Ryobi Hedge Trimmer R18PHT120 Review

This video is a review of the Ryobi Hedge Trimmer R18PHT120 and shows how it works. This Ryobi tool uses the 18V ONE+ system where the same battery/charger can be used for multiple tools which reduces manufacturing of lithium batteries and plastic waste. This tool is a must buy if you have high hedges to reduce the chance of injury balancing on ladders.
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[@ecopennylife]

Unbiased non-sponsored review - do you think this product is worth it if you have a residence with high hedges?

[@babsschloss]

It would be great if the blade section could simply be attached to the handle to make a shorter device. It seems that even at it's shortest, the trimmer is very long. Good for tall hedges, but not so much for smaller jobs.

[@ecopennylife]

Yes, the blade section needs to go on the long handle, my old power cord hedger is smaller - I use it for easy low height trims.

[@holycow3355]

Unable to find in the manual, is 3.1m the extended length including the blade ? Is the motor next to the blade, that makes it top heavy ?

[@ecopennylife]

3.1m total length of pole and blade together, motor is in the blade head, adds a little weight, metal pole also weighs a bit, shoulder strap is handy, battery goes at other end on handle.

[@andrew.eleven]

What do you think the red tab on one end of the strap is used for…?

[@ecopennylife]

LOL, never really noticed it until your comment, looks like you can pull it in the direction of the arrows to remove the strap but seems pointless as you can unclip the strap with the last buckle, maybe over-engineering ???

[@DeanReading]

Is it awkward to use the R18PHT120 to cut low hedges? I have high + low hedges and I'd like to avoid buying 2 trimmers.

[@ecopennylife]

It's ok for the lower ones, you can shorten the handle a bit and flatten the angle of the head, would need space to stand back to trim the lower ones, definitely worth it for the higher hedges.