Ryobi 40V Cordless Trimmer vs. Ryobi 2cycl Gas Tri

This is a review of the new Ryobi 40v Cordless trimmer with "Gas-like power" in a side by side comparison with my Ryobi 2 cycle Gas engine trimmer. I haven't seen any video reviews that compare the co

[@ll_sch1zophr3ni4_ii9]

I don't know how people still doesn't trust Ryobi it's a great brand and been around for more than 30 years 💪🏿😎

[@MidiPunk]

I bought one after seeing how well the attachments work in this video, hope they send you some beer money. Most of the other videos are trying to chop down three foot tall weeds with the light string head that comes with it.

[@pcarlson1979]

Thanks for your video. I just got the ego 56v trimmer and these battery powered tools really make petrol ones pointless for average home owners. It's really good to see an honest review from a normal guy instead of review people.

[@thingsiveboughtbyjason9954]

Thomas James thanks for the comment. I'm really surprised so many people have shown an interest in the electric trimmers.

[@pcarlson1979]

I just made a quick video with my EGO 56v so I'll let you know when I upload it

[@josephah2000]

I have the trimmer, hedger and blower all 40 v on a 2 acre yard. It does a pretty good job and battery lasts a long time. I agree with your review.

[@JasonInTampa]

Joseph Hernandez Thanks Joseph. I love it because I don't have to worry about mixing and storing gas.

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

Thank you for taking the time to do the side by side comparison. I was about to reject the 40v unit, but l like it much better, just for the fact that I wont have to store gas at my house, and have to pre mix the oil, also it is a lot quieter. Thank you!

[@thomascoyne3735]

that's so cool you took the time to do this. THANK YOU. You have answered the exact question I had.

[@MrSGL21]

1. Thank you for a highly relevant review. I also live in Florida. I've seen what passes for "grass" up north and unless you are reviewing something in Florida a lawn equipment review done up north is useless for down here. 2. This was a good side by side apples to apples comparison much appreciated. 3. I am the son of a retired lawn maintenance man I know lawn equipment.

[@flemmm]

Great review! I was on the fence about an electric trimmer (currently use gas) but after watching you use the two side-by-side I'm sold. Thanks!

[@lindawest6261]

Thank for uploading this video.. After watching it I went ahead and purchased a Ryobi 40v trimmer just like yours from Home Depot. I have to say I love it.. Its the first trimmer I have ever owned that my wife has ever used. She loved it.. Its light.. Great power.. Does all my yard needs..

[@ajgreen868]

Man I didn’t realize they had this 8 years ago. These electric trimmers have come a long way!

[@charlessanders7464]

Thanks for the review. I've had my Ryobi gas trimmer for 18 years and it's time for a new one. I tried to do a tune up on the thing and at times trying to start my trimmer takes for ever or it gets flooded and I have to wait an hour to start it up again. my next purchase will be a battery operated trimmer

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

That 40v trimming in the beginning looked to me like it had more power than the gas one. IMPRESSIVE!

[@VSUPARHAM]

Thanks for this review. My 2 stroke Ryobi needs to be repaired ($100bill so Im gonna get a new one instead). I have all the expand-it attachments so I was looking at getting another gasser, but your review might have just changed my mind. I purchased an EGO 56V lawn mower earlier this summer and love it, so i'm already an electric convertee. These new high voltage outdoor tools are becoming more and more impressive.

[@davidcosine]

Great video. Definately adding one of these as the gas power heads don't always start and I've got the whole suite of tools.

[@MatthewSauk]

Thanks for taking the time to do this review. It does look like a great tool to have and it's strength is damn solid as well.

[@HarryBolton]

I have been worried if the battery trimmer could handle the edger. I see it can. Thanks for the review.

[@BrianTeague]

Thanks for the review. Helped me make up my mind about getting it.

[@thingsiveboughtbyjason9954]

You're welcome. I searched for a while and couldn't find one like so decided to make one. Thanks for the comment.

[@Hollowalone1]

Great video! Seen this at home depot today and though ive never owned an electric trimmer I thought I might add one to back up my gas powered trimmers and for my wife to use. Your video convinced me

[@robster7775]

Excellent video/review. You demonstrated exactly what I wanted and was curious about (difference, if any between gas power and electric power). You also mentioned practicality. I appreciate the info J. Nice!!!

[@KLLawrence1]

Thanks, very helpful video. I need to replace my gas trimmer and was considering a cordless. This helped make up my mind.

