Cost is the biggest reason I haven’t looked into it too much. Costs a hell of a lot to get all the tools, batteries and chargers initially. Suppose there’s always transitioning a bit at a time
Slow transition is probably the best way for most, its a long term investment, but battery is a (in my opinion) much more productive way of working, so time/money saved or made. 👍👍
That's very true, if I hear a gardener using 2 stroke machines, in the garden next door to my client, it's so noisy and really brings it home, how invasive that noise and irritating. Cheers mate 👍
Good vide Jason. My opinion for what it’s worth is, without restricting yourself on jobs, can you run a business solely on 2 stroke kit? yes. Can you run a business solely on battery kit? No. I have both do enjoy the best of both worlds but the petrol often comes out for the tuff stuff.
I've gone dewalt for the simple reason you can use the batterys for so many other tools drills impact wrench saws etc etc ... battery is the future it's only a matter of time before they stop producing 2 strokes ... battery to start up well if you got a massive budget ... think most people start with a small budget and work there way up ... not used a petrol hedge trimmer or strimmer all year just battery .. I do need the petrol mower I do tackle sone ruff ass gardens at times 🤣👍👍👍👍👏👏👏
Totally agree, how you run your battery, across different tools, it's very much what works best for you, starting out is tricky at the best of times, but see where your coming from 👍. Take care in this hot weather 👍
Good video Jason, very thoughtful and thorough. Love battery gear myself, for all the reasons you mentioned. Only issue I've ever had is leaving batteries overnight in the van in freezing weather, had to pop them on a radiator for 20 minutes before charging. I wouldn't go back to 2 stroke now.
Thanks mate. As you know it's a big subject and can confusing at times. It's so hard finding time to make videos, I would love to be able to make more, got so much footage of different jobs, hope you get a chance to make a battery video soon. 😊👍
Thanks for that explanation Jason. I have seen many RU-vid's lawn care business using battery. I myself do use battery power tools, even though, my lawnmower is electric. 👍👍👍👍😉🇺🇸
@@jasongardener3425 I'm doing good Jason, have been using it for years. All my tools are Ryobi brand, I already had to replace a couple of batteries, other then that, all good.
Nice selection of kit there👍 my reasons for using battery kit is pretty much the same. Health and length of time I can continue using them has been improved. Cheers for the vid👌
Thanks nath. When people like us old times lol, have been in horticultural for many decades, injuries don't go away, so better tools makes life easier and stretch out our sell by date 😅👍👍. Happy trimming mate
Great video Jason, I have slowly turned to battery. I went for Milwaukee as i already had the battery’s for the workshop and maintenance tools so saved a load there. Customers love less noise and I also find I get through jobs much quicker. Yet to find a job I can’t do. Keep making the good videos love watching them 👍🏼
Cool, you totally understand where I'm coming from 👍. I honestly think, if more people tried battery, any brand with a open mind, they would be surprised at its capability. Cheers mate 👍
@@jasongardener3425 definitely, I do still have my HS75 and small petrol strimmer but they haven’t come out once this year. The only thing I haven’t done (yet) is a battery mower but it won’t be long
@@jasongardener3425 definitely, I do still have my HS75 and small petrol strimmer but they haven’t come out once this year. The only thing I haven’t done (yet) is a battery mower but it won’t be long
Sthil HLA 86 with an AP 300S battery cutting spruce hedge in -14C ran 6h pretty much straight here in Finland last winter. Got the machine because of you. There is no going back to 2 stroke. The comparison would be me fighting Andre the Giant.
I also cut down problematic trees using tree runner climbing boots and Stihl msa 161 t battery saw. Its so practical when high up. No need to start it, its light and quiet.
I'm really pleased your finding the battery kit so good, the word (game changer) gets thrown around a lot, but battery kit, really is, I'm glad I was of help mate, ap300s is a great battery, I tend to run a ap200 in hla65/66 just for low weight and still 2+ hours trigger time. Take care mate 😊👍
2stroke for life...my backpack blower has a handy battery though..br450 runs on 2stroke but has an electric start button on the handle so no need to take off your back if you've stopped and realise there's more to blow 😉💨
Hi, Andrew , where abouts is FLS , please , if it’s in the Kings Lynn / Sandringham area , it’s not too far from me , be nice to visit a different shop to my usual . 👍🍺🍺
Haha cool, small world, yes great showroom and friendly service. It was a really hard day today 🌞 and more to come for us all. Cheers, take care mate 👍
the reality is that trimmers will always be relatively difficult to work with due to the nature of the work and the weight and reach of the trimmer, regardless of whether they are battery powered or petrol powered.
Great video jason for us here in britain and ireland we get different conditions to the states so this detailed video is great would a electric van be good for you now i know u can charge stuff off them
Thanks noel, very true, there are many differences between country's, to be honest electric van has never crossed my mind, but I suppose they will be the norm one day. 👍👍
The only issue i've ever had with weather and battery power is heat. My charger will not charge in over 90 degree heat. Once the charger cools down, it's fine. Keep the charger out of the sun.
Hi Jason, great video, thank you. I am starting a garden maintenance business and I am convinced that electric is a good idea. Would you please be able to share your kit list so I can use it as a shopping list. Thank you
What mortgage rate did you get?🤣 Or is it sponsored by Stihl? I remember they gave you some machines back along. Won't ever be buying any myself whilst petrols available and I'm still fit and strong. There's some benefits but more negatives I'm my opinion.
Apart from the kma135r (kombi unit) it's all bought and paid for, battery isn't for everyone and if 2 stroke is your choice, that's totally fine, we all look for something different in tools. 😊👍
Great video, Jason , looking forward to seeing more videos of you using the different tools , I’m especially interested in your thoughts on the long reach hedge trimmer, because the motor is up near the blades , does it make it heavy to use after a long period of cutting? Cheers 👍🍺
love your videos, we have just brought the Stihl telescopic long handle and it is amazing and the power, we are looking at getting more but i am kind of stuck on which short handle to get we currently use the hs82r's, i see the 130r and the other r are both cable powered not just battery slotted into it which is putting me off a bit, how did the HSA100 go? i am guessing that would be just as good as the old HS82r's?
Thank you🙂. The hsa100 is a really good trimmer, but not as powerful as the hsa130 and if you prefer that little more power, the hsa100 won't suit you, the 130 is a excellent machine 👍
you can hedge a whole day on 9am till 6pm on 2 battery's ak range or ap range from sthil and you wont even use all off the 2nd battery. weed eater and blowers drain the battery's fast and not worth it. from my experience go battery everything apart from weed eater and mower stick with petrol on these 2
Question Jason, when using the stihl hs82r for the thick stuff, is there an equivalent battery hedgecutter that cuts the same thick diameter for hedge, conifer reductions? I will definitely not be buying a battery lawn mower, it's the one thing that I don't think will change. I'm cutting lots of different types of lawns daily and battery lawnmowers don't have the torque or runtime for a days cutting of wet grass. I still think there a long way off in the lawnmower evolution to even be comparable to top quality mowers.
The stihl hsa94 r, I did a review video, probably 18 ish months ago, it's definitely very capable of the heavy cutting work, I love the 18in rma 448 battery mower, but it's very much what suits you and what your happy with. 👍👍
I am old school.i wouldnt entertain anything battery,the proper way to power something is with a engine.i wouldnt even get in a vehicle powered by battery,its engines all the way
