EGO's Commercial 56V Battery Series Initial Review (Can Pros Use 100% Electric Equipment?)

[@Wespups]

I appreciate your critique and video. One comment I would like to make is that in the hiking world ( I'm an avid hiker) you actually do not want weight on your shoulders; you want it on your hips. All quality hiking packs transfer the load to your hips which can cope with much heavier loads than your shoulders. This is an excellent video because I am considering purchasing the ego equipment as I am just starting out as a commercial operator with 50 clients. Cheers from Aussie Wes!

[@kierangleave5108]

Love your videos man, hello from across the pond in England

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Cheers, and thanks for watching! :)

[@edwardmajka3144]

Marathon Watching 11/18/21 What A Great Review! Outstanding! You rocked it!

[@DeadPlasmaCell]

I love ego and all their stuff, I drink their koolaid big time, but I love hearing critical, real world feedback as well. I'm just a regular weekend warrior type and don't have a need for the commercial series, but I'm interested in all the info none the less. Awesome video on your initial impressions!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you for that feedback, that helps alot! :)

[@vincentstouter449]

Thanks for a detailed review! “The devil is in the details” and I hope EGO listens. Sounds like you prefer gas to the electric EGO. There are plenty who would be glad to purchase your equipment if it proves unsatisfactory for your commercial use. EGO does upgrade issues quickly for product improvement A few observations: EGO does make Back-Pack Blowers, They make a pole mounted Power Head hedge trimmer, pole saw and extension pole to name a few. They also make a $79 back pack-pig tail-cartridge adapter that lets one plug into standard EGO tools. You plug a standard battery into he pack and the adapter into the tool making a relatively light pack and tool (but shorter run times of course). They probably have/will have a pack to connect a cartridge battery with the pro-plug. Personally, I do not favor a heavy pack in the Florida heat, a 7.5 AH battery in the pack seems like a reasonable compromise (but I am NOT a pro). With the cartridge pack the operator has a choice based on tool selection, fitness and heat stress. I hear that blower power is now measured in Newtons which combines CFM Flow Rate with Velocity. EGO’s best blowers run 600-650 CFM and 145-180 MPH. I’ll have to research how that compares to gas blowers. Nozzle attachments make a difference too. Thanks for a critical but usefull review.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Very good feedback, thank you for sharing! Feel free to post this comment some of the other EGO review videos I did, I think it would help others!

[@jronmanbuilds]

Nice video. Nice to see both positive and negative videos on the equipment. Some things I never thought about, some I agreed with, and others I disagreed with. A different take on the Ego commercial equipment debate. Another review I saw was reasonably pleased with the equipment. They went 8 weeks no gas just to see how the Ego worked. It was the first electric equipment that they actually like using. They liked the runtime and performance for day to day tasks. They also took the guard off for longer string options and still got 2 full days of runtime on one charge. I'm still a fan of the Ego stuff even in a commercial setting. The biggest thing for me is the fact they don't require starting an engine or mixing and filling with fuel to operate. A bit of time savings. An added bonus is the less noise to produce. I currently use a residential ego blower and really like it. Lots of power. I don't find the turbo button to be fatiguing but that may just be how I use it. I also like that I can use it in either hand where I would not have that option with a backpack blower. The biggest issue I have with the whole line is the head on the string trimmer. I understand why they went with a manual feed option but they could easily have created a commercial grade "speed feed style" head with the robustness they were after. In fact they probably could have created a commercial grade power feed head which would save even more time. In my area handheld hedge trimmers are more common than the pole variants. Also most if not all commercial lawn care companies in my area use handheld blowers in fact they might not even own a backpack blower. One guy I talked to in town tried a backpack blower and disliked the extra vibration so he stuck with handheld blowers. The same guy just got an ego blower and one of his workers disliked it because it had too much power. I think some of these issues are more personal preference.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Completely agree, personal preference plays a big role in it. The only caution I would point out with other reviews of the commercial equipment is making sure they are covering the cost. Makes sense if you have your heart set on electric for one reason or another, but if you are content with gas the economics don't justify it (at least the commercial setup I tested). Thanks for watching!

