I’ve had one of these for over 2 years and agree that it is a good product. I use it with an extra extension for cutting the summer growth from the top of fruit trees, though it is very unwieldy and fairly tiring. Less risky than ladders though. The blades have two sections, the one nearer the base has a deeper comb for dealing with thicker wood, the other is for lighter twigs. The optional plastic’Hedgesweep’ bar for the back of the blade is quite effective for moving cut pieces away, particularly from the top of hedges.
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
Thanks D.B., some interesting info there. A friend who used the extra extension with the ryobi pole saw made similar comments about how unwieldy it became.
@garmyaniarchive2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I have several Ryobi 18V tools for landscaping work around the house. Last year trimmed down 3 big Oak tress with 18V Ryobi pole saw I have for several years, now I need to shape them nicely with pole hedger, got one electric cheap wired but go to be heavy really and I don't have long ladder, this is perfect for me, since I have charger and 7 batteries, just need to get the tool only. I can extend up to 12' with my pole saw extension on this one so I can reach the top of the trees. Thanks love Ryobi tools
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback. Good luck with the trees 🙂
@Nancydv Жыл бұрын
la meilleure description de tous les vidéos regardées sur ce taille-haie. merci beaucoup!
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
Merci pour les excellents commentaires Nancy 🙂
@UWot-i9e18 күн бұрын
Im getting pissed off with a short hedge trimmer and using ladders i definetly need one of these
@bigtedshome18 күн бұрын
@@UWot-i9e Go for it. Makes life a lot easier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJq6dXSbjs6Nn7s
@midshipsjsr3 жыл бұрын
Useful review, been doing some research with a view to purchase and I'm sold! Thanks very much.
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was useful.
@DonMorte23 жыл бұрын
Good review! I've been looking at one of these for a while now and given I have other Ryobi tools this is going to be the next purchase 👍
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful. Getting this made it so much easier (and quieter) to cut the hedges compared to my old petrol hedge trimmer.
@sbromose13 жыл бұрын
Very good demo you made of the product. The machine cuts fine. Personally I do not like the way it is extended. I find the stepless extensions much better, a shame Ryobi have not made that. Several other brands have been making the stepless extenders for years. I have owned both types, and definitely an advantage with the stepless, at least for my hedge.
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I can see your point about having to extend in 90cm increments. I find it to be a simple, robust way of extending the pole that works well for me but can appreciate that a telescopic style extension would offer more flexibility.
@butzee3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one so this review justifies my research! Thanks!
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
I can't fault mine. It does everything I need it to and is way lighter/quieter than my old petrol hedge trimmer.
@rkaag992 жыл бұрын
I have several +one tools. Love them! No issues in 4+ years. I buy the brushless version when available. My question, I have the chain saw with the pole extension and was wondering if the trimmers are interchangeable and available without the pole, as 2 are not necessary?
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the fittings are the same. I've not seen the trimmer head available separately though.
@rkaag992 жыл бұрын
@@bigtedshome Thank you for the reply. On one hand it's a shame to buy both poles, but at the same time nice to have a spare in the shed.
@therrienmichael08 Жыл бұрын
I have seen there is an interchangeable unit but it was not available at Home Depot. I got the 40 volt.
@djomarsuperstar3 жыл бұрын
I have one, it's awesome. I also bought the chainsaw one. Very nice cuts. Get the 40v battery ones.
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
The pole chainsaw is great fun 😀 I will be posting my review of it soon.
@john_hind3 жыл бұрын
As an electrical engineer, it really irritates me that they never state the motor power in Watts for these cordless trimmers. They just state the voltage implying that 40v will be more than twice as powerful as 18v which is not necessarily the case. The mains version of this states the power as 450W, is this one more or less powerful? There is no way to tell from the voltage alone! Even the petrol versions often state the power in Watts!
@mcnegro7 Жыл бұрын
Im sold! Thanks for this vid - very useful!
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm glad you found the video helpful 🙂
@davidinger9612 жыл бұрын
Good demo, I'm buying one! Thank you for your review
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David. I've been very happy with mine, it's still going strong after another year of use.
@TennisDK-hy7hr2 жыл бұрын
All my tools are ryobi. I bought one after seeing your review. Turns out that it’s quite heavy. I will return ryobi and buy a Bosch universalhedgepole 18 instead.
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Personally, I don't find the weight of the Ryobi hedge trimmer a problem ( it is much lighter than my old petrol pole hedge trimmer). Looking at the specs on amazon, the Bosch is only 240 g (
@scottwhyte27723 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bruce.
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it useful 🙂
@Tommytoolsqueezer Жыл бұрын
Just used this beast for 3 hours straight today. Cuts great. But man it’s way to heavy. All the weight is on the end of it, and when I was cutting super high and deep, my arms were burning lol
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
It's a great work out isn't it 😂 It's half the weight of my old ryobi petrol pole saw though!