[@justmyself1000]

THANK YOU! I wish KZbin search would've brought me to your video first!!! You told me what I neeeded to know! I can tell we think alike! I wanted to know how the battery worked with the attachments compared to the gas. You did NOT have stupid background/theme music! (Thank You!) No drawn out intro. You got to the point! And Thank YOU for not showing us how you open the box!!! PERFECT review!!! I think I'm going to go with the battery afterall. I can tell by the way your gas motor started...you know how to properly maintain a gas engine. So that tells me your review has credibility. I may make a review/comparison video as well. Not to compete with yours but to reinforce if my experience is the same. Thank You!!!

[@tunedis95]

I have this same 40V trimmer, and edger. I well never go back to gas. My house property is 7000sq/ft and i'm able to trim, edge, and use the ryobe 40v blower all on the same battery. Its just enough to finish my yard. It did take a few tries to use the unit to get the full efficiency out of 1 charge. I'm your typical homeowner too, but I do take pride in my yard and this trimmer is up to part with what I expected.

[@JasonInTampa]

Thanks for the comment. Im so glad i don't have to worry about mixing gas anymore. Just one small benefit.

[@sptrader6316]

I bought the Ryobi 40v last year after always using gas trimmers and I'll never go back to gas. The Ryobi 40v is great and VERY easy to re-string, only takes 1 minute or so to do. Battery lasts a long time too.

[@unreal3010]

You got Samuel L Jackson voice. That's awesome.

[@andrewmarceau422]

Exactly!!

[@J-Colt]

I have the ryobi 19 volt and it does great. First couple of full trims I need 2 batteries but after that I can get everything done on one. Great video.

[@thingsiveboughtbyjason9954]

Thanks for the comment

[@chrisnappi4473]

Thanks Jason - really wanted to see how the edger worked.

[@jonathanneville7105]

Great video. Thanks for making this.

[@JRusay]

Great review buddy. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@richardyeomans1776]

Great video. You answered my questions about the attachments. Thank You!!!

[@TylerBlain]

Thanks for the video. It answered my question perfectly.

[@JLB3180]

Great video, thanks. Doing some research now as I am sick of the Stihl gas one we have.

[@thingsiveboughtbyjason9954]

thanks for watching

[@seanjohnson8225]

Wow this is the first video that showed older attachments on a newer electric motor.

[@jmlmjr27]

Thank you!! You just helped me to make up my mind. I will be buying one today.

[@ComicSMURF]

Thanks for the side-by-side, I was wondering how the gas equivalent compared to this

[@canoeshoe]

Nice comparison for sure

[@thingsiveboughtbyjason9954]

Thanks for watching I expect to do more of these.

[@steveperez3414]

Very helpful video, thanks for that, I am about to buy my first trimmer.

[@bradtaylor6415]

Great video. I appreciate your thoughts and info. Thanks again.

[@dalriada842]

I wish I could get it in the UK. I contacted Ryobi, to see if they were going to be selling it here and...they never bothered to get back to me!

[@richardc8029]

Nice enough video. What you failed to consider and what would have been good to add, would be a comparison of the cost. Keep in mind that with the 40V you're investing in a 'system' and the cost of the battery and charger should be considered aside from the cost of the trimmer itself.

[@JasonInTampa]

Thank you for your feedback. This was made 7 years ago and unfortunately prices are not the same in every region. The purpose of the video was to compare the two and let the consumer make the choice if the product meets their expectations.

[@joeibarra9003]

Thanks for the demo, bro.

[@WhatsADSM]

The best review I have seen for an electric trimmer, thank you so much for the side by side comparison! My biggest worry is the long term reliability of the batteries. Now that it has been about a year has your opinion on it changed at all? Is the battery and strength of the motor held up?

[@JasonInTampa]

Sorry for the late response on this. So I've had this for about two years and amazingly enough the battery lasts just as long for me. I've changed up how I use it though, edge before I cut, Mow the grass while It charges, and then finish the job up.

[@danielitocharming2218]

I want one of those for my Birthday 🎂. ☺

[@krisdolmeth2356]

Great review thanks!

[@alonefungi2559]

Thanks Jason.

[@ryanarmstrong1540]

Thanks for the review dude!

[@rummysworld7531]

nice video, glad you waited a month to weedeat so you could test this out :D

[@airzonakid]

great demo bud, guess Im gonna go electric

[@josephhough7547]

My Ryobi 40V worked great for about one year and then it started to slow down especially if I run it for more than an hour. I had it replaced at HD. The second one is also slowing down after one year. ( I do not recommend using it continuously for more than 45 minutes). I hope yours didn't slow down. I will still buy another one because I do not want to use a noisy and smelly gas trimmer. I also have a lot of edging to do on my corner lot (probably about 6x more) and the string trimmer does a better and faster job of edging than the edging attachment. Let me know if your Ryobi is starting to slow down.