[@brentbanks8314]

I would love to see a review of the stihl battery stuff with their 300S batteries. 130 head with the edger kombi end, trimmer, and 85 blower. I think eliminating the cord and backpack would solve quite a few of the issues you mentioned. Thanks for your review.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I hope the video helped, and thank you for the feedback! I probably won't be able to try the STIHL stuff, they never respond when I reach out to them, and they don't have any return period that I know of like the EGO stuff through Home Depot.

[@simplysouthernlawns5447]

Love the point of view. A lot of things I wouldn’t have thought about

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you for watching and the feedback, I appreciate it!

[@crimmy0204]

I use ego trimmers mowers and blowers for my company... not even the commercial stuff and I have almost no complaints, their gear is pretty stellar. I disagree with some of your assessments in regards to the blower and the multi head tool... Ego make really nice trimmers and having a dedicated trimmer at launch is essential, the multi head tool already exists in their residential line is more a niche thing and can probably do commercial if you don't smash it around too much. The back pack blower vs my commercial ones, is where things get interesting, many jobs I often find my self wishing I had a hand held blower to quickly grab. the Ego blowers eat the battery life more than the rest of their products so they are not great for cleanups but work really well for weekly maintenance. My sthil commercial blowers though more powerful, not as much as you'd think I would like to use for cleanups... but you have the big battery pack so the range anxiety would mostly be taken away in that regard. The EGO blower is really not that much less powerfull than midrange commercial blowers obviously not the big boys. Listening to your take on the backpacks was interesting because I was thinking about getting a battery link for long trimming jobs, and the battery link likely weighs less with a 7.5ah I am a bigger guy though so it might end up not being as bad on my back. it was really interesting hearing your perspective. I think your critiques are valid for the most part and my EGO full carbon shaft trimmer though the head spins the wrong way is probably my favorite tool I've ever owned, the mowers are acceptable to good, and the blowers are acceptable to even good. But what really matters at the end of the day, is I'm not huffing fumes and dumping trimmer exhaust down my throat all day doing a job I love... and to me that makes me sleep really well at night. ;).

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I will have to respectfully double down on the multi head viewpoint. Having dedicated units doesn't make sense with a battery backpack. It is a bottle neck. Sure, you could have a dedicated hedge trimmer, edger, string trimmer, pole saw, but unless you spend another $1,300 before tax on another battery, you are only going to be using 1 at a time. So no sense spending the extra money on extra motors. Just use one and have attachments. Just my viewpoint, though. Battery link would be much lighter for sure and probably work better as far as ergonomics! Thanks for all the excellent feedback!

[@crimmy0204]

@@CopperCreekCuts I'm not completely void to your point on the multi head tool, if you're going to take the time to strap a big battery to your back having swap-able heads would likely be ideal in "most" situations, I do get it.

[@crimmy0204]

I'll list you the EGO products I work with on a daily basis so if you ever have any questions. Ego Tools I own. -Multi-head tool /w edger attachment -20" steel deck mower -21" poly deck duel battery mower - String Trimmer - Full carbon shaft (not home depot one) -Battery backpack blower 600cfm Ego Tools I want - Shrub Trimmer attachment for multi head - 575 CFM Hand held Blower -battery link backpack -multi-head trimmer attachment Just some insight so you might see what I'm currently aiming for being a small scale fussy landscaper. I only use electric equipment, and it looks like EGO and Milwauke are the only companies that make stuff that can work well enough for daily routes.

[@crimmy0204]

quick question is the cable from the ego back back battery long enough to reach the battery intake of an ego mower.... lol. Probably a terrible idea.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Very funny you should ask! ;) I'll cover that in Tuesday's video!

[@jronmanbuilds]

@@CopperCreekCuts I could see ego making a commercial mower or even snowblower where you plug the cable into the handle and just wear the battery.

