LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Husqvarna added several new products designed for landscape and tree care professionals. These new products were unveiled during the second day of Husqvarna’s first Virtual…
LM StaffAug 14, 2023
Ego has released a new two-stage battery-powered snow blower and an improved version of the single stage. The two-stage model, SNT2400, is a 24-inch wide…
Sarah WebbNov 3, 2023
State air regulators in California are proposing long-term plans to phase out gas-powered lawn care and landscaping equipment such as leaf blowers and lawn mowers.…
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) published the robotic lawn mower standard. The standards were approved in September 2019.…
Danielle PestaNov 3, 2023
Manufacturers share upcoming trends and predictions for battery-powered equipment that landscape contractors need to know.
Environmental concerns, potential safety hazards and fuel costs — all have been cited as reasons landscape contractors make the switch over to battery-powered handheld equipment…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issued the first-ever standard for robotic, battery-powered and electrical lawn mowers.
LM StaffJun 19, 2019
American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) is proud to announce a unique collaboration with Stihl to support our independent nationwide campaign promoting the benefits of battery-electric…
LM StaffApr 8, 2019
Stihl released the KMA 130 R KombiMotor, a tool from the company’s AP Series of battery products. It gives professionals the ability to trim, prune,…
Gasoline has served as the go-to fuel option for many years when it comes to handheld equipment. However, the recent rise of battery-powered equipment —…
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
Dan Delventhal, founder of MowGreen in Fairfield, Conn., has been using battery-powered landscape equipment since 2006 in an effort to lighten his environmental impact. Dan…
EGO unveiled a new line of commercial battery-powered equipment. The line includes a 15-inch string trimmer, 600 CFM blower and 25.5-inch hedge trimmer, all powered by…
Marisa PalmieriAug 14, 2023
Greenworks Commercial introduced new lithium-ion-powered zero-turn mowers and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky. Expanding on its introduction of Lithium Z Zero-Turn Mowers…
LM StaffJul 23, 2019
Greenworks Commercial expanded its 82-volt line with the GBB 700 dual battery port backpack blower. “For 2018, we’ve put a focus on providing innovative battery…
LM SponsorJul 30, 2018
ReVolt is the latest innovative mower from Mean Green Mowers that fills the final gap in our broad range of mowers. The ReVolt is an…
Lauren DowdleNov 3, 2023
Electric equipment continues to prove its place in the landscape industry. Batteries last longer, equipment is lighter and more operators see these machines as comparable…
Avant Tecno USA unveiled the Avant e5, a fully electric, battery-powered articulated loader. The compact Avant e5 was designed for both indoor and outdoor use,…
LM StaffNov 10, 2023
Echo is displaying its full line of 58V Lithium-Ion cordless products at GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18-20. The line will include the company's first…
Super Lawn Technologies is unveiling a solar-powered charging system for battery-powered lawn care tools at the GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18-20. “We believe battery powered…
Husqvarna is releasing an update to its portfolio at the GIE+EXPO in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 18-20. The line includes updates to wheeled, handheld, battery-powered and…
Stihl released the new AR 2000 backpack battery. “The Stihl AR 2000 is an integral part of a complete pro package as it powers a full…
Honda introduced Miimo, the company's first robotic lawn mower for use in the U.S. “Honda Power Equipment’s Miimo lawn mower delivers a beautiful lawn without…
Is battery-powered handheld equipment on trend to overtake gas products? The vote is still out for some pros on whether battery-powered equipment will become the…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
For contractors considering battery-powered equipment, here are some tips from Zack Kline, owner of A.I.R. in Rockville, Md., for how to successfully use it out…
