Customer Reviews for RYOBI Expand-It 17-1/2 in. Universal Hedge Trimmer Attachment

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've used sparingly at a few rental properties my wife and I own and operate. Works as advertised. I'm pleased.

Cuts great. I had a stand alone hedge trimmer before. The expand-it system reaches higher and performed just as good. Very happy with this purchase

Needed the extra reach and power an electric does not have.

Easily cut through the hedges I needed it for and has the ability to handle larger jobs.

Hard for me to use because you can not angle the blade.

Works great, definitely recommend it…??????????

I bought this to replace the same item that broke after just a few years’ use. So, there’s that.

This attaches to my Toro 2-stroke trimmer/power head and works great! I can even attach it to the extension that came with my pole saw and conquer extra wide shrubs or tall arbors, with minimal movement and no need for a ladder. It works ok on my older pines, but I understand it’s limitations and plan on getting the articulating version next season. I have yet to get a RYOBI attachment or power tool that has failed me. Knowing your tools limitations and maintenance needs is key to its longevity!

works great, and no exstention cord.

Great trimmer attachment. I would purchase it again .

This was perfect for trimming my 8 foot tall hedges. The reach that was allowed with this setup really was the bomb.

Does not have angle adjustment or I would have rated it at the top. Cuts great.

I like the "Expand-It" concept and have several tools in the series. There are limitations and drawbacks, though. The balance and weight are not ideal, and the 3/8' limitation for cutting diameter is also relatively small. That said, the price is good, and the versatility of having one base unit is convenient. For small jobs, this is a decent tool, but if one needs to cut multiple bushes with large branches, a standalone trimmer is a better choice.

Exceeded expectations and does what it says for the size of branches it will cut, extended reach is very convenient. Total tool weight is a little heavy but overall works nice.

I bought this attachment for my recently purchased 2 cycle gas Ryobi weed trimmer. The attachment works well if the trimmer would work more than 5 hours from the initial purchase. Yes, the new trimmer only operated for 5 hours. The issue with the trimmer seems to be the worst, weakest wiring harness (spark plug to engine) ever made. One can only guess how long the replacement trimmer will last.

It cuts well, however the weight of the entire assembly is too much. There are hedge trimmers that cost a little more than this that weight so much less. The attachment isn’t that heavy. However manipulating the motor with this is too much. I wouldn’t recommend due to the price and weight.

Easy to connect and works great.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent addition toy yard tools Works well and power is awesome

Works perfect for my needs

Works great. Light weight easy to use.

The product does not seem to cut fully through some of the evergreen bushes Leaves too many stubs. I thought this was going to work out very well. It seems to be lacking speed

Great attachment to go with the rest of my Ryobi lawn stuff.