Hi all,
Am looking for some advice on battery operated garden tool about to purchase from Bunnings.
In 2016, I bought the discounted Kobalt 80v lawn mower from masters. It comes with 2 x Kobalt 2ah batteries and I anticipate it may last me couple of years before the batteries give in. To source a replacement down the line will be difficult unless import directly from US via mail forwarding. I reckon it may be a risky purchase as Australian custom may not let it pass? I regret for not purchasing the leaf blower as I am in need of it.
At this time, I also own Ryobi 18v tools with 2 x 5ah batteries. Recently I purchased a Ryobi 36v 5ah battery without a charger from a relative.
I am considering to purchase a Ryobi 36v jet fan blower kit $379 (https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-36v-5-0ah-jet-blower-kit_p…) with some gifts cards received for X’mas. When my Kobalt mower eventually gives in, the intention is to purchase a Ryobi 36v mower.
Question
1. Have anyone observed Ryobi 36v tools ever goes on sale at Bunnings?
2. Any owners of Ryobi 36v jet fan blower able to share their review? I note plenty of overseas (US) review on youtube however some local owner reviews is appreciated.
3. Anyone reckon if Victa 82v battery (https://www.bunnings.com.au/victa-82v-blower-kit_p3381104) is compatible with Kobalt 80v tools? Can it be modded to fit?
4. Considering I own a Ryobi 36v 5ah battery without charger, would you go for Ryobi 36v Jet Fan Blower or Victa 82v blower?
Note: I am not into petrol operated garden tools.
I purchased the Kobalt Mower and trimmer from Masters when they closed down and am really happy with both of them.
At around the same time as Masters was closing I bought a Victa 80v Blower and chainsaw skins for $90 from Bunnings. The Kobalt batteries are the correct shape to fit the Victa skins, however there are channels on the batteries and tabs on the skins that are supposed to stop you from cross fitting.
There was a post on ozbargain at the time outlining a DIY process to make everything fit.
I used a small sharp chisel and cut away the tab on both sides of the skins, where the battery slides into, and everything fits.
Domble