Outdoor Power Equipment (Gardening & Landscaping)

    This category covers power tools specifically designed for lawn care, gardening, tree maintenance, and managing yard waste.


Lawn Mower

  1. Lawn Mower (Walk-behind/Riding/Robotic)

  • Description/Uses: An essential machine for lawn maintenance, designed to cut grass to an even height. Available in several types based on propulsion and operation: Push Mowers (manual or reel) require the user to provide forward motion, suitable for small, flat yards; Self-Propelled Mowers have powered wheels, reducing user effort, ideal for medium yards or slopes; Riding Mowers (lawn tractors or zero-turn mowers) allow the user to sit and steer, best for large lawns (1/2 acre or more); Robotic Mowers operate autonomously within a set boundary, suitable for small to medium yards and tech-savvy users. Power sources include gasoline engines (powerful, suitable for large/tough lawns but noisy and require maintenance) , corded electric (quiet, emission-free but limited by cord length), and battery-powered cordless electric (quiet, eco-friendly, mobile but limited by battery runtime and potentially less powerful than gas). Features may include mulching, bagging, side discharge, variable speed, and smart technology.
String Trimmer

  1. String Trimmer (Weed Eater/Weed Whacker)

  • A versatile lawn care tool that uses a rapidly spinning monofilament line (string) to cut grass, weeds, and light vegetation. Primarily used for trimming grass in areas inaccessible to lawn mowers, such as along fences, walls, trees, and garden beds, and for edging along sidewalks and driveways.Can also be used to clear taller grass and weeds. Available with different power sources: gasoline engines (powerful, suitable for large areas or thick weeds, but heavier, noisier, and require fuel mixing/maintenance) ; corded electric (lightweight, quiet, but limited by cord); and battery-powered cordless (mobile, quiet, low maintenance, but limited by battery life and potentially less powerful than gas). Shaft designs include straight shafts (better reach under obstacles, often compatible with attachments) and curved shafts (often lighter and easier to maneuver for basic trimming). Line feeding mechanisms vary (bump feed, automatic feed). Some models accept blade attachments for cutting thicker brush.
Leaf Blower

  1. Leaf Blower

  • An outdoor power tool designed to propel air out of a nozzle to move light debris like leaves, grass clippings, light snow, and dirt. Primarily used for clearing lawns, driveways, patios, decks, and gutters of fallen leaves and other yard waste, making cleanup faster and easier than manual raking or sweeping. Available in handheld models (common for general use), backpack models (more powerful and comfortable for extended use over large areas) , and some models offer vacuuming and mulching capabilities (leaf blower/vac). Power sources include gasoline engines (most powerful, suitable for large volumes or wet debris, but heavy, noisy, and produce emissions); corded electric (lightweight, quiet, but limited by cord); and battery-powered cordless (convenient, quiet, eco-friendly, but limited by battery runtime and power compared to gas). Key specifications include air speed (MPH) and air volume (CFM).
Hedge Trimmer

  1. Hedge Trimmer

  • A power tool equipped with a reciprocating cutting bar with multiple teeth, designed for trimming, shaping, and maintaining hedges, shrubs, and bushes. Provides a faster, cleaner, and less laborious method for shearing foliage compared to manual hedge shears. The cutting bar consists of two blades with teeth that move back and forth against each other, cutting small branches and leaves that enter the gaps. Typically designed to cut branches up to about 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch in diameter; not suitable for thick branches. Available power sources include gasoline engines (powerful, cordless, but heavier and noisier) ; corded electric (lightweight, quiet, but limited by cord) ; and battery-powered cordless (combining portability with low noise and emissions, but limited by battery life). Blade length varies, affecting reach and cutting swath. Some models feature articulating heads or extended reach (pole hedge trimmers) for tall or awkwardly shaped hedges.
Chainsaw

  1. Chainsaw

  • Description/Uses: A portable power saw that cuts with a set of teeth attached to a rotating chain driven along a guide bar. Primarily used for tree felling (cutting down trees), limbing (removing branches from a felled tree), bucking (cutting a felled tree into logs), pruning thick branches, cutting firewood, and clearing brush. Specialized chainsaws can also be used for cutting concrete, stone, brick, or ice. Available in various sizes, determined by engine displacement (for gas models) or voltage/amperage (for electric/battery models) and guide bar length. Power sources include gasoline engines (most powerful, suitable for heavy-duty work but noisy, require fuel mixing, and produce emissions) ; corded electric (quieter, lighter, less maintenance, but limited by cord) ; and battery-powered cordless (convenient, quiet, emission-free, easier to start, but limited by battery runtime and power compared to gas). Chainsaws require careful handling and proper safety gear due to the risk of kickback and injury.
    Pole Pruner

  1. Pole Saw (Pole Pruner)

  • A specialized chainsaw or pruning saw attached to a long, often extendable (telescopic) pole, designed for trimming tree branches and large shrubs that are beyond reach from the ground.14 Allows users to safely prune high limbs without needing to use a ladder. The cutting head typically consists of a small chainsaw bar and chain. Available with different power sources: gasoline engines (powerful but heavier and noisier), corded electric (lighter but limited by cord), and battery-powered cordless (convenient, quiet, increasingly popular). Some models are attachments for compatible string trimmer power heads. Useful for routine tree maintenance, removing dead or hazardous branches, and clearing limbs after storms. Requires careful operation due to the weight at the end of the pole and the potential for falling debris.

