Ryobi Expand-It Hedge Trimmer Review

Ryobi Expand-It Hedge Trimmer Review! I finally got another attachment for my Ryobi Expand-It system. I have a hedge along the front of my property and wanted to upgrade my trimmer. Currently I have been using an electric trimmer...I'm tired of hauling around extension cords when I trim the hedge.
Links:
Ryobi Hedge Trimmer: amzn.to/3vIFrf4
Ryobi Weed Eater: amzn.to/2SJT27m
Filmed on GoPro: amzn.to/2Re7lRi

[@Detroitblue]

You came to the conclusion I expected. Actually I thought the expand it would be more difficult too wield because of the length of it in tighter angles and needing two hands full time. I have the cordless weed trimmer and they warn against using attachments with it even though it has the expand it feature. I tried using my expand it snow thrower with the motor handle and it kept cutting off. I think there is a torque sensor on it or some kind of protection circuit. I going replace my corded hedge trimmer with the 24" cordless version. They offer a 26" brushless also but I would really prefer it a little shorter but brushless is more durable.

[@1903bretep]

That was a really useful review, I had anticipated that weight might be an issue with the petrol machine which you have now confirmed a battery powered long reach trimmer looks like the sensible compromise.

[@roguefate666]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm in a similar boat where I've used the corded electric trimmer my entire life. You've basically confirmed what I was thinking about the trade-offs between the attachment and electric tool. If you don't need the additional reach (which I'm sure is great) then the extra weight and its added effort may not be worthwhile. For my purposes, I will probably stick with the corded version BUT I definitely use and recommend Expand-It attachments to those considering them.

[@danielhoglan3468]

The battery powered trimmers from Ryobi are great, works just as good as my old corded trimmer. My issue is I have several very tall bushes on uneven ground. I almost fell off the ladder at 8 ft up yesterday and even at that height there are parts of them that I can't really get to... I think the reach on this thing may help, but I wonder what stamina I would need to hold that thing out there haha.

[@meegstomtom]

I do lawn care for a living but I always love watching reviews. Anyways. I personally use cordless hadge trimmers. The batteries last a long time. Nice a quiet. And if you buy into a battery system you can power a lot of stuff. My cordless push mower uses the same batteries as the string trimmer and hedge trimmer. Soon I'll pick up a cordless blower. Customs love the quietness of them and so do I.

[@w98forever]

Shouts to Ian for reviewing this one and not the other one. Also if you go to Miami teds burgers is fire.

[@rayanator105]

This attachment WILL fit on Stihl straight shaft trimmers like the FS 120 R I own you just need to remove the trimmer head from the Stihl and remove it shaft from the attachment head. They both have a 5mm female square socket that plugs right onto the solid steel shaft.

[@boi-2000]

My dad: this is a nice hedge trimmer attachment you got me son Me: *CHAIN SWORD* *CHAIN SWORD* *CHAIN SWORD*

[@Topside27]

Does it only tilt upward?

[@dimensions7834]

I had a corded hedge trimmer and a couple of times I've nicked the power chord.

[@iandoingstuff]

I don't think I mentioned that in the video...thats another good reason to go cordless!

[@TheMeanArena]

Does this work on an 18v string trimmer? I can't seem to find any info on that.

[@edgardomatos6923]

great video, some gave a ryobi, 4cycle motor , I see in the rear of the motor , there is a oil plug . how much oil ? less then a oz ?

[@robertauer4208]

Can you tell me what the entire measurement is from base of power unit to tip when it is fully assembled?

[@williamlopez4934]

I broke at least 3 of the 60$ trimmer..looks like the 100$ haves a stronger blade

[@marauder2525]

Regarding the Expand-It...What is the largest diameter branch it can cut?

[@iandoingstuff]

Don't know...I have noticed when i'm going through thick parts the blades slow down. It makes it hard to really eat through thick stuff. That makes me think that it will not go through very this stuff.

[@johnparks5647]

I think trimmer is great. I believe you haven't trimmed many. That looked like chainsaw massacre.

[@iandoingstuff]

haha! yeah....I have not trimmed this hedge much.

[@realn2430]

Would this fit on echo weed eater?

[@iandoingstuff]

not sure...the attachment doesn't look to proprietary to Ryobi. But you should check before buying

[@realn2430]

@@iandoingstuff thank you!

[@joeybydin439]

@@realn2430 did you ever figure out if it will fit echo?

[@realn2430]

@@joeybydin439 I bought one that fits the Echo I’m pretty sure ryobis won’t fit it

[@deathwingjr116]

Who cares about what “have been using” or what else you’re doing! Just do and talk only about the video search… bla bla about a knife and a box