Ryobi RBC36X26B vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: kit or bare tool?
Two 36V-class cordless brush cutters with 3-tooth blades. The Ryobi comes as a kit with its battery; the Einhell is a bare brushless tool with a split shaft.
In short:The Ryobi RBC36X26B is a 36V MAX POWER brush cutter with a bike handle, a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm semi-automatic line head, sold as a kit with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger; Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting, and retailers list 3.7 kg bare. The Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL runs on two 18V Power X-Change batteries, with a brushless motor up to 6,300 rpm, a twin handle, a split shaft, a 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm spool, at 6.09 kg, sold bare.
The Ryobi RBC36X26B and Einhell Agillo 36/255 are both cordless brush cutters with a 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm line head. Kit and handling set them apart.
At a glance
| Ryobi RBC36X26B | Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36V MAX POWