Testing Battery Powered Yard Tools | Ask This Old House
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- Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape designer Jenn Nawada test out a variety of battery operated yard tools
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Cost: $100-$2500
Skill Level: Beginner
Tools List:
String trimmer
Hedge trimmer
Chainsaw
Push lawn mower
Leaf blower
Rototiller
Pole saw
Snow blower
Wheel barrow
Ride on lawn mower
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Roger and Jenn determined that battery powered tools work well for small to medium sized yards. While these tools were effective compared to gas tools, one setback they noticed is that batteries are not interchangeable across different brands of tools, and most companies do not make full lines of battery powered yard tools, meaning multiple batteries are required in order to make the full switch from gas to battery.
Roger and Jenn saw a variety of tools manufactured by Husqvarna (www.husqvarna...., Oregon (www.oregonprod..., and Greenworks (www.greenworks....
The battery powered ride on lawnmower is manufactured by Ryobi (www.ryobitools....
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Expert commentary on this one...
Roger:”It’s got a height adjuster that brings it up and down.”
Jen:”So you can adjust the height.”
Jen is pretty quick.
Keep well Roger.
Yea I've noticed latley he's been limpling not sure if may have taken a fall or what?
He's going through treatment for cancer.
That sucks, How do you know?
Mike Edwards oh my god i hope he’s ok
UPDATE: Roger cook has left this old house
Ear protection is very important when using battery powered yard equipment. Gas powers engines keep you from hearing the wife nagging, kids screaming ; & neighbors asking you for your tools or help.
Jackup460 If your wife is nagging then your not doing your job as a proper husband LOL.
Looks like my man Roger had a stroke. I’m glad to see him still working but sad to see his health declining. This was my favorite show on television for years. I miss the great Norm Abrams too.
Battery powered yard equipment is not very loud so you don’t need ear protection
@@Nolonger-q8f Re-read. I didn't say battery powdered yard equipment was loud.
Jackup460 ok well im just saying that its not necessary to wear ear protection for battery powered yard tools
I’ve had a greenworks mower for 7 years now and it’s still going strong. It has plenty of torque to compete with the gas models. I just pickup up their string trimmer today, excited to use it.
Ear muffs with the electric mower? That's one of the advantages. No noise. About the only battery powered yard tool that can still make some noise is a leaf blower.
EOSJOE
I was thinking that, too. The electric mower is no louder than your vacuum cleaner. I generally have some ear buds to listen to music but not to reduce the noise.
I have an electric mower that I picked up this season. When I first went to use it I had cans on my ears like I usually would, but I quickly realized they were not necessary. Heck, my mower is so quiet I have no hesitation to mow the lawn in the late evening or early morning. Neighbors are never going to be disturbed by what is basically electric fan noise.
EOSJOE or a nosey neighbors would be the noise
sunrise mow!
Ah, the problem is there are dues on the ground early in the morning, and generally, these electric lawn mowers do not have the power to cut through wet grass. I tried it once trying to beat the heat of the summer, but my mower just won't cut through the wet grass all that well.
1:35 "Let me get my ear protection"... No! It's electric.
It's funny, but you know damn well some safety sally would call them out if they weren't encouraging use of PPE.
Electric tools can be loud. Especially if the bearings are shot lol
...but that one wasn't. I've heard bathroom fans and box fans that were louder. Thankfully, the government hasn't forced us to use hearing protection in bathrooms yet.
But not eye protection.
Hey, I’ve notice that Roger range of motion has changed. Is he okay health wise?
I really like the idea of battery powered lawn equipment. Last month I purchased a DeWalt 40volt lawn mower and a 40volt string trimmer. Both are excellent for my medium sized front and back yards. What I really love about them is that the batteries are interchangeable with each other, so if my battery runs out of juice on my mower before the job is done, I can just take the battery from the string trimmer, pop it right in and finish the job. These battery powered tools perform just as well if better than a gas powered machine, so I'm very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend battery powered equipment!