[@lovelawns]

Interesting points mate. We’ve recently had demo units of these items and run them in the business for a couple of weeks. I share similar thoughts in a couple of videos we’ve done. I do like the units, I think the performance is great, but definitely can relate to the issues your discussing here. Great feedback 👍🏻

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Oh sweet, glad to get some confirmation from my findings. PS, I am a little ticked you folks get the bicycle handle model and we are stuck with the plain one! ;)

[@jasongardener3425]

Think you have do the best review of ego and battery powered tool, iv ever seen, good honest, indeth and looking at them as a professional user. 👌👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you Sir, much appreciated! :)

[@J-Colt]

I have ryobi mower, weed eater and blower and it does a wonderful job on my small yard. I would not want to have 3 yards to do in a row with them though. Couple more years I think battery will catch up to commercial just not there yet. I think what you have in this video would be great for someone with large yard and doing once or twice a week. Thanks for video!

[@doomtomb3]

J Colt this is way more than Ryobi equipment, the backpack is around 1600Wh

[@J-Colt]

doomtomb3 oh yes I know. I’m just stating that I probably wouldn’t use them commercially just yet but for someone who had a very large yard they would be great

[@ChuckD59]

@@J-Colt 8 months now with the 580 blower, on a larger lot with some trees and I find it's great immediately around the house where the wind "pools" them. Very convenient to just have it on a hook and grab as needed. I fire up the gas blower for larger areas though. As for durability, it's holding up well to several days a week usage and I haven't dropped it off the roof yet like the last one. Will update...

[@Alexlfm]

doomtomb3 Battery technology hasn’t changed in decades. It’s gotten cheaper but the size and weight to power ratio has not changed much. The performance available now won’t get much better. The energy density just isn’t there to power something like a backpack blower with a battery.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

All great feedback on this thread. I think in a decade or when my young kids are teenagers battery will be the norm for this stuff. It might seem far off, but I wouldn't be surprised if there is some new breakthrough that lets them fit the power of this backpack battery back into another small clip in battery, so then the weight/ergonomics issue is resolved. "Back in my day, we had to wear a backpack to get 28 AH of juice!"

[@inlinesix1187]

Awesome video. How is the battery life? Is it really enough for all day use?

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Depends on the day, and usage. I would think a solo guy, yes. Because a lot of your time is split between mowing/picking up trash, etc. But if you are on a crew and ALL you do all day long is string trim and blow, I am not so sure. Great question!

[@inlinesix1187]

Yeah we mostly cut biweekly and I run with a helper, so there weeding all day. We experimented with the Milwaukee trimmer with 12ah batteries and the biweekly yards suck some battery juice. Another thing I’m noticing now is the outside heat is starting to affect the batteries a lot. Noticing less run time and there not that old.

[@neusac4590]

Thanks for that review Brad. Have been seen those at my local Home Depot, was wondering how it would perform. 😉👍👍👍

[@CopperCreekCuts]

They perform very well! Just all the things that go with it you have to consider! ;)

[@bridoboy143]

another upload sir great I love a good blower and a fine bush that's trimmed keep up the good work you sure do know your tools ;)

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Haha, many thanks my friend!

[@GryphonArmorer]

Sorry but I don't understand your gripes about the blower. I have the "standard" hand-held with only 530cfm. It works great even without the turbo. I typically run it at half "speed" and really only need to use the turbo button when blowing clippings from under a vehicle. I also have the "standard" 15" dual line string trimmer with 0.095 line, and again it too works great. I tried 0.085 & 0.110 and found the 0.095 works best, now granted at the moment I'm only cutting my yard, but I go probably 2.5-3 months on one spool cutting every week (approx. 1/10 - 1/8 acre with about 30 feet of chain-link fence & about 30' of edging). However, I do agree that they really should have just gone straight to the power head system and the rapid fill spool with the string trimmer. And one thing that still boggles my mind is why they didn't develop and release a commercial 22-24" push mower and a 36" or 48" stand on zero turn and a 52" or 60" sit down zero turn. They are already behind the curve with both GreenWorks and Mean Green offering commercial zero turn mowers (both stand-on & sit-down). And that whole battery harness falling off thing sounds to be a pain in the butt, or at least annoying. Maybe they still have a few bugs to design out. Still I think I would rather have two or three back packs rather than 6-10 regular batteries. Thanks for sharing your opinion and pointing out the few shortcomings.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

