Ryobi 40-Volt Brushless 16" Chain Saw Review RY40550 RY40505

[@titouanpasquiou6527]

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

[@Perspectologist]

Thanks for covering a range of tools at different price points. I would image if anyone in the Ryobi 40 volt system would have a few batteries. These batteries are great, but for the mower and the blowers I needed a few batteries to get my jobs done. I don’t think I would mind the slow charging too much. The key is to have enough high amp batteries, and multiple chargers. Sometimes I’ll be charging two or three batteries at once. Even the faster chargers take long enough that I’ll just leave them charging and come back in a few hours to remove them. Good safety advice. Accidents happen fast, recovery can take a very long time, and death is final.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

You dont have little owie accidents with chain saws. Ive spent my life in the timber and chainsaws do massive damage that can result in a bleed out fast. Only fools are nonchellant with them. Respect them like a gun. Great tool but potentially leathal. Safety gear is smart. Kevlar chapps are awsome !!! Stat strong andnwork safe.

[@Theonenonlyavery]

Finally! A chainbrake! I've used the 14" model more in one day than some people will use in their lifetime (2 6ah, 1 5ah, and 4 4ah batteries, everyday for over 2 weeks on some jobs) and can say that I prefered the Ryobi over my Stihl 362c professional grade saw for most general applications. Granted, you're not going to beat a 59cc gas powered saw with a 25" bar and chain, but for someone that needs a chainsaw to have on hand for a downed tree after a storm or to cut some firewood, it's a great saw!

[@roycemccarthy5771]

I have a 14" bar on my Ryobi. I bought my saw to clear small blowdowns on 4-wheeler trails. If I need a bigger saw I use a gas powered Stihl. I bought this saw with trimming in mind.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Perfect use!

[@jasondean88888]

I limbed and cut a 100ft tree into 3ft to 5ft logs today with the 14 inch and a fresh blade. Tree was around 18 inch at the base. Didn't even make it through one 6ah battery. Had 2 more on hand, but could have stayed busy for 2 to 3 hours with the 3 batteries if you count the time I need for stopping, moving to new positions, clearing the branches etc.

[@Pro1er]

I was looking at this saw last week on the H.D. website, you are correct, the price is $249 for the kit. That was extremely disappointing to see how little you were able to cut with the 4Ah battery. At least it has a good chain speed of 22 mps. I am probably going to get a larger battery saw as I'm done with gas saws as of last year. I came to that conclusion last year when I lost a huge branch off of a Willow that was about 18" in diameter and I couldn't get my gas saw running. I was able to cut up the entire branch with just one 18V 6Ah battery on my 12" Ryobi brushless chainsaw and one 4Ah battery using a 20V Worx Jawsaw for the small stuff. There was probably close to 1/4 of a cord of wood when I was done - I was amazed.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Decent review dude. My wife.just today bought the 14" model in 40v with 4 amp hr batt. She has another 4 amp hr. Battery that came with her. big Ryobi string trimmer.we have most of the primary one-plus 18 v tools and I use them daily. We are very pleased with them. Off grid in the mountains. They're great. Thanks for the review. Subbed. Dan

[@BillBosthrom]

From Morocco 🇲🇦 Thank you for sharing this

[@arod8596]

I like the fact that is quiet

[@willyjilly9684]

Small stuff for occasional homeowner use, and your in the platform already go for the ryobi cordless. But if your on a budget, have a lot of stuff to cut up and need a saw, buy the refurbished ryobi 14" for $69 from home depot. It comes with a 37cc engine, and cuts fantastic out of the box. Even did a pine tree removal with it. I own several cordless chainsaws and you need multiple batteries to do a job. Great if you have older neighbors who dont like noise. Hell I've even milled logs on my patio in my condos with a 60V snapper with a 18" bar and never had anyone say anything about noise because its quieter than a circular saw or corded planer. Cordless has a time and place, make sure it fits your needs before investing.

[@pikaskew]

For me the battery that came with it made it more palatable since it opened up a spare for the 40v mower. I think that’s probably the only reason I went for this one over some of the alternatives

[@tyronekim3506]

Nice video. I have a Ryobi 40 volt, 14 inch chainsaw. I'm wondering if the chain bar is interchangeable with a 16 inch chain bar.

