The Most HATED Tool I've ever Shown

Why is this the most HATED tool that I've ever shown? because people loved to be trolls on the internet. I created an IGTV video about a month and a half ago that accumulated almost 3 million views.... link below
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The problem was I failed to do a thorough job explaining the tool and what it could be used for. Fast forward about a month and a half and I decided to create this Toolsday video showing in more depth my thoughts on this tool.
This is the XUX01 from Makita and what's great is the ability to use this year round in different applications with multiple different attachments. Is it for every snow? Heck no! A wet heavy snow is miserable regardless what you use and it's no different with this.
XUX01 Kit with Batteries: goo.gl/qD4U1f
Paddle Attachment: goo.gl/3QNr56
Bristle Broom Attachment: goo.gl/Ryg2eQ
Even if you think I am crazy...that this is a waste of time to use a tool like this, think about the people that can't lift a shovel, like to maintain their sidewalks, maybe are elder. They can manicure their lawns in the spring, and work fairly effortlessly in the winter.
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www.patreon.com/rrbuildings

[@debcavan]

Thanks. Yes, I use a snow blower but it leaves snow on the sidewalk. It doesn't clean it completely. This would do the finishing touch of making my sidewalk totally clear.

[@eradearborn5229]

It is a very good book for beginners as well as for those that are already into kzbin.infoUgkxTNB_zFBSnTo_O1PqfVUwgi7ityw0JlKt A very good basic ebook to keep as a reference too. I like it and the way the subject matter is presented. It has humor and that helps with the reading.

[@chris3m98]

Sir, I'm 86 & can't shovel my ramp anymore. You missed 1 thing about the 2 attachments you do not have to lift them to make them work! I think I could use these. Thanks for your demo.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

Great point!

[@mlyon834]

Makita for life.

[@andrewfrodo2086]

if you google it some ppl make a wheel attachment that can fit on the pole. Put bigger tires on it work better.

[@waults]

Did commercial snowremoval for yrs. I spent lots of time with my power broom. 2-3 inches of average weight snow is the transition point where a shovel becomes more efficient. Operational tip, the paddles move the snow better on the second pass, so make a clean up pass, slide over and pull the head backwards over the snow in your next strip. When you hit that snow it will flip out rather than get carried over to the back side. Best use I found was stripping the foot traffic packed snow off sidewalks. Work it similarly to using a broom rather than long passes.

[@tylersmith1029]

I can definitely see how this could be really useful for someone who uses several of the attachments to do a little bit of everything, and if they don't have a lot of area to shovel or have a physical limitation. Looking forward to any future videos of this in the spring showing some of the other attachments! Let the haters hate, they are just sad because they have to use a shovel and aren't having any fun.

[@markhedquist9597]

I'd love to own this tool. Shoveling snow is possibly my least favorite thing to do, albeit gratifying. I think I would be even happier with a job done with this piece of equipment because upon completion I wouldn't have to contemplate a trip to the E.R. for a heart attack. Thanks for the review!

[@TylerBoespflug]

Work smarter, not harder. I love the gas brooms I have, both bristle and paddle. We get winters like Canada in ND and I can assure you we/they don't always get dumped on. Even after large snow events I'll use mine to clean up after the plow or snowblower on sidewalks. It gets it down to the concrete and I save immensely on salt. Commercial guys here use it a lot in front of business entrances.

[@fpartidafpartida]

Yeah, that’s what I was hoping to hear more about. After snow blowing, I still have this layer of slippery compacted snow left. So I still have to scrape that off with a shovel. I was wondering if the bristles would be able to clean that up? So is the right order something like: Snow blower -> Bristles (to break up ice) -> Paddle to push off the break up off?

[@TylerBoespflug]

@Frank Partida it depends on the snow and how fast you get to the hard pack. Often you will be able to get it with just the bristles and it will sweep it off as it breaks it up. However if the snow is heavy wet stuff and it's cold enough, the hard pack will freeze over before you can do much of anything with it. You have to do it in small sections (blow snow and broom right away) or have someone following you. If you blow a whole driveway and then go after to clean up, the first stuff is frozen over by the time you grab the broom.

[@24revealer]

That looks like a great tool for cleaning off subfloors and roofs when framing. What's going on, I'm starting to see a lot of my favorite colour, Teal!?