The blower gripe is probably more location based than any other. Here in Florida there is tons of dirt and sand that get kicked up after edging. The blower really struggles with that. Even with just clippings, though, it just takes longer. My 900/1000 cfm backpacks can 'reach' more distance than the handheld which means with the ego I am walking more and spending more time. Thank you for the comment and watching, it is much appreciated!

[@GryphonArmorer]

Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care, I'm in central Arkansas and we have a mix of sandy/silty soil and/or nice regular "garden" soil to nasty rocky clay. You can often come across every soil type in the same neighborhood. So I totally understand the troubles.

[@gregderossi]

Brad nice video , I had a question if I were to pull the trigger on this backpack unit for my small biz doing 15 yards a week part time, would you charge it on the quick charger that's meant for the homeowner tools, would charging this on quick charger using the shell battery from the link risk damaging the lithium ion cells? Hate to invest into a $1300 firecracker Thanks !

[@CopperCreekCuts]

You can charge this with the older EGO chargers. I don't think it would damage it. (The commercial charger has a quick charge mode as well)

[@rwplm]

I know that on paper, specification wise for Ego's residential lineup seems to be more powerful and have more and better features than their commercial lineup. On top of that, I haven't really seen anything new come out for their commercial lineup recently, compared to their residential lineup that has something new or improved almost every year.

[@hoantrinh2816]

Thanks for the review, Brad! Can you let us know how many lawns do you guys service a week,? I am curious as to the durability of these the commercial line product vs the normal homeowner equipment. And yeah, 400 for each tool seem quite steep for each of these tools. I mean I am sure the pro-tool is more durable but at 3-4 times the price, I don't know it's worth it for sure. The new battery technology is definitely neat and all but I do agree that commercial series tools need to have more of a wow factor in performance compare what EGO had already offered. The blower especially is nothing that we haven't seen before from EGO. Have any of the EGO homeowner tools before? How does this commercial line compare? Oh and thanks pointing out that you can use the link adapter to charge your new battery pack, that's definitely cool and save some money :) Perhaps a charging test to see how much faster the dedicated charger is :)

[@hoantrinh2816]

@Ashurii I have not idea what EGO's sale numbers are but these electric mowers are definitely a premium. But unlike other premium mowers, their clientele are not necessarialy looking for best cut quality but rather what is most convenient. I got into the EGO ecosystem pretty much because I absolutely hate the gas trimmer and leaf blowers, those things are just way too loud and shaky not to mention starting one up once every couple of week was never fun (to be fair, those were probably crap trimmers and blowers to begin with lol). I never minded the gas mower too much though the fact that these battery mowers are much quieter was quite huge plus since I can mow earlier or later in the day and I knew from the review, that the cut quality of the EGO was good enough. This is my third season mowing with the EGO and I definitely think it's worth the money even though my neighbor Honda HRX probably have better cut quality :)

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Great points and questions. Hoan Trinh - I have maybe 20-25 regular clients. The majority are spread on a weekly and bi weekly schedule, the others are as needed, usually once a month or so. I generally fit all my mowing in two days a week around my wife's schedule. I have used the EGO homeowner tools, and love them. Especially that multihead tool I was griping about.

[@_Kory]

Thanks for the info and yet another great video

[@CopperCreekCuts]

You are more than welcome, thank you for watching!

[@odin8214]

appreciate your thought line seems to me that ego still arent there yet especially price wise for a homeowner who only do some normal yardwork. Have you tried any of the electric chainsaws yet? tried one from bosch but the power wasnt there and chain was snapping off all the time.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

I need chainsaws so rarely in my jobs. I use a pole saw attachment for the PAS2620. Thank you for watching!