[@farstrider79]

Thinking about this saw pretty hard. If I get it, I'd have 3 batteries. I'm mostly trying to control softwood Mimosa trees, getting tired of hand saws and an axe. And this saw is going for $200 now.

[@jestnutz]

Me too. I'm getting sick of using a saw and came on yt for Ryobi reviews.

[@farstrider79]

@@jestnutz It's good. Not for heavy duty use,. But it's worth it to me because I already had the string trimmer and an extra battery that I found at a thrift shop. It's nice that it comes with a 4 amp hr battery that you can use in other stuff as well

[@DarkFox6211818]

I love my Milwaukee. I swapped the 16" bar out for a 20". Cleared some large trees and plenty of fallen logs. Have yet to find anything that'll stall it

[@GRANDMASTERPETER]

TEAM RED!!

[@slylockfox85]

What bar and chain did you use? Is there any drop in performance with a longer bar? How do you go about selecting a replacement bar and chain?

[@scott-kf1bi]

I have the Greenworks 80 volt, cuts for 15 minutes but charges in a half hour (1.5) battery. The 18 inch bar is also nice and I have 3 batteries which is a must with these battery operated chainsaws.

[@corpsiecorpsie_the_original]

Looks like this is the Ryobi branded Hart saw. Except it has a chain brake FWIW - slow chargers are great for battery life.

[@jeber21]

I love me some Ryobi 40v! If you guys have any pull with Ryobi put in there ear to make a 40v Earth/Ice Auger! With all the people that have 40v batteries I am sure they would sell a TON of them!!

[@williamgatling3205]

The oil leak happened to me with hand tightening and tool tightening.

[@donnysanner342]

Great video brother I guess if a man was looking for something to just take care of a few things here and there around the house....maybe. Someone gave me a Ryobi brushless chainsaw about a year ago brand new in the box with a 2.5ah battery. I am glad that I didn't put my hard earned pesos down on it...it leaked bar and chain oil everywhere....the battery started smoking really bad cutting up some limbs that fell do to snow load....it gave up the ghost with very little load put on it. What cells are in Ryobis 40v line ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Currently they are 18560s. Ryobi has had some questionable chainsaws in the past. Recently they have come up to market expectations with decent power and a good price. I remember a 12" they made these the chain went so slow that it just vibrated your hands to death.

[@lichking1951]

I believe Ryobi has a 6.0 battery now. That would pair well with this saw. Also rumor of a fast charger coming out as well.

[@ss4goku9695]

7.5 now

[@jeffpriest9955]

Yep they have a new "rapid" charger op406a and up to 7.5 ah battery

[@powerthoughtsontools4831]

Yes, actually glad they provide that smaller charger; what is waiting an extra hour?-- if your battery life- cycles improve (and less battery heat) over the life of the tool, you will just be plain 'ol thankful in the years down the road when you can still reach for that old, but cared for battery. And well yes, I need to say it, but,... additional life to the battery also occurs when you allow 40 mins rest to battery after each charge/tool use cycle. And again, let's face it; when one invest in a battery platform,( to complete any kind of job), it's just, "meat and potato" that yer gonna have at least three batteries in rotation.

[@masterkilla77]

Is the Milwaukee worth 50%more in cost if you're already in ryobi 40v platform, in your opinion having tried both?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Depends on how often you will use it and if you plan to, or need to upgrade other tools to a more premium line.

[@masterkilla77]

Since someone just liked the comment I'll update. I bought the ryobi 16 inch 40v and it is great for my purposes.. also now am in m18 line so maybe will pick up their chainsaw in future with a sale/ deal etc

[@TheOriginalBumper]

I would like to see if there is any performance different with the new 7.5 ah battery

[@jamesmcrae5674]

cisco m i have one in my 16” 40v ryobi. Have not tried it out yet.

[@bertrandchandler]

will it work with my 7.5 lawn mower battery

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes!

[@roscoepcoltrane5499]

work for HOME DEPOT...just got the push mower! getting the tractor next....got this and the weedwacker eyed!

[@Highgear145]

New batteries need a few charge and drain cycles before they give you a good power band

[@drownword]

can I use 5w30 for chainsaw oil on this?

[@WorkshopAddict]

You can in a pinch. You want something a bit thicker.

[@davidlu9824]

Anyone know if it leaks chain oil?