[@JasonInTampa]

I have not noticed my trimmer is slowing down, however, I don't have a large yard and don't use it for that long.

[@abelvargas5473]

Thanx Jason

[@ruppie420]

Thanks for this video. Was curious if my old expand it attachments would work with the battery powered trimmer and power equivalence.

[@sallymiller1359]

VERY GOOD VIDEO, THANK YOU

[@rcrd8]

No safety glasses? Too risky man u don't wanna get one of the them lil grass in your eyes trust me! Great review tho. I recommend gas trimmers over electrical ones. More powerful. Battery don't last very long on these trimmers either.

[@thingsiveboughtbyjason9954]

rcrd8 thanks for the comment. I've had the same battery and it is still working great. the key is to not recharge the battery until it's all the way dead.

[@suerichardson6544]

That is similar to comparing Ryobi from Garage Kitchen of Science

[@brenthill5596]

how long does that battery last for you ? I'm really thinking about buying one after seeing your video. great demo. I have the same Ryobi gas trimmer but with a straight shaft and the sound and the fumes kill me.

[@evans387]

Brent Hill did you ever get one? I used to laugh at the idea of an electric trimmer, but it seems they have come a long way in the past 5-10 years!

[@brenthill5596]

evans387 No not yet. I've always been a gas man too. this Ryobi trimmer looks every bit as powerful as the EGO 56 volt when cutting but the EGO seems more attractive visually, and the grip handle is far superior to the Ryobi. the Ryobi can change out attachments though, giving it a slight upper hand.

[@JasonInTampa]

Brent Hill Sorry for the late response. I guess it depends on the size of your yard and how much you use it. I would say on a full charge it will last maybe 45 min of edging.

[@sandy-rr1by]

how long does the charge hold? i have a good gas unit, but want to replace with battery due to arthritis and need easier to start.

[@JasonInTampa]

The batteries have gotten better since this video. It also depends on the size of your yard. Typically I can trim and edge my yard and have about half a battery.

[@nathanielprasad]

Sir what model no. is the battery trimmer?

[@ducnguyen-iv9px]

Thanks

[@xevnoc]

Thanks for the review. Do you still feel the same after nearly two years?

[@JasonInTampa]

+xevnoc Yes I do. I love this trimmer. I've changed how I use it to be more efficient. Now I edge/trim part of my yard before I cut the grass. If the battery dies It will charge while I cut and be ready 3/4 full once I'm done cutting to finish the job. I love that I don't have to worry about keeping gas/oil in my garage.

[@xevnoc]

+Jason Brown Good deal. I'm in pretty much the same boat. I run a campground and have the Ryobi gas trimmer, I wanted something less disruptive. I was worried that the electric would just "massage" the grass. Your video convinced me. I hope Ryobi is kicking you back something, it seems like your video has convinced quite a few people to make a purchase.

[@joshuatwyman2956]

I still like my gas weed eater

[@Anonymous-rm6fi]

I know the manufacturer recommends you use .08 but will 0.095 work on it?

[@JasonInTampa]

I believe that I've used some of the thicker line for the trimmer and it does work just fine for me.

[@bjornjoseph]

Thr 18v is ok for small areas but the 40v isnt that bad

[@Flamadiddle2]

Anyone know if it's available without battery/charger? I already own a couple chargers and batteries from other ryobi products.

[@JasonInTampa]

You might be able to find some at a discount stores.

[@BumOfBox]

Thanks a ton. Great video

[@trffgfyhygvgyg6379]

Why was this in my rec

[@SJLGG]

damn fool paint yo fence... haha j/k nice review. Bought the 40v but I got a shit ton of weeds that grew but wish I got another battery, 99 bux for a battery, shit.

[@JasonInTampa]

+SJLGG Thanks for the comment, The fence was another project for another date.

[@SJLGG]

+Jason Brown i know man I'm just joking Take care and keep doing reviews :D

[@jessieperez2422]

Battery is a lot better

[@allgaming4045]

Get a stihl period

[@minuteman1458]

The gas is more powerful

[@JasonInTampa]

Maybe the 4cyl. But I found the 2cyl is an even comparison. Also depends on how you need to use it. I still use the same battery and it still going strong

[@ReignMassive]

Edit your videos bro

[@davidspeedrunner9981]

sounds like a frickin girl screaming

[@holidaykingmanmoirlawncare4511]

echo is better than a battery i have a echo and lawn care company at 14

[@zerofucks3392]

Great video, but safety glasses bro!