[@Sara-L]

My thinking with the foam: This blower lacks any sort of filter to keep dust out of the motor. That grill certainly will not stop smaller clippings from collecting inside. To me that spells fire hazard or maintenance issues not too far along down the road. This foam lines the tube, which tells me it's for either thermal insulation to keep the device from overheating and affecting performance, or a sound deadening material to keep the neighbors happy. Again, just a thought!

[@Alexlfm]

Sara Llewellyn As I believe it’s all brushless not really any fire hazard risk. Maybe damage but it seems unlikely. My guess would be the foam is there to act as a filter since it likely pulls air from all sides not just the back. I also agree with the noise dampening theory as well since this has to be an awfully high speed fan which would have quite a high pitch whine. Foam would greatly cut down on that.

[@Sara-L]

@@Alexlfm hope you're right about the fire hazard not being likely. Anything burning inside would turn that into a giant blowtorch!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Sound dampening would be my guess as well. I can't fathom it being designed to actually act as a filter, since it is not user-replaceable. Who knows, though.

[@popwarhomie]

I actually went from a Husqvarna backpack blower to a Hitachi handheld and am much happier. Putting it on the ground to start then on your back over and over got annoying.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

As long as it works for your properties, that is the main thing. I know for me a hand held wouldn't cut it.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Man.... ONLY because you already called me out on getting ready to add my pun on the 2 inches... I won't say anything... Brad, better sleep with one eye open, cause EGO is coming for you cuz!!! But again, da truth is da truth!!! Very well articulated and planned out and informative. Until the next one, Dirty Jersey out!!!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Haha, I hope not! I tried to keep things as objective as possible, highlighting the great performance but all the ergonomic issues they missed. I am not sure how they did, either. If they would have put these on a commercial guy for a month before launch, they would have seen these same issues pop up. My guess is by the time they have demo units it is too late to change the design.

[@ImaITman]

You know the residential power head system I have issues with the stupid safety button. I'm a big guy with tiny chunky hands. Well to keep my thumb up near the front of the handle is taxing. It's such a small thing, but it makes the difference when your running it for a while. Especially when you're running the edger which doesn't always require the exact same degree of holding the tool. I do love the tool though even with some of the downsides.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Funny you should mention that. The trigger guard on this one is finicky as well and requires an altered hand grip as well.

[@ImaITman]

@@CopperCreekCuts Yep doesn't surprise me. Also on the residential power head system the trigger is Very heavy. The whole unit is pretty heavy too. However as a lazy homeowner who doesn't do a great job in maintaining his lawn equipment the simplicity is nice and there's definitely no power deifference between this and my mid-range husq. To be honest the Ego probably has more power. It's funny because the Ego push mower is actually too light weight. To the point that you have to adjust to it to get the cut right. If you apply any pressure down on the handle it raises the front end, which of course causes an uneven cut. It's like an engineer perfected the item and gave it the perfect center of gravity, but that same engineering marvel is it's own problem. With all that said I do still really love my Ego equipment, it just has different types of problems than gas equipment.

[@opichocal]

I tried a customers electric blower on his gutters. Worked great for that but I could never go electric for my equipment. It works fine for a homeowner that uses it once a week.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!

[@jsjh98]

Great video

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you!

[@revolutionaryusa]

Thanks for the video. FYI you are wearing the backpack wrong, which could contribute to your discomfort. You’re supposed to wear the hips straps ON your hips, so the weigh is actually sitting on your hips and not on your shoulders. Ive done a decent amount of backpacking and this is the way it’s done.

[@Webgobo]

Would you recommend ego eh1400 to private users with round about 1000m2

[@guadalupe_rodriguezNPK]

Try this, raise your pack up, (meaning pull the two side straps tighter where the battery pack is sitting closer to your shoulders instead low at your waist). This technique is taught in the military when we ruck for 20 miles, carrying 25+ lbs.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Good tip, thank you!

[@lukeherbert25]

Thanks for the video !!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

You are more than welcome!