[@MrThatsdatdude]

You must be a Dolphins fan lol 😆 if you are Phins up

[@conradgerdes1791]

For our region here in Germany, with about not more than 2 inch of snow a time, i think its a nice tool. So thx for sharing this video. Bought one with the wire broom last week. ☆☆☆☆

[@scotthaddick]

Probably a back saver for those 2-4" snows. Ive never had any back problems but after shoveling 2 or 3 properties sidewalks I can hardly stand completely straight up the next day.

[@Frenchcanadiancarpenter]

Personally, I'm Canadian, and I have to deal with a freaking huge amount of snow per year, and when Makita had announced this tool, I was super excited ! Yeah it can't do the job of a snow blower but for me it's a complementary tool that you use for finish work and get a nice and clean driveway 👍🏻 just like you said

[@RealRonnieMac]

Man just came across this video now. I’ve been watching you for awhile now. Always enjoy your stuff. Wasn’t till just now that I realized you guys are only about an hour and a half from. Didn’t know you guys are from here in Illinois as well! I too am a carpenter! Good guys like you inspire me in what I love with the trade. Keep it up brother.

[@lcloon]

Nice products intro & demo! Your video have saved some extra funds for me. Going to use the power brush for my grass trimming. Thanks

[@andrewcarr2431]

Here in Eastern Canada we regularly get 6 inches, 12 inches and deeper at times. And it can be wet stuff, not the fluffy stuff that is light to move. Last snow fall was like moving wet sand. it's Great for "sweeping" but not something I could use. Excellent demo video though.

[@irvingj.smacklebits7585]

Thank you for this video! While I have bought into the Milwaukee brand of tools they make what looks like virtually identical tools for their "Quik Lok" system. I'm 72 and have back, shoulder and cardiac issues (getting old really sucks but it's better than the alternative...) and one or even both of these tools will be in my shed very soon. My wife especially is particularly fussy about even a little bit of snow and insists on shoveling even a quarter inch of snow and then complains about her sore back. So I'll hand her this tool and she can have at it. I let the snow build up until it justifies getting out the snow blower.

[@simonmillard8931]

What a cracking tool. You're spot on when you talk about the different types of snow. With deeper drifts, you could use it to break up compacted snow then have your kids follow behind with shovels moving all the loose snow. I especially like the broom to remove the issue of ice building up after clearing the snow.

[@ManCrafting]

I have no idea why I watched this. 🤣 Snow is a every two to three year occurrence here. I guess you’re just that good. 😁

[@RRBuildings]

Haha thanks

[@OnorexDeixCaduti]

I live in Florida, and i watched it. Lol.

[@chrishare3981]

I have never seen snow but it will come in handy with global warming.

[@MrTooTechnical]

hate. what for. all makita stuff is cool. i like the vid. more please.

[@nmtay]

Just discovered this tool and I'm also a person that likes to buy tools, so, being in Northern Illinois as well, I'm interested. Glad to see a review of it from a channel I actually respect and trust.

[@gueorguimurdock2428]

I am in Canada and I do snow removal and I use this after shaveling that way I don’t have to use as much salt Love your videos All the best in the new year

[@JRLSprague3]

Why not use a broom

[@CoolMan5666]

because this is easier and will leave a cleaner look than just a broom.

[@alec4672]

@@JRLSprague3 Unless it's a power broom that spins to clear the snow out a regular push broom clogs up with ice and snow after about 6 feet

[@IainInLondon]

1:38 I hope there's no low bridges along that road...

[@oby-1607]

Maybe that guy is the low bridge tester. lol.

[@sgttr00per]

I ordered a setup today. We usually get 1-2 inches of snow and have a 3 car garage and sidewalk. I think it will work great. And since we are getting the paddle sweep, I can use it on the TREX deck also.

[@silverstake88]

I have the EGO brush/broom version of this and I love it!. Yes, anything over 3-4" does tend to overrun the unit as your pushing it through initially. But back and forth motion does clean up the path. They're not light though. Battery weighs 6.5 lbs alone. Altogether with tool you're looking at 25-30 lbs.

[@dgortner]

I’ve been thinking about getting one. Does it come with a strap to help with the weight?

