Quieter, cleaner landscaping equipment is a win-win
While we strongly oppose the use of gas leaf blowers and want to see it reduced as much as possible, we recognize that switching to manual tools is not an economically feasible alternative for many jobs.
Instead, we encourage contractors to embrace the transition to Battery-Powered Landscaping Equipment now, recognizing it as an opportunity to grow their business while cutting operating and maintenance costs. The potential market for low-noise, zero-emission landscaping is strong and a growing number of companies in the Metro Atlanta area already offer this type of service.
Per a major manufacturer, battery equipment offers a variety of advantages including:
- Reduced-noise operation, so you can work at off times of day or in noise-restricted areas
- Lower maintenance costs
- Zero exhaust emissions for more environmentally friendly operation
- Long run times to keep you working as long as you need to
- Less operator fatigue due to lower vibration
- Easy, instant startup with no pull cord
Here are some resources to help landscape companies with the transition to electric landscape equipment.
Return on Investment
- Economics of switching to Gas leaf blowers
- Stihl Battery Power Savings Calculator
- Stihl Fuel Savings Calculator
- Greenworks Switch to Battery and Save
Case Studies / Industry Information
- Why your landscaping crew should switch to battery
- Cordless Case Study Blue Sky Green Earth Landscaping
- Battery-Powered Equipment To Save Time and Costs on the Job Site
- Leading the Change – How K&D Landscaping switched to battery power
How to Transition to All Electric Equipment
- How I do it – Transitioning to all Electric Equipment
- Transitioning Crews to Cordless
- The Nuances of Battery Power: Key Features to Consider When Transitioning
- How to Transition a Landscaping and Lawn Care Business from Gas to Electric
QuietGA is maintaining a list of landscapers that offer all-electric services in the Greater Atlanta area.