MAKING LIGHT WORK OF RANGE REVIEW: HAND & POWER TOOLS


OUTDOOR CLEANING


STIHL’s range of pressure washers has expanded this year, with exciting product upgrades, enhancements and brand-new models, to help make outdoor cleaning tasks easier than ever before.


I


t all started with a chainsaw, and to this day, it’s still the product for which the STIHL brand is best known


worldwide. Ever since Andreas Stihl invented the first portable chainsaw, the STIHL name has stood for revolutionary technology, driven by significant investments in research and development and a single-minded passion for making people’s lives easier when working in nature.


STIHL RE 80: STIHL’s most compact pressure washer The RE 80 is a 120 bar pressure washer, perfect for a quick tidy up around the garden patio, decking or cleaning bikes and cars. It’s very lightweight at a mere 7kg, as well as compact so it is easily moved around the garden. STIHL’s most affordable model doesn’t leave out key accessories though – it comes with a cleaning agent spray set and additional rotary nozzle for stubborn dirt.


There are a wide range of accessories


that


fit the RE 80 and the models above it; most popular are the car cleaning set, surface cleaner, wash brush and rotating wash brushes.


The RE 80


retails at £129 including VAT.


STIHL RE 90: Powerful yet light- weight high-pressure cleaner The RE 90 is a 130 bar pressure washer which is perfect for simple jobs around the garden, such as cleaning fences, external steps and garden paths, as well as washing down


bikes and motorcycles.


Weighing just 8.0kg, this pressure washer is light and compact, and the integrated wheels and handle allow it to be easily moved around the garden.


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There are a wide range of accessories that fit the RE 90; two of the best suited are the wash brush and rotating wash brush. These are ideal for cleaning sensitive surfaces such as windows, doors and garden tables, and are gentle enough to clean painted surfaces. The RE 90 retails at £159 including


VAT.


STIHL RE 100 PLUS CONTROL: Strong yet manoeuvrable high-pressure cleaner


For those who want something with a bit more power, the RE 100 PLUS CONTROL has an impressive 150 bar of pressure. With transport wheels and


weighing


just 9.0kg, it is extremely light and compact enough to move around driveways and


gardens with ease. The RE 100 PLUS CONTROL features a hose reel for easy handling and storage, and the innovative spray lance allows users to adjust the pressure at a simple touch of a button. For enhanced cleaning results, the RE 100 PLUS CONTROL features a 3-in-1 nozzle, which includes a rotary, fan jet and cleaning agent nozzles.


The RE 100 PLUS CONTROL retails at £219 including VAT.


STIHL RE 110 PLUS: Sturdy and compact high-pressure cleaner The new RE 110 PLUS, which has 150 bar of pressure, brings even more features and greater versatility. The extendable aluminum telescopic handle, integrated nozzle and power cable compartment allow for easy handling and storage, as well as the inclusion of a new hose reel which removes the risk of tangled


cables. There are a number of STIHL accessories compatible with the RE 110 PLUS to offer more cleaning solutions, including a wash brush and vehicle cleaning kit. The RE 110 PLUS CONTROL retails at £289 including VAT.


STIHL RE 120 PLUS: Powerful high-pressure cleaner With 160 bar pressure, the RE 120 PLUS is perfect for larger jobs around the house and garden, especially car cleaning when combined with the various accessories available such as the vehicle cleaning kit, angled spray lance extensions or the rotary brush.


Cleaning big areas such as patios and driveways is made easy by using the surface cleaner accessories and removing tough mud is light work for the RE 120 PLUS which has a long, 9-metre steel-reinforced hose, making it extremely durable. Weighing just over 21 kg, the RE


120 PLUS is still extremely portable thanks to its robust wheels, sturdy transport handle and hose reel, meaning you can move it to different jobs around the garden and store away easily when not in use. The RE 120 PLUS CONTROL retails at £389 including VAT.


STIHL RE 140 PLUS: Top quality powerful pressure washer Sitting below the RE 150 PLUS, the new RE 140 PLUS is made to carry out tough cleaning tasks, while keeping comfort in mind. This 180 bar pressure washer is perfect


for


larger jobs, such as driveways


and patios, and despite weighing a little over 22.5kg is comfortable to use, thanks to its soft handle, long spray lance, tough wheels and sturdy transport handle.


The RE 140 PLUS includes enhanced features, such as a 10m steel braided hose and robust aluminum hose guide. The RE 140 PLUS retails at £499 including VAT.


• For more details, visit stihl.co.uk


HUSQVARNA LAUNCHES NEW SMART ZONE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY


Husqvarna, one of the world’s leading producers of forest, park, and garden power products, has launched its newest innovation within smart gardening – virtual zone control for its robotic lawn mower, Automower. The new technology named Automower Intelligent Mapping (AIM) improves the user


map experience including an installation view and enables owners of the Husqvarna robotic lawn mower to virtually control their lawns zone-by- zone through the Automower Connect app, without the need for additional boundary wires or area switches. This allows garden owners to easily shape their gardens according to their vision, making robotic lawn care even smarter and more accurate. By allowing users to create ‘stay-out-zones’ and define cutting time schedules and cutting lengths for each zone, the AIM technology enhances area management and supports garden owners in shaping their lawn to perfection, with less effort. Gardeners can allow grass and wild flowers to grow in chosen areas, adapt mowing when redesigning the garden, as well as adjust settings for shaded areas of the lawn that need to be mowed less often – just by a tap in the Automower Connect app using a mobile device. AIM Technology allows Automower to collect data regarding its progress and any challenges while creating a virtual map of the garden. The mapping system also provides increased control of Automower, as the virtual map will enable owners to see the position of Automower at all times, as well as the position of the boundary wires defining the total work area. For more information, please visit www.husqvarna.com/uk


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