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 |
Happy with my purchase (the first one had a fault but Amazon collected/replaced next day, no fuss). It is a little cumbersome by its very nature on an extending pole, physics of leverage say so! Am going to extend my Ryobi ONE+ range as you save on chargers & batteries every time you buy an additional piece of kit!
Good cutting but heavy. You find your arms aching after a while and im young and strong so wouldn’t recommend if you’re slight. The strap offers little comfort as where it clips is to close to the handle so doesn’t provide the leverage required.
Its big its pretty powerful
It is heavy you have to be fit to use it
it works well.
Its big its pretty powerful
It is heavy you have to be fit to use it
it works well.
Its big its pretty powerful
It is heavy you have to be fit to use it
it works well.
Reasonable product but it is really heavy and quite awkward to use in certain positions, I’m not sure how much use it will get simply because of the weight.
Its big its pretty powerful
It is heavy you have to be fit to use it
it works well.
Reasonable product but it is really heavy and quite awkward to use in certain positions, I’m not sure how much use it will get simply because of the weight.
Well made and cuts well, but it is not very light. 20 minutes of overhead hedge cutting is enough for me to need a rest. With the extension pole fitted cutting requires a good deal of upper body strength and is very taxing. Learn to use it to suit your personal ability and it’s a great tool. Battery life is good.
here light weight until to put long reach all together then there are on heavy side but i use mine without mid bar and so easy to use battery last long time but i have put an 4amp in it i have cut black thorn to pivot with it can be a little rattly on hard hedges but what a tool it is also in the box you get a sweeper in it and that’s very handy this is one of the best cutters i brought to be fai
Excellent and being able to angle device to shape is a bunus
Excellent and being able to angle device to shape is a bunus
Excellent and being able to angle device to shape is a bunus
Very good tool and strong cuts clean and easy, the only down side is it is quite heavy at its full extension
Otherwise no problem if you have a large hedge probably best to get a larger battery if working hard battery like reduces quickly I already had a four hour battery and this coped much better for my large hedge.
Recommend
I used this item to cut the high side of a Lawson Cyprus hedge. It worked very well, but remember the longer the reach the heavier it will feel with a bit of flexing. But very impressed with battery life and cutting ability overall I rate this as a worth while purchase.
I used this item to cut the high side of a Lawson Cyprus hedge. It worked very well, but remember the longer the reach the heavier it will feel with a bit of flexing. But very impressed with battery life and cutting ability overall I rate this as a worth while purchase.
Light effortless piece of kit, used with easy through mature hedges.
Very pleased with this Ryobi tool – effective and easy to use hedgecutter. The only issue is the weight which can be a bit of a burden after a while, but it is ideal for my hedge length. So probably worth sticking to the 2 or 2.5 battery capacity as you may not actually keep going for an hour or more without a break.
Not used it enough yet to really comment but so far so good
Bought this for my sister to replace one I broke. She says this is a better machine and goes through her hedges easier than the old one. She is 58 and says it gets a wee bit heavy after a while but does the job great.
Bought this for my sister to replace one I broke. She says this is a better machine and goes through her hedges easier than the old one. She is 58 and says it gets a wee bit heavy after a while but does the job great.
It’s easy to use and a reasonable weight in normal mode but it’s very heavy when using the extension pole even with the shoulder strap.
This tool is great for tall hedges and saves messing around with platforms/ladders and mains cables which get in the way and can be cut 🙁 . It is heavy in it’s extended form but does a great job cutting the hedge so if you can live with that I can recommend it. It comes with a shoulder strap which helps supporting the weight.
I haven’t used it yet but it should do what I want it to do. It was heavier than I imagined, even though I didn’t extend it to its full reach.
I haven’t used it yet but it should do what I want it to do. It was heavier than I imagined, even though I didn’t extend it to its full reach.
Great tool I am able to cut my large hedge from a distance with the extension, this means no irritation from pollen etc. With the extension it feels a bit too flexible and very top heavy but personally I’m so happy I bought it… No cables!!!!
Great tool I am able to cut my large hedge from a distance with the extension, this means no irritation from pollen etc. With the extension it feels a bit too flexible and very top heavy but personally I’m so happy I bought it… No cables!!!!
Uses very little power. Slightly cumbersome. Could be a bit shorter. Not much good for close up trimming due to it’s fixed length. Over all though, still a decent product for the price.
