Cordless electric tools have become a popular option for lots of yard-work chores over the last few years because they’re quieter and cheaper to run than gas-powered alternatives. For most urban and suburban yards, batteries have reached a capacity and power output level that allows tools to run long enough to get the grass cut or the hedges trimmed without the need to fill gas tanks or run an extension cord from the house. Here are some of Home Depot’s summer deals on mowers, trimmers, and blowers to help you upgrade your lawncare and gardening equipment.
These string trimmer sets are on sale
String trimmers can be used for cutting weeds and grass in areas where a mower won’t fit. I use mine next to the porch, on curved edges of the lawn, and near my garden beds to avoid running over my other plants with the mower wheels.
The Milwaukee 18-volt string trimmer and edger set and the trimmer and blower set are both $349. Both sets come with an 18-volt, eight-amp-hour battery and a charger along with the tools, so you’ll be able to use them right out of the box, but if you want to be able to use both tools at the same time, or not have to wait between battery charges, you might want to buy a separate battery. These tools will run for 20 minutes at maximum capacity and 40 minutes at minimum capacity, so you’ll be able to tackle a small to medium yard with one battery.
The Ryobi 40-volt string trimmer is $229, 30% off its usual price. This tool set comes with spare trimmer string, a set of serrated blades, a 40-volt battery, and a charger, so it’s ready to go on its own, or you can use it with other Ryobi 40-volt tools. The battery capacity on this tool allows you to run it for between 40 and 65 minutes, so it’s a good choice for a medium to large yard.
These leaf blowers are up to 43% off
Leaf blowers can be used to clear debris from cutting grass and trimming from walkways to avoid slipping and tripping hazards. Using a battery-powered alternative to a gas blower makes your chores a lot quieter, not to mention cheaper.
The Milwaukee 18-volt, 120mph, 500cfm handheld blower is now $299, 43% off its retail price. The blower comes with two 18-volt, six-amp-hour batteries and a charger (the batteries with the charger alone can normally cost $299). This is a smaller blower, and while it’s quieter than a gas-powered leaf blower, it’s not as powerful as most gas-powered tools. It’s good for a small to medium sized yard or for cleaning up around the shop.
The Milwaukee 18-volt backpack blower is $349, 30% off its regular price. This is a tool-only deal, and it takes four batteries to run, so it’s better if you already have a Milwaukee tool set with batteries. This blower will run for up to 60 minutes on low and 30 minutes on high and can blow up to 650cfm, or 155mph. It’s a more powerful tool for medium to large yards.
The Ryobi 18-volt leaf blower set is $199, 43% off its regular price. This set comes with a 510cfm, 130mph blower, two four-amp-hour batteries, a two-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This is a good option if you want to use your blower continuously because you can keep a fresh battery on the charger while you work.
These cordless saws are on sale right now
If you’re trimming trees or hedges, you will likely need a saw. A pole saw, hedge trimmer, and chainsaw can all be useful tools for tackling larger pruning tasks or breaking up yard debris for disposal.
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The Milwaukee 18-volt top handle 10-inch chainsaw and telescoping pole saw set is now $579, 30% off its retail price. This is a tool-only deal, so you’ll need a set of high-capacity 18-volt Milwaukee batteries to use it. This set is helpful for tree trimming and cutting branches up to eight inches in diameter.
The Milwaukee 18-volt quik-lok pole saw, hedge trimmer, string trimmer combo tool is $519, 31% off its typical price. The set comes with a 16-inch string trimmer attachment, an articulating hedge trimmer attachment, a 10-inch pole saw attachment, an eight-amp-hour battery, and a charger. This is a good set for trimming trees, hedges, and weeds, and the larger-capacity battery will allow you to use your tools for up to an hour before needing to stop for a charge.
The Ryobi 18-volt pole mounted hedge trimmer is now $79, 47% off its usual price. This is a good option for hard-to-reach hedges and shrubs, but you’ll need a Ryobi 18-volt battery to use it because it’s a tool-only deal.
This Makita mower is 34% off
Cordless electric lawn mowers are becoming a more practical option as higher-capacity batteries get smaller and lighter, and Makita makes some of the most trusted cordless tools available.
The Makita 40-volt, 21-inch walk-behind, self-propelled mower and string trimmer set is currently $999, 34% off. The set comes with the mower, a string trimmer, three 40-volt four-amp-hour batteries, and two chargers. The batteries and chargers make this a good choice for mostly continuous use, and the 40-volt batteries allow you to tackle larger areas without needing to swap batteries.
