the full lineup of Optimus tools, Greenworks says it’s still looking into 2026 and future innovations. For example, the company stated it is looking at robotic mowing as a possible market of interest for the future.