[@jackmortimer329]

I think EGO just came out with a snow blower attachment for their system similar to this. Probably too new for reviews yet.

[@ericerto8250]

I really like it removes that layer that can cause a life hazard . I live in Chicago and I do a lot of work in Naperville and that would be perfect on the light snow days

[@84bmw325e]

When it snows more than 4 inches I will usually put my Stihl BR 800 and do the main sidewalk for the whole two blocks, usually takes 20 minutes. I have the Yard boss too and I am debating on the brush or paddle

[@Haeze]

This works even better if you hold it at a bit of an angle to the direction you push it because it will push the snow to the side, instead of building up into a pile in front of the bristles

[@daneaustin253]

Trolls are gonna troll, keep doing your thing, I get your love for tools....

[@MrBryanOConnor1]

Great video, I have a suggestion of a video that maybe you could do. How about fastners that you use for pole buildings. Now I know you have touched on this in the past videos, but I was thinking on a whole video on it. Fastners, hardware including lengths That should be used, types and coatings used on fastners and hardware. The reason why I suggest this topic is basicly selfishly , So your viewers that intend on building there own pole buildings could look up a video and get some info on this subject? Just a suggestion! Thanks for your time

[@RRBuildings]

It is totally on my list

[@daco8252]

ALL materials and resourcing, please. Thanks!@@RRBuildings

[@doubledarefan]

I see you must wear Milwaukee gloves when handling a Makita tool.

[@thnksno]

I put together a Harbor Fright tool chest with my Snap-Off sockets. So it's now worth 2x as much.

[@oddboy5121]

Double Dare Fan 😂

[@joseph1541]

People and their brands smh

[@SH19922x]

Give me Makita or give me Death -

[@oby-1607]

When you have to get personal, use Milwaukee. And gloves are as personal as it gets. Any closer is x-rated.

[@80zbabyz]

Great tool . Very handy for snow fall. I seen a video yesterday of one separating gravel from grass,it was awesome. 👍👍

[@athiker7209]

Kyle, I can see that doing the final cleanup. My snowblower is set just to barely miss the concrete to keep from wearing the metal out so fast. When the weather man calls for 3-6 inches, I'll wait till it's stopped and do the job once, but on this last fall, we got 17 inches. About every 6 inches, I hit the driveway and sidewalk. The tool you just used would be great for putting the finishing touch on the surface. Thankfully, we don't get this snowfall on a regular interval. Thanks for sharing.

[@craigthomson9068]

Hey Kyle, I'm in southern Saskatchewan and frankly this would do my 6 car driveway just fine with the snowfall we've had for the last few years!!

[@fostinator69]

Would this work for like a foot of snow?

[@alant5757]

For me I would probably pass on this product (at least right now), but my mother-in-law lives in a place where she is required to clean the snow off the sidewalk. And if all she had to do was push this along the sidewalk that would make her life a lot easier. If you’re young and healthy with no aches and pains then by all means use a shovel and a broom.

[@andrewehrlich5840]

Try the ECHO gas one! Would make a great clean up for a commercial guy who comes in with a plow but wants to get that little bit of snow left over so it doesn’t turn to ice!

[@therealderjett]

I have the same basic tool setup but it is gas powered and from Craftsman. My dad has the same one I do and at 70 years old can still take care of his sidewalk, porch and back deck. We live in Central Ohio and this works great.

[@RRBuildings]

Perfect so I’m not crazy

[@j.inlighten4020]

I think that work for anybody that has a bad back that can't throw snow. A little extra effort in deeper snow, but if you can't pickup snow then that tool is the way to go..

[@Mbartn]

Dude, I appreciate you honesty, I love the video and I purchased this tool because of your video and it can be used for other things other than snow removal, Cheers!

[@yeaheddyman]

Hey I like that tool mate quite handy indeed, I bet it’ll get lots of use! I use a very similar tool I invested in a few stihl combi units they do absolutely all sorts, fantastic bit of kit definitely worth checking them out but with that makita being able to use indoors it would be brilliant for sweeping out void properties! Spot on Kyle thanks for showing this mate keep the quality content coming please👍🏻 wish you and your family all the best from Nottingham England!😊👍🏻

[@shion_lwn]

I live in Canada. I don't have a blower so I always have to use a shovel and it is tough after a snow storm. Recently I bought Ego multi headstring trimmer&edger combo. I still think brush would be helpful for Canadians too depending on how we use with other tools..

