Ryobi ONE+ 18V OPT1845 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer, 45cm Blade (Body Only)
ONE+ Explained.
With an 18V ONE+ battery you can power 100+ tools for the home and garden, giving you the ultimate in versatility and selection to get the job done.
Start your ONE+ collection with a great value Starter Kit (includes battery, charger and tool), and save money by only buying the additional ‘body only’ tools that you need.
Ryobi OPT1845 18V ONE+ Cordless 45cm Pole Hedge Trimmer (Body Only)
The OPT1845’s extendable shaft has a reach of up to 2.9 metres, which saves you the trouble of using a ladder. The 45cm diamond ground blades enable clean cutting and are capable of large branches with 18mm blade gap., plus the 135° articulating cutting head provides versatile trimming and improves control from the ground.
- 45cm diamond ground blades for clean cutting
- Capable of cutting large branches with 18mm blade gap
- 135° articulating cutting head, with 4 positions for versatile trimming
- Removable extension shaft for full length of 2.9m, or compact storage
Features and Benefits
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45cm Diamond Ground Blades45cm diamond ground blades for clean cutting. | 18mm Blade GapCapable of cutting large branches with 18mm blade gap. | Articulating Cuttng Head135° articulating cutting head, with 4 positions for versatile trimming. | Extendable ShaftRemovable extension shaft for full length of 2.9m, or compact storage. |
Part of the ONE+ System
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Bare UnitThis tool is sold as a bare unit (without a battery and charger) to save you money. | Part of the ONE+ SystemPower all Ryobi ONE+ tools for the home and garden with the same Lithium+ battery. | ONE+ InnovationWe’ve been developing the ONE+ System for over 20 years. |
Accessories
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Battery RecommendationWe recommend using a 2.5Ah battery or higher with this tool. | Charger RecommendationWe recommend using the 18V ONE+ Compact Charger with a 2.5Ah battery. | RAC305Ryobi 50cm HEDGE SWEEP Debris Remover. | RAC311Ryobi blade protect: Cleans and lubricates Hedge Trimmer blades. |
| Weight: | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions: | 113.8 x 215 x 195 cm; 3.6 Kilograms |
| Model: | OPT1845 |
| Part: | OPT1845 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | Yes |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Ryobi |
| Quantity: | 1 |
Excellent for cutting a high hedge. Didn’t like that the head didn’t tilt to 90 degrees. Once you have the battery and charger the 100 plus range are tools are cheap but very efficient.
Should have had one of these years ago to cut my hedges. Marvellous
Great cutter, used to do various hedges and laurels and works great. Good long reach making it easy for those tall hedges.
Had this about 6 months. This is a great tool for bigger hedges as gives the benefit of being able to stand back and see the straight lines easier. Also great for cutting the top of a Hedge without a ladder! With the extension pole in though it is much harder to use as the weight is not so well balanced and it has a lot of bend from the joints, but is good to get to those hard to reach bits as long as it’s not prolonged use.
Had this about 6 months. This is a great tool for bigger hedges as gives the benefit of being able to stand back and see the straight lines easier. Also great for cutting the top of a Hedge without a ladder! With the extension pole in though it is much harder to use as the weight is not so well balanced and it has a lot of bend from the joints, but is good to get to those hard to reach bits as long as it’s not prolonged use.
Had this about 6 months. This is a great tool for bigger hedges as gives the benefit of being able to stand back and see the straight lines easier. Also great for cutting the top of a Hedge without a ladder! With the extension pole in though it is much harder to use as the weight is not so well balanced and it has a lot of bend from the joints, but is good to get to those hard to reach bits as long as it’s not prolonged use.
This is the best hedge trimmer I have owned and I’d never go back to a fuel or a mains electric model. The decision to buy Ryobi was primarily based on the fact that I have some Ryobi power tools which means that I can share batteries between them and the new hedge trimmer. Though I did also buy another Ryobi battery to increase flexibility. Many reviews about this Ryobi hedge trimmer comment on its weight and ease of use. It IS heavy, though I found it an easy tool to use and I’m not a young person. I suggest that if you have concerns about weight / usability that you visit a retailer and handle one before buying. A lighter flimsy trimmer would likely not be “man” enough for my hedges which are monsters. Highly recommended.
This gives a great reach and removes the need for a ladder. It is however fairly heavy when using for prolonged periods of time. The supplied battery lasts about twenty minutes, so okay; but could be better!
