Dewalt debuts gas outdoor power equipment
Products launched at GIE+Expo include new stand-on mower, zero-turn mower, hydro-walk mower and more. read more
Busting 3 myths about battery power
Professionals from Stihl, Pacific Landscape Management and Echo debunk misconceptions about battery-powered handheld equipment. read more
DeWalt releases 2 new battery-powered mowers
DeWalt unveiled two new mowers: the 2x20V Max Brushless Mower (DCMW220) and 40V Max Brushless Mower (DCMW290). Optimized for use with DeWalt construction battery platforms, the 2x20V Max is compatible with the DeWalt FlexVolt battery system for maximum flexibility and extended runtime, said the company. It also includes an on-deck LED light board, which signals the state of charge for... read more
DeWalt expands FlexVolt System lineup
DeWalt expanded its FlexVolt System with an outdoor power equipment lineup that features a battery that automatically changes voltage when the user changes tools. The lineup will include a new chainsaw, handheld blower and string trimmer, which all feature the new FlexVolt 60-volt Max 3.0Ah battery—rather than the 9.0Ah used with the 20-volt Max tools. The 60V Max Chainsaw is equipped... read more
DeWalt to release smartphone in near future
DeWalt partnered with Global Mobile Communications to create the DeWalt MD501 smartphone. There is currently no word on pricing or a release date. This phone is designed for use on rugged job sites. The phone’s IP68 certification means it should be capable of being submerged underwater for up to 30 minutes in up to 2 meters of water and be fine. Additionally, its huge battery should last all... read more
DeWalt expands 20V Max Outdoor Equipment lineup
DeWalt added the 20V MAX 5.0 Ah hedge trimmer to its line of professional-grade, battery-powered outdoor power equipment. Weighing in at 7.8 pounds, this battery-powered trimmer features 22-inch laser-cut, hardened steel blades with 3/4 inch cut capacity. This trimmer also includes a wrap-around auxiliary handle for a comfortable grip, and the switch with lock-off allows for fast, yet controlled actuation, the company said. The 20V MAX... read more
