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Ryobi 18V ONE+ 55cm HP Brushless Cordless Hedge Trimmer - Tool Only $139 (Was $199) @ Bunnings

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Ryobi 18V ONE+ 55cm HP Brushless Cordless Hedge Trimmer - Tool Only $139 (Was $199) @ Bunnings
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[Deactivated] on 24/12/2022 - 07:36 bunnings.com.au (4972 clicks)
Last edited 24/12/2022 - 14:09 by 1 other user

24mm cutting capacity for larger hedges, shrubs, and bushes
Electronic ANTI-JAM technology for a trouble-free trimming experience
550mm dual action blades for making clean and precise cuts
Take care of hedges, shrubs, and bushes with the Ryobi 18V 550mm One+ 550mm HP Hedge Trimmer. With diamond-ground dual action blades you can make cleaner and more precise cuts to achieve the perfect angles and shapes for your hedges. Tackle some of the thickest branches on your larger hedges with its 24mm cutting capacity. ANTI-JAM technology ensures any thick branches become unstuck thanks to reversing blades that quickly adjust while you’re pruning.

With its HEDGE SWEEP function, you’ll clear away loose branches and leaves to have more visibility over what you’re cutting. When it comes to powering this Hedge Trimmer simply plug in a Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery and you’re ready to go.
It was $199: https://www.ryobi.com.au/garden-tools/products/details/18v-o…
Stocks: https://nrby.in/bunnings/0340646

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  • Nadder on 24/12/2022 - 07:50
    +1

    I have this. Would recommend for light to medium foliage.

    • nfr on 24/12/2022 - 08:03

      How well does its ANTI-JAM tech work?

      • Nadder on 28/12/2022 - 06:34

        I haven't had it jam in the 4 or 5 years I've had it.

    • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2022 - 08:08
      +1

      Can it trim overhead (around 1.80-2m high) hedge top from both side?

      • Nadder on 28/12/2022 - 06:34

        It can trim wherever your arms can reach?? Not really sure what the question is.

  • mapax on 24/12/2022 - 08:09

    My stihl petrol hedge trimmer struggles with branches over ~20mm, I can’t imagine an 18v ryobi is going to be much use at >20mm, unless they mean a bunch of 4 or 5 3-5mm branches to make up the 24mm cutting capacity?

    • cheapass88 on 24/12/2022 - 08:38

      Maybe you need to sharpen your stihl blades? My non brushless hedge trimmer does 24mm like slicing butter. I want to upgrade to this but there's really no need to!

    • Zilch on 24/12/2022 - 08:41

      do you have sap build-up between the shears?

      could also be a poorly running engine due to off petrol or something

  • Gambo on 24/12/2022 - 08:19

    hmmm I was planning on buying the 36v version of this soon… I still may.. the 36v range just have that extra grunt

    • Morphisis on 24/12/2022 - 08:49

      Valid statement for lawnmowers etc. that need the extra grunt. For a hedge trimmer however, this one does an excellent job and this price is even more enticing.

      • Gambo on 24/12/2022 - 08:55
        +1

        Ok thanks will bite get this and save some moola

      • MikeKulls on 24/12/2022 - 14:25

        I have the 18V and it's nothing like my petrol one. The petrol one you can just about hack right through the centre of a bush. The 18V is more for taking smaller branches off a hedge. I do use the 18V the most because it's lighter.

  • nickw444 on 24/12/2022 - 08:22

    Thanks OP. Been eying this one off for a good 6 months as I really wanted brushless 55cm. Ordered it just now

    • mogley on 24/12/2022 - 08:53

      What does brushless mean?

      • Averell on 24/12/2022 - 08:59

        A type of DC motor. More powerful and more power efficiency, as what I was told

        • spaceflight on 24/12/2022 - 09:08
          +2

          They aren't more powerful as such.
          They just have a higher power to weight ratio.