This gives a great reach and removes the need for a ladder. It is however fairly heavy when using for prolonged periods of time. The supplied battery lasts about twenty minutes, so okay; but could be better!
This gives a great reach and removes the need for a ladder. It is however fairly heavy when using for prolonged periods of time. The supplied battery lasts about twenty minutes, so okay; but could be better!
I already own a Ryobi pole saw in the “One” range. I thought that I would just be able to buy the hedge trimmer head. Alas no you have to buy the pole, handle and battery holder. This seems excessive and kind of defeats the generally good idea of the system as all you are saving is the cost of the battery. Good product never the less but I now have 2 poles and battery carriers !
Ryobi cordless hedge trimmer is amazing compared to my old cheap petrol trimmer. Just plug the battery in and start working away. So simple to use and works better than my petrol one.
As well as hedges, seems to cut through small branches fairly easily approx 2cm diameter. Plenty of power for a fairly large garden. Really pleased with it!
Ryobi cordless hedge trimmer is amazing compared to my old cheap petrol trimmer. Just plug the battery in and start working away. So simple to use and works better than my petrol one.
As well as hedges, seems to cut through small branches fairly easily approx 2cm diameter. Plenty of power for a fairly large garden. Really pleased with it!
Not as powerful as wired or petrol trimmers, but considerably more easy to use as a battery version. Can be quite heavy after 10 mins of use, especially with the extended pole, as the chopping head part is heavy and a fair distance from where your non-trigger hand can pivot. Still happy with it, but its more 5 mins of trimming then 10 of cleaning up before going back to trimming, to give my arms a break!
It’s bigger than I thought & seems to more robust but it’s not that heavy all in all very pleased with i
No problem to use and lightweight for ease of use
Good if you have very tall hedges to trim. To heavy for every day easy use.
This is a nice product, but you will need to be strong to use it on the long pole for any length of time.
Deceptively heavy, have to be really careful with wrists must keep them straight. Injured my wrists twice and learned the hard way. Use wrist straps now and the harness given. Strong and durable product though
Excellent bit of kit for tricky hedge trimming. Not the lightest when reaching over but once you get the technique right it is very good. Cuts clean and easily.
It’s a workout for the arms particularly if you are using it almost vertically. But does a good job though. Very happy with the purchase. I am a DIYer and haven’t been disappointed yet with anything ryobi.
Yet to use it in earnest but have tested it all good and was super value when I brought it.
Yet to use it in earnest but have tested it all good and was super value when I brought it.
Exellent product which I have only used once up to now but when one gets used to the handling it gets easier.
The machine cuts well and the extensions and the cutting angles that can be used are great plus. For lower hedges the advantage of the removable extension is a boon.
All in all this is a very capable machine and gets the job done and I am well pleased with i
Exellent product which I have only used once up to now but when one gets used to the handling it gets easier.
The machine cuts well and the extensions and the cutting angles that can be used are great plus. For lower hedges the advantage of the removable extension is a boon.
All in all this is a very capable machine and gets the job done and I am well pleased with i
This is a well made and designed product. It is easy to use and has sufficient battery life for most jobs. It is good value for money and worth spending the little extra to get a quality product.
I think this is a fantastic piece of tooling, being a gardener I have used this quite a lot, it may not sound that powerful but it does the job really well, it’s light weight but when you use the extension pole it is a bit hard to control with all the weight at one end the harness is a big help for this. I completed about 28m of hedge on one battery. My only grip is with ryobi selling the tools without battery’s.
I think this is a fantastic piece of tooling, being a gardener I have used this quite a lot, it may not sound that powerful but it does the job really well, it’s light weight but when you use the extension pole it is a bit hard to control with all the weight at one end the harness is a big help for this. I completed about 28m of hedge on one battery. My only grip is with ryobi selling the tools without battery’s.
A nice piece of equipment, easy to use although a little heavy when used at full stretch. At the moment I am using the smaller batteries that I received with other tools, so battery life not as good as it could be with the larger battery. Useful though to have several tools using the same battery.
Heavier than expected shoulder harness useless. Good cut and shaping.
Great product, quality build and feels like it will last a long time if looked after and serviced appropriately.
Do bare in mind that the further you are away from your cutting area, especially using the extension pole at more horizontal angle, you will find that it gets heavy to hold quickly as the motor is in the head unit.
Not been able to use a lot due to the weather. But so far so good.
Shame there isn’t another adjustment for doing the side of hedges; the only one available makes an awkward angle and when using straight the battery catches on the hedge itself. Could have done with an inbetween position. Plenty of adjustments for the hedge tops.
