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Gas-powered equipment causes harm

Gas-powered landscaping and snow removal equipment is bad for the environment. And, it's especially harmful to the equipment operators.

Benefits of battery-powered equipment

You should use battery-operated equipment because of all the benefits it provides.

Alternative equipment is lighter

  • easier to use
  • easier to carry across longer distances
  • less back strain

"We enjoy the ease of use." —Nick Jacobs (City of Otsego)

Easy maintenance

  • no need to mix oil and gasoline
  • no messy fuel spills
  • no carburetors
  • less staff time spent on maintenance

"We are able to complete tasks with enough batteries on hand." —Shasta Frandrup (Timberland Outdoor Services Inc.)

Less noise

  • happier customers
  • happier employees
  • happier wildlife

“The noise of the equipment is far less.” —Kim Lanoux (Hennepin County Public Works)

Other benefits

  • no fumes
  • less disruption
  • safety
  • satisfying environmentally conscious customers

Explore the options

  • find battery-powered equipment to suit your needs
  • test out different options to figure out what works best
  • consider choosing one brand to simplify battery needs