          Wikipedia has a good summary

          The advantages of a brushless motor over brushed motors are high power-to-weight ratio, high speed, nearly instantaneous control of speed (rpm) and torque, high efficiency, and low maintenance.
          https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brushless_DC_electric_motor

  • stopthecap on 24/12/2022 - 08:30

    I have this, good tool did as well as my Aldi hedge trimmer without the weight. Actually because of the easy on off I did the entire hedge in 20 minutes compared to 2 days before

  • MisterTee on 24/12/2022 - 08:36
    +1

    Have this. Good price. Does a great job.

  • mogley on 24/12/2022 - 08:50

    I have never gardened before but now have a medium/large sized lawn, around 400sqm I reckon, plus around 5m of 2m-ish high hedges and a front yard row of knee high hedges.

    Will the Ryobi One range work? Just bought the hedge trimmer because reviews sounded good and didn't want to get OzB'ed.

    Prefer electric over petrol.

    • ihbh on 24/12/2022 - 09:14
      +1

      If you don't have batteries, that's extra.

    • mattkenny on 24/12/2022 - 09:36

      I've got a 1m high hedge across the front of our property, and thick Buffalo grass. The Ryobi one 18V range handles them easily. Got the lawn mower, hedge trimmer, edger, and whipper snipper (that last one is a bit gutless though).

      • mogley on 24/12/2022 - 10:55

        Do I need a leaf blower?

        • mattkenny on 24/12/2022 - 15:12

          Up to you. I bought a corded one for the stupidly large amount of nuts falling off a tree hanging over our yard. In our new place though, there's less of a need, but still decided to sell off the corded one and bought a cordless one to clean up a bit easier. I actually find the lawnmower set to the lowest height works really well for sucking up debris off the paths/driveway after edging. But the blower/vac is still useful in some areas.

  • colvs on 24/12/2022 - 08:54

    Thanks OP. Just bought.

  • Averell on 24/12/2022 - 09:05

    How does that work with overhead hedges? My hedge is 1.8m high.
    Normal do people need a ladder for this task?
    Thanks

    • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 09:48
      +1

      My driveway is on a downward sloping angle and I can’t steady my ladder. I’d buy any of the Ryobi One Plus products, register online and apparently Bunnings have a change over policy, so none of this mucking around sending stuff off to be repaired.
      At least that’s what they told me.

      However you want sone 4AmpHour and 5Amp hour batteries. Sometimes the kits with the batteries and chargers are better value than $70 off the tool alone. You’ll be paying $130-$150 at a guess for a basic 4AH battery and Charger Kit,

      Just remember the more AmpHours, the heavier everything becomes. Good friend is a tradie and while he loves the 4AH batteries he often uses 2AH or 3AH on his Drill and Driver because less weight and has about six spares with the rapid charger.

      Also if you are keen on Ryobi, do your homework on the different models. The One Plus range is more expensive but will probably last you longer.

      I’d also keep an eye on Total Tools deals as sometimes they have better starter kits with batteries and chargers

      If anyone has a solution for trimming a hedge on a sloping driveway, please let me know. Has to safe to WHS/OH&S practices, not just stick a block of wood under the feet. I’ve fallen off a ladder before, it’s not fun.

      Also if anyone has anything to add about Ryobi and that Bunnings change over deal, please post, as it was all explained to me verbally.

      My mate is trying to convince me to buy Makita as it has just about everything you could want like Ryobi, but man, the price is a killer. lots of power tools (Ozito might be the only exception) skyrocketed back around April/May 2022 and I was kicking myself for not buying before prices when up.

      Please pardon my guesstimate on a 4AH battery and charger.

      All the best to everyone who orders one. Hope it dies the job.

      • Nom on 24/12/2022 - 10:33
        +1

        Just make a sturdy "foot" for your ladder from some thick timber. Bolt together a "ring" of timber with a hollow centre, and drop in a piece of appropriate height into the centre.
        Drop the lower ladder leg into the centre and voila.