[@ellesnyder942]

I've ordered the RY 40550. I noticed none of the ryobi battery chainsaws have the bar tip guard whereas all the ryobi gas powered ones have it. Why would that be? Can I put any tip guard on it?

[@johnl.8616]

Will that blade work on the 14" Ryobi 40V? I want to put a 16" on it but don't know which bar will work.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes, they are Oregon E-bars.

[@johnl.8616]

@@WorkshopAddict Thank you.

[@robbrenton9438]

Can I just add a 16inch bar to my 14 inch RYOBI ?

[@WorkshopAddict]

You can. You might see less battery life and more cutouts.

[@joshthetooldude5775]

I gotta come up with a design to make the batteries fit but I think I'm gonna make an adapter to use 2 Ridgid batteries on a Ryobi 40v tool

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice detailed video do you feel the Milwaukee is better

[@sniffles8655]

The Milwaukee is better, but just much more expensive. Here is a really great video demonstrating the differences in a good deal of these saws. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZKli6duopaLobM It is from Project Farm.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@sniffles8655 I have seen project farm video on this matter I was hoping to get Brian's opinion aka WorkshopAddict on the matter but he didn't respond

[@kdickhaus]

I have 2 Stihl's with the 3/8 pitch and the Stilh sharpener - which works great. I imagine since this is a 3/9 pitch chain that the Stihl tool will also work on this chain. Have you tried sharpening this saw or any others with the Stihl tool?

[@weldonpinder7295]

That's crazy that you only made 9 cuts with a 4ah battery it should be more. Does this saw leak oil like the 18 inch one

[@dvgayle1]

I'm lookn for a 16" chainsaw to keep in my Jeep to clear downed trees.

[@waylonk2453]

You may even be able to get away with the smaller 12" 18v model. It depends on how large the trees you're planning to cut are.

[@powerthoughtsontools4831]

Yer looking for a chainsaw? -- listen, - I can't speak so much for gas etc, now that electric is making such a break-out in positive form/functionality. But hear me out. Yes, I love my 90's Stihl: it has its place. But, considering you might be in this scenario,(in yorJEEP)...it's dark, maybe even raining. If yer gonna cross paths with that fallen limb in the road, then this tool really might fit the bill: EarthwseCamoPolSaw. I have one and do exactly that, carry it wherever I go. It separates into its own slim tool, AND Pole saw buildable for that unforseen, " hang-age" that accompanies the in the road limb(s). I've taken my time with "11- inchers. The thing just chews thru without you having to exert much,(if any) downward with the Oregon bar/chain. Do you really want to "spaghetti" with oil adding and gas stink in time sensitive scenario...at night?-probably not. And if it's over "22 diam. yer not gonna play hero with a whole arsenal in your trunk. You won't be carrying that around. Oh, and here I am at a BBQ, or fire pit with friends,,...(some one says), " sure wish we had more wood, (or cut to length)" ...out it comes: quiet, 40Vbattery, soft-start, sharper than grnma'sDentures! ---all around smart - I know this sounds like an add, it's not. It's, peace mind. What else do I carry you ask?-- impact driver, drill and bits, med.monkeyWrench,M-12flshlite 10"handsaw, breaker bar. Follow up if you have any thoughts- peacOut. Remember, all the characteristics of, "right tool for the job"- it's your slim chainsaw addition; it doesn't replace your tried and true home unit, whether that's Makita, or gas Hmlite...etc, but for me the Tide's 'turnin_more towardsElectric.

[@jonspitzley2801]

Great video👍

[@Tracks777]

nice content

[@happycamper9300]

The last part you mentioned about more than 1 battery, for me is critical with all cordless tools. It is not practical with a single battery. Is similar to going out to the woods to cut a lot of trees with a gas chainsaw and only go out with the gas in the tank and no additional gas or oil. you will be limited in what you can do

[@kobelcofan]

I kind of wished they'd make an 18'' saw.

[@WorkshopAddict]

IMHO, the power is not there yet.

[@kobelcofan]

@@WorkshopAddict I agree. As much as I love Ryobi's 18v system I think I would get the ego chainsaw.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@kobelcofan I think Greenworks 80 volt would be where I would go.

