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Ryobi 18V cordless trimmer with 22 in dual action blades
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This Ryobi 18V hedge trimmer pairs 22 in (56 cm) dual action blades with a rotating handle and a stated cutting capacity of up to 3/4 in. It is a simple tool on a widely used battery platform, so it mainly appeals to gardeners who already have Ryobi 18V batteries and want a mid length trimmer for typical hedges.
- Blade length
- 56 cm (22 in)
- Cutting capacity
- 19 mm (3/4 in)
- Voltage
- 18 V
- Weight
- 3.95 kg
- Battery and charger
- Not stated
In its favour
- Dual action blades are said to give extended reach with reduced vibration.
- Up to 3/4 in (19 mm) cutting capacity handles typical garden hedge growth.
- A rotating handle helps when cutting the top and sides at different angles.
Good to know
- The listing does not say whether a battery or charger is included.
- Only three short bullets, with no stated speed, run time or blade material detail beyond alloy steel.
Our take
What Ryobi says it does
The listing has three short points. The 22 in dual action blades are said to give extended reach and reduced vibration. Cutting capacity goes up to 3/4 in, about 19 mm. The handle rotates so you can trim at different angles without twisting your arm.
That is enough to place the tool, though it leaves out stroke rate, run time and noise figures that other listings provide.
Blade length in practice
At 56 cm, the blade sits between compact shrub trimmers and long boundary tools. It is long enough to clear a garden hedge face in a reasonable number of passes, yet short enough to shape rounded bushes. The specs list alloy steel as the blade material.
A 19 mm capacity covers ordinary seasonal growth. If your hedge has been left for several years, thicker stems may need loppers or a saw first. Forcing a trimmer through wood beyond its rating tends to jam the blades and wear the gearbox.
Weight and what is in the box
Amazon lists the weight at 3.95 kg. The listing does not say whether that includes a battery, and it does not state whether a battery or charger is supplied at all. Assume you may need to supply your own Ryobi 18V pack unless the seller confirms otherwise.
The listing is sold through a third party seller name in the title, so check who handles returns and warranty before you order.
Compared with the Flexman and Makita
The Flexman 20V 56 cm model has the same blade length and capacity and clearly includes a battery and fast charger. The Makita DUH523RF is a little shorter and lighter, with a detailed anti vibration design and a 3.0 Ah battery named in the title.
Verdict
The Ryobi 22 in makes sense if you already own Ryobi 18V batteries and want a plain, mid length trimmer for regular garden hedges. Because the listing does not confirm a battery or charger, first time buyers are better served by the Flexman kit or by the Makita DUH523RF, which names its battery and lists more comfort detail.
Compared with alternatives in: Best cordless hedge trimmers
Amazon listing title: HKBTCH Ryobi 22 in. 18-Volt Cordless Hedge Trimmer