[@egomaniac8510]

Given the limitations of the residential batteries and the anticipated 10ah release. It seems like the residential line while using the backpack link is a superior option for commercial use. The commercial series was a blunder on egos part. I did like the idea of 28ah backpack battery, until i heard it may not be comfortable.(whats the point) i would rather invest in a stockpile of 7.5 and 10ah batteries and if needed switch em out.

[@zynhumara7006]

I believe that their commercial launch could have been better. I see where you are coming from. As someone who is a hard-core Ego fan Who owns almost all of their product line I do have to agree with you on the commercial launch. For the average Lay man Who does his or her own yard. I would recommended Ego. No gas or oil to mix and it starts every time with little to no maintenance which would make it perfect for the residential home. But for someone who does yards consistently and professionally for commercial use and I would say stick with gas. At least until they work out the kinks.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Great feedback. I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@cassidywest5539]

That is a nice garage!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you! I have been working extremely hard on it the past month. Have a before/after video on that once it is fully complete.

[@johnconstable8512]

thank you for the great review

[@CopperCreekCuts]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!

[@brandondavis6939]

Too fix the blower isue they should make a harness for it and they should make a turbo switch that stays on like the gas one

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for all the comments, good feedback!

[@tonyslawncare]

Good stuff

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you! :)

[@jonsummers1478]

Great review!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you!

[@brandondavis6939]

It's funny they have created a back pack blower as well

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

That color green shirt look good on you...👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Such a smart and intelligent man...👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟✨✨✨

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Now my head won't fit through the door! :) Thank you for the kind words!

[@Skittlesskittles-om6hp]

Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care Lol your funny. But in all honesty it does look good on you. Your videos are always so helpful and your very knowledgeable. Hard working definitely too...👍👍👍👍✨✨✨✨🌟🌟🌟

[@Alexlfm]

I have a similar issue with my Ryobi blower with the control handle. Having to squeeze the top as you hold it for full power is horrible.100% agree with your complaint. I get sore using the Ryobi battery one where as with the old gas or even corded blowers that was never an issue. I don’t know how basically all of the designers of these battery tools seem to make the same mistake. You shouldn’t have to squeeze and hold at the same time.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Agreed, that is one of the main reasons I don't like using the blower (the other being how much longer it takes versus the gas I am used to!)

[@TheBasher05]

Wanna have a complain about the colour too? It’s the only thing you didn’t bitch about. The 600cfm is more than any gas or electric handheld blower on the market. You’re comparing it to a backpack blower which has a different set up.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for the feedback, but several points. The 600 cfm rating is without a nozzle. I doubt anyone will operate this without a nozzle, so cfm will be less. This series is marketed to commercial users. Most commercial users are not working with handheld blowers. For them to adopt this system would be a huge downgrade in performance and ergonomics. All the issues I point out are from the viewpoint of using this stuff commercially, which is what the company intends. Lots of homeowners have commented about me being nitpicky, but all the issues I raise are things commercial people will 110% notice. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts, I appreciate it!

[@jameslcoble248]

Makes me think of just having gas powered equipment just a little bit.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Not a bad choice for now! ;)

[@Cool58F250]

Hey Brad, Hope all is Well, Thanks for Sharing, I Think 🤔 I’ll stick to all my “STHIL” Equipment for my Business 😬 Take Care Brother & Be Safe Out Their 🇺🇸

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thank you for watching and commenting. All is well here! :)

[@Cool58F250]

👍🏻

[@Cyberslug1]

Power base ?? Absolutely NOT!!! I have NEVER seen a professional use one of those. It may make a little sense with a gas unit but it makes absolutely no sense for electric tools. You NEVER want to use 1 motor 100% of the time, That's how you accelerate motor failure and maintenance. A lot of professional do use hand held blowers including myself. I seen very few people at all use stick trimmers, The first time I seen one in use was on youtube. I NEVER SEEN OR HEARD OF ANY professional that said "oh I don't want to put my tool down because i may scratch the plastic !!! "