Uses very little power. Slightly cumbersome. Could be a bit shorter. Not much good for close up trimming due to it’s fixed length. Over all though, still a decent product for the price.
Purchased in order to trim several large bushes plus a very large laurel hedge. As previous reviews a reasonable degree of upper body strength is required especially when extended as motor weight is at the top of the pole. Would recommend several short sessions to gain confidence in handling. Inadvisable to consider if physically unfit. Battery adequate as 1 hour use is tiring. Motor/Cutter does its job.
Makes cutting a tall hedge without using a ladder. The weight could be a problem for some but the strap provided helps a lot. I can now reach all parts of the hedge. The cutting blades are very sharp cut cleanly.
Hi, this tool arrived a day earlier than I expected, I put it together after coming home from work, it was effortless, and easy to do, can’t wait to try it out at the weekend to cut through the leyandaii, fells lightweight to me and quite a fast speed, the blades are quite sharp, I also like the hedge sweep attachment, I will write another review when I’ve used it, I’m sure it will perform as good as all my other ryobi products, once again I thank both ryobi and amazon, for bringing me t his wonderful tool.
Delivered to time and effective with cutting the hedge. I found it heavy to use with the extension pole for trimming the top. Otherwise a good buy!
Easy adjustable cutting head which allows individuals to trim hedges without having to climb steps or ladders. This machine certainly performed better than I expected.
Easy to follow instructions, and put together.
On full extension it was a bit heavy at times, but I guess that’s understandable with something that reaches up quite far. Only used once so far, was concentrating so much on trimming the top of my Laurel hedge that I inadvertently fell off the edge of my raised decking onto the garden below. Don’t worry the trimmer survived and so did I.
As other mention it is fairly heavy. But that’s what you would assume unless it was 1k and make for carbon fibre. It is a relatively cheap tool which has to be robust enough to do a job. I believe taking and managing the weight is key. Use the strap across your body onto your opposite shoulder and house the base against your leg / groin and its not too bad at all.
Build wise I think it’s OK. Again it’s fairly cheap so don’t expect Dewalt / Makita etc quality. For instance I think the adjustable joint on the head is a little baggy and has more movement in it than I would like. But not a massive issue. Feels fairly solid overall but shear length creates instability.
Design is fairly nice but I think the weight could be distributed better. For example maybe the trigger for the power could be a little higher with more weight behind the handle. But again all about how you manage the weight.
Battery life with the standard battery in pack is decent to say it cuts as well as my corded clippers. Did a big conifer row and half a big privet before needing a charge. Prob about half hour of continual use. Fairly good I thought with power output given.
All in all its a very useful tool and I like it. Its pretty much made for areas that are hard to reach or so you don’t have to use a hop up / ladder. So for close stuff like at ground level it’s cumbersome and your better off with standard clippers. As in pic my drive slopes away loads so this kinda tool is great so I don’t have to prat about with ladders on an angle ! I recommend it for the price. And will probably invest in some more Ryobi One tools.
Great reach, cuts well, like the hedge sweep attachment as well.
Could use a bigger heavier battery, just for length of use, and to balance better, it is really top heavy, I’m a strong bloke and after a long time using (lots of tall wide hedges) you do feel it, it aches!
Great reach, cuts well, like the hedge sweep attachment as well.
Could use a bigger heavier battery, just for length of use, and to balance better, it is really top heavy, I’m a strong bloke and after a long time using (lots of tall wide hedges) you do feel it, it aches!
Good product, but heavy with longest extension and long use. Not really a negative. It is what I, and I guess you, should expect.
Good product, but heavy with longest extension and long use. Not really a negative. It is what I, and I guess you, should expect.
Good product, but heavy with longest extension and long use. Not really a negative. It is what I, and I guess you, should expect.
Good product, but heavy with longest extension and long use. Not really a negative. It is what I, and I guess you, should expect.
Versatile cordless tool that gives you the ability to tidy hedges up to 10-12 feet.
I bought this for cutting a tall hedge. It works really well and the Ryobi system is great. It is quite heavy though, so I need to get the hang of the best way to use it.
I bought this for cutting a tall hedge. It works really well and the Ryobi system is great. It is quite heavy though, so I need to get the hang of the best way to use it.
I bought this for cutting a tall hedge. It works really well and the Ryobi system is great. It is quite heavy though, so I need to get the hang of the best way to use it.