[@kobelcofan]

@@WorkshopAddict I do like greenworks, but I was a little concerned with how long they were going to support the 80v line. It seems line their 80v line isn't marketed like their 40v line is. I may be wrong. This is just a speculation of mine.

[@WorkshopAddict]

@@kobelcofan Greenworks Commercial is "82" volt and uses the same 80 volt tools for the most part. I think they want to push that more for marketing. I do not think the 80 volt will go away since it is another market for those tools that they already have designed for GC.

[@jaredappleseed7037]

I wish Milwaukee or ryobi would make a smaller chainsaw, i currently use a sawzall to cleanup limbs I've dropped from bigger trees it's heavy and don't cut as good as a chainsaw maybe like a 6-8" chainsaw would be awesome for this

[@Shadow-bl8wy]

RYOBI makes a 10” that runs on their 18v platform.

[@captainz9]

@@Shadow-bl8wy yup. I have the P546 10", got it bare saw on eBay for like $60. A couple cheap $25 "6Ah" batteries (probably more like 4Ah, but still a good deal), I cut up several piles of branches from a 100+ft tree I had taken down in my front yard. Obviously there's no way it's gonna tackle the 18+" main trunk leaders chunks, or the 45+" trunk, but I had two 5'highx10'round piles of say 2"-5" branches that it tackled just fine. I mean it took me a week+ doing 2-3 hours a morning of dragging piece out and cutting them up (killing the 3 batteries I have), plus say an hour of stacking it, and then charging the batteries for the next morning - avoiding the afternoon heat - but it's a convenient little saw for it, especially with probably 200+ branch pieces. Obviously cutting 5" branch drains the battery harder than a 2" piece, but with a good mix I could get 20-30min of fairly continuous cutting on a battery (an hour with stopping to drag more out of the pile & positioning to cut). I can cut a 8-10" piece of wood, but it's slow and I doubt I'd get more than 6-7 cuts before it killed the battery, but for small pruning jobs it's great.

[@natemadsen380]

Can you swap the bar size with the existing 40v newer model saw? It has a 14 inch bar on it, has anyone tried it?

[@WorkshopAddict]

You can swap it with any oregon bar, to a point.

[@dahut3614]

Plethora. He said plethora.

[@aaronrepper7649]

I have the Milwaukee chainsaw and I'm happy with it. I heard Ryobi has a fast charger coming out for there 40v line!

[@Pro1er]

And also a fast charger for their 18V batteries is on the way.

[@dhansel4835]

I see compatible 40 volt AH battery for sale for about $ 62.00. They say they will run OK in this chain saw. Has anyone had any experience using after market batteries?

[@captainz9]

My experience - a "6Ah" cheap aftermarket battery is probably really 4Ah. That being said, when the real Ryobi 4Ah (18v) is $80+, and I can get a pair of aftermarket "6Ah" ones for $50-60, it's still a decent deal.

[@nealmont]

I have had terrible luck with aftermarket batteries, no matter what the brand of tool. Never again. the originals cost more, but they work.

[@markcole6460]

I get about 9 cuts out of mine. I'm not very happy with it.

[@darrenthompsett5578]

Lithium batteries need to charge and drain a few times to be fully optimized

[@powerthoughtsontools4831]

Yes, yes!- people it is a good thing to be patient with chargers. Really. Wait two hours for the charger to do its job. You'll realize the life- cycle of yer batteries will endure for their lifetime. All charges don't hafta be "cram,cram,cram with current; you want the slow charger.

[@NoferTrunions]

WEIGHT WITH BATTERY = ?????????? (this is one of the MOST important features for a cordless saw.)

[@guysupnorth]

WARNING --THE OIL reservoir continuosly leaks. Evidently Ryobi no fix for it. It will leak all over until dry

[@kk-hp6ve]

Seems like you hated it deep down

[@WorkshopAddict]

Really?

[@Anto-kz5hk]

I think u got a bad one.

[@stevemellinger3776]

That's a hedge clipper that's made in China not a chainsaw. Try the EGO chainsaw. It's actually a chainsaw.

[@thebigdoghimself]

I have the ego chainsaw and when comparing it to your video when you are cutting the ego is considerably faster.

[@WorkshopAddict]

I would agree. The batteries and saw in this test are below freezing so some shots you are seeing is when the battery is getting warm, but overall, yes, this is not as fast as the EGO, Milwaukee or Greenworks products.