The show needs to send Roger on some major vacation to get away and have some fun while he can still get around...
I love my 20v WORX trimmer and blower combo set w two batteries from lowes. Using it for two years now. 100 bucks.
Thanks for the program, I got the 40V Ryobi string trimmer yesterday, and it is awesome!
I have a Greenworks Pro mower, trimmer, and blower and all work perfectly. No complaints.
Stihl and Oregon makes INCREDIBLE battery powered tools, whick batteries are interchangeable, pretty impressive the power they put in all of their equipment.
I have the greenworks chainsaw and highly recommend it! I love not pull starting it or worrying about stale gas or gummed up carburetors.
I have this system and have had it for over a year now. Ear protection is a joke when using this mower. It is sooo quiet that you think someone down the street is mowing and not you. I LOVE this Green Works system! I bought it for my 80+ Mother and she loves it! Light weight, super quiet, easy to start and will cut thick wet Alabama grass! Also, the lawn mower does NOT require 2 batteries. It just will last longer with 2 but you can run it on 1. The thing is when one is used you can put it on the charger and still mow with the second one.
I love ryobi tool I think they work fantastic. This riding mower looks amazing. Wish I had one.
I've been using Lowe's 80v system for the past year. Mower, chain saw, and weed wacker. No more gas, no more seasonal maintenance and the mower weighs about half as much as the old gas mower, and quiet.
On top of that I threw a pair of solar panels on the roof of a shed so I don't actually have to lug the batteries into the garage for a recharge. I mounted the chargers on the wall along with a Dewalt charger so I have all my bases covered.
Love it.
Roger talking about battery powered tools like this was the 80s.
Well in his defense it is still the 80's to him
grim8118 haha I always laugh when Roger busts out his flip phone sometimes during the what is it section of the show.
the moment she said "woo" i was sold!
Ear protection!
A damn vacuum sounds louder 😂
doc nine lol!
I'm invested into the Ryobi 18v indoor tool & 40v lawn tool systems. It's nice to be able to buy bare tools since you already have the batteries. The only gas engines I have left are my garden tractor, ZTR & lawn vac/chipper.
All tool companies are moving in that direction, corded tools & small gas engines are going the way of the Dodo bird.
Same
Same.... Greenworks was the worst I've ever had
Why the hell are you wearing ear protection for an electric lawnmower?! Lol
Good habits are hard to break?
Exactly 🤣🤣🤣
Probably because they would get sued if you didn’t
The fire alarms are louder than the battery powered tools
They are all electric, and they all use a battery. Roger's the best.
I’ve got nearly all of the Ryobi one plus 18 volt range of tools. I’ve probably got about 8 batteries to share between them and a six port charger. Best decision I ever made.
Its electric! Boogie woogie 🎵🎵🎵
Seriously no noise is AMAZING.
*I Own all of those! They work great. The batteries don't last but 30 to 45 mins with the 4.0 Amp hour but the Ryobi RM480eX is the Bomb!*
I can bring it into the house for when I need to tow something because it has no exhaust.
I have that pole saw. I haven't used it yet but I'm hoping that it works for cutting a few high branches.
I have a battery powered long reach telescopic hedge trimmer...and it is awesome !! great tool ..its the Stihl HLA 85
Roger looks so happy
Uses Greenworks power tools. Uses Husqvarna safety helmet...
Jen has really grown on me. I'm going to miss Roger immensely but Jen is the only new cast member I feel fits in
ahhh 3:30 in the talk about bar oil. Nice. Also How about not running your lawn mower at the highest height, where it is literally cutting no gas.
I miss seeing roger on the show.
I like that electric riding lawn mower. About time I put my old Craftsman out to pasture.
Interchangeable batteries rock 👍
D’oh! I saw the green and thought it was Ryobi, and Home Depot was having a big sale on Ryobi 40V battery string trimmers and leaf blowers, so I bought them. So far seems very good, used the string trimmer this afternoon and did well over 1000 liner feet of trimming and shows just 25% discharge. This is the 40V battery pack.