Well made but it is a bit top heavy This can sometimes help when cutting a high hedge by letting it cut down with its own weigh
Well made but it is a bit top heavy This can sometimes help when cutting a high hedge by letting it cut down with its own weigh
Well made but it is a bit top heavy This can sometimes help when cutting a high hedge by letting it cut down with its own weigh
Well made but it is a bit top heavy This can sometimes help when cutting a high hedge by letting it cut down with its own weigh
Felt heavy when using the long pole, but a great bit of kit.
Given to my daughter as a Christmas present. She tried it out and found it easy to assemble also light enough for her use. It made bushes and hedges accessible. She was very pleased with it. Obviously cannot speak about battery life as yet.
Given to my daughter as a Christmas present. She tried it out and found it easy to assemble also light enough for her use. It made bushes and hedges accessible. She was very pleased with it. Obviously cannot speak about battery life as yet.
Given to my daughter as a Christmas present. She tried it out and found it easy to assemble also light enough for her use. It made bushes and hedges accessible. She was very pleased with it. Obviously cannot speak about battery life as yet.
Given to my daughter as a Christmas present. She tried it out and found it easy to assemble also light enough for her use. It made bushes and hedges accessible. She was very pleased with it. Obviously cannot speak about battery life as yet.
Given to my daughter as a Christmas present. She tried it out and found it easy to assemble also light enough for her use. It made bushes and hedges accessible. She was very pleased with it. Obviously cannot speak about battery life as yet.
Does the job well, sharp cutting & long reach. Shame it is do damn heavy! (I am a 6ft well built 50 something male). OK to use for the duration of the battery
Does the job well, sharp cutting & long reach. Shame it is do damn heavy! (I am a 6ft well built 50 something male). OK to use for the duration of the battery
East to assemble and operate if somewhat heavy with the extension pole fitted . Decent battery life.
East to assemble and operate if somewhat heavy with the extension pole fitted . Decent battery life.
It worked straight out of the box using my Ryobi cordless drill battery. Excellent kit.
Alot better than the electric one I had , easy to carry and great quality
I really like it good balance easy to see what your doing.
Cuts really good battery life is good on a5ah battery it is hard to maneuver when
The extension is on , small price to pay for the convenience of not being updated a ladder, and moving said ladder every 3fee
Cuts really good battery life is good on a5ah battery it is hard to maneuver when
The extension is on , small price to pay for the convenience of not being updated a ladder, and moving said ladder every 3fee
Cuts really good battery life is good on a5ah battery it is hard to maneuver when
The extension is on , small price to pay for the convenience of not being updated a ladder, and moving said ladder every 3fee
Cuts really good battery life is good on a5ah battery it is hard to maneuver when
The extension is on , small price to pay for the convenience of not being updated a ladder, and moving said ladder every 3fee
I bought the bare tool as I have the drill starter set, though I had the 2.0ah batteries. Was gutted to realise I only had the 1.3ah batteries, so I thought it only gonna last 10minutes.
I did the whole driveway hedge, the conifers along two sides of the back yard and also a large bush that had gotten out of hand.
Battery literally died with only about one more foot of hedge to go.
Really impressed with it so I’m going to invest in a 4ah or 5ah battery
Don’t normally do a review but for this piece of kit I felt I should. I had a 40ft long, 20 foot high hedge to trim and jumped in and bought this to have a go myself as I would normally get a Gardner type company to come and do it for me. Glad I didn’t. It’s simple to put together and use but it’s heavy as the motor for the trimmer is by the blade and despite not having an O’Level in physics, I could work out it gets heavy when using at reach. I also got the 5.0a battery as it needs a good bit of power to get the whole hedge done. The battery charged in an hour and used 3/4 of its charge doing the whole hedge.
I would say I was a bit hesitant to put too much pressure on the whole thing when using the extension tube as it does ‘bow’ a fair bit so only used it almost vertical at full extension. I’d recommend this product if it is bought with the more powerful battery.
Really pleased with this. The reach is great although it feels heavier with the extension on, it’s still a lot lighter than my petrol equivalent. Battery last really well, you have to buy a separate battery so a smaller battery is lighter but doesn’t last for so long. Quick to charge in the right charger. It made a good job cutting a massive elder hedge so plenty of power. Not fuss to put it together (unlike the petrol one) or put away.
good battery life and quick charging. like, I suspect other similar products, its a bit unwieldy at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s good
Trimming high hedges and Lowering the height of a Scots Pine tree. It saved a lot of stretching with garden shears.