      • Averell on 24/12/2022 - 10:56

        Well, I have this brushed one. It has a long, angled handle, so I dont need to raise my arms when cutting the top of the hedge. But it's quite old, and weak, it would struggle cutting 8-10mm branches, thus I'm thinking of finding a new one.
        Thanks.

        In term of batteries, I would prefer multiple small ones, as it could save some weight :-)

        https://images.tooled-up.com/artwork/prodzoom/RYO5133001249.…

        • [Deactivated] on 24/12/2022 - 16:39

          Thanks for the long stories. However, the pictured your item is different one that is a pole trimmer with a short extension pipe angled blade which is still available in the UK market. You and I were/are asking whether this or similar non-extention/non-pole trimmer can trim overhead i.e 1.8m high hedge w/o using ladder or chair etc? Anyone with first hand real life experience trimming top of this height hedge with these sort of standard trimmer/s?

  • CustardShot on 24/12/2022 - 09:28

    Thanks for sharing. Which battery do you buy to use with this tool?

    • orly on 24/12/2022 - 10:14

      18V ryobi range battery. 4Ah is typical capacity.

  • RolandWaites on 24/12/2022 - 09:32

    Would this work fine with those 2AH batteries in the $177 set last weekend?

    • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 09:52
      +2

      2AH aren’t going to last long on a thick hedge but it does reduce the weight you are holding. Build up a variety. I tend to use 4AH on most tools I have and it’s not bad but like I mentioned, look out for the starter kits that come with one or two batteries and a charger. $70 saving on a tool, great, but then look at the price of the batteries on their own. It might surprise ppl. Just sayin.

  • Trueno on 24/12/2022 - 09:34

    Hmm this or ego 61cm? I have batteries for both.

    • brommo on 24/12/2022 - 09:54

      I’m in the same boat and can’t decide. The Ryobi is a bargain compared to Ego but will 18v do the job as well as 56v?

      • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 10:04

        A 56V tool with all that battery power is a beast. Ryobi’s 36V range is also great. But I don’t know this Ego brand. What’s the the warranty like, how long for repairs? I been told ALDI are starting to give refunds on broken appliances if you live outside of the metro area as there’s no chance to get a technician to drive 90-120 minutes to fix. Not sure what others have heard.

        • brommo on 24/12/2022 - 10:13
          +1

          Ego are highly rated for their 56v range and a lot of commercial guys use them. I love my line trimmer and blower and planned to get the hedge trimmer to suit. Haven’t heard of any bad experiences with failures and warranty claims in few lawnie FB groups.

          Ryobi warranty makes this hedge trimmer very attractive on top of the handsome price.

          No more Aldi stuff for me. I always end up returning it within 12 months because it either fails or becomes unreliable. Mind you, I’ve only ever bought their 2-stroke gear in the past.

          • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 10:41

            @brommo: Yeah, I’m desperate to get rid of my ALDI stuff as well but it’s just having the money to swap when the sales are on. Thanks for the explanation about Ego. Good to know. I have a mix, because sometimes it’s what I can afford. But my 20V 55cm Hedge Trimmer is still going pretty well, if it dies tomorrow, I will have got four good seasons out of a $79 hedge trimmer.

    • Soothsayer on 24/12/2022 - 10:18
      +2

      If you have Ego batteries already, then Ego hands down. I have the smaller Ego hedge trimmer but it's an absolute beast, I often get away with not having to use an actual chainsaw/recip/lopper for pruning as it's capable of getting through branches a few cm thick. For regular hedges and bushes it's like wielding a lightsaber.

      56V vs 18V is no contest imo. If you don't already own Ego gear it's a different story as the batteries are not cheap though.

      • brommo on 24/12/2022 - 10:23
        +1

        Yep, I’m gonna hold off and get the Ego.

        Coming from a 2-stroke beast I didn’t want to be disappointed with 18v and need stop to prune thicker branches with something else.

        • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 22:19

          Where do you buy the Ego range from please? Does Bunnings stock them or someone else. Thanks!

    • gdozbargain on 24/12/2022 - 12:07

      Ego for sure if you need to do regular serious work. I have/had many hedge trimmers, the 56v Ego is the only one that has converted me to a battery version. Prior to this Echo petrol was my go to and other battery trimmers I tried were either not powerful enough or (in case of Victa) way to heavy to be practical. I can wield the Ego for 2 hours where my lightweight Echo petrol would cause fatigue in about 1-1.5 hours. I have the longer one, the shorter would be better for those that use it less. 18v Ryobi is good for light/medium work.

  • BaeSuzy on 24/12/2022 - 09:37

    Thanks OP!

  • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 09:59
    +2

    And make sure you clean your hedge trimmer properly after use, either WD-40 or a light oil and just use a heavy thick brush to clean of any hedge bits, don’t use water to clean.

    Just my advice on keeping your hedge trimmer in top form as it’s not a tool you are using every day unless you are a gardener by trade. My ALDI 55cm Hedge Trimmer is four years old and still going strong. I’d love to buy this Ryobi but how does anyone have spare cash at Christmas?

  • thrynny on 24/12/2022 - 10:05

    Thanks OP, was waiting to buy this tool! Also for the 4Ah battery and fast charger for 104.30

    • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 22:26

      Cheaper than what I guessed! Depending on the size of the hedge, the 4AH might do it, but my advice is to get a second 4AH battery asap, as the wait time on the regular chargers is long enough to lose motivation to finish off, plus one battery used all the time, some Li-Ion don’t have that many full charge discharge cycles depending on what cells they put into the battery pack. Rotating two, they will last you much longer, but $104.30 is way cheaper than my estimate of $130-$150. People will tell you 1000, but in my experience it’s been much less. Keep Li-Ion batteries charged to at least 50-60%, don’t let them sit at 100% or 0% for long periods, and of course, not that it matters in AU, but sub zero temperatures affect charge and run time, but doesn’t reall apply in the land of Oz.

      Appreciate you letting everyone, including me know the price on a basic battery and charger combo is!. Cheers.

  • Cheapkiwi on 24/12/2022 - 10:15

    I have the shorter (brushed, maybe) version of this, definitely worth it over shears just for the"light sabre" experience. This size would be better for the depth of my hedges, but can't justify for that alone

  • MikeKulls on 24/12/2022 - 14:30

    I have an 18V Ryobi hedge trimmer, not sure if the same model. If you're wondering how powerful these are, they are quite good. However they aren't in the same league as a petrol trimmer. The 18V model will trim up the top of hedges quite fine but for more heavy duty stuff I will get out the petrol one. If you realistic about what an 18V trimmer can do you'll be happy with it. I mostly use the 18V because the petrol trimmer gets mighty heavy pretty quick.

  • TigerWoops on 24/12/2022 - 20:46

    Wired one is bit annoying cos of the cord but the cutting power is quite different from my exp in trimmer. I will choose wired one.

  • dman1 on 24/12/2022 - 22:28

    AFAIK, most, if not all of the Ryobi One+ range are all brushless as they are the higher end tools

    • mapax on 24/12/2022 - 22:46
      +2

      One+ is the battery system, perhaps you are thinking of the HP range? I think most if not all of them are brushless?

  • rokufan on 24/12/2022 - 23:02
    +1

    Thanks OP!

  • Shitforbrains on 25/12/2022 - 17:38

    Thank you for posting this great deal. Bought one.

  • murbeau on 26/12/2022 - 14:20

    Thank you. Got one!

  • posthex on 27/12/2022 - 14:23

    I ordered this but Bunnings just delivered the wrong hedge trimmer, got this instead -
    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-one-18v-cordless-40cm-hedg…

    Not sure if I should keep this or swap it at Bunnings for the 55cm trimmer without battery?

  • roonie on 31/12/2022 - 09:04

    Missed out. Not happy…

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