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 |
Does the job and well made
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.
Hedge cutting made easie
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.
Portable hedge trimmer.
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.
Portable hedge trimmer.
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.
A GOOD BUY
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!
Ideal time saving tool
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.
Trim your bush
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.
Trim your bush
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.
Early days but here’s what I think…
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 product, saves going to the gym!
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 product, saves going to the gym!
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 Produc
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 Produc
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 Produc
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 Produc
Good product, but heavy with longest extension and long use. Not really a negative. It is what I, and I guess you, should expect.
Quality produc
Please note this was the bare tool so no battery or charger. I have the pole saw Ryobi one+. This is as expected great build quality ideal that I already have battery and charger already so reduced cost no need for extra chargers. Easy to use. Great price.
The One
Versatile cordless tool that gives you the ability to tidy hedges up to 10-12 feet.
Great for tall hedges
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.
Great for tall hedges
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.
Great for tall hedges
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.
Ideal for tall hedges
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
Ideal for tall hedges
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
Ideal for tall hedges
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
Ideal for tall hedges
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
Sturdy machine
Felt heavy when using the long pole, but a great bit of kit.
Makes difficult to reach bushes accessible
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.
Makes difficult to reach bushes accessible
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.
Makes difficult to reach bushes accessible
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.
Makes difficult to reach bushes accessible
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.
Makes difficult to reach bushes accessible
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.
I cut half my Leylandii hedge with a corded hedge trimmer, extension cables, step ladders and an assortment of bricks and planks to make a level surface. Despite all that ancillary support, it was a nightmare and I still couldn;t cut across the width of the top of the hedge. Couldn’t do the other side as it was too high, and protected by regiments of spiky bushes along the bottom. And I was shattered.
Cue the Ryobi cordless pole hedge trimmer. I already had a 5Ah and 4Ah battery. Used the 5Ah battery, put the support strap on the trimmer … and did the other side of the hedge in under an hour. I’m so impressed I’ve sat down straight away to write this review. And rest my arms a bit.
Some of the reviews I read before buying said it’s too heavy too use. I’m a 56 year old man with osteoarthritis and awaiting full knee replacement, and have had a desk job for the last 30+ years – I was worried.
I needn’t have been. Yes, it is quite heavy. Yes, it’s very long and quite cumbersome. But all you need is a bit of technique. Rest the battery end against the top of your thigh (like carrying a flag pole if you’ve ever done that – I learned in the Boy Scouts), and when you can, rest the base of the cutter against the hedge itself. The weight becomes a positive attribute if you let gravity drag it down across the face of the hedge. The cutting power is impressive – much better than I expected for a cordless trimmer.
Most adults should find it easy enough for occasional (twice a year in my case) use. I had thought a cordless trimmer would be handy, to let me do the job in sections, but as it turned out it was easy enough to do it all in one.
After cutting 25m of hedge, with about 2.5 m height needing cut above the fence it runs along, my 5Ah battery still shows 3/4 full charge.
I would recommend this for anyone cutting their own hedges.
Great quality
Does a great job but can be a little heavy in some situations. I’m using the 5ah battery and I’ve cut my tall hedge 3 times and still got 50 percent left. Overall I’m happy
Did my Job nicely, but heavier than it looks when fully extended. Please with purchase.
This was purchased to trim a row of beach-pleach trees instead of balancing on ladders, which was not pleasant. JOB DONE. when fully extended device gets a bit heavy after a while. I was able to cut through some shoots that we approx 19mm 3/4 inch. Better to use at first without extension when working on lower areas and only used extended when necessary. Now I will trim twice a year so the job will be easier.
Great but heavy
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
Great but heavy
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
Quite a capable trimmer .
East to assemble and operate if somewhat heavy with the extension pole fitted . Decent battery life.
Quite a capable trimmer .
East to assemble and operate if somewhat heavy with the extension pole fitted . Decent battery life.
Does the job.
It worked straight out of the box using my Ryobi cordless drill battery. Excellent kit.
Would recommend
Alot better than the electric one I had , easy to carry and great quality
Good value
I really like it good balance easy to see what your doing.
Heavy when fully extended, great battery life
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
Good hedge trimme
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
Good hedge trimme
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
Good hedge trimme
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
Good hedge trimme
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
Heavy when fully extended, great battery life
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
Great bit of kit...but get ready for a shoulder workout!!
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.
Recommended
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.
Recommended
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.
easy to use and nearly light weigh
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
Pruning made easier.
Trimming high hedges and Lowering the height of a Scots Pine tree. It saved a lot of stretching with garden shears.
excellent bu
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
excellent bu
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
excellent bu
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
excellent bu
excellent trimmer but so heavy and awkward extended- a higher point for the harness would help- total design faul
Light weight great products
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
Cuts well but...
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.
Cuts well but...
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.
Surprisingly quie
Need to trim the neighbors invasive climbing thorny monster. Went through it like a hot knife through butter.
Quality kit but a bit heavy
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.
Very robust, but on the heavy side!
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.
Very robust, but on the heavy side!
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.
Quality kit but a bit heavy
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.
Perfec
Great product
Excellent battery life (4.0AH) over an hours use with power remaining
Not too heavy
Long life from battery
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…..)
Long life from battery
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…..)
Heavy
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)
Heavy
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)
Yes it’s heavy but......
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
Really good. Just needs a couple of tweaks.
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.
Yes it’s heavy but......
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
Really good. Just needs a couple of tweaks.
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.
Brilliant bit of tech
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!
Brilliant bit of tech
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!
OPT1845 Really impressed
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?
Quality product and can use battery from my Ryobi drill
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
Quality product and can use battery from my Ryobi drill
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
Quality product and can use battery from my Ryobi drill
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
Quality product and can use battery from my Ryobi drill
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
Quality product and can use battery from my Ryobi drill
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
OPT1845 Really impressed
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 bought this product to trim my tall hedges. It had a recommended buy from Which magazine and I was not disappointed. The hedge in the photo is now down to eleven feet from just over twelve feet. I am in my mid seventies and found the weight of the machine quite manageable. The battery life is excellent. It was very easy to add the extension section for the higher cutting. Finished result is very clean and tidy.
his is a bit heavy but works very well
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!
Excellent customer focused strategy.
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.
Easy to use
Should have had one of these years ago to cut my hedges. Marvellous
Usual good quality Ryobi tool
Great cutter, used to do various hedges and laurels and works great. Good long reach making it easy for those tall hedges.
Great machine for domestic 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.
Great machine for domestic 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.
Great machine for domestic 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.
GREAT hedge trimme
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.
GREAT hedge trimme
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.
Great reach...
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!
Great reach...
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!
Great reach...
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!
Good Product But.......
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 !
Good Product But.......
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 !
Quite heavy when using the extender pole
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!
Great product, light weight, great power, and easy to use
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!
Great product, light weight, great power, and easy to use
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!
Quite heavy when using the extender pole
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!