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
Fantastic if you already have the battery we have multiple garden tools and one battery fits all so light especially for big fir trees , we have a petrol one but this is so much bette
Does a good job but it is very heavy. Saves going to the gym. Will not replace but if I were to buy again I would look for a lighter machine.
Does a good job but it is very heavy. Saves going to the gym. Will not replace but if I were to buy again I would look for a lighter machine.
Need to trim the neighbors invasive climbing thorny monster. Went through it like a hot knife through butter.
With a 5amp battery it’s great, robust, good cut, long battery life. Down side is it’s a little on the heavy side, but saves going to the gym.
With a 5amp battery it’s great, robust, good cut, long battery life. Down side is it’s a little on the heavy side, but saves going to the gym.
This hedge trimmer is up to the usual Ryobi quality but that shows in the weight.
It’s not easy to use, especially with the extension bar fitted.
That said it does a great job – very sharp and just slices through the foliage.
Great product
Excellent battery life (4.0AH) over an hours use with power remaining
Not too heavy
It’s a bit top-heavy and there’s no handle at that end so you end up gripping the connector to balance the weight. Using it with the extension is tiring on the arms. Battery last a very long time though and it cuts really well. Overall I’m pleased with it (just have to take plenty of tea breaks to rest the arms…..)
I own many ryobi one tools, so familiar with the quality. This was one heavy tool and I’m 6 foot tall and 16 stone. I’m not weak…. With one section removed it was ok, but balancing on a ladder with the second pole installed it was difficult to use. However the battery life was great. I used a single 5 amp pack for most of the day, amazing. Would be great, if you could use it just as a hedge trimmer, without using the pole(s)
It’s great, cuts through a big old laurel bush and conifer bush easily but, it’s heavy. I’m 41, quite fit, but it needs a proper handle on the extended pole. In full extended pole mode it’s really high, great, but too heavy as I suspect most pole trimmers are. The position of the on buttons is also not very ergonomic for me. Although once you have it going you only need to hold down one of the 2 buttons/switches. Hand starts hurting after 10-15 mins.
I can do 10-15 mins then need to rest the arm and shoulder muscles. It’s like anything you hold up above waste height, it gets to you after a bit.
It’s is however much cheaper than the 350 I was quoted for someone to do my hedges for me and I’m happy to do it in a few goes as the green bin gets full quickly and is only collected once a fortnight.
Overall, if you need an extender pole trimmer, it’s pretty good. Just an additional handle and buttons in a better place would have gotten it 5 stars.
As others have written it is top heavy but when in the vertical this is less of an issue. I have only done one hedge but previously I needed a stepladder for this. Being able to work from the ground is therefore a big plus
As others have written it is top heavy but when in the vertical this is less of an issue. I have only done one hedge but previously I needed a stepladder for this. Being able to work from the ground is therefore a big plus
It’s great, cuts through a big old laurel bush and conifer bush easily but, it’s heavy. I’m 41, quite fit, but it needs a proper handle on the extended pole. In full extended pole mode it’s really high, great, but too heavy as I suspect most pole trimmers are. The position of the on buttons is also not very ergonomic for me. Although once you have it going you only need to hold down one of the 2 buttons/switches. Hand starts hurting after 10-15 mins.
I can do 10-15 mins then need to rest the arm and shoulder muscles. It’s like anything you hold up above waste height, it gets to you after a bit.
It’s is however much cheaper than the 350 I was quoted for someone to do my hedges for me and I’m happy to do it in a few goes as the green bin gets full quickly and is only collected once a fortnight.
Overall, if you need an extender pole trimmer, it’s pretty good. Just an additional handle and buttons in a better place would have gotten it 5 stars.
I love this hedge cutter cut 3 feet of my over grown hedge like a hot knife through butter, you need the strap really as it is not very heavy but the length makes it so (gravity) after 30 mins my shoulders got a real good work out but I am 50 and not seen a gym in 10 years. Over all I love this both my neighbors have used it thumbs up from them makes cutting a hedge a breeze!
I love this hedge cutter cut 3 feet of my over grown hedge like a hot knife through butter, you need the strap really as it is not very heavy but the length makes it so (gravity) after 30 mins my shoulders got a real good work out but I am 50 and not seen a gym in 10 years. Over all I love this both my neighbors have used it thumbs up from them makes cutting a hedge a breeze!
