Whether you're mowing a half-acre yard or trimming garden edges, the right equipment makes all the difference. This section covers new product releases, expert tool reviews, and tips for keeping your gear in top shape. Stay sharp and ready for every season with trusted insights.
Nov 3, 2025 - 18:44 GMT
At Equip Exposition 2025, Honda unveiled its new ProZision series??"its first battery-powered riding mowers for the U.S.??"including an autonomous model that uses GNSS, radar, and LiDAR for self-driving operation. Designed to combat labor shortages and improve efficiency, the ProZision lineup reflects Honda's broader push toward automation, electrification, and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Nov 3, 2025 - 15:10 GMT
Consumer Reports named the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 20" Push Mower one of the best budget battery-powered lawn mowers, praising its performance and value for small yards. Priced from $249, the mower earns high marks from owners for its quiet operation, lightweight design, easy storage, and strong mulching ability, with 88% of reviewers recommending it.
Nov 3, 2025 - 15:05 GMT
Gas-powered lawn tools??"including leaf blowers, mowers, and small chainsaws??"are facing bans across multiple U.S. states, led by California's 2024 prohibition on new small off-road engine equipment. Citing severe noise and pollution impacts, lawmakers are pushing a nationwide shift toward electric alternatives, though professionals warn of high replacement costs and limited subsidies during the transition.
Nov 3, 2025 - 14:00 GMT
Gas-powered lawn mowers with electric start combine the strength of traditional engines with the ease of push-button ignition, ideal for larger or uneven lawns. Top models like the RBD Petrol Power Rotary, Makita PLM4620, Honda HRJ216K2, and STIGA Combi 753 SE offer durable builds, wide cutting decks, and reliable performance without the hassle of pull cords or battery charging.
Oct 25, 2025 - 14:00 GMT
LiTime showcased its latest lithium battery technologies at the 2025 Equip Exposition in Louisville, highlighting advanced power solutions for golf carts, lawn mowers,
Oct 25, 2025 - 08:06 GMT
Sharrocks expands golf & sports turf offering through strategic partnership with GKB Machinery Pitchcare
Oct 9, 2025 - 17:00 GMT
New York lawmakers are proposing a bill to phase out gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers, offering rebates for electric landscaping equipment to cut pollution and noise. The initiative aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, as studies show gas blowers can emit as much pollution as driving a car over 1,000 miles.
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Sep 26, 2025 - 13:01 GMT
While gas mowers may be more cost-effective up front, they're not always the best option.
Sep 24, 2025 - 12:00 GMT
The next-generation DeWalt 60V Max 21-inch RWD Self-Propelled Lawn Mower delivers strong cutting power, long runtime, and improved handling with its dual-blade system, single-point height adjustment, and rear-wheel drive design. While its mulching could be better and switching between batteries requires a manual flip, its lightweight build, versatility, and solid performance make it a serious contender for homeowners considering a battery-powered alternative to gas mowers.
Sep 23, 2025 - 21:06 GMT
Cordless electric lawn mowers run on lithium-ion batteries that typically last three to five years, but their lifespan depends heavily on proper care. To maximize performance, avoid fully draining or fast-charging, let batteries cool before recharging, store them in a cool dry place at partial charge during off-season, and keep them clean and away from metal or liquids.
Sep 9, 2025 - 02:34 GMT
Stihl's AK and AP lithium-ion batteries power a wide range of lawn and garden tools, but they are designed with unique shapes and proprietary technology that make them incompatible with other brands like Ryobi or Milwaukee. Unlike some tool systems, there are no safe third-party adapters for Stihl batteries, meaning they can only be used within Stihl's own tool families.
Sep 8, 2025 - 20:35 GMT
The Worx WG322 20V Cordless Mini Chainsaw, praised for its agility and lightweight 6-pound design, is now on sale for just $137, making it an affordable pick for homeowners and DIYers. With a self-oiling chain, easy tension adjustment, and quiet yet powerful performance, it's ideal for small to medium trimming and pruning jobs without the hassle of gas or cords.
Sep 8, 2025 - 18:00 GMT
Walmart is offering the Litheli 13-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower for just $109 (regularly $240), a 55% discount on this lightweight, compact mower ideal for small yards. With a brushless motor, 30L grass bag, adjustable cutting heights, and up to 30 minutes of runtime, shoppers praise it as quiet, efficient, and easy to maneuver.
Sep 8, 2025 - 16:13 GMT
Amazon has dropped the EGO Power+ 56V Cordless 15-inch String Trimmer and 670 CFM Leaf Blower combo kit back to its $320 low, saving shoppers up to $90 off the usual $370??"$410 price. The bundle includes a 4.0Ah battery, charger, POWERLOAD trimmer head, telescoping shaft, and a blower with variable speeds up to 670 CFM, making it a powerful and convenient lawn care set.
Sep 8, 2025 - 12:33 GMT
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) urges homeowners to prepare now for winter by properly storing summer tools and readying snow equipment, which helps prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. Their eight key tips include servicing gear before storage, managing fuel wisely, charging and storing batteries correctly, and keeping equipment sheltered and accessible for seasonal use.
Sep 8, 2025 - 11:40 GMT
Dreame unveiled its upgraded A3 AWD robot mower at IFA 2025, featuring all-wheel drive, 80% gradient handling, and AI-powered navigation with 3D LiDAR and dual HDR cameras. It also debuts EdgeMaster 2.0, allowing cutting as close as 1.5 cm from edges, tackling a common weakness in competing models; pricing and availability are still to be announced.
Sep 5, 2025 - 13:33 GMT
At IFA 2025, NexLawn made its debut under the MOVA group, unveiling advanced robotic lawn care solutions including the Master X Vision, which uses interchangeable modules and a robotic arm to clear obstacles, trim, edge, and even water plants. NexLawn also introduced the VIDAR and VIDAR AWD Series, compact AI-powered mowers with LiDAR mapping, object detection, and slope-handling capabilities, set to launch in March 2026 alongside MOVA's new eco-friendly smart power tools.
Sep 5, 2025 - 10:31 GMT
At IFA 2025, MAMMOTION unveiled its Tri-Fusion Positioning System, which integrates LiDAR, RTK, and Vision technologies to give robot lawn mowers wire-free, ±1 cm precision on any terrain. The new LUBA mini AWD LiDAR, along with the flagship LUBA 2 AWD and YUKA mini Vision, showcase how this innovation enables easier setup, smarter navigation, and reliable performance even on slopes, shaded areas, and uneven ground.
Sep 4, 2025 - 17:15 GMT
ChatGPT said: Nearly 800,000 Ryobi electric pressure washers sold between 2017 and 2024 have been recalled after reports of overheating capacitors, explosions, and injuries including fractures to fingers, hands, faces, and eyes. Consumers are urged to stop using the affected models immediately and request a free repair kit with replacement parts from Ryobi.
Sep 4, 2025 - 14:46 GMT
Eufy's newest robot lawn mowers just hit record-low prices, with the E15 discounted to $1,400 ($900 off) and the E18 to $1,600 ($1,000 off) on Amazon. Both models feature app control, auto-mapping without perimeter wires, obstacle avoidance, GPS tracking, and customizable mowing settings, making them some of the most advanced??"and now most affordable??"robot mowers available.
Sep 1, 2025 - 13:16 GMT
Anker's eufy is cutting Labor Day prices on its newest robot lawn mowers: the E15 is down to $1,399.98 (reg. $1,800) and the E18 to $1,599.99 (reg. $2,000) at both Amazon and eufy direct. The E15 matches its best post-launch pricing, while the E18 hits a new all-time low - making hands-free lawn care a lot easier on the wallet.