[@CraigularjJoeWoodworks]

In Canada we do have to shovel a lot. I will get this for the Milwaukee unit

[@noahmcconochie3201]

I can see this being useful for lighter snow. It would be great for sidewalks, steps, construction sites, trailers and decks where you don't want the snow to turn to ice.

[@galehess6676]

backpack blower?

[@194853DodgeTrucks]

I'm in the valley of Central California.....I would use that as a stirring device for a kegger, or maybe a unique fan to keep the coals hot in the BBQ on a warm January weekend.......*sigh* wish we had more snow....we need it. We have rain.....but not really enough. Good video my friend.

[@mikeguerrieri9560]

A buddy of mine has a tree stump grinding service and uses a gas powered version by Stihl to clean up the grindings/ mulch. He's found out that it works better than anything else.

[@percival23]

What you have to understand is that people in the city can't use the power snow shovels because it will just blow the snow on places you don't want it to go. Onto the cars, or the property next door etc... This allows you to have more better control of where the snow is going.

[@trevhaydon5090]

Screw the haters, that's a cool tool Kyle, thanks for taking the time to share it with us. Keep up the great work buddy, Love your Videos. All the best from North London UK. 👍🏻

[@wb8ujb]

I bet that would help you guys working construction. Clearing snow of your pile of lumber, off the roof where you're going to work. Brush for when you're cleaning up a job site etc.

[@RRBuildings]

Exactly

[@ObadiahTeleo]

I like the brush because I need to clean light snow down to clean pavement. I'll probably get it, but I like the paddle as well to be able to pull shoulder gravel out of my ditch from the street plow. So potentially a multi-use tool. Which would you recommend with the primary use of getting pavement clean of snow? Does the paddle clean a driveway as well as the brush?

[@hanshenrikjakobsen]

Just the tool I need. We never have more than 1-2 inch of snow here in Denmark. Thank you for a good review.

[@farmlifeoffgrid]

We're from the McHenry area, if your in the same area , gaurenteed you know my Uncle Steve, forman at ACC,. We just moved to Northern Vermont where I think that tool would be useless, there's an average of a 5 foot snow pack all winter. Love your videos

[@MikeBramm]

Boy, that tool sure beats shoveling. I think it would be much easier to run out and sweep the sidewalk every few hours than it would be to shovel it. As long as you keep up with the snowfall and don't let it get too deep, it looks like it will work great. Plus, it seems to leave less snow behind which will leave the sidewalk a lot safer. This would be great for restaurants and businesses with walk-in customers.

[@addisondixon6644]

I think it's awesome! We have a complete gravel driveway and when it rains it washes out the gravel when people drive through the puddles and all the gravel goes in our yard. This tool would make it much easier to shove the gravel back where it belongs.

[@kyledean6659]

I joined the haters... Whoever said it was a stupidest tool ever wasn't that far off.. Love the video man u save me 600 bucks

[@phillypauly]

Please disregard the hate- I love your channel and your videos are always good

[@joeblow3939]

Whenever your working with snow removal, what ever the tool be it a shovel, plow, blower, you first have to let the tool aclamate to the outside temperature. If not, that is were you get the buildup on the tool you are using.

[@foxrace0985]

I wish they weren't so expensive, they seem to work really good. The broom attachment seemed to throw snow behind itself with thicker snow, but the rubber blades did a better job of actually throwing the snow. I was thinking about getting something like this for my house because my driveway is gravel, so I set my snowblower to is highest setting, but then when I do the sidewalk up to the house the snowblower isn't touching the cement. I'd like to have this to just clear off the remainder snow really quickly and easily.

[@shantasiegler8408]

Hey Kyle that tool is way cool. I really like your tool reviews. I live in Southern California so I don’t have snow but that machine looks like you can use it when the Santa Ana winds blow sand on your driveway. Keep doing what your doing and pay no attention to losers who troll. Haters are always going to be d-bags.

[@APNFORD]

Snow plow driving with his dump bed in the up position, I thought this was a driving Fail video haha waiting for that guy to crash into a bridge.

[@stanthomas9890]

Spreading salt or sand on the road

[@3110luigi]

Or power lines. I've never seen a salt truck with its box up, until this video.

