Great review. I think this is the only review of the Ryobi P2660 that shows someone actually using it realistically as well as being honest about it's faults. Some of the other reviews are cutting really thin weeds or butterfly bushes, etc, that wouldn't give a hedge trimmer any kind of workout. I appreciate you cutting the bottom of that tree to show that it can cut reasonably sized branches.
I bought this trimmer yesterday and absolutely love it. The swivel handle is genius. I have a Craftsman 4 stroke power head with the different attachments and one of them being a hedge trimmer and I prefer this Ryobi trimmer over my Craftsman. It is much lighter so I can do more work with it before my arms give out. I also bought the 8” pole saw which I also like. It does a pretty good job for battery power. No real complaints, but my pole saw attachment on my Craftsman is better, primarily because I upgraded the 8” bar to a 12” bar and the 4 stroke motor has no issues powering that big of a bar. But I absolutely love this Ryobi hedge trimmer. Was able to trim about 150+ linear foot of fencing (on a single charge from a 4aH battery) that I had left get overgrown with brush for the last 5 years or so. Then I did a large area (perimeter) on my side yard which is about half an acre, also on a single charge on a 4aH battery. This thing cuts great in my opinion.
I bought a cheaper version of the same cutter, it worked fine and i was a little rough on it cutting in the woods. When it stopped working i looked it over and saw where the blades moved out of aline. I loosen two screw and adjusted and back to the woods.
Good straightforward review, thank you. Looking at getting both the hedge cutter and the pole saw and wanted to see them in action. And I too have a nemesis in the form of a giant hedge that is making a bid to reach the moon.
The pole saw is 110% worth the $99. I used it to trim up over 1000' of tree line at my mothers and all around my 1 acre + yard on less than half a 9.0 battery. No issues, just keep the bar oil full and chain adjusted.
I'm looking for a replacement Hedge Trimmer. My Echo HC-150 blew a hole in the gear case. Never had a problem with the 2-cycle engine. 8 years old, 20" cutting length, 11-lbs dry. Sooo, this Ryobi looks interesting - 7.5lbs is a lot lighter and its 24" cutting length appeals to me, along with the sweep.
I'm thinking about buying this. I have a Ryobi 9 AH Lithium Ion battery and I think that will make this work better. The 1.5 AH battery that is supplied with this is too low a capacity to use for a tool like this.
Liked your post! QUESTION: Is the 7.5# w/ or w/o battery? IF w/, then what size battery? QUESTION: How does it work on heavy branches 1/2" and greater? Thanks again for the vid.
After one year, mine died. Looks like it’s just the battery but they won’t replace it. Thinking about buying another, swapping out the battery and returning.
Hey man. Great video as always. There is no clip on the end of the hedge guard to hold it in place right? The instructions mention a retainer and I'm going crazy looking for it. I'm thinking the hedge guard only slides on and off like you show in the video.
How does it compare to a corded trimmer ? Gas trimmers are always better like Echo but you pay more for quality product....Lol and all i own is 6amp ryobi batteries
Right out of the box . . . Brand New Blade is Dull and . . .Weak Motor is only 1,500 rpm. Not a good combination. e.g. drags terribly through grass trim.
Great review. I think this is the only review of the Ryobi P2660 that shows someone actually using it realistically as well as being honest about it's faults. Some of the other reviews are cutting really thin weeds or butterfly bushes, etc, that wouldn't give a hedge trimmer any kind of workout. I appreciate you cutting the bottom of that tree to show that it can cut reasonably sized branches.
Thanks buddy, I really appreciate the great comment!
I bought this trimmer yesterday and absolutely love it. The swivel handle is genius. I have a Craftsman 4 stroke power head with the different attachments and one of them being a hedge trimmer and I prefer this Ryobi trimmer over my Craftsman. It is much lighter so I can do more work with it before my arms give out. I also bought the 8” pole saw which I also like. It does a pretty good job for battery power. No real complaints, but my pole saw attachment on my Craftsman is better, primarily because I upgraded the 8” bar to a 12” bar and the 4 stroke motor has no issues powering that big of a bar. But I absolutely love this Ryobi hedge trimmer. Was able to trim about 150+ linear foot of fencing (on a single charge from a 4aH battery) that I had left get overgrown with brush for the last 5 years or so. Then I did a large area (perimeter) on my side yard which is about half an acre, also on a single charge on a 4aH battery. This thing cuts great in my opinion.
I bought a cheaper version of the same cutter, it worked fine and i was a little rough on it cutting in the woods. When it stopped working i looked it over and saw where the blades moved out of aline. I loosen two screw and adjusted and back to the woods.
Thank You because I had no Idea how to put on the hedge sweeper. Thanks for the complete review
Put a couple bedsheets down around the bottom for no mess cleanup.
