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cordless yard tools

otter-b1
11 years ago

I am looking for cordless yard tools. I've found the Ryobi and Black&Decker series online. I am hoping for some feedback from those who have used the tools before I invest in either of the series. Here's my list of questions/concerns - I'm sure I will come up with more.

Ryobi vs Black &Decker?

voltage differences - there are several choices - 18v is most common with most available tools. Also available are 20v, 24v, 36v, and 40v. Do I need the bigger battery if the resulting amperage is the same?

are these tools powerful enough for the work I need to do?

Specifically:

pole saw - needs to cut up to 3" diameter (if possible)

trimmer - needs to whack big weeds, not just grass

blower - needs to move leaves off grass, not just hard

surfaces

cultivator - would be used in clay soil - mostly partially

prepared flowerbeds that need cleaned up and soil

improved

Any comments and info will be welcomed. TIA

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