[@ftlaud911]

Very cool tool. If I had snow I would buy it. I'm in Milwaukee line and use my string trimmer whenever I mow. So nice to not spill gas ever. Pissed they now have an attachment version coming now. Always thought it should have come that way. Now I will buy the newer version so I dont have to change attachments as often. First world problems...lol

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

I have a north facing driveway that doesn't see any sun in the winter. I own one of these and the brush is PERFECT for scrubbing away any remaining snow/ice after shoveling.

[@petecullan3113]

If you were to choose paddle or brush for snow which would you choose?

[@Monkeyseemonkey79]

@@petecullan3113 the brush. I use a shovel to move snow, then the brush to scrub away any remnants before they turn to ice

[@MrBmayes32]

Holy shit !! I’ve watch so many of your videos and you’re only right down the road !

[@paulskilton6005]

Thanks for the tease Kyle. We could certainly use some of that snow down here in Australia. Lol

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Who cares what these internet armchair warriors think. I can certainly see a use for this tool, cutting walkways in a few inches of snow. The brush is a great idea for cleaning that trace of snow off a walkway, for example an elderly person walking on concrete with feel much better with out that trace of snow, or someone in a wheelchair or with other mobility issues. A cool tool, thanks for sharing! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

tell the camera man to zoom out and show what is going on please.

[@workhardlivefree3818]

The gravel removal in the grass is a good idea... would like to see that demo'd

[@Prozac362]

The tractor guy demonstrates one from stihl. Tim? Tractor works

[@brianv5938]

Good for clearing the job site, material stacks, work areas, roof, trailers

[@gandjboyd7872]

I'm thinking it's time to move to a warmer climate , you could use that broom attachment to clear the sidewalks or driveway of grass or leaves.

[@daddydaughtergaming2578]

I have the tool... just not the brushes and I am thinking of getting them for my garden for clearing stones, twigs and the odd bit of snow we get in the UK. Great video thank you for making it 👍

[@donsdiys1140]

Nice. I have the power broom. I love mine for leaves and acorns. No snow here in central Florida. LOL

[@stewartew]

Does a good job in the light snow and a little more effort in the drift, but it gets it down to the concrete, nice and clean.

[@dandion7902]

For a guy already invested in Makita’s 18 volt line of tools and who lives in the Northwest where a 2-6” snowfall may occur once or twice in a year, the wire attachment may become my next purchase based on your video. That thing looks like it would also effectively clean a dry driveway and sidewalk, probably not as well as a pressure washer but certainly quicker and easier. I’m curious to know if the wire attachment could also be used to de-thatch a lawn without tearing it up...maybe give that a try and show results.

[@360theosiris]

I need this. Don't get why there was so much hate on your insta. Like you said, if you buy this with the correct expectations this looks like an awesome tool.

[@krakadile]

The problem is that there are better tools available. Why would I spend money on this just to say it works? I rather spend a little more and get a more efficient tool for cleaning the yard. Thank for the video.

[@tthack84]

I have the entire stihl km line and this has so many uses. I use the torpedo blower for powder snow but this for heavier snow. This will also pull the gravel out of the grass that you might have kicked over. So thats a tip to save your mower blades. Anyone who hates on this attachment hasn't ever used it. I was skeptical and wouldn't even try it until I was basically forced to try it and I'm glad that I was. Great system.

[@joshuahains1675]

IDK. Who would hate this? This would be great for anyone who owns a business with a store front. If you don't want to pay for simple snow removal but also don't want to be sued for a traumatic brain injury. This would be great

[@imthdj2u]

Cool to see the review n we live in central Illinois down by Springfield .....this snow we got and are still gonna get has been crazy ...that thing would come in handy...thanks again

[@cl4367]

I have the Stihl version of this. Attached to the 131 kombi head. No charging a ridiculous battery is even better. They are handy.

[@Panhead49EL]

No rafter hook. Fail. :-) I was surprised the first time I saw a power broom. Couldn't believe how well it worked on gravel, mulch, etc.

[@julianfisher6373]

Bought this tool for gardening etc & it's versatility is brilliant. I live in the UK so no real need for these attachments yet, but should we get a heavy snow fall would definitely buy these attachments ! Thanks for the video Makita all the way for me....

