Battery powered yard tools bring back the Joys of Gardening.
Rainy days alternating with sunshine results in an amazing growth-spurt for our plants and lawn. One day your yard looks dull and dormant, the next it needs a cut and trim.
It's time to bring out the big guns - mower, string trimmer, edger, hedge trimmer, blower, maybe even a chainsaw or pole saw. Power tools offer huge benefits for northwest yard care by cutting maintenance time to a small percentage of what it would take with only hand power. Unfortunately, the benefits are often reduced by power line accessibility and damage control, or the shrill buzz and fumes of gas power. The whole “joy of gardening” becomes a frustrating experience. If only you could cut the cord, mute the buzz, and eliminate the fumes.
You can! Advancements in battery technology has made battery-powered yard equipment the new rage. Lighter, more powerful, and longer-lasting, the new cordless equipment gives you the freedom, power, and quiet to bring back the joys of gardening. Corded electric tools, are a thing of the past, and gas powered tools are losing their competitve edge.
What are the pros and cons?
Battery Powered vs Corded Electric
- No cord to limit where you can use them.
- No cord to damage plants or worry about cutting.
- No time limit because of battery charge and discharge.
- Less expensive.
Battery Powered vs Gas
- Eco friendly – Zero emissions.
- On/Off button – no pull-starting.
- Minimal engine noise and no noxious fumes.
- No messy maintenance – filling fuel, oil and spark plug changes, and winterizing.
- Less weight than gas tools.
- Less expensive over time in fuel costs and maintenance.
- Gas may be better for large properties due to battery limits.
- Powerful, commercial gas equipment may be better for larger properties with heavy brush.
- Batteries may reduce operating time (30-60 mins. before requiring a charge) and require charging time (60 - 90 minute charge time).
- Batteries are expensive, but investing in more than one is a big benefit.
Battery Powered vs Gas
- Eco friendly – Zero emissions.
- On/Off button – no pull-starting.
- Minimal engine noise and no noxious fumes.
- No messy maintenance – filling fuel, oil and spark plug changes, and winterizing.
- Less weight than gas tools.
- Less expensive over time in fuel costs and maintenance.
- Gas may be better for large properties due to battery limits.
- Powerful, commercial gas equipment may be better for larger properties with heavy brush.
- Batteries may reduce operating time (30-60 mins. before requiring a charge) and require charging time (60 - 90 minute charge time).
- Batteries are expensive, but investing in more than one is a big benefit.
When all the benefits are considered, battery-powered tools are hard to beat for the average homeowner. But, before you head out to buy your first one, consider this important question, "Should I buy all my tools from the same brand?" The answer is a resondonding "Yes!"
Most manufacturers build their tools to use the same batteries, but batteries are not interchangeable between brands. Batteries are expensive and it's a real money-saver to be able to use the same battery in multiple tools. Most manufacturers sell combination sets that include a tool and battery for less than buying them separately. This allows you to buy a few tools with batteries and the rest without.
So which manufacturer has the best suite of tools? That depends on personal preference, your own research and experience with specific brands. Visit the links below to research for yourself, but popular brands are:
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