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Also updated is the Amazon listing for the blower / vac, which now includes a photo image. It is being sold on pre-order as tool only for about $180 or including a 4 Ah battery and charger for about $302. Apparently it does not include the vacuum attachment, which may be an extra cost option...

The Amazon listing has been updated with new images that appear to be actual design photos rather than drawings. It is now shown as available for pre-order as either a bare tool only for about $220 or including 4 Ah battery and charger for about $340. The chainsaw housing appears to be more...

Echo introduces its own brand of ethanol free two-cycle 50:1 pre-mix, that they've name PowerFuel. It uses their Red Armor brand of oil and has a 93 octane rating. It's a similar product to TruFuel and Stihl MotoMix that uses Stihl HP Ultra Oil. I called my local dealer, and he quoted the price...

Amazon is advertising this new chainsaw from Greenworks that would be the first 16" Li-Ion battery powered chainsaw AFAIK. It is powered by the same 40V G-MAX batteries used in the smaller 12" chainsaw and other tools, including the 20" twin-blade lawn mower. The main difference other than the...

I have three electric chainsaws: 1) Greenworks 10" 20V Li-Ion battery powered 2) Greenworks 12" 40V Li-Ion battery powered with sprocket tip bar 3) Homelite 14" 9A corded electric with sprocket tip and safety tip bar I really like the 14" bar with the sprocket tip and safety tip bar, but don't...

Even more insane is that different manufacturers sell identical products, except that they use different proprietary battery designs. Greenworks and Ryobi both sell identical 16" mowers powered by 40V Li-Ion batteries. Greenworks sells theirs on Amazon with the 146 Wh G-MAX battery for $299 and...

One of the biggest problems with battery powered electric tools is the total incompatibility between brands and even within brands. Here is my ridiculous situation with the many different batteries I am currently using: Greenworks 40V original Li-Ion battery Greenworks 40V new G-MAX Li-Ion...

My home made replacement battery saved me $63 Well, the replacement batteries arrived yesterday and I successfully wired them into my mower per the attached photos. I used 12 AWG wire and crimp connectors throughout and made up spacers with some old closed cell foam I had lying around. I was...

So, I left the battery pack for my Earthwise 14" battery powered mower connected unattended in my spare bedroom to my "smart" charger, which is supposed to switch automatically to a trickle charge maintenance mode on the battery has fully recharged, when I noticed a very strong smell coming from...

Have you ever heard of Stihl MotoMix ? It is basically the same product as TruFuel (same base synthetic fuel with different synthetic oil) that is sold through Stihl dealers and endorsed for use in all Stihl 2-stroke engines. In fact, Stihl thinks so highly of Motomix, that they will double the...

Recently my two 2-stroke blowers (Echo PB-250LN and Hitachi RB24EAP) have been requiring very high effort to pull the starter cords. They feel like super high compression large 4-strokes where I can clearly feel every compression stroke as I pull the cord. Once started, they both run fine...

Until now we had to choose between very loud backpack blowers to get decent performance or settle for wimpy performance in order to get quiet operation. Now Echo has managed to to get both high performance as well as quiet operation in a gas two stroke backpack blower. Leaf Blowers, Handheld...

That only happens while the choke is moving from the fully closed position to the fully open position. After that point, the engine runs smoothly at a constant RPM. Also, it is important the move the choke lever past the choke mark until it reaches a hard stop. Otherwise it won't be fully closed...

This is a multiple choice poll. If you chose "other", please list those manufacturers. You may list your reasons if you wish.

Are you a member of the NRA, yes or no ? This poll applies only to US citizens.

I got a flyer for a Home Depot black Friday sale, and they list chainsaws with the Blue Max brand name. They are sold by a company called North American Tool Industries located in Huntington Indiana, but not doubt the tools are all imported from China. They have decent reviews, better than...

Since this is a lawn mower forum, it's a pretty good assumption that everyone has some sort of lawn mower. Most of us have the need for other types of outdoor tools, but I was wondering what types of tools do we not own because we have no need for them. The tools that I don't own and don't ever...

I like the neat handlebar adjustment feature and single cutting height lever. Also, the deck is made from thick 14 gage steel, which is commercial quality, but they are really heavy with the push model weighing 94 lbs !

I recently visited the Husqvarna website, and noticed some changes in the design of the handlebar and wheel height adjusters. The handlebar grip and bail bar have been redesigned, and the padding is now on the bail bar instead of the handlebar grip, which should be more comfortable. Also, the...

Before and After - Part 2 Last time I showed y'all my back yard tree stump removal and refill. Today I just finished a similar job in my front yard, but only have an after photo. This time I'm trying Scotts Turf Grow for grass, instead of the Miracle Grow I used last time, which is more...

First, congratulations on your weight loss. I used to have a similar problem, and ten years ago I got on a bicycle and adjusted my diet so that today I'm pushing 67 and in the best health of my life. It's good to save all that money on lawn care, but even better to get the exercise. As for a...

