by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Lightweight snow throwers or “powered snow shovels” are very popular, especially in regions that experience frequent, but moderate snowfall. The basic components of a snow thrower are the engine, blades to break up snow, auger or paddles to pull snow in,...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Depending upon the model, these machines shred, grind, tear and pulverize a wide assortment of materials such as leaves, twigs, hedge clippings, brush, branches and even thin metal. The basic design usually includes two wheels, handle, intake hopper where the debris...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
The performance characteristics of rotary mowers depend a great deal on the design of the mower’s deck. Usually steel or aluminum is used in deck construction. Steel decks cost less, but can rust. Fourteen gauge is the most common thickness. If the steel is...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Power sources for lawn and garden equipment fall into three categories: gasoline engines, electric motors and battery-powered electric motors. For smaller equipment, the convenience of cordless operation is a major feature. Not only has extended battery life...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Lawn & Garden, Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
The most frequently sold hedge trimmers and shears are electrically and battery-powered units, although gasoline models are manufactured. Usually these tools have 14″ or longer steel blades and protective housings to guard against shocks to the user. Consumers...
by Envision Marketing | Mar 28, 2018 | Outdoor & Seasonal, Project Center
Portable or small stationary generators in the 5-kilowatt-and-under category are primarily bought for standby or emergency power to the home, for recreational use, for construction work and by farmers. Standby units come in 1,200 to 5,000 watts, with the 2,000- to...