Shame there isn’t another adjustment for doing the side of hedges; the only one available makes an awkward angle and when using straight the battery catches on the hedge itself. Could have done with an inbetween position. Plenty of adjustments for the hedge tops.
Shame there isn’t another adjustment for doing the side of hedges; the only one available makes an awkward angle and when using straight the battery catches on the hedge itself. Could have done with an inbetween position. Plenty of adjustments for the hedge tops.
Dad needed a new one and is happy with this
Excellent product so simple to use and very lightweight compared to our previous petrol hedgetrimmer. Battery lasted well and charged quickly.
Paid a lot more than the value of this item (including battery) for someone to come in and cut my hedges and the job was nowhere near as good as the result achieved with this.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
It took my husband a couple of minutes to get the hang of it because it can be quite unwieldy with both extension shafts on. But once he got into his stride he said it did a brilliant job. It is too heavy for me to use which suits me fine as I am happy to be able to point out all the bits he has missed.
Great toolwhich does a good job. It’s ok to work with if it has 1 pole but if you add the additional pole it’s very heavy to work with
Great toolwhich does a good job. It’s ok to work with if it has 1 pole but if you add the additional pole it’s very heavy to work with
With a shoulder injury I ordered this to assist in trimming some high and awkward border growth and so far has been brilliant.
As other reviewers have stated
this is excellent and made quick work of
my maple trees and hedges but
my shoulders ached the next day it
is really heavy to be lifting high for a period
for the price its remarkable value really good quality ifyou already
have batteries .
I’ll do one job at time with it next time instead of all
in the same day.
I’ve cut three hedges this week and has coped well on all occasions. I have been using the 4ah battery and easily completed each task. What you should note is, that once fully extended becomes heavy to use. I prefer using just using the single pole if possible. You have much more balance and control on the single pole. Im a 38 yr old male and by day 3 my arms were tired. Overall really happy, cuts well and with the 4ah battery (new) easily gets you 45-1hr of cutting time.
I’ve cut three hedges this week and has coped well on all occasions. I have been using the 4ah battery and easily completed each task. What you should note is, that once fully extended becomes heavy to use. I prefer using just using the single pole if possible. You have much more balance and control on the single pole. Im a 38 yr old male and by day 3 my arms were tired. Overall really happy, cuts well and with the 4ah battery (new) easily gets you 45-1hr of cutting time.
I’ve cut three hedges this week and has coped well on all occasions. I have been using the 4ah battery and easily completed each task. What you should note is, that once fully extended becomes heavy to use. I prefer using just using the single pole if possible. You have much more balance and control on the single pole. Im a 38 yr old male and by day 3 my arms were tired. Overall really happy, cuts well and with the 4ah battery (new) easily gets you 45-1hr of cutting time.
A good reach with the extension pole fitted, the support strap helps by taking some of the weight although I found it a bit difficult to keep it level When reaching to full extent.
Battery life good. Cuts effectively.
Very good replacement for long-reach petrol cutter from Screwfix, which was noisy, heavy, unreliable and took a real effort to change to longest reach. Impressed with this product, bought a spare battery to keep topped up, and just done two-thirds of our very difficult hedge, able to change standard to long-reach effortlessly which manages cutting of 8 foot wide hedge (with platform). I would recommend. Cost me less for this one year than a commercial cut would have, which is what I’d have had to do without it.
Very good replacement for long-reach petrol cutter from Screwfix, which was noisy, heavy, unreliable and took a real effort to change to longest reach. Impressed with this product, bought a spare battery to keep topped up, and just done two-thirds of our very difficult hedge, able to change standard to long-reach effortlessly which manages cutting of 8 foot wide hedge (with platform). I would recommend. Cost me less for this one year than a commercial cut would have, which is what I’d have had to do without it.
Used this on a conifer hedge 10m long by 3m high in conjunction with a 5 Ah battery. I was surprised at the size of some of the branches it cut through. My only criticism, as others before me is the weight. With the motor being at the top, it takes quite an effort to yield and I didn’t even attempt to use the extension pole. The trigger position is on one end, which limits how far you can reach with the other hand to achieve a balance. Maybe a secondary trigger part way along the pole would help with the balance!
considering relatively light weight (compared to our old mains one). it made short shrift of our hedges and shrubs and small trees. standard battery (2Ah) lasted as long as I did (an hour), as it’s quite hard work holding it up at full stretch. Without the extension it was good for ordinary trimming. will probably get more gear in this range. had to get a manual pole pruner to do our tallest trees, but you couldn’t extend it any more safely. at least one doesn’t have to worry about cutting the cord.
