Looking to go rechargeable for yard tools, what battery platform?

[Eman85]

I have used Ryobi for my cordless tools around the house but it's time to step up to a higher voltage battery platform for yard tools. What have you had experience with? Buying of course is easy but customer service is important also. What voltage seems best for tools like leaf blowers and string trimmers? Cost of having a spare battery or 2 is also a factor.
They build Green Works near me but can't say that would do much for me on service. I have a family member that works at Walmart and they are close so their line is an option and I believe they carry Green Works, Harbor Freight is close also.
What has been the experiences with battery longevity and warranty? I see some have 4 year warranty on battery and tool.

 

[armanidog]

Echo had a problem with their batteries failing after two years. They have replaced the batteries for no cost and the newer batteries seem to last a lot longer.
They have a 5 year consumer / 2 year commercial warranty on their Echo X batteries.

 

[EbS-P]

I’ve had a good experience with the ego line. I have a blower and chainsaw and my dad has a mower. Blower was new. Saw was a refurbished one off eBay. I think your experience really depends on how you work. I can’t blow all the pine straw off a whole yard with one battery. I can’t buck a whole 6th on a battery. But if having two batteries I can get most tasks done.

The mower battery is huge and would not work in that smaller tools. If you want to work a couple hours straight you will spend A LOT on batteries.

 

[Eman85]

What voltage are your tools? Many say EGO are good, I haven't checked into them yet.