I’m really starting to love Ryobi
They really do have some awesome stuff Tomorrow's Tools. Thanks for the comment buddy
Good straightforward review, thank you. Looking at getting both the hedge cutter and the pole saw and wanted to see them in action. And I too have a nemesis in the form of a giant hedge that is making a bid to reach the moon.
Thanks for the comment Hugh!
The pole saw is 110% worth the $99. I used it to trim up over 1000' of tree line at my mothers and all around my 1 acre + yard on less than half a 9.0 battery. No issues, just keep the bar oil full and chain adjusted.
Truly great job with the review and video. I’m going out today to purchase the 40v version.
Tha ks Matt!
How's the 40V work? I have the 18v like this video am curios how the 40V stuff works I almost went that route when starting my collection.
I'm new here but man was this was refreshing to watch! You got straight to the point and the b roll was a nice touch.
Awesome!!! Thabks MrJay!!!!!!
the gears break easily and the gear on the blade assembly is not replaceable as a sub-assembly. you have to buy the whole blade assembly again.
God your front yard is beautiful (love from Brisbane)
Edit:love your commentary
Thanks Galaxy! I really appreciate the comment!
I'm looking for a replacement Hedge Trimmer. My Echo HC-150 blew a hole in the gear case. Never had a problem with the 2-cycle engine.
8 years old, 20" cutting length, 11-lbs dry. Sooo, this Ryobi looks interesting - 7.5lbs is a lot lighter and its 24" cutting length appeals to me, along with the sweep.
Thanks for the review.
Entertaining as well! 😜
Heck, I have to go over it two times with my corded B&D. Its justthe nature of boxwoods with homeowner grade tools.
Bigger battery would have resulted in a cleaner cut,nice video.
I'm thinking about buying this. I have a Ryobi 9 AH Lithium Ion battery and I think that will make this work better. The 1.5 AH battery that is supplied with this is too low a capacity to use for a tool like this.
senorashish 4ah would be good enough, 9ah is also a lot heavier which will make the tool heavier
Thanks for the review. Very helpful!
You said it makes straight line's.For sure i need one.
Liked your post! QUESTION: Is the 7.5# w/ or w/o battery? IF w/, then what size battery? QUESTION: How does it work on heavy branches 1/2" and greater? Thanks again for the vid.
Thanks for posting
After one year, mine died. Looks like it’s just the battery but they won’t replace it. Thinking about buying another, swapping out the battery and returning.
What a great way to steal lol
Weird... 3yrs warranty but they wont fixed it?
Hey man. Great video as always. There is no clip on the end of the hedge guard to hold it in place right? The instructions mention a retainer and I'm going crazy looking for it. I'm thinking the hedge guard only slides on and off like you show in the video.
Na bro, I think thats all I got with this
It's good for maintenance, but kinda slow for overgrown stuff .
Nice video!
Thank you very much!
Use the 4hr amp battery
Have you tested other battery operated hedge trimmers? Which trimmer would you recommend? Thank you.
I have the 40v one and I love it.
Chop chop chop chopppayyy 😂
😎😎😎
The hedge sweep orange attachment didn't come with mine. What the?
Battery life about 15 minutes?
Daren Blackwell that battery is the smallest one, personally the smallest battery I use on any of my ryobi tools is the 4ah battery
Don't care what platform you use, 1.5 ah is not going to get you very far.
Any chance you're from Pittsburgh originally?
I was from Pittsburgh originally 👊👊👊
I caught that too.😂
WD40 ?
So is there some way to get a hedge sweeper on a makita hedge trimmer?
Trz I love the video of the ryobi hedge trimmer but my ego brushed hedge trimmer cuts a lot faster than that
Choppy choppy Chopit!!
Hahaha👊
You'll know what tired arms are using manual hedge trimmers. Lol.
so it can accept a 4.0 battery no problem?
Yes
What are those purple looking bushes called??.....they're nice.
those are barberry bushes, and they may look nice but are filled with thorns...
How much???
How does it compare to a corded trimmer ? Gas trimmers are always better like Echo but you pay more for quality product....Lol and all i own is 6amp ryobi batteries
It's good. I dont use any electric now as this has more than enough power. Really happy with it
Those weeds that you are cutting down wood like weeds !!!
Those weeds you are cutting down looks like weeds!!!
choppy choppy choppy choppaaay
Right out of the box . . . Brand New Blade is Dull and . . .Weak Motor is only 1,500 rpm. Not a good combination. e.g. drags terribly through grass trim.
Not Impressed.
chopy chopy chopy
Why do your reviews end up being about Richard Garner haha
Lol not really sure, but I have noticed the trend
Trz if you climb a ladder tool trim that tree and you fall I hope you don't forget what the number to 911 is