Dont normally write reviews but this product deserves a good one. Great piece of kit and with a 5A battery goes on and on. Great value.
My one comment and this isn’t really a criticism but it is quite heavy and therefore it makes my arms ache when using for more than 10/15 minutes at a time. We have a very, very large laurel hedge which is high and it’s made a great job of trimming it back. I’ve found the neck strap a bit of a nuisance as it was hard to get the strap to the right length for the angle I was using the trimmer. Overall I would recommend.
My one comment and this isn’t really a criticism but it is quite heavy and therefore it makes my arms ache when using for more than 10/15 minutes at a time. We have a very, very large laurel hedge which is high and it’s made a great job of trimming it back. I’ve found the neck strap a bit of a nuisance as it was hard to get the strap to the right length for the angle I was using the trimmer. Overall I would recommend.
My one comment and this isn’t really a criticism but it is quite heavy and therefore it makes my arms ache when using for more than 10/15 minutes at a time. We have a very, very large laurel hedge which is high and it’s made a great job of trimming it back. I’ve found the neck strap a bit of a nuisance as it was hard to get the strap to the right length for the angle I was using the trimmer. Overall I would recommend.
A bit heavy to use but I guess it needs to be to do the job
Ryobi One+ tools, i’m a convert, This edge trimmer is simply perfect, It has made hedge trimming a pleasure not a chore, Easy to use light in weight and very flexible, I had a 2.0 Ah battery and it lasts long enough to complete most of my hedges, have recently upgraded to 4.0Ah battery which appears to last forever. I would highly recommend Ryobi tools, I now own, the extendable edge trimmer, the small light weight hedge trimmer, a lean edger and strimmer, and a lawn mower, All Ryobi one+. I would recommend them all. I would no longer buy a corded appliance.
works great on leylandi hedge cuts through 20mm no problem, impressed on performance for the money, well built tool, dont understand all the bad reviews on this it works great, very impressed for the money
works great on leylandi hedge cuts through 20mm no problem, impressed on performance for the money, well built tool, dont understand all the bad reviews on this it works great, very impressed for the money
works great on leylandi hedge cuts through 20mm no problem, impressed on performance for the money, well built tool, dont understand all the bad reviews on this it works great, very impressed for the money
Good piece of kit for tackling those high hedges without needing ladders, can be a bit unwieldy and requires a bit of upper body strength to handle but otherwise gets the job done.
This the second Ryobi we have bought because we also needed one for our holiday home ,so rather thank keep moving the tool between two locations we invested in another trimmer. Robust reliable and easy to use buying a second tool it just had to be Ryobi!
Since buying I have used this a few times. On full extension it can seem a little unwiledly but that is where the harness comes into play. Doesn’t eat though the battery power but that depends on how tough the work is.
Since buying I have used this a few times. On full extension it can seem a little unwiledly but that is where the harness comes into play. Doesn’t eat though the battery power but that depends on how tough the work is.
Since buying I have used this a few times. On full extension it can seem a little unwiledly but that is where the harness comes into play. Doesn’t eat though the battery power but that depends on how tough the work is.
Since buying I have used this a few times. On full extension it can seem a little unwiledly but that is where the harness comes into play. Doesn’t eat though the battery power but that depends on how tough the work is.
Like a warm knife through butter. This hedge trimmer is ultra portable and with the extension pipe has an amazing reach. Used it for the best part of three hours to trim hedges and small tree branches back into order and (the 5Ah) battery was at 60% afterwards.
The saw capability (where it chews through thicker twigs) works very well.
Like a warm knife through butter. This hedge trimmer is ultra portable and with the extension pipe has an amazing reach. Used it for the best part of three hours to trim hedges and small tree branches back into order and (the 5Ah) battery was at 60% afterwards.
The saw capability (where it chews through thicker twigs) works very well.
Like a warm knife through butter. This hedge trimmer is ultra portable and with the extension pipe has an amazing reach. Used it for the best part of three hours to trim hedges and small tree branches back into order and (the 5Ah) battery was at 60% afterwards.
The saw capability (where it chews through thicker twigs) works very well.
Like a warm knife through butter. This hedge trimmer is ultra portable and with the extension pipe has an amazing reach. Used it for the best part of three hours to trim hedges and small tree branches back into order and (the 5Ah) battery was at 60% afterwards.
The saw capability (where it chews through thicker twigs) works very well.
