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Posted by otter-b1 none (My Page) on
Wed, Jul 11, 12 at 22:29

I am looking for cordless yard tools. I've found the Ryobi and Black&Decker series online. I am hoping for some feedback from those who have used the tools before I invest in either of the series. Here's my list of questions/concerns - I'm sure I will come up with more.

Ryobi vs Black &Decker?

voltage differences - there are several choices - 18v is most common with most available tools. Also available are 20v, 24v, 36v, and 40v. Do I need the bigger battery if the resulting amperage is the same?

are these tools powerful enough for the work I need to do?
Specifically:
pole saw - needs to cut up to 3" diameter (if possible)
trimmer - needs to whack big weeds, not just grass
blower - needs to move leaves off grass, not just hard
surfaces
cultivator - would be used in clay soil - mostly partially
prepared flowerbeds that need cleaned up and soil
improved

Any comments and info will be welcomed. TIA

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  • Posted by exmar 6 SE Ohio (My Page) on
    Thu, Jul 12, 12 at 18:39

Hi,

IMHO, the cordless won't do it, or won't do it for long. Consider "corded" if you don't want to deal with small gas engines. Or, get a small genset for convenience and still go with corded. You'll only have one small engine to deal with that way.

Do a search here and at other sites on life expectancy for cordless tools, also look at replacement cost of batteries.

Good luck,

Ev

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I just purchased the Ryobi 24v Li trimmer. I've had gas, corded and other cordless models. I really like this new unit. It will wack down anything. Sure is a lot easier to control than my Echo, 2-stroke.

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Thanks for the input. Still mulling things over and gathering info from as many sources as possible. Had really hoped for more favorable reviews - but that's why I'm asking - don't want to shell out for something that won't perform the task.

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Thanks for the input. Still mulling things over and gathering info from as many sources as possible. Had really hoped for more favorable reviews - but that's why I'm asking - don't want to shell out for something that won't perform the task.

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