Ryobi ONE+ 18V OPT1845 Cordless Pole Hedge Trimmer, 45cm Blade (Body Only) & RC18120 18V ONE+ Compact Charger

I am keen Ryobi ONE+ cordless ONE+ battery fan, owning many Ryobi tools using third party batteries =- 4-5.5A. In the main the Ryobi garden tools are light to use (I am not keen on heavy petrol garden machines – I don’t have loads of upper body strength nor strong wrists nor keen on handling fuel nor inhaling the fumes n or fighting with tools that won’t start etc etc)..A challenge is to understand the different Ryobi battery hedge trimmers on offer - and how to choose...We have some 300 feet of hedges on our main track alone – and other areas too - as we live on what was a farm. I am in my late 50s so tools must be light and without cords too. Our requirement is beyond the average cut in most gardens. We cut at least twice a year depending on growth.BACKGROUND: In 2017 I bought a Ryobi OHT1850X cordless extended reach hedge trimmer – ONE system battery. At the time I bought this as a compromise which I thought would work. I didn’t feel that I needed a pole trimmer and felt a standard hedge trimmer wouldn’t have enough reach. I changed my view in 2019. See below. However after 2 and a half years heavyish use the 1850HX motor burnt out, lots of smoke. In fact it had smoked a couple of times shortly after purchase in 2017 when I realised the motor didn’t seem to cut out adequately when it jammed (inevitable) – ie reached a branch slightly too tough to cut etc. I stuck with it. From that point on I was very careful and tried hard not to jam it. Also, the grey handle in the middle came loose a couple of times during my use. I had to screw it back in. The 1850 HX never seemed very powerful . It also seemed unwieldy, overall a design too compromised although it gives you some extra reach, not huge amount in my view after much use. In retrospect before the motor finally burnt out I felt it never quite worked for me overall. However I felt the machine had given back reasonable value – it has done a lot of work - and given I am bought into Ryobi ONE anyway so I considered what to replace it with in the Ryobi ONE range.REASON FOR PURCHASE IN 2019: I needed a replacement and decided to buy two machines: a Ryobi pole hedge trimmer OPT1845 (ONE system battery again) AND a more standard hedge trimmer OHT1855R (ONE system battery again). That was the right decision.To me these seem much better designed machines to the 1850HX – less prone to jamming and I suspect the motors do/will more quickly cut out if jamming is a threat - ie that aspect of motor design may have improved – Ryobi don’t say that but that’s how it seems to me. Time will tell. Both machines seem superior in design and complement each other well.The 45cm Pole trimmer has lots of reach. I have used the extension pole (ie 2.9 metres reach) and this longest length is not easy to manoeuvre but with practice it is very usable for short periods. It is heavy and does strain your arms. Without the pole the reach is still good - and somewhat easier/lighter to use - but you need to set it up for the length you need, of course at the time. We have areas of height and width that require the longest reach. This device works well in my view. This 45cm pole trimmer doesn’t seem to have a smoky breakdown if it jams a moment. I think the design of that aspect is better than my old 1850HXLikewise the OHT1855R has same attribute – feels more able to just stop and not smoke (!) and the reach of 55cm is very good. This is a very light machine, ideal for me with lots of hedging etc. I haven’t used the rotating handle just yet. The ‘Hedgetrimmer Sweep’ feature is useful too. However the priority here has always been to just have trimmers that work / last etc – I am not after the very highest quality finish. The finish is good / very good and that is fine by us. Our replacement trimmers seem to have the capability of ‘sawing’ through thicker stems too.These tools will last a fair time on the larger 5 amp batteries (third party I use), say 30-45 minutes pretty much continuous use. That aspect is no problem if you have 2-3 batteries. I have 6, more than enough as I need a break too!I use a Ryobi self propelled petrol mower for now and await a good Ryobi battery equivalent. I think that could be a long wait. I need a genuinely strong and durable battery machine and think it will be many years before one will be on sale.

The trimmer was a solid addition to our gardening toolkit. We had it stolen from our garden so we needed a new one. Its performance is good, cutting through thick branches with ease and allowing for precise trimming even at awkward angles. The extendable pole is useful for reaching higher hedges without needing a ladder, and the battery life is more than sufficient for my medium-sized garden.The only downside is that it’s a bit heavy, especially during extended use. It can become tiring to hold after a while, which is something to consider if you have a lot of trimming to do. However, the weight seems to contribute to its robust build quality, so it's a trade-off I'm willing to accept.

I bought this as a replacement for another branded hedge trimmer also because it was rechargeable so no cables to cut through. I have done that in the past so it was important. The hedge trimmer is very good but it takes a while to be able to handle such a long and in evenly balanced item. It is a little too heavy and you have to have excellent upper body strength in order to control it. It is very heavy but I bought it with the harness which helped keep it more stable. I didn’t even run out of battery life either but it is very difficult to use for the first time. I am just under 5ft and 44 kegs and I could just about use this hedge trimmer. I definitely would recommend it if you have tall hedges like me but it is more difficult to use lower down on the hedge so I switched back to my old one in order to complete the job. Excellent tool.

Good quality, goes through thick twigs well and can reach high, it is a bit heavy so need to use the strap and both hands, not as easy as they make it look in the adverts but when you consider saving money on paying a gardener to do it still worth it

Ideal for my tall hedge, tilted the trimmer head 90° and got a decent flat finish. A bit top heavy but by using the supplied harness make trimming easier.

As other have said, this is very heavy (and unweildy owing to the motor being at the end). That in itself is maybe unavoidable, but the location of the switch and proximity the grip make it quite difficult to use. For example, if the trigger grip was angled slight it would be easier, but to press the safety button and pull the tirgger with one hand, and then hold the other end with the other had, does require some uncomfortable contortions. That said it does seem to cut very well.

OK - the plus points first. It's sharp and powerful so it cuts very well. My 5AH battery lasts longer than me. Which brings me to the downside. I'm a big 5XL lad and I find the ergonomics very poor. The weight is at the far end and you have to control it from the handle end. After a few minutes I'm wishing that it had better grips and that the cutting end wasn't so heavy. It pulls on muscles that don't normally get used. After 20 minutes I feel like I've had a workout. All in all, it will do the job well and avoids the need for ladders but be ready to take frequent breaks.

Order came on time, Ryobi Hedge Trimmer 18V One +. Very pleased, good value for money. Bought it to replace a GTEC Hedge Trimmer in which the 18*V connections pins burnt out. Not disappointed. Better fitting than the GTEC, better made and more flexible. Good Value for Money.

Parfait pour coupes occasionelles

Matériel de qualité. Ryobi, une bonne marque