Does the job especially on high hedges. I added this to my growing collection of Ryobi one tools as I am a landlord that looks after 3 properties and I do all the maintenance. Life is so much simpler when you don’t have to make arrangement to get access to mains and extension leads when you want to get things done
Does the job. Very heavy. Very long. I thought it was shorter and then extended, but its one standard length. Yes im still talking about the trimmer..
The unit was very good it cut my hedges with no problem and without a cable getting in the way.ve
This cordless trimmer is first class for my needs I have previously had the G-Tec which broke on me as did the replacement they sent me this Ryobi is a monster. My hedge is 8′ deep in places and this extended trimmer allows me to do the lot its brilliant. Well chuffed.
This cordless trimmer is first class for my needs I have previously had the G-Tec which broke on me as did the replacement they sent me this Ryobi is a monster. My hedge is 8′ deep in places and this extended trimmer allows me to do the lot its brilliant. Well chuffed.
Great tool, little bit heavy after a short useage time.
The hedge trimmer can be angled allowing you to top hedges quite well, although the bar is quite short so don’t expect to do it in one pass. A full battery lasts a good hour of constant use or longer if you avoid cutting small branches with it!
Easy to clean and lubricate, really can’t fault it.
The hedge trimmer can be angled allowing you to top hedges quite well, although the bar is quite short so don’t expect to do it in one pass. A full battery lasts a good hour of constant use or longer if you avoid cutting small branches with it!
Easy to clean and lubricate, really can’t fault it.
Bear in mind this is a long item, even without the extender, therefore always top heavy.
After reading reviews, I decided to buy this Ryobi One+ model, thinking that it would be much easier to use without the cables trailing along behind me. Don’t get me wrong, it is still heavy – especially if used with the larger 5.0aH battery, but with the lack of cables it is far easier to use and move around. It is also easily as powerful as a corded trimmer, and I have no yet seen it struggle to cut our trees and hedges in the slightest. An excellent buy.
Brilliant! Have electric Ryobi Hedge Sweep but needed the higher reach. Have conifers and large chestnut tree. Squirrels keep storing chestnuts and trees appear! This is brilliant for keeping growth under control. Have the chainsaw also. One battery. Excellent. I am only 5′ 4″ tall and weigh in at circa 8 stone so not a hefty lady, now over 60. Quite a long tool without extension but manageable for me. The cut this tool gives is good. Saves me a fortune on getting someone in. Also I can keep under control by doing a bit as and when necessary. All the reviews have helped me to use this tool effectively. Thanks everyone.
Have a long and high hedge, been cutting it with electric trimmer for years, just bought this Ryobi and cannot speak too highly of it
will certainly look at purchasing additional ONE + accesoroies to take the same battery saved me loads of time, and now as i am older its ideal
great ki
I really like this cordless hedge trimmer. It gives me freedom to wander around the garden, it is rugged and it feels as if it will last. Also, being cordless means that I can’t chop the cable in two (something I’ve done rather too often).
The only reason I didn’t give it 5* is that it is really a bit too heavy for me to use as I would like. The trimmer has plenty of oomph to get round the garden, but sadly I don’t.
But I still like it.
It is nice that you can adjust the angel of the blades which makes it slightly easier for the higher work as it means you are not directly under what you are cutting.
Only down side, but as I would suspect it would be the same with any other similar product cannot be considered a problem with the product for review purposes is that fully extended it becomes top heavy.
I Would highly recommend this product.
Can be a bit difficult to wield when all the parts are assembled because it’s a long way from end to end as it’s quite weighty.
Your arms will get a good work out using this efficient machine.
Can be a bit difficult to wield when all the parts are assembled because it’s a long way from end to end as it’s quite weighty.
Your arms will get a good work out using this efficient machine.
Great performance but the head is heavy and the shoulder strap is not effective.
Make sure you have the lithium batteries with the quick charger,it last for long and you can alternate batteries while charging one.
Highly recommended if you use lithium batteries.
Make sure you have the lithium batteries with the quick charger,it last for long and you can alternate batteries while charging one.
Highly recommended if you use lithium batteries.
Great product, much safer than balancing on ladders trying to cut hedges but it is very nose heavy. Best advice is to rest the cutter on the hedge and let the weight control the cut. Would be much easier to use if the strap connected behind the battery so you didn’t have to reach back so far to turn the damn thing on and off.
Another very useful addition to my ONE+ arsenal. Useful long reach for high branches and the 90 degree turn for hedges. Long run time and sharp blades.