So early this year I bought into ryobis 40v system. I have not (and will not) completely replace gas as the battery stuff is intended to supplement existing gas tools for smaller jobs and convenience.
So far ive purchased a battery powered push mower, 18in not self propelled but has the brushless motor. Id give the mower a 6/10. It works decent for areas that I keep nice (which was the intent) but lacks the power to really mow down tall tough grass/weeds on the outer edges of the property.
Lawn blower. Bought the max blower and am very impressed. I give it a solid 9/10 . Only reason it doesnt get 10/10 is the turbo mode eats the fk out of batteries, even the big 6AH goes pretty quick at about 1 hour runtime on turbo. Its brushless and easily keeps up with my other 2 gas blowers in power. Also has great ergos.
Hedge clippers. The hedge clippers are also very good. Ive used on evergreen trees/bushes, rose of sharon, ect. Power is definitely there and the ergos are really good too.
Been thinking about getting the 16in chainsaw for some small light duty stuff. Have 2 other gas saws one of which is a 20in that is g2g for the bigger stuff.
Anyone else doing the ryobi 40v system have experience with other products? String trimmer, pole saw etc?
Im kinda kicking my own ass on not going with the 18v system since that is where most of the hand-tools reside. But figured I may still go that route, was just worried that the 18v lawn stuff would be too underpowered and my lawn tools get very heavy use.
So far ive purchased a battery powered push mower, 18in not self propelled but has the brushless motor. Id give the mower a 6/10. It works decent for areas that I keep nice (which was the intent) but lacks the power to really mow down tall tough grass/weeds on the outer edges of the property.
Lawn blower. Bought the max blower and am very impressed. I give it a solid 9/10 . Only reason it doesnt get 10/10 is the turbo mode eats the fk out of batteries, even the big 6AH goes pretty quick at about 1 hour runtime on turbo. Its brushless and easily keeps up with my other 2 gas blowers in power. Also has great ergos.
Hedge clippers. The hedge clippers are also very good. Ive used on evergreen trees/bushes, rose of sharon, ect. Power is definitely there and the ergos are really good too.
Been thinking about getting the 16in chainsaw for some small light duty stuff. Have 2 other gas saws one of which is a 20in that is g2g for the bigger stuff.
Anyone else doing the ryobi 40v system have experience with other products? String trimmer, pole saw etc?
Im kinda kicking my own ass on not going with the 18v system since that is where most of the hand-tools reside. But figured I may still go that route, was just worried that the 18v lawn stuff would be too underpowered and my lawn tools get very heavy use.
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