Took Cook had some health issues recently. But it's nice to see him out there plugging away.
I got that mower its badass.
I have a 40V kobalt mower from lowes great tool
Hahaha the riding mower clip was too classic. “Yeeehaw” 🤣🤣
Riding battery lawn mower!! Awesome
Looking through the comments all of them are about the ear protection with Eletric stuff but it’s a good point
Battery operated tools are great for city lots, but for bigger lands like in the rural setting gas powered all the way.
I live about as rural as you get and I have quite a few electric tools. The trick is to never let the yard get so messed up you need to break out the gas equipment.
I have that mower for half an acre. It's still 95% percent charged when I am done. I have ego electric tools and use one battery for trimming fence and blowing grass clippings.
Weird, it's almost like Roger said that same thing in the video several times.
bought a battery electric chainsaw a few years ago, could not even cut halfway through a 13 inch tree without battery running out . bought a corded electric chainsaw after that will not hold any oil. im done with electric , also owned a electric weed eater from black and decker , i will never buy electric again
The wherlbaarow is Awsome I would definitely use that thing.
This was just a really long ad
Happy to see Mark Hamill has found his passion.
Awe they look like toys, I’ll stick to my small combustion engines
keep paying more for less kiddo
They're crap quality tools. Not a good representation of electric tools.
Awesome video!!! Roger is the best!
Good to see him again I thought he got replaced
Saw this on TV the other day. I hate to see that TOH has become just a sponsor's showcase for the past few years. I'm also surprised the "Greenworks" company (under China based Globe Tools Group) hasn't been sued by Ryobi for using a similar green color. I thought it was a Ryobi specialty line at first until I researched it. (The riding mower at the end is an actual Ryobi product.)
Mirrorz My first thought as well- good ol Ryobi. They really are killing it lately with their newest stuff.
I believe the shades of green are very slightly different on the Pantone scale. Few manufacturers go through the expense of trademarking a specific color. Mattel did so for at least one particular shade of Pink associated with their Barbie line of toys. for instance.
That green color signals Chineseme crap. Do not buy....
I personally do landscaping and I use “EGO tools” they have electric mowers, trimmers, and chainsaws and all use the SAME BATTERY. You can purchase all the EGO products at Home Depot
I definately need a new string trimmah for my yad.
Maybe try the Kavli Blades on the ride on mower that is when you will see how good an electric mower really is because I can go over any length grass as long as it can push it over it will cut it and leaves the finest mulch.
I work at the nearest Home Depot that sells the Ryobi electric riding lawn mower in my area and theyre selling like cupcakes a Girl Scout meeting, it's our best selling riding mower other than the Ariens ZTR
I would go with corded, instead of battery powered. I’ve had enough experience with battery powered to say they would hold enough juice for your own self; but for additional there’s not enough juice.
Love my cordless tools. I like to stick with one brand and same batteries run all.Even have a jacket with battery heat.
Roger is showing that is either old or very tired. and well, of course the batteries are interchangable with Greenworks.. they are all from the same company.. i have that same mower and it's great. two batteries in it at once. was this a paid advertisement?
He has cancer and is getting chemo...
I've used the 2 types of lawnmower fuels and they've worked well. It just depends on what you're doing and how much space you're handling.
That’s a cool lineup, but I doubt that snowblower is worth its weight in a decent snowfall.
Usually an interchangeable battery system means you pay a premium for that feature.
It's better to make space in your shed and keep all the electric tools always plugged in so they're ready to go in a moment's notice.
So glad this wasn't just a 5.5 minute add.
Am I the only one that as soon as they read the title and saw the thumbnail they read it in Rogers accent😂😂
😂😂😂
same here :'D
I like the electric riding mower
I think I’ll stick to my 2 cycle Lawn Boys thanks.
Come on guys, you are better than this. This isn't testing, more like lazily disguised product promotion. Either do real testing like the many out there that do, or find a better way to sell marketing space to manufacturers.
