INNOVATOR SERIES
Innovator Series: Innovation for the Gas to Battery Transition
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INDUSTRY SHIFTS The professional landscaping industry is experiencing an increasing shift from gas-powered to battery-operated equipment, with emerging gas and noise-related restrictions standing as significant driving factors. As an increasing number of new solutions continue to be introduced to the jobsite, many professionals are expressing hesitation with investing in this new equipment, uncertain of what capabilities battery-power can offer. While many of these new solutions can provide benefits, it is important to understand which equipment manufacturers can deliver the enhanced efficiency and performance that battery power can introduce to the jobsite to maximize their investment in this transition.
BENEFITS OF BATTERY POWER: Maintenance: Battery-operated equip- ment offers greater reliability than gas engines, featuring the convenience of
features, such as a push button start. In contrast, gas equipment requires taxing pull starts, which commonly risk engine flooding and prolong downtime. Improper ratio mixing of gas and oil or a clogged air filter often leads to maintenance and increased downtime, issues which battery-pow- er eliminates, enhancing productivity for professionals on the jobsite.
Safety: Professional operators using gas engines often deal with gas fumes near their face and high noise levels leading to potential hearing loss, introducing safety risks in application. Battery-operated tools eliminate gas fumes and minimize noise output to drive an improved user experience, with solutions such as the M18™ FUEL ™ Blower reducing noise by 40% to allow users to work without a loud engine constantly creating noise.
Ergonomics: Professionals spend long hours on the jobsite, often experienc- ing fatigue that extends beyond work hours. Battery-operated equipment,
Beyond the benefits that battery- powered solutions can bring to the professional jobsite, a crucial aspect of the transition from gas equipment
is understanding a crew’s performance and power management needs in order to get though a full day of work on a single battery platform. Significant developments in technology integration have allowed many battery-powered equipment solutions to become more intelligent, powerful, and ergonomic.
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with reduced vibration compared to gas alternatives, minimizes muscle and joint fatigue, enhancing productivity, while improvements in equipment weight distribution can also drive further productivity.
PERFORMANCE Beyond the benefits that battery- powered solutions can bring to the professional jobsite, a crucial aspect of the transition from gas equipment is understanding a crew’s performance and power management needs in order to get though a full day of work on a single battery platform. Significant developments in technology integration have allowed many battery-powered equipment solutions to become more intelligent, powerful, and ergonomic. However, it is important to invest in manufacturers dedicated to delivering innovative solutions with technologies that deliver the power required for daily, professional applications to maximize the benefits of this shift. Through countless hours working alongside professionals on the job, Milwaukee Tool understands the demanding requirements of the professional landscaper and has worked to drive productivity on the properties they maintain. Leveraging this leadership and
user-focused commitment, Milwaukee Tool recently expanded their lineup of solutions for the Landscape professional. New solutions such as the M18 FUEL ™ 16” String Trimmer and the M18 FUEL ™ Edger give operators more power than a 31cc gas unit, while five new dedicat- ed M18 FUEL ™ Hedge Trimmers allow landscapers to match the solution to the application need, all while leveraging the M18™ Batteries used on their other solutions. With over 250 compatible solu- tions, the M18™ the system continues
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