Found this deal and many other on Ryobi website. The 18V brushless line trimmer skin alone is $205 and 4.0Ah battery is $145. Bunnings Rydalmere didn't have this on display yet, I had to ask quoting the item number and they only had 14 kits. The boxes were still stacked on the top shelf.
Model: RLT1833BL4
Item Number: 0014891 (use this when asking your local Bunnings)
Other Ryobi promo can be found at https://www.ryobi.com.au/promotions
Same price for an ego from totaltools. Get that.
This kit has actually been available at Bunnings for ages. I bought mine for same price back in Feb i think? For a brushless kit it's a really good price. I did have to hunt around a few stores for stock though. Most battery trimmers are hopeless, but this one being a brushless motor is actually worth it with more power and efficiency. The 4ah battery lasts just long enough for my front and back yards (800m2)
P.S plus they come with a crazy long warranty if you register online (5 or 7 yrs, can't remember)
I think the kit goes on sale from time to time? I’ve been stalking Bunnings but never saw this kit.
Thanks OP - going to head into Bunnings Lidcombe NSW to pick this up along with the edge trimmer with skin only.
How is this unit better than the one in the $99 black and decker 18v line trimmer and blower deal from Kmart?
That probably is not brushless therefore not as powerful.
This kmart one is skin only?Should buy charger and batteries?
Oh sheet really? I'm such a noob on line trimmers just assume it was ready to go
Just buy the copy batteries off ebay 5mah is about $38 have 5 year warranty pprobably come from same factory.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/18V-5-0AH-For-Ryobi-P108-P104-ON…
I'm a contractor and use in my hedge trimmer also have a 6mah they last as long in trimming as the originals.
On Friday I purchase a Ryobi 4.0ah 18v battery and charger for $99 at Bunnings, Springvale VIC for a friend. They bought the line trimmer skin not realizing there was no battery or charger included for what they thought was a bargain. Did not research too much when spending other peoples money.
Other specials:
Ryobi Batteries 18V 5.0 ah x 2- $200
Ryobi Battery 18V 5.0 ah with Rapid Charger - $149
These are at Springvale, VIC store and still available.
Heads up that the "other specials" are the usual prices. I bought a pair of the 5ah batteries earlier this year for $199.
Get refund if your friend hasn’t unboxed them?
Has anyone tried to fit a speed feed head off a petrol brush cutter on these.
Would it much of a difference if I buy a brushed or brushless line trimmer?
Only have a small garden. Will use it with my lawn edger expand it tool.
Considering buying
RLT36X26 I/N: 0096072
36V 2.6AH CURVED SHAFT LINE TRIMMER KIT
https://www.ryobi.com.au/outdoor/products/details/36v-2-6ah-…
There was a pallet of these at Chatswood Bunnings on 21/12/2019.
I wonder how long the battery will last on this? 5mins?