  1. Log Splitter

  • A piece of machinery designed specifically for splitting logs (pre-cut sections of tree trunks or large branches, called rounds) into smaller pieces suitable for firewood. Most commonly uses a hydraulic system (powered by an electric motor, gasoline engine, or tractor PTO) to drive a ram or wedge through the log with significant force (rated in tons). The log is placed on a beam or cradle, and the hydraulic ram pushes the log against a stationary wedge, or pushes a moving wedge into the stationary log, splitting it along the grain. Electric models are suitable for home use, while gas-powered models offer more power and portability for remote use. Manual log splitters using leverage also exist. Log splitters significantly reduce the time and physical effort required compared to splitting wood manually with an axe or maul.Essential for homeowners who heat with wood or anyone processing large quantities of firewood.

  1. Wood Chipper / Shredder

  • A machine designed to reduce yard waste, such as branches, twigs, and leaves, into smaller, manageable material like wood chips or mulch. Often combines two functions: Chipping, which uses rotating blades to chop larger branches (up to a specified diameter capacity) fed through a dedicated chute; and Shredding, which uses flails or hammers in a hopper to shred lighter debris like leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs. The resulting chips or shredded material can be used as mulch in garden beds, added to compost piles, or disposed of more easily. Available in electric models (suitable for light-duty cleanup of leaves and small twigs) and more powerful gasoline-engine models (capable of chipping larger branches). Key specifications include engine horsepower (or motor amperage), chipper capacity (maximum branch diameter), and reduction ratio (e.g., 10:1 indicates 10 bags of debris reduced to 1 bag). Helps manage yard debris efficiently, especially where landfill disposal is restricted.

  1. Garden Cultivator

  • A gardening power tool designed for loosening and mixing existing garden soil, typically in smaller areas like established flower beds, vegetable gardens, or around shrubs. It uses rotating tines (blades) to break up the top layer of soil, aerate it, mix in amendments (compost, fertilizer), and remove small weeds. Cultivators are generally smaller, lighter, and less powerful than garden tillers, making them easier to maneuver in tight spaces and around existing plants. They are not designed for breaking up hard, compacted soil or creating new garden plots from sod; that is the role of a tiller. Available in electric (corded or cordless) and small gas-engine models. Ideal for seasonal garden preparation, weed control between rows, and working soil in raised beds.

  1. Garden Tiller (Rototiller)

  • A more powerful gardening machine than a cultivator, designed for breaking up hard, compacted soil, turning over new ground for garden plots, and working in larger areas. It uses rotating tines to dig deeper into the soil (typically 8-10 inches) than a cultivator, effectively loosening and aerating it for planting. Tillers are ideal for preparing new garden beds, breaking up sod, mixing large amounts of soil amendments (compost, manure), and deep soil cultivation. Two main types exist: Front-Tine Tillers, where the tines are located under the engine and pull the machine forward, suitable for smaller to medium gardens and previously worked soil; and Rear-Tine Tillers, where the tines are behind the engine and often counter-rotate (spin opposite the wheels), providing more power for breaking new ground, handling hard or rocky soil, and covering large areas. Typically powered by gasoline engines due to the power required.

  1. Power Earth Auger

  • A power tool equipped with a rotating helical screw blade (auger bit) designed for drilling holes into the ground. Primarily used for digging holes for fence posts, deck footings, planting trees and shrubs, mailbox posts, and taking soil samples. Significantly faster and less labor-intensive than digging holes manually with shovels or post hole diggers. Available as one-person handheld units (typically with smaller gas engines or electric/cordless motors) or larger two-person models for bigger holes or tougher soil conditions. Some augers are attachments for tractors or skid steers. The diameter and depth of the hole depend on the size of the auger bit used. Essential for contractors involved in fencing, decking, and landscaping, as well as for homeowners undertaking similar projects.

  1. Lawn Edger

  • An outdoor power tool specifically designed to create clean, defined edges along sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and garden beds by cutting a vertical line between the lawn and the hard surface or bed. Uses a spinning blade (metal or sometimes heavy-duty string) oriented vertically to trim encroaching grass and create a neat border. Provides a more manicured and distinct edge than can typically be achieved with a string trimmer turned vertically. Available as dedicated walk-behind machines or as attachments for some string trimmers. Power sources include gasoline engines (more powerful for tougher jobs or larger properties), corded electric, and battery-powered cordless (convenient for smaller yards). Helps maintain a tidy landscape appearance and prevents grass from overgrowing onto pathways.

  1. Pressure Washer

  • A machine that uses a pump to generate high-pressure water spray for cleaning surfaces effectively. It removes dirt, grime, mold, mildew, loose paint, mud, and other contaminants from various outdoor surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, decks, patios, fences, siding, vehicles, outdoor furniture, and equipment. Pressure washers are powered by electric motors (suitable for home use, quieter) or gasoline engines (more powerful, portable, suitable for larger or tougher jobs). Key specifications are pressure (measured in PSI - pounds per square inch) and water flow rate (measured in GPM - gallons per minute); higher numbers generally indicate greater cleaning power. Often come with interchangeable nozzles that alter the spray pattern and intensity (e.g., narrow pinpoint for tough spots, wider fan for general cleaning).Detergent tanks or injectors allow for the application of cleaning solutions. A versatile tool for home maintenance, construction site cleanup, and vehicle washing.