Ryobi brush cutters

Ryobi began as a Japanese company in 1943; its power tools in Europe are made under licence by TTI (Techtronic Industries). Its garden range runs on two battery systems: 18V ONE+, one of the largest single-battery ranges on the market, and 36V MAX POWER for heavier tools. The two are not interchangeable.

The Ryobi machines we review

The RBC36X26B is the standout: a 36V brush cutter with a bike (U) handle, a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm line head with 1.6 mm line, sold as a kit with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger. Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting per charge, and retailers list 3.7 kg bare. It is our best cordless kit: everything you need is in the box.

The three 18V ONE+ trimmers are line-only lawn tools:

• the OLT1832, sold bare, with a 25 or 30 cm cut, a four-position head with EasyEdge and a telescopic shaft (about 2.3 kg; £65.95 on Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026);
• the RLT1831H25F, a kit with a 2.5 Ah battery, 25–30 cm cut and second handle;
• the RLT183220S, a kit with a 2.0 Ah battery, EasyEdge and three cutting angles.

What Ryobi does well

Value and range. A ONE+ battery runs a very large range of garden and DIY tools, and the RBC36X26B is one of the few cordless brush cutters that arrives with a blade, bike handle and battery in one box.

Things to weigh

The ONE+ trimmers are for grass and edges only. Several Ryobi listings were unavailable on Amazon.co.uk in October 2026, so check other UK retailers.

Who should buy Ryobi

Homeowners who want a complete cordless kit at a fair price, and existing ONE+ owners who need a lawn trimmer. See the best Ryobi brush cutters, Ryobi vs Makita and Greenworks vs Ryobi.