Energy Saving Power Tools | mtd mower blades

Visit a big box store to home and it seems this summer are energy-saving mode power tools all the rage. Replace your gas-powered counterparts, this battery or propane powered lawn care tools boast run on alternative energy sources, both lower emissions and less maintenance.

Some of this year's highlights include:

Ariens Co. Brillion, Wisconsin, has unveiled the $ 3,299 batteries "AMP Rider" with electric motor mower acid, operated by rechargeable lead and never needs toan oil change

Valley City, Ohio-based MTD Products Inc. 's Troy Bilt brand has a $ 169 seven-pound lithium-ion battery trimmer can be up to 45 minutes running on a single charge.

No annoying pumps with battery-operated sprayer's front gate that will remove 18 liters of fluid per battery charge.

People powered push mowers are back with a vengeance. They have similar designs, but now promise to be quieter to maneuver, light and easy. Someeven with equipment for grass box.

Earthwise makes a cordless mower that cable provides ease of use of an electric mower without. The rechargeable 24 V battery lasts up to 45 minutes. Your cordless chainsaw requires more fuel, but it runs on a 18-volt NiCad battery that is compatible with other Earthwise 18-volt tools.

The Robomower ® is running anywhere from $ 1000 to $ 3000 is a true energy-saving device - without sacrificing fuel andPeople power.

Everyone has cordless power tools, but the most effective are those that have a single 18V battery. This means you can use the same battery for all lawn tools.

One of the most complete version of this is from Black & Decker, who confesses that he offered a greater range of cordless trimmer than the corded version. With a 18 volt battery you can charge your Black & Decker cordless tools, surface sweepers, chain saw, pruning shears areHedge trimmer, lawn trimmer, cultivator, pruner and power washer. All these products offer: "No to pull cords No trips to the gas station, no gas or oil, no gas mix to save or spill ......" No fumes No tune-ups or maintenance

According to Joe Newland Black & Decker product manager of outdoor products. "There are compromises, and what you lose in power you gain in comfort and weight." He mentioned that these products are especially popular with female users. "Theydo not begin to fill. They only want to use it. "

From the figures, the public is loving them and, as they are more common, prices are coming down. The cost of solar lighting and batteries have seen large reductions of a few years ago. Home Depot in 2008 generated a record year for non-gas Outdoor Power Equipment. In addition to the regular electric and cordless mowers, Home Depot sells a version that runs on propane, 16.4 ouncesContainer.

Heavy, gas tool manufacturer to the "alternative energy" to jump a moving train. Husqvarna has just introduced a floor treatment device for $ 899 running a large lead-acid battery. They also have "conducted a" EcoSmart "campaign with similar products, including their documentation push mower and solar battery robot" Automower.

The Government supports this new, cleaner technologies and incentives be given to the consumers would be a 25% taxCredit (up to 1000 $) for the purchase of environmentally friendly turf, horticulture and forestry power tools. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency announced new rules require that manufacturers reduce emissions from new lawn and garden equipment by 35% in the next few years. If these companies want to stay in business, they need to examine new, alternative forms of energy.

Husqvarna currently testing a high-power, battery, push mower and arias plans to introduce abattery-powered snow blower this winter. But the general consensus in the industry is one of caution. No one is quick to reveal a product that may not have the power to do the job. "It's one of those things where we want to be careful," said Roger Phelps, STIHL Promotional Communications Manager. "One thing that customers demand still be there for the performance. It's cool to have a battery-powered mower, but when it gets halfway across the yard, which is not verycool. "