Line Trimmer Ryobi or Dewalt

SinghOz on 11/04/2025 - 17:02
Last edited 11/04/2025 - 17:19 by 1 other user

I am looking to upgrade to a battery whipper snipper first and then later a lawn mower. It will be for a small back and front yard.

I currently have one tool with 4 amp Ryobi battery 18 v. So also, a consideration should I remain with Ryobi or is it worth going to DeWalt.

So was looking at below options
Points
1) Ryobi warranty has 6 years replacement vs Dewalt has 3 years (not sure on fine print)
2) DeWalt gives 5amp battery vs Ryobi skin only no battery so will have to use current battery
3) Ryobi as seen in video feeding the line trimmer is easier but not sure how it is on DeWalt
4) Ryobi has height adjustable, but DeWalt doesn't seem to have on the tool I looked at.

Any other point or suggestions which you can suggest please before I pick any also do these go on sale any time

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dewalt-18v-xr-brushless-split-sh…

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-hp-38cm-brushless-…

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  Wiadro on 11/04/2025 - 17:05

  +3

  ego

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 11/04/2025 - 17:15

    -1

    I agree

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  BOGOF on 11/04/2025 - 17:07

  +3

  Wiper sniper? Classic OzB.

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    MS Paint on 11/04/2025 - 17:08

    Is it some kink thing for your butt?

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    jgeddy on 11/04/2025 - 17:33

    When someone secretly steals your handkerchief

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  jugsy on 11/04/2025 - 17:09

  +8

  Now that I've realised you're after a line trimmer not a precision marksman with a squeegee, I can confirm the Ryobi 18V does a great job

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    SBOB on 11/04/2025 - 18:32

    Ryobi 18V does a great job

    Brushless 18v does.
    The low end 18v one is only for those who have grass as soft as butter :)

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  tenpercent on 11/04/2025 - 17:17

  Line trimmer?

  Is that like a whipper snipper?

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    Baysew on 11/04/2025 - 17:24

    Weedwacker, Weed Eater and Whipper Snipper are all brand names.

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      tenpercent on 11/04/2025 - 17:50

      Wikipedia has no citation for Whipper Snipper being a brand name

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        Baysew on 11/04/2025 - 17:54

        +1

        WHIPPER SNIPPER Australia Trademark Information
        By The Black & Decker Corp.

        Perhaps you should update Wikipedia.

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          tenpercent on 11/04/2025 - 19:51

          @Baysew: Thanks. That's interesting because so many people and shops use 'whipper snipper' as the generic term.

          For example Bunnings has the category Whipper Snippers & Line Trimmers but not a single Black and Decker in there.

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    SinghOz on 11/04/2025 - 18:04

    Yes

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  SYLTB on 11/04/2025 - 17:36

  -1

  What is wrong with Ozito=German Einhell.

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  I3endar on 11/04/2025 - 18:13

  +1

  DeWalt with the head swapped out for this bad boy: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B000AM2IK8

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  mauricem on 11/04/2025 - 21:14

  +2

  DeWalt is certainly better value considering the battery and charger. The DeWalt motor is at the cutting head so direct drive but from what I can see the Ryobi has the motor at the other end like ICE brushcutters so it has to turn a long drive shaft to get the cutter going which obviously wont be as efficient. Downside of the DeWalt setup is the motor is literally in the weeds so more likely to get clogged up or have cooling problems if not maintained.

  I've got a DeWalt 54v trimmer and have no problem with the OEM bumphead line feed.

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    SinghOz on 12/04/2025 - 14:46

    Thanks for the sharing information