I was a bit sceptical that an 18v hedge cutter could be this good. For years I’ve used petrol or electric cutters but when the price dropped I thought I’d give it a go as I already have batteries and chargers from the Ryobi range.
First it feels well designed. Rugged and strong but not too heavy. It’s made of quality plastics and the pole looks as though it’s grp.
The removable extension and pivoting head makes this really versatile. I used a 2.5ah battery and I was able to cut both sides and the top of a head height, 30 metre long hedge on the one battery 🙂
The pivoting head also bends partly the opposite way (to about 30/40) so you can go along the side of the hedge sweeping up and down as you walk. You could even use it to cut long grass like a strimmer!
It’s quite quiet too. Much quieter and lighter than a petrol hedge cutter and my arms don’t give up halfway through!
Really impressed with how strong the 18v battery and motor is, if you keep the blades sharp and well oiled this thing is as good as a petrol cutter.
My only criticism, if I have one is the balance of the tool and the ease of adjustment of the shoulder strap. The strap is heavy duty but I haven’t yet found a comfortable position. It may help using a 5ah battery or moving the forward strap anchor point along the pole (the rear is fixed). I’ve had to thread the strap buckle through the rubber shoulder pad to shorten it. Needs more though. I think Ryobi could come up with a simpler adjustment you could do while the strap is over your shoulder rather than having to take it off several times to get the correct length.
Don’t let that put you off though, this is an awesome tool. Cutting the hedge is now quite enjoyable!
btw, Hermes lost my original order (how can you lose a hedge cutter?) an online chat with Amazon customer service sorted the problem and DPD delivered two days later. Why do Amazon bother with Hermes?
Makes cutting the hedges a breeze, and much safer than perching on step ladders with a corded hand-held trimmer. Uses same battery & charger as my Ryobi drill and car polisher too. Can recommend with confidence
Makes cutting the hedges a breeze, and much safer than perching on step ladders with a corded hand-held trimmer. Uses same battery & charger as my Ryobi drill and car polisher too. Can recommend with confidence
Makes cutting the hedges a breeze, and much safer than perching on step ladders with a corded hand-held trimmer. Uses same battery & charger as my Ryobi drill and car polisher too. Can recommend with confidence
Makes cutting the hedges a breeze, and much safer than perching on step ladders with a corded hand-held trimmer. Uses same battery & charger as my Ryobi drill and car polisher too. Can recommend with confidence
Makes cutting the hedges a breeze, and much safer than perching on step ladders with a corded hand-held trimmer. Uses same battery & charger as my Ryobi drill and car polisher too. Can recommend with confidence
I was a bit sceptical that an 18v hedge cutter could be this good. For years I’ve used petrol or electric cutters but when the price dropped I thought I’d give it a go as I already have batteries and chargers from the Ryobi range.
First it feels well designed. Rugged and strong but not too heavy. It’s made of quality plastics and the pole looks as though it’s grp.
The removable extension and pivoting head makes this really versatile. I used a 2.5ah battery and I was able to cut both sides and the top of a head height, 30 metre long hedge on the one battery 🙂
The pivoting head also bends partly the opposite way (to about 30/40) so you can go along the side of the hedge sweeping up and down as you walk. You could even use it to cut long grass like a strimmer!
It’s quite quiet too. Much quieter and lighter than a petrol hedge cutter and my arms don’t give up halfway through!
Really impressed with how strong the 18v battery and motor is, if you keep the blades sharp and well oiled this thing is as good as a petrol cutter.
My only criticism, if I have one is the balance of the tool and the ease of adjustment of the shoulder strap. The strap is heavy duty but I haven’t yet found a comfortable position. It may help using a 5ah battery or moving the forward strap anchor point along the pole (the rear is fixed). I’ve had to thread the strap buckle through the rubber shoulder pad to shorten it. Needs more though. I think Ryobi could come up with a simpler adjustment you could do while the strap is over your shoulder rather than having to take it off several times to get the correct length.
Don’t let that put you off though, this is an awesome tool. Cutting the hedge is now quite enjoyable!
btw, Hermes lost my original order (how can you lose a hedge cutter?) an online chat with Amazon customer service sorted the problem and DPD delivered two days later. Why do Amazon bother with Hermes?
I use it for shaping large shrubs- not only does it work well once you are used to it- it is great fun, almost addictive to use!