@Tommytoolsqueezer Жыл бұрын
@@bigtedshome wow really! That’s insane! I was thinking about looking at getting the Makita 18V Brushless Pole Hedge Trimmer, apparently it’s a KG lighter then the Ryobi
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
@Joel Delaney I haven't tried their hedge trimmers but Makita cordless tools generally have a very good reputation
@julianhuey27032 жыл бұрын
I m a bit reluctant to use cordless power tools because of battery life.i have had to throw them away.even a home base representative said to me , they have got you over a barrel because once they stop recharging,,it's another 50 quid.Please Advise
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
I've got 6 ryobi cordless tools and 2 batteries which I swap between them. One is a genuine ryobi battery, the other is a generic one bought from amazon. Both are about 3 years old and still going strong. Personally, I wouldn't go back to corded tools and when my petrol mower dies I will be replacing it with a battery powered mower. Most tradesmen use cordless tools these days (mostly makita). Everyone's circumstances are different but I would go for cordless tools over petrol or mains powered. Hope this helps.
@mikehunt-qr9so4 ай бұрын
I was a 8 stone weakling when i bought this i got arms like the Hulk now
@bigtedshome4 ай бұрын
🤣 If you want to step up your training, I'll lend you my old petrol version of this.
@rickydeathtower Жыл бұрын
It looks like the 18v pole saw and this hedge trimmer share the same connector, I’m surprised I can’t buy the trimmer head by itself.
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
Yes, the connectors are the same. It's a shame that Ryobi don't sell the heads separately.
@tjorven642 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for a very good video 👍
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great feedback. I'm glad you found it useful 🙂
@billsmith305 Жыл бұрын
Try using one above head height, they weigh a "ton,"
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, I don't know of anything similar that is significantly lighter. My old petrol pole hedge trimmer is much heavier.
@xlthumper Жыл бұрын
How many batteries did you use to trim the entire bush
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
I only needed the 5Ah battery shown in the video. Battery life is very good.
@albertkirky57402 ай бұрын
Michael R wants to know if you’re mum bought these for you 😮😊
@МихаилКандауров-п3ь3 жыл бұрын
Добрый день После 3-х месяцев пользования порекомендовали бы вы данный кусторез к покупке? Собираюсь покупать... Спасибо заранее за ваш ответ.
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I would recommend this. I have owned my hedge trimmer for 2 years and it has been very good. Sorry for the slow reply, I did not know how to translate your comment 🙄
@МихаилКандауров-п3ь3 жыл бұрын
@@bigtedshome Thanks, Uzbekistan watching...
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
@@МихаилКандауров-п3ь Thank you for your positive comments. When I started this channel, I never expected to receive messages from Uzbekistan and Colombia 😃
@rebeccaberlin41413 жыл бұрын
Cant find the telescoping one!! Where did you find it?
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
These don't have a telescopic pole, you add 3ft extensions to the pole. In the UK, amazon or argos sell this model. Search for ryobi pole hedge trimmer
@ricardosamuels7874 Жыл бұрын
What battery is that from Amazon?
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
It's this one but it looks like it is out of stock at the moment amzn.to/43RiUNm
@15chrispowell3 жыл бұрын
have you used the extra extension from your pole saw? I've got a big conifer and need it longer I've not used mine yet but thought the extra pole might snap with the weight
@bigtedshome3 жыл бұрын
I haven't had to use an extra extension pole with this hedge trimmer so far. I think I would be more worried about being able to handle the extended pole safely rather than the pole snapping. From experience of using a 24ft window cleaning pole, try to keep the pole as vertical as possible.
@Funky4me21 Жыл бұрын
I did use it the first thing.. what is hard it trying to balance and reach the trigger at same time. I have not seen anyone on any KZbin video's cutting high hedge using this tool. I assume that is the reason why..
@15chrispowell Жыл бұрын
@@Funky4me21 update I have used the extra pole of my hedge trimmer and it is a big top heavy but works fine
@15chrispowell Жыл бұрын
@@Funky4me21 update I have used the extra pole of my hedge trimmer and it is a big top heavy but works fine
@j.gmo.castrejon3034 Жыл бұрын
cuando llega a ACAPULCO quiero una urge avisenme cuando llegue o si pueden enviarla
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
Ryobi puede ser contactado en México aquí: Av. Rio San Lorenzo No. 2152, Parque Industrial Castro Del Rio, Irapuato, Guanajuato 36810, Mexico TEL 52-462-166-0000 Deberían poder ayudarlo a encontrar un proveedor local.
@BigCheese852 жыл бұрын
Nice
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve 👍
@davidfrench88002 жыл бұрын
can i get a strimmer head attachment to fit the ryobi opt 1845???
@bigtedshome2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so. If you contact Ryobi they may be able to advise you but I haven't seen a strimmer head attachment for this model.
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
You can find amazon links to the equipment used in this video here: www.amazon.co.uk/shop/bigtedshomegarden?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfbigtedshomegarden_XYWG189ZT5TFRMHM85CB International amazon links are in the video description. Clicking on the UK product link should take you directly to the product listing on your local amazon site.
@danwhite7629 Жыл бұрын
Good review but you don't mention the most important thing... Battery life!
@bigtedshome Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan. Battery life is very good, I've never run out of charge. Ryobi claim that a 5aH battery will give 45 min of cutting time uk.ryobitools.eu/garden-tools/hedge-trimmers/pole-hedge-trimmers/rpt1845/opt1845/