LM StaffMar 6, 2024
Electric Sheep launched a new robot for outdoor maintenance using its proprietary AI and robotics software.
LM StaffNov 21, 2023
Andrew Terajewicz of Whisper Aero explains the technology behind his company's quiet tool for leaf removal.
LM StaffAug 15, 2023
Miami's new leaf blower ban carries a $250 fine for first violation, $500 for second violation and $1,000 for a third or more violation in 12 months.
Rob DiFrancoMay 11, 2023
Backpack and handheld blowers both have advantages. Industry pros help you decide which one is best for you.
Emily SchappacherNov 3, 2023
To get the most out of their blowers, contractors should do maintenance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, according to Jack Easterly, Husqvarna’s professional brand manager for handheld equipment. Including simple visual inspections to check for cracks and loose…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
What’s old is new again — or maybe has actually been around for a while. As California legislators consider banning all gas-powered equipment, let’s take a trip back to 1998 when blowers were taking a hit because of the noise…
LM StaffOct 29, 2019
Oregon expanded the 120V Professional Series suite of battery-powered landscaping equipment with the addition of a self-propelled 21-inch commercial walk-behind mower and a new handheld blower. Both tools promise performance in any weather and utilize the platform’s robust battery technology,…
LM StaffJan 31, 2019
Shindaiwa USA released its 25.4 cc handheld blower, the EB262. “We had professional landscapers and arborists in mind when we designed this unit, and we made sure to include all of the features that they would need to maximize performance,…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
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LM StaffOct 4, 2018
Echo introduced two new blowers for 2019—the PB-8010 and PB-2620. The PB-8010 backpack blower includes a new 79.9cc engine, which delivers a performance of 1,071 cubic feet per minute (CFM) and 211 miles per hour (mph), with 44 newtons of…
LM StaffDec 1, 2017
Milwaukee Tool updated its M18 Fuel Blower. Compatible with more than 125 solutions on the M18 system, the new model is up to 4 pounds lighter and has the power to clear debris from 15 feet away. The updated model…
Sabeena HickmanNov 9, 2023
Clients demand neat and well-manicured landscapes, and leaf blowers are an important tool for landscape professionals. But they’re not always welcome by the neighbors. In Monterey County, Calif., a city commission recently raised concerns that leaf blowers are sources of…
LM StaffAug 6, 2018
Shindaiwa expanded its blower line with the EB600RT backpack blower, which is powered by a 58.2 cc two-stroke engine. According to the company, the EB600RT weighs as little as 22.6 lbs. in tube throttle configuration and features a fully padded…
LM StaffDec 20, 2012
The GasLess line of emission-free, handheld power equipment includes grass trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, lawnmowers and backpack blowers. These lightweight products run as long as a tank of gas, but eliminate the maintenance and hassles associated with gas-powered engines. They…
LM StaffJul 31, 2018
For more than 65 years, Buffalo Turbine has continued to be the leading manufacturer of American-made, turbine-style blowers/duster/sprayers. The Cyclone 8000's 360° nozzle control allows it to complete large-scale jobs in a fraction of the time. According to the company, hurricane…
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