For the love of god, I'm so fucking tired of the armchair critics of the TOH videos. They didn't mention a single brand by name. How is it promotion? Were you expecting an in-depth review? This isn't Consumer Reports. They're just introducing viewers to a technology they may not have been aware of. Make your own fucking show if you don't like this one.
righttttt
You don't have eyeballs?
4:32 Yeeeeeehhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Good old TOH!
I love this old house don't get me wrong but pretty much all brands batteries are interchangeable between their line of outdoor power tools
I think the idea is that Greenworks makes all those different tools, rather than just a chainsaw or just a weed whacker.
John Strickland
That is true all I'm saying is they were selling it like that company is the only one doing something like this. but that really is just my opoin on this episide
Not all of the brands make that many tools though or With the same battery size. They are correct
SOLAR SS
That is just my opinion.
This Old Paid Advertisement
The ironic part is back in the day they fired Bob Vila, arguably the best TOH host, for selling out (getting paid by a cable company). You could argue that Bob was just ahead of his time.
I have they lawn mower it's pretty nice
Was so disappointed with this outcome, heard what they said early in the episode about testing all to end up being a commercial spot for Greenworks tools, which look very similar to Ryobi brand.
hi there
the Husqvarna trimmer and chainsaw that in the beginning is a professional tools and have every tool and more than greeworks. ..and with the same battery that shows hear in the beginning. ..
also ego ryobi stihl and other brands
If you have anything bigger than a postage stamp-sized lot go for gas or plug-in Electric
I bought a Ryobi 40v lawn mower and a trimmer last summer. When the batteries work they've been great. But I've had a lot of problems with the Ryobi 40v batteries as so has a ton of others from the reviews I've seen. They just stop working. The trimmer one stopped after three uses.
Thank you I know not to get the mower now can't even a leaf
very cool! thank you
Awesome.
I highly recommend the brand EGO in the US for electric lawn equipment. There's no better.
I also wondered about the ear protection? I guess you get used to wearing them with gas mowers I don't use any with mine,
milwaukee's battery string trimmer is actually great for anyone who has a small suburban yard. don't gotta mess with any of the mechanics or tugging that string haha
Nice i like those ...i thought the ear protection was a joke at first but they was serious lol its electric
Roger, Roger
Let me get my ear protection before i turn on my box fan
I still like my gas powered tools.
You don’t need hearing protection for battery powered yard tools they’re pretty quiet
So who lives in the house next to the TOH barn? They don't usually show that, they make it look like it's way out by itself...
Roger! Rage against the dying of the light!!!
Ear protection for electric?😂 I came here because I want to recommend these tools to HOA so I can get some good sleep 💤. What I need is the quietest lawn tools to recommend.
d-did they just put on ear protection for a battery powered tool?
Would be great if there was some kind mandate that manufactures had to standardize the battery
2:57
Sorry I was marking a spot to show my mom
I really want to like my greenworks electric. It's quiet, compact and easy to use. But even with four 40 volt batteries it struggles to cut all of my average sized suburban yard in one go.
That lawn mower literally looks like a kid’s toy lmao
I got these from the strorage room more like bought it from the store
I saw part of this show yesterday at work, but had to go back to work before this segment... thank you for posting it! =)
Is Roger OK? He doesn't look well...
The new chick is stealing Josh Gates' lines from Destination Truth/Expedition Unknown... ;-) =)
Expensive but worth it.
What’s the point in ear protection because it is electric so it is basically quiet
* Hei folks nyt silmät auki siis. Tämä Arto Lauri TH-cam. Totuuksien kanava ja tilaten heti, niin itselle kuin kavereillekin hetimiten.
4:45 " An electric Caaaaaaaaaa"
Albert Rojas maybe it should be electric caaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhh! (Like it is screaming)
I prefer RYOBI
Not a great advert for electric yard tools. Keep well Roger.
I like maintaining machinery also don’t tell me you guys don’t use headphones when doing to your yard