40V HP Brushless 26 in. Cordless Battery Hedge Trimmer (Tool Only)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Him very pleased with this item is very efficient and lightweight

We got this hedge trimmer for holly, azalea and laurel shrubs that seem to shoot out of control and have to be trimmed often. The 26 inch reach is very nice because our hedges are so tall. The speed of the blades make quick work of the branch growth. It cuts nicely at any angle. The rotating handle lets you set it to cut vertical so it doesn’t wear my hands out. I was impressed with the power and battery life. I already had the matching weed trimmer to share batteries. The warranty is nice addition.

The RYOBI 26 in. Cordless Brushless Hedge Trimmer delivers Gas-Like power and longer run time than a gas hedge trimmer. The trimmer has a cutting speed of 3000 strokes per minute, The Brushless motor provides prolong motor life and ultimate performance. The 26 in. blade provides maximum cutting capacity and added reach. The dual action steel blades offer an aggressive 1 in. cutting capacity, however I would limit my cutting to about ½ to 5/8 inch to prevent potential jamming. The trimmer has a rotating rear handle for precision cutting at any angle, along with a wrap-around front handle for ultimate control and safety. The innovative Hedge Sweep design enables this trimmer to clears debris and clippings while you trim. The trimmer is backed by a 5-year Ryobi warranty. The trimmer is compatible with the RYOBI 40-Volt battery. This unit is not supplied with a battery or charger. It can be purchased with the battery and charger is one does not already have the Ryobi 40 volt battery and charger. This is an excellent tool for the homeowner who needs a limited duty system and does not want to have a gas powered system. It is especially nice for those jobs where a gas or A/C powered tool cannot be used. This product is made in Vietnam.

This 40V Ryobi (tool only) Hedge Trimmer replaces our corded model. It has a similar cutting ability with only a slight decrease in overall power. Not that noticeable in general use. If you have very dense shrubbery to cut, you will need to go slowly. In the video below, it has no problem with our shrubs that suffered die-back in the 2021 Texas Ice Storm. It is very convenient that it uses the same battery as our Ryobi lawn mower. With the battery installed it is well balanced and not too heavy. We will be donating our corded trimmer as this will meet our our non-commercial needs.

The Ryobi 26 in. 40-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Battery Hedge Trimmer was well packaged and delivered quickly. I have only used it once because of our weather here in the Northeast but it is a great hedge trimmer. The longer cutting blade makes it easier to trim large hedges. Works like a charm. Like that I know longer have to worry about the cord and where to plug it in. You will not be disappointed.

I love the 40-volt Ryobi tool line. The battery packs are compatible with a wide variety of tools and offer gas performance with good power and long run times. This 26-inch 40-volt Hedge Trimmer uses the 40-volt lithium ion battery pack – not included in this tool only package. With a branch capacity of 1 inch, it handles all you regular and heavy-duty trimming needs. Moderate weight and well balanced, you have good reach with minimal arm fatigue. The cutting head angle can be rotated 90 degrees in either direction with the push of a button on the handle. The brushless motor provides plenty of cutting power at 3000 strokes per minute. Steel blades provide years of service. This hedge trimmer has a plastic hedge guard that slips over the blade and sweeps away the cuttings as you go. Also included is a slip-on blade guard that allows for safe storage or transport. This tool is backed by a five-year warranty. I had an older trimmer that need a motor replacement after 4 ¾ years, and it was serviced quickly and free. They stand by their tools.

The only downside on this Ryobi 26inch 40Volt Lithium Cordless Hedge Trimmer is it does not come with the battery or the charger, my mistake I should have looked at the description closer. The good news is I do own Ryobi 40 volt powered products so I can use battery and charger from them. Ryobi in my experience has been that they make quality products I do have 40 volt Ryobi tools that I can use their battery to use this. This is 26 inches long on the blade which should save me time from having to get on both sides of the hedge when trimming.

I got this RYOBI 26 IN. 40-VOLT HP BRUSHLESS LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER (TOOL ONLY) to keep up with my neighbor (kidding). I was trimming my hemlock hedgerow and my electric hedge trimmer stopped working. My neighbor loaned me this beauty and I knew immediately I needed one of these. No cord (hallelujah), long super sharp blades, lightweight (even with the battery on) and comes with a removable debrit pusher. It's just a great hedge trimmer, especially if you have a huge 50' hedgerow of hemlocks like I have.

The 26 in. 40-Volt HP Brushless Lithium-Ion Cordless Hedge Trimmer has been a great addition to my outdoor tools. It's not to heavy and trust me with this being cordless I have saved a few extension cords over the past year. The only downfall I find is that if you don't have other Ryobi 40-Volt battery products, you will need to purchase the a battery and charger. Those can cost just as much as the tool only. I do recommend if this is your first RYOBI 40-Volt tool, to purchase the combo which comes with a battery and charger. With this being 26 inches it allows me to easily and evenly trim my hedges. My older wired trimmer was shorter and I needed to go on both sides of the hedge to trim the entire top. This unit also comes with a multiyear warranty which will allow you many seasons of cutting power.

The brushless motor provides efficient clean cuts up to 1 inch diameter. Love the 26 inch bar for added reach. The Dual-action blades seem to be quieter and cut easily through shrubs and branches. The rotating handle for setting different trimming angles makes it easier than trying to hold the trimmer sideways. The HEDGESWEEP debris remover is a really cool feature. It works with the RYOBI 40-Volt Lithium battery (Note: The Battery and Charger are NOT INCLUDED). This would be my only negative comment. It also ships with a blade safety cover/guard. It also has a safety switch in the front hand support so you have to keep both hands on the trimmer during operation.