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Customer Reviews for RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 26 in. Cordless Battery Hedge Trimmer with 2.0 Ah Battery and Charger

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Model #RY40640

Store SKU #1005748853

  • 40V HP technology delivers more power than a 21cc gas trimmer
  • Up to 35 minutes of runtime with included 40V 2Ah battery
  • Over 85 RYOBI 40V Products – All Work With Any RYOBI 40V Battery

Customer Reviews

  • 4.5
    out of 419 reviews
  • 93% recommend this product
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Battery didn't work...
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Response from RYOBIOct 26, 2023
Hello, Homedepotcustomer - We're very disappointed to hear that your battery doesn't work! If you would, will you please email us at Reviews@RYOBItools.com? We expect better as our batteries are backed by our 3-year limited warranty and we'd like to connect and make this right! RYOBIOutdoorTools
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I was a bit worried about the power of the battery for the hedge trimmer but was I wrong. Batteries last a very long time, it is lightweight, and works like a charm!
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WOW, AS STRONG AS MY GAS POWERED ONE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well made, well balanced. Very powerful. Great that the handle rotates and locks in place at 45 or 90 degrees to left or right side. Surprising how 26 inches blade is so much better than the 24 inch blade. Love the 1 inch cutting capacity. Just need to give time for the unit to cut through those thick branches. Another great tool from Ryobi.
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    New homeowner review
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Decided to go all electric and got into the 40V Ryobi ecosystem. Let me say this Hedge Trimmer Kit is exactly what I hoped for. LOW noise, no cord, no gas - best of all this thing is super powerful and the battery lasts a surprisingly long time!
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      The battery was dead. Tried 2 others and the battery was dead on all of them. I returned them and will stay with electric for now
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      Response from RYOBIOct 5, 2023
      Hello, Homedepotcustomer - We are sorry to hear that you had to return several of these kits because the batteries didn't work! And we would have been happy to speak with you about this issue, so we could have tried to turn this around. But we thank you for taking the time to leave your review. And if you'd like to discuss your experience further, then please feel free to email us anytime at Reviews@RYOBItools.com. RYOBIOutdoorTools
      • Verified Purchase
      Actually returned two of them to the store due to the poor design of the safety switch. While using it the unit continues to turn off and on even while holding the safety switch sooooo tight my hands cramp.
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      Response from RYOBISep 28, 2023
      Hello, John - We are sorry to hear about the difficulty you had with this hedge trimmer that caused you to return it twice! And we would have been happy to speak with you about this issue, so we could have tried to turn this experience around. But we thank you for sharing this with us. And feel free to email us anytime at Reviews@RYOBItools.com, if you'd like to continue this conversation. RYOBIOutdoorTools
      • Verified Purchase
      This was exactly the product I was hoping it would be. After getting a Ryobi 18V hedger previously and being very disappointed with the cutting power on anything other than decorative minor trimming — this was a huge step up. With the 40V I can easily slash western bitter brush, sage, thick weeds, and dead branches. It easily goes thru 1/2” and will gnaw down larger. Love the guard as helps clear the cuttings. Weight, handle adjustment, and battery duration all great (I have not cut long enough to run out of power). Yes, it’s more $ than other options and maybe others could do as well. But I’m super pleased with the purchase.
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        I have only used it once. I was a little disappointed in the battery life. I will have to purchase an additional battery to be able to finish my fence line without stopping to recharge batteries.
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          Stopped working after a short period of time
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          Response from RYOBISep 20, 2023
          Hello, Dan - We're disappointed to hear that your hedge trimmer has stopped working! If you would, please reach out to us at Reviews@RYOBItools.com. We'd like to learn more about what's happened so we can provide you with a beneficial resolution! RYOBIOutdoorTools
            Trimmer works fine, good power. The safety / power switch are a little awkward to use but are functional
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            Excellent tool
            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This hedge trimmer is powerful and easy to use. The 2amphour battery is sized well for nearly any normal trimming requirments. I find the rotating bandle to be very useful when trimming in awkward places.
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              • Recommended
              The Roku 26” Hedge Trimmer has plenty of power and battery life to move me quickly through yard chores, and it’s great not dragging a cord, or worrying about cutting it while trimming. The tool was delivered with a dead battery that could not be charged. Rather than return the tool, I contacted Ryobi customer service who verified the failure and mailed a new battery. Meanwhile I used the trimmer with a 4-amp hour battery from another tool.
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              • Verified Purchase
              Best battery powered trimmer I've used
              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Trimmer has fantastic power for being battery operated. Cuts great.
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                • Recommended
                Love the convenience, harder to use than I like
                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the hedge trimmer for about a month. This hedge trimmer has double safety devices. The one on the hand grip is difficult to use in certain angles. I am finding myself struggling to get used to holding the trimmer at the angle I want, squeezing the grip safety and then the trigger. So far it is just awkward and I find myself not using the angle option I want and just twisting my body. I am thinking it is me but so far I have not figured it out... no intuitive basically. Plenty of cutting power. Cuts clean. Very convenient compared to my corded option. Wish there is a way to turn off the grip safety and just use the trigger.
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                  Kicks butt!
                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This trimmer is a beast! It tackles branches and even small trees without skipping a beat. Love this thing!
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                    • Recommended
                    Not as powerful as my gas trimmer
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                    • Verified Purchase
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    This hedge trimmer is very easy to use and operate. The weight is balanced and helps make controlling it a breeze.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    The trimmer cuts good but the weight balance is difficult to manage.
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                    • Verified Purchase
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    makes trimming shrubs so easy. A bit heavy but powerful!
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    A really good product. I'm getting about an hour under heavy use before it needs recharged. But if you have a spare battery you can certainly keep going. The head swivels to get the right angle and the longer blade keeps me from reaching out or stooping too far.
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                    • Verified Purchase
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    Works great, a bit pricey.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    Works like a dream and no cords are necessary. Makes shrub trimming much easier.
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                    • Verified Purchase
                    A Well-designed Powerhouse
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this to replace a gas trimmer. First, it’s light (especially compared to the gas trimmer) is well balanced, and simple to use. It has a dual safety system which means you can’t operate it “one handed”, but I didn’t find that to be a drawback. The front safety switch is very thoughtfully designed, allowing for multiple grip options. You’ll have to put some creative effort into cutting your hands/fingers, though I’m sure someone will figure out how to… The long blade provides ample reach for trimming large shrubs and allows getting to most of the low growth on trees. It does an outstanding job on branches up to the width of a Sharpie. It has better power than my old, gas powered trimmer. Plus, no messing with pre-mixed fuel, minimal decibels (no hearing protection required), and no exhaust fumes. But, for a commercial application, you’ll need extra batteries, charged and ready. The rotating head really helps with maintaining an ergonomic grip while working. The sweep attachment for the blade does help move cut debris out of the way nicely.
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                      • Recommended
                      Another toy from Ryobi
                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought it yesterday, this light weight trimmer gave me a very nice and clean cut for my bushes. I am very happy about it
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                        1 in

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                        Battery Voltage (V)

                        40V

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                        Features

                        Brushless, Rechargeable

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                        Shaft Type

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