It's now shown on the Ryobi website. Here's a promo image, that clearly shows that Ryobi is attempting to market to the female consumer, who presumably might be intimidated by gas powered garden tools. Meanwhile, I've used mine several times now so far with no issues.

Is the SRM-225 better quality than the PE-225 ? Aside from the advantages of a straight shaft on the SRM-225 .vs. a curved shaft on the PE-225, I noticed a difference in the way the power head is attached to the shaft, even though the engines are the same, the housings are somewhat different...

Echo SRM-225 it is Went to the dealer open house today and there were manufacturer trailers for Echo and Stihl outside with demo tools, so I tried a few and chose the Echo SRM-225. Like y'all said it's really nicer than the Stihl homescaper trimmers like the FS 56 RC-E. It's surprisingly light...

....and the decision is .... Straight shaft Echo SRM-225. Just picked it up today at a dealer open house, where I demo'd several Echo and Stihl trimmers. It is surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle, so I won't need a shoulder harness. They had a modest 10% discount on it too. :smile:

If you could only own one string trimmer, would you choose a straight shaft or a curved shaft, and what are your reasons ?

I just picked up this Echo PE-225 stick edger at my local Home Depot store after returning the new Ryobi cordless stick edger that died after 10 minutes of use. Got in some edging before sundown, and the difference in power between the Echo and the Ryobi is tremendous. :biggrin:

It's now official on the Husqvarna website. The AWD Husqvarna Model HU800AWD with a Honda GCV190 engine is now available with a MSRP of $499.95. Right now Lowe's is selling them for $506.34 with free shipment to store for pickup. HUSQVARNA HU800AWD - Lawnmowers

Yard-Man push mower with Honda engine at Walmart for $225 This is the lowest price I've ever seen on a push mower with a Honda engine. Yard-Man 21-inch Mower, Yard-Man Push Lawn Mower, Gas-Powered Lawn Mowers, Garden Lawn Mower

Photos of my Earthwise Model 60214 14 inch battery powered lawn mower before and after mowing down some long and heavy monkey grass. This thing is a mini beast that can plow through just about anything. It is built tough like full size mowers and is height adjustable with a single lever from 1.5...

Not a video, but here's a photo.

I have two handheld blowers, Echo PB-250LN and Hitachi RB24EAP, that I want to adjust the idle rpm to manufacturer specs. I'd like to buy a suitable tachometer, and wondered what type and brand you would recommend. Can I use a non-contact laser type and get the reading off the fan or do I need...

There's something else they never put in without which the mower won't start either. Look closely at this photo.

Ryobi has a new Li-Ion battery powered stick edger coming out this year, which AFAIK is the first ever battery powered electric stick edger. It is part of a modular system they call Connexion, which is similar to the Echo PAS system with a power head and bolt-on attachments. It's not yet...

This video explains why some brands are more expensive than others. Half crankshaft engines are rated for far fewer hours of operation than full crankshaft engines. The sad thing is that some low quality brands like Ryobi are priced almost as high as much better brands like Echo. Although...

This is one serious battery powered push lawn mower. They are listed at Lowe's online (Item # 421871) for $399, but are not yet available. There is also a new 36 volt lead-acid push mower (Item # 421869) with a 19" cut for $299 that is comparable to the Black and Decker CM1936 for $150 less...

I thought I'd start a thread where good deals can be posted. I'll start with a Hitachi RB24EAP handheld gas 2-cycle blower on sale at Amazon for $99.99 with free shipping. MSRP is $150, but normal street price is about $130. It is very lightweight, easy starting and packs a lot of power for its...

It took thirteen 40 lb bags of fill dirt plus one 40 lb bag of Scotts Miracle Grow topsoil and a liberal amount of perennial rye grass seed. I used a sledge hammer, crowbar and chainsaw to break up and remove the mostly rotted stump, which weighed about 200 pounds. A few years ago a feral cat...

Just saw this advertised for sale on eBay. It is a bit larger than the Stihl Li-Ion battery powered mower that I posted previously.

Although most small tools like chainsaws, string trimmers and blowers still use 2 cycle engines, they have pretty disappeared in larger tools like lawn mowers and snow blowers. This I suppose was mostly due to the EPA tightening requirements for pollution and noise reduction, but improvements...

Just got this little Hitachi RB24EAP to keep my Echo PB-250LN company. The Hitachi was on sale for under $105 from Amazon (30% off MSRP) with free shipping, and it's about 1 pound lighter, so I thought I'd give it a try. It's not as quiet (69 db(A) .vs. 65 db(A)) and vibrates a bit more, but...

Imagine a Li-Ion battery powered mower with a 150 minute (2-1/2 hour) run time on a single charge. Imagine this mower weighing only 35 pounds and that it has a centrally located handle for easy transport. Imagine decent size wheels, 6.5" front and 8" rear that are recessed to permit mowing in...

I just saw this YouTube video of a new battery powered lawn mower sold under the Stihl brand name in Canada with limited quantities available in the USA. Official product launch will be in the Spring of 2013. It uses the either the Stihl AP 80 Li-Ion 36V-2.2Ah or Stihl AP 160 Li-Ion 36V-4.5Ah...