11/9/2023 0 Comments Ryobi expand it hedge trimmerWith its 8″ double-edge steel blade, adjustable 6½” cutting depth, and an oversized guide wheel, the Expand-It edger attachment gets the job done almost as good as a gas edger. But a true edger tool makes the yard look so much better-especially from a distance. I’ve used plenty of edgers before but, over the years, I’ve just gotten used to flipping the weed-whacker on its side and using the trimmer string to get the job done. But, I go back to both the performance and convenience of managing a single battery platform. RYOBI claims the hedger attachment can cut branches and new growth up to 3/8″ thick and, while I didn’t come across anything that thick in my yard, I certainly didn’t have any issues with anything less than that.Īt about $70, the RYOBI Expand-It Hedge Trimmer Attachment isn’t cheap when compared to stand-alone hedgers on any platform (remember, you have to take the powerhead into account to some degree). Also, our shrubs are only a few years old at best. Granted, I was only trimming the plants on top, not cutting them way back or anything, so your mileage may vary. I was able to hedge around my entire home on a single charge with some juice still leftover (3Ah battery). Like the string trimmer, the hedger seemed to do its job just fine. The edger attachment seems to draw the most power-more on that later. That bad habit, coupled with the fact that I ran this trimmer at full-power most of the time, gave me about 20 minutes of usage on one 3Ah battery and a little over 35 minutes on the 5Ah battery using the trimmer, hedger, and edger. I guess my inner Tim Allen just takes over sometimes. Like many, I constantly rev my power tools as I walk around the yard using them. The trigger itself doesn’t really have much travel, so holding it steady at a lower speed was a bit difficult to do as I moved the machine back and forth doing my thing. And while I did try the lower power setting and variable speed trigger around some more sensitive areas, it’s just my nature to run things at full bore. The string trimmer performed as you’d expect-it cut down weeds and grass along my fence line, and around my trees and beds just fine. I’ve used a lot of gas-powered yard tools over the years and this thing is pretty close, depending on which attachments you’re using and how. RYOBI positions its 40V systems as achieving “gas-like” performance. I do have individual tools to cover all of these jobs, but the idea of dealing with just one battery platform rather than charging three different brands’ batteries is just better for me personally, given our new home and its smaller yard. To satisfy my needs, I opted for the 40V Brushless “Attachment-Capable” String Trimmer (which itself is a powerhead), an extra 5Ah 40V battery (the unit came with a 3Ah battery and charger), and the edger, hedger, pole saw, and leaf blower Expand-It attachments. All RYOBI Expand-It attachments are compatible with RYOBI’s 40V battery, 2-cycle gas and 4-cycle gas powerheads, which makes switching from gas-powered to battery-powered tools (or vice-versa) a much more affordable affair. The Expand-It line has been around for several years and, while it’s probably obvious, the “Expand-It” name means that the system uses a base unit or motor (what RYOBI calls the “powerhead”) to power lots of different attachments. The RYOBI Outdoor Products 40-Volt Expand-It System suddenly became an attractive choice for quick yard maintenance, once we settled in. A smaller yard means simpler tools, without the noise, mess, smell, and fuss of gas and oil. "RYOBI" is a trademark of RYOBI Limited and is used by TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc.When we set out to simplify our lives by moving back to a smaller town after 20 years (and thanks for sticking with us and our lack of posts… it’s been quite the disruptive journey, to say the least!), that also included a smaller home and yard with less maintenance.
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