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for all the points, I will try to cover each one. - All I use is a power base. - In my opinion, it makes exactly the same sense as electric as gas. In fact, probably more so, since the potential savings are even greater with the much more expensive electric platform. For a solo guy, power bases are a great way to go. - I prefer having one motor, as maintenance is easier, and I don't ever have any equipment sitting idle. Not to mention there are significant space and storage advantages. The biggest advantage is cost. I have a pole saw, edger, articulating hedge trimmer, mid reach hedge trimmer, two string trimmer attachments, two 3 foot extenders, and if you add up what was spent on those it will be hundreds less (maybe even thousands) than getting a dedicated unit for each one. - The handheld vs backpack depends completely on your yards (I think I mentioned that, I can't remember), but handheld for me is a no go. My yards take way too long with one, not enough power to move the dirt and sand that always get kicked up. Plus they are too fatiguing to me. - Again, glad I said 'in my area'. Stick trimmers may not be popular in your area, or maybe no one ever tried them. No way of knowing, but my advantages list still stands for them versus hand held. - Then you haven't seen a professional that spent $1,300 before tax on it.

[@xxkaiserxx2505]

1300 dollars for the backpack holly cow is expensive as hell

[@travelingdude33914]

Brad would that blower handle leaf piles or should I stick with my hand-held gas blower? www.Patreon.com/coppercreekcuts #greenshirtguy

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Depends on the pile for sure, but even if it can handle it the gas blower is going to do it quicker if it has more CFM/MPH! :)

[@ChrisSmith-dh8gv]

EGO AMAZING I really don’t know what he’s talking about

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Did you try their commercial tools and battery? That is what I am talking about.

[@SolarizeYourLife]

I don't understand why you have to use a dummy battery to use the backpack why not just connect directly to the tool!!! It's pretty funny that these companies do not use it professional lawncare keeper as a engineering guide when they're designing in the first place!!!

[@obedg4614]

Ego has left the chat 🤣

[@CopperCreekCuts]

XD I hope not, I wasn't trying to hurt anyone's feelings!

[@ChuckD59]

The draw of electric is ...magnetic. Sorry. Well done, very current!

[@CopperCreekCuts]

XD He's on fire!

[@craigfield9447]

Get real dude. If you get your hands dirty hedging etc, you would take electric equipment any day. Having exhaust fumes in your lungs and bloody noisy equipment suck. Just saying

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Yeah, those are two good reasons to switch to electric! Almost $2,000 ($1,300 battery and $400 tool) for those benefits aren't worth it though when you can get great electric hedge trimmers for a few hundred.

[@craigfield9447]

Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care point taken re costs. Couldn’t you pass on these costs to your clients?

[@surfintheuniverse]

gas Back pack blowers have limited range of motion, are not any more powerful then Ego brand hand blowers and take up way too much space, will never use one ever again in my life time!!!, , then again I am the largest lawn service in my area, yes I do know better

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Thanks for the feedback, but unfortunately the statement that backpack blowers are not more powerful than any EGO handhelds is not at all accurate. That being said, I am glad they work for you and your applications!

[@kevinmiller5467]

Conspiracy theory: Ego commercial series isn't meant for commercial use. Its meant for home owners who want a slightly better ego product and have lots of disposable income. If you are in commercial lawn care and for some reason have to use electric, maybe a sound or green ordinance then why wouldn't you buy the smaller batteries and simply change them when they die? They are much lighter more versatile than a single big battery. Plus everything is cheaper on the consumer end.

[@brandondavis6939]

Tools are supposed to get dirty if u don't want it to be dirty put it in a water proof backpack solved all I here is bitching take the tool and use it spend more time getting work done and less bitching how I see it it's a tool not a luxurious yacht

[@doomtomb3]

I just think you hate everything.

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Not at all. I apologize if that is the point you got from the video, not what I wanted the takeaway to be!

[@mr.partyman1244]

I hate eletric stuff

[@CopperCreekCuts]

There were some unfortunate drawbacks here.

[@polecatfan1627]

First

[@CopperCreekCuts]

Woohoo!

[@polecatfan1627]

Copper Creek Cuts Lawn Care Yay!