I'm a simple man: I see Ryobi, I upvote.
Saw both of these at Bunnings Oakleigh, limited stock of the chainsaw kit but 5+ of the sprayer and a bunch of Ozito/Victa things also on clearance.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-4l-electrostatic-c…
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-36v-cordless-10-25cm-pruni…
I have the earlier model 18V 10 chainsaw and it's not great.
If you only have the odd medium-sized branch it'll get through it eventually, but if you've used a petrol chainsaw before then prepared to be patient.
The thickest cut I've done with it is a 16cm branch and I'm not sure I would use it for anything bigger than that. Aldi currently have a 46cc 2 stroke Chainsaw for $120 that would eat this for breakfast.
Electric is very nice when you need to cut and move around intermittently. Don't have to keep turning on/off engine. Also a bit safer as the chain stops quicker and won't run randomly when starting up - like it can with petrol. Less maintenance.
I live rural, have a makita 16" electric chainsaw, use it all the time. More often than my Husky 12" petrol saw. Light enough to go one handed overhead if you must. It does have less grunt but I can't imagine needing more unless you're felling trees.
Also worth noting that the 36V kit includes a 2.0ah battery worth $179 alone. https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-36v-2-0ah-battery_p0335337
chainsaw
Ohhh
36v
Cries in 18v batteries
It's the kit though, battery included
knowing me id more than likely start lusting after the 36v range then (just dropped a small fortune on 18v gear in ryobi).
I think I'm going to go 36V range for my gardening use (mower, expand it trimmer, chainsaw). It might be overkill for the majority of time, but if I need it to go, at least it's there. Also because I want the scarifier and think the 36V would be best for my yard.
FWIW I have AEG for majority of my power tools (drills, driver, grinder, multi-tool) 1 x 18V ryobi for the brushless line trimmer, but thinking I'll just get the any of those less heavy duty tools like glue gun, nailers in 18V ryobi as a needs case.
scarifier
Yoooo I was just looking at that!
But honestly i would just cbf. Maybe when the kids move out and I retire and got nothing else better to do…
Cries in 18v batteries
Just add two together, bro.
PS. I know that's not how it actually works.
Why are Ryobi batteries so expensive? Seems steep. Same price as Makita etc. I was hoping they'd be closer to Ozito
And why are Ryobi one+ 18v batteries so older designed…
That's the annoying think with Ryobi, when nearly every other tool co. uses a better designed battery connection
According to website and powerpass, doesn't appear to be discounted in SA :-(
No stock in SA for the sprayer also. Booo.
Chainsaw says $299 for me in Victoria
Sales are usually in store.
So I need to visit in store to see if they have it discounted?
Yep. It varies and guess it depends on stock levels and what they're trying to get rid of….that's my thought anyway, I've got no insider knowledge.
Maybe if you had a photo and evidence of the price elsewhere the store assistant might be able to match it. But that's not typically not the norm.
ooof just saw that… Would be a great deal at $150!
my mate has the chainsaw.. craptacular.
The Sprayer is weird. It doesn't have a spray wand… from the photos it just kind of sprays from waist height.
Seems like a lot less of the chemical would get onto the plant, and the likelihood of ingesting it is much higher.
This kind of sprayer is good for disinfectant but not recommendeded for herbicides that work on surface contact with the plants
$150 chainsaw is a really good deal. But I didn't find it in website
Does the sprayer come with a battery and charger?
Nope. Says tool only in the pic of the box.
This fella gives a good review of his 18V Ryobi including the real limitations (tldr: he found using a big battery a game changer), so I expect that the 36V to perform way better. This surprised me about his 18V chainsaw, didn't think it'd do even that much, let alone be described "easy":
Anything up to about 200mm is fairly easy to cut through…
This surprised me about his 18V chainsaw, didn't think it'd do even that much, let alone be described "easy":
I have the 18V Ryobi chainsaw and I wouldn't say that. Don't expect much and expect to go slow and it does work, but I'll be going petrol next time.
I borrowed my dad's 58V AEG 16" chainsaw and that went through a large ornamental pear tree, that fell in a storm, very easily. Also used it to cut up some dried wattle that fell in the storm before that. Much harder wood and it was hot knife, butter type situation.
I'm using it now to demo my deck. It slices through the paling and beams easily…..as long as I miss the nails. (got a replacement chain to show my inability to).
I borrowed my dad's 58V…
The V's make all the difference. Maybe 36V is enough to be useful, my eBike is 36V and it has a decent amount of torque, 58V would definitely make a difference
That chainsaw looks like a return - the bar is sticking out the end of the box, so it's been assembled already.
Nope. That's how Ryobi box them up, I've seen these boxes before, and they are brand new.
Makes them easier to ship I suppose.
can someone upload receipt screenshot with today's date. then we can take that and get same discount at our local store. I have seen people doing this, but correct me if I am wrong
You will not have much luck. I've tried this before, and other stores will rarely match mark-downs from other Bunnings as it's up to the manager's discretion.
Some do. Some don't. If it's worth the savings then worth a try.
Ghost buster kit
ghostbuster 2 slimer gun.
and turn on the loud music as much you can.
Bugger, I’d love one of each but nothing around me :(
Particularly the sprayer!! No chance you’d be willing to grab one and post for me?
The electrostatic sprayer needs to be cheap.
If you've used it to spray one thing, like spraying cleaning solution, you can't use the same unit to spray something else, like, say, herbicides.
Was considering the sprayer for sterilizing areas with isopropyl but says to NOT use flammable disinfectants…
Was at the Oakleigh store at lunchtime, and there is no more 36v chainsaw kits left.
I forgot to add the chainsaw kit was in the outdoor tooling aisle where it probably belongs, but the other clearance items were randomly parked in what was maybe a painting aisle near the front entrance.
Finding stock isn’t the problem, it’s finding a store willing to price match the $150 that’s going to be hard.
Is that similar the the ozito brushless 36v?
No that'll be two 18V batteries….2 x 18V. Different.
Any other stores have the chainsaw for this price?
Make sure to keep your receipt for the chainsaw. I've owned two of the 18v ones. The mechanism for tightening the chain is poorly designed, and once the chain stretches a bit you are unable to tighten it further.
Had the same problem with both chainsaws and returned the 2nd for a full refund after the chain came off mid cut.
![[VIC] Ryobi 18V Electrostatic Chemical Sprayer $99 (Was $199), Ryobi 36V 10" Chainsaw Kit $150 (Was $299) @ Bunnings, Oakleigh](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/28/729528.jpg?h=666831c1)
anyone got the chainsaw and can provide any feedback??