GROUNDSKEEPING & EQUIPMENT
ENDLESS POSSIBILITES
WITH CORDLESS TECHNOLOGY
Since the introduction of battery
powered tools, landscapers are
now faced with having to choose
between new cordless and
traditional petrol powered machines
when stocking their fleet.
Petrol (and diesel) powered
equipment has been the go to
for professionals for many years,
however cordless technology has
recently evolved at a rapid pace and
is now at a point where it can deliver
similar performance to traditional
petrol products. As a result, battery
powered tools are becoming more
and more sought after for working
environments. So why are more
landscapers choosing to move to this
new alternative?
Improved usability
For professional users, perhaps one
of the greatest benefits of cordless
technology is the reduced vibration.
Extensive use of handheld power
tools can cause Hand-Arm-Vibration
(HAV) syndrome (also know as
‘Vibration White Finger’) and the
reduction in vibration of cordless
tools can help reduce the risk of this
occurring.
With this in mind, an increasing
number of landscapers are moving
towards battery powered machinery
due to its lightweight nature and
reduced vibration during operation,
making tools more comfortable to
use.
In addition to being comfortable
to use and having less vibrations,
battery technology also offers
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noise reduction benefits. For many,
landscaping and the loud noise of
equipment in operation go hand
in hand. However, when a hospital
or a school requires mowing
or other grounds maintenance
work to be completed outside of
normal working hours to minimise
disruption, this can become
increasingly difficult for contractors
to manage.
This is where cordless technology
separates itself from petrol
and diesel alternatives. Some
manufacturers have developed
cordless technology so quiet in
operation that no ear defender
protection is required, keeping any
disruption to an absolute minimum
and allowing ground maintenance
work to be carried out in any
location at more convenient times.
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