One of the great things about new technology is that it can help simplify our lives. Cell phones make it simple to keep in touch with people and look up information on the go. Powered lawn mowers and other equipment made it far easier to maintain a yard than when trimming and cutting had to be done by hand. And today, modern battery-powered lawn equipment makes taking care of a yard—whether it’s your home or a client’s—more convenient than ever.
Easy Start, Easy “Refill”
Battery-powered equipment is very easy to start. You just turn it on. There’s no choke, no pull cord, nothing to frustrate you when you’re trying to get your lawn equipment going.
Keeping battery-powered equipment running is just as simple. There’s no need to refill gas. Just swap the battery out for one that’s fully charged and you’re good to go.
You can interchange many of the batteries for STIHL and Echo between their different battery-powered equipment. That makes it easy for you to have a few batteries charging and use them for any of your battery-powered tools. The lithium-ion batteries charge quickly to help keep downtime to a minimum.
Clean Operating and Storage
Another convenient—and environmentally friendly—feature of battery power equipment is that it doesn’t have the normal gas smell associated with power equipment. Since there aren’t any engine emissions, working with battery-powered equipment is easier on you and on the planet.
Not using gas also makes battery-powered equipment cleaner to operate and store. There are no worries about gas leaks or spills with battery power. There’s also no need to drain the fuel or stabilize it to keep stale gas from gumming things up during storage. All you need to do before storing is take the battery off and store the equipment in a dry place.
Simplified Maintenance
Compared to gasoline-powered equipment, battery-powered equipment requires far less maintenance. There are fewer moving parts, so there’s less that could break. Plus, not having an engine eliminates maintenance tasks like changing spark plugs.
Another feature to make maintenance more convenient is diagnostic codes for troubleshooting issues. Not all brands or models have this feature yet, but the industry is heading in that direction. Soon, it’ll be even easier to diagnose and repair whatever issues that might come up with your battery-powered equipment.
If you’re looking for easy-to-start, low-maintenance lawn equipment that’s convenient to operate, transport, and store, battery-powered equipment is the answer. While it might not be as powerful as the most heavy-duty gasoline equipment available, lithium-ion tech can handle any job you’re likely to throw at it in a residential yard and most commercial lawn care. Here at Richardson Saw & Lawnmower, we carry reliable, powerful battery equipment from STIHL and Echo. Stop in and see us if you have any questions, want to see the equipment for yourself, or you’re ready to purchase a convenient new battery-powered tool.
