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Trimmers and Blowers

String trimmers, brush cutters, backpack and walk-behind blowers and edgers for fence lines, ditches and fall cleanup on acreage. Guides compare engine cc or battery voltage, cutting swath, airflow, weight and noise.

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Turn rise and run, or a phone level reading, into degrees and percent, then compare it with typical mower slope ratings.

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Best Long Pole Saw (2026)

Five pole saws, from 27 ft manual poles to a 20V chainsaw head, compared by reach, blades and warranty.

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Best Pole Saw Attachment Under $100 (2026)

Five pole saw attachments under 100 compared: bar length, chain spec, brand compatibility, stated weight, oiler and the one extension pole, each with an…

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Best Hedge Shears Under $40 (2026)

Five hedge shear listings compared on stated blade length, blade type, weight, comfort features and warranty, for the best hedge shears under 40.

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Best Pole Saw Under $130 (2026)

Five pole saws under 130 dollars, from 27 ft manual kits to a 2-in-1 cordless saw, compared by reach, power and weight.

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Best Pole Saw and Trimmer (2026)

Four battery pole saw and hedge trimmer combos compared on motor, battery, reach, safety and warranty, from what each listing states.

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Best High Power Leaf Blowers (2026)

Five cordless leaf blowers compared on airflow, air speed, battery, runtime and warranty, with an Acre Score for each.