[@keithparady2594]

I remember when they first came out with the power broom it was the shit every one had one

[@RRBuildings]

yes!!

[@als8518]

still popular here in maine, people use em to brush the road sand out of the grass by the road in the spring.

[@keithparady2594]

Yeah that’s where I live also in Maine

[@patricksullivan9951]

Hi Kyle, While I like the tool, love Makita, I HATE snow, so I moved to sunny SoCal. But, if I needed to remove a light snow, this would work for me! Ignore the haters, keep making great, informative videos!

[@RRBuildings]

Thanks pat trust me the haters don’t bother me in a sense it hurts my feelings. I actually feel more bad for them and there lack of being just good human beings. Everyone can have an opinion but everyone should exercise the ability to convey that opinion in a civilized way.

[@s06lhorner]

A major benefit of this tool and its attachments, in my opinion, is that it doesn't rely on a gas engine. Those engines require annual maintenance, can be hard to start, are often very loud, and are disproportionately bad for the environment (especially the two-strokes). And a huge bonus if this tool keeps any elderly folks from having an heart attack while shoveling snow.

[@rkgsd]

Ego makes an actual snow attachment for their trimmers. When you got into the thicker stuff, you can hear the motor bogging down which will drain the batteries faster.

[@JBOB21]

I’m from Canada...and appreciate your video, this will work for sidewalks. Thanks bud

[@Foothills_Flipper]

I have a bad back and shoulder so this would be great for me.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I grew up near you, do not miss those winters. Best of luck...

[@Jushih]

I'm in Canada, I think it's still an awesome tool for light snow and kick rock mulch off of grass

[@dennisyurconis742]

I like how construction guys refer to snow as "material"

[@ferremit]

Meanwhile, Everyone in Australia is looking at that snow with a deep seated envy as we go through ANOTHER week of being the hottest place on earth!

[@matteccles2154]

I have the still version, never used on snow, but works great for sweeping gravel out of yard in the spring when I get a little careless moving snow with the tractor and loader/blade.

[@willtricks9432]

Seen this used to clear muck and weeds from block paving. I have the Stihl petrol version snd am getting broom attachment but did not think of snow. We usually get 3 inch at most here (UK) so that would be about right. Cheers

[@adamcook2208]

That would be an awesome tool to run over the areas that you use a snowblower on. Thanks for the video!!

[@braddrays1965]

Awesome video and Great tool we use 2 gas power brooms and they are the best tool in the truck for sidewalks and final clean up. We use ours on the lawn and in our shop all the time to clean up the floor. GO MAKITA

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

It gets a thumbs up from me, I would not expect it to handle big drifts but it works and as you said it is a lot easier than doing it with a shovel.

[@tedbownas2748]

Those are great where you have somewhere to push a light snow. I work on a commuter railroad, and the laborers use those brooms (gas 2-stroke, not electric) to clean snow off the station platforms. They work great for that, because the snow falls away rather than piling up. But it's kind of a specialty tool for a specific situation.

[@ronsworld6831]

I like it! I have a plow on my atv that leaves my garage apron with an inch or 2 of scattered snow after I plow. This would clean it up.

[@RRBuildings]

That would be great yes

[@ben052488]

I think this is a great tool for when there enough snow to shovel but not enough to break out the snow blower. Anyone that has on this has never lifted a shovel. Lol

[@joarflesja1516]

I use a stihl gas leafblower. Its Great to clean tools and lomber to.

[@kevinjk27]

Looks cool. I’ll wait to see what Milwaukee comes out with to keep it simple. And then I’ll need a ‘buying holiday’. Like for Christmas I got the Milwaukee Finish Nailer, it works great! Valentines Day could be a tool holiday that the wife lets me add another tool! (She’s pretty cool and I get what I want when I need to, sometimes it just makes it fun)

[@flyingninja1234]

I was wondering if this worked on snow. Thanks for this.

[@keshlalish5586]

im considering this power head especially because it offer more power than the competitor so far. seen video of the ryobi 40v and it barely move snow or leaves for that matter. the problem i have is the price for attachment quality, but god damn some of these are outrageously expensive hahahaha. however if i could use the head for trimming AND clearing snow and use the same battery as my other tools, then it seem like a good deal