UMVA has learned that top retailers are offering significant discounts on cordless electric yard tools, making it an ideal time to upgrade your lawncare and gardening equipment.
Cordless electric tools have gained popularity in recent years due to their quieter operation and lower running costs compared to gas-powered alternatives. For urban and suburban yards, battery technology has advanced to the point where tools can run long enough to complete tasks without needing to refill gas tanks or run extension cords.
String trimmer sets are now on sale, with the Milwaukee 18-volt string trimmer and edger set, as well as the trimmer and blower set, both priced at $349. These sets include an 18-volt, eight-amp-hour battery and a charger, allowing for immediate use. However, for simultaneous use or extended runtime, a separate battery may be necessary, as these tools run for 20 minutes at maximum capacity and 40 minutes at minimum capacity.
The Ryobi 40-volt string trimmer is available for $229, 30% off its usual price, and comes with spare trimmer string, a set of serrated blades, a 40-volt battery, and a charger. With a battery capacity allowing for 40-65 minutes of runtime, this tool is suitable for medium to large yards.
Leaf blowers are also on sale, with discounts of up to 43% off. The Milwaukee 18-volt, 120mph, 500cfm handheld blower is now $299, featuring two 18-volt, six-amp-hour batteries and a charger. This compact blower is ideal for small to medium-sized yards or for cleaning around the shop, although it's not as powerful as gas-powered tools.
For larger yards, the Milwaukee 18-volt backpack blower is priced at $349, 30% off its regular price. This tool requires four batteries to operate and offers up to 60 minutes of runtime on low and 30 minutes on high, with a blowing capacity of 650cfm or 155mph.
Cordless saws are also on sale, including the Milwaukee 18-volt top handle 10-inch chainsaw and telescoping pole saw set, now $579, 30% off its retail price. This tool-only deal requires high-capacity 18-volt Milwaukee batteries and is suitable for tree trimming and cutting branches up to eight inches in diameter.
Additionally, the Ryobi 18-volt pole mounted hedge trimmer is available for $79, 47% off its usual price. However, as a tool-only deal, it requires a Ryobi 18-volt battery to operate.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that a top-rated Makita 40-volt, 21-inch walk-behind, self-propelled mower and string trimmer set is now $999, 34% off. This set includes the mower, a string trimmer, three 40-volt four-amp-hour batteries, and two chargers, making it suitable for larger areas and continuous use.
