Ryobi lawn mowers and trimmers: lineup, pros and cons, recommendations for choosing

Ryobi was founded in the 40s of the XX century in Japan. Today the concern is developing dynamically and includes 15 subsidiaries producing a variety of household and professional appliances. The holding's products are exported to 140 countries, where they enjoy well-deserved success. Ryobi's grass mowing equipment comes in a wide range. Such equipment is suitable for garden and lawn maintenance. Let's consider the products in more detail.

The company's lawn mowers are represented by the following lines: gasoline, electric, hybrid (mains and battery powered) and battery.

These products have a powerful motor and are ideal for mowing large areas.

General characteristics:

• 4-4.3 kW petrol 4-stroke engine;
• knife rotation rate - 2800 rpm;
• the width of the bevel strip is 41-52 cm;
• the volume of the container for collecting grass - 45-55 liters;
• 7 steps of cutting height from 19 to 45 mm;
• folding control handle;
• metal body;
• the ability to adjust the height of the bevel with one lever.

The differences between these models lie in the ability to handle cut grass.

The advantages of the gasoline range are a powerful motor that allows you to work on large areas, grind tall, hard and dense grass, as well as self-propelledness or instinctive control. Among the disadvantages are the high price, a decent degree of noise and the presence of harmful emissions into the atmosphere.

The equipment equipped with an electric motor is presented in more than 10 models.

Basically, their characteristics are the same, but there is also a slight difference in size, weight, engine power and the presence of certain additional functions.

Common parameters:

• motor power - up to 1.8 kW;
• cutting width - 35-49 cm;
• 5 stages of cutting height - 20-60 mm;
• grass container up to 50 liters;
• grass knife equipped with a safety device;
• weight - 10-13 kg.

The difference between them is small: the RLM13E33S model has a lawn edge trim function and 5 degrees of handle adjustment, while the RLM15E36H has only 3 and there is another plus - this mower is equipped with high-tech handles that allow vertical and horizontal grip.

The disadvantage is the need for a constant supply of electric current.

The development of battery-powered lawn mowers does not stand still and is developing very rapidly at this stage. Ryobi models RLM36X40H50 and RY40170 have very good reviews.

Main factors:

• collector electric motor;
• lithium batteries for 4-5 Ah;
• rotary grinding structure;
• battery charging time - 3-3.5 hours;
• battery life up to 2 hours;
• weight - from 5 to 20 kg;
• cutting height control from 2 to 5 steps (20-80 mm);
• bevel width - 40-50 cm;
• collection container size - 50 liters;
• plastic case.

The differences between the above models are as follows: The RLM36X40H50 does not have the special Grass Comb feature that guides the grass towards the blades and increases the mower's efficiency. Self-propelled cordless mowers have the same strengths as powered lawnmowers plus independence from the power source. Disadvantages: Need for a charger and short runtime.

Ryobi presents a promising new product on the market - mowers with combined power, mains and battery power.

Options:

• type of power supply - from the mains or batteries;
• engine power - 800-1500 W;
• battery - 2 pcs. 18 V, 2.5 Ah each;
• mowing width - 34-36 cm;
• container for grass with a volume of 45 liters;
• 5 steps of cutting height adjustment.

The advantages of lawn mowers:

• strength and long service life;
• high quality workmanship;
• availability and ease of management;
• small size;
• a huge range of models.

Disadvantages - expensive maintenance and the inability to work in tight spaces, on rough terrain.

In addition to lawn mowers, Ruobi also relied on hand-held brushcutters, that is, trimmers.

The advantages of this type of equipment are as follows:

• small weight - 4-10 kg;
• low energy consumption;
• the ability to work in hard-to-reach places.

Minuses:

• cannot be used to process large areas;
• no bag for collecting grass.

The lawn mowing technique is represented by a large group of petrol cutters. They differ from each other by the belt fastening system, the power of the motors, telescopic or collapsible rods and some differences in the configuration.

The top in this line of petrol cutters is RYOBI RBC52SB. Its characteristics:

• power -1.7 liters. with.;
• capture when mowing with a fishing line - 41 cm, with a knife - 26 cm;
• engine speed-9500 rpm.

This group of tools does not have the ability to connect to the mains and operates only on batteries.

Peculiarities:

• high-capacity battery, with the ability to control individual sections;
• controlled size of the grass mowing width;
• the ability to trim the edge of the lawn;
• sliding bar.

The advantages and disadvantages of this type of machine correspond to the cordless lawn mowers, the only difference is the size. The trimmer has a much more compact size.

Such equipment for cutting grass will delight you with its small size, practicality, modern and ergonomic design.

The leader in this category is the Ryobi RBC 12261 electric scythe with the following parameters:

• engine power 1.2 kW;
• swing when mowing from 26 to 38 cm;
• weight 5.2 kg;
• straight, split bar;
• number of shaft revolutions up to 8000 rpm.

A feature of such an electric scythe is its SmartTool ™ technology, patented by Ryobi, which allows using certain attachments to turn the trimmer into another device, in accordance with the tasks set.

For those who hate to smell exhaust fumes, but want a handheld mower that works equally well on batteries and mains power, Ryobi has developed a special innovative line of hybrid devices.

The entire range of models has shown itself perfectly, but the RLT1831h25pk stands out, which has the following features:

• powerful hybrid engine - 18 V;
• An innovative rechargeable battery that fits all Ryobi cordless tools;
• mowing size from 25 to 35 cm;
• modernized retractable rod mechanism;
• improved protective cover.

The trimmer and lawnmower are used for the same task - mowing grass, however, they do not replace each other. The mowers are equipped with a device for collecting cuttings and can adjust the cutting height. The speed of this unit is very high, which allows you to work on large areas. The trimmer is a wearable (hand-held) piece of equipment. The owner gets tired of using it for a long time: after all, the weight of some models reaches 10 kg, however, it allows you to remove grass where the lawn mower cannot reach.

The trimmer easily handles thin grass and small bushes in hard-to-reach places (in areas with rough terrain, along fences, and so on). But if the vegetation is denser, then a brushcutter may be needed there.

The ideal option is to have both a lawn mower and a trimmer at your disposal. The first will allow you to process large and flat areas, and the second will eliminate the grass cover in those places where it failed. If you have to make a choice, then you must proceed from the area of ​​the site, landscape and other conditions.

For an overview of the Ryobi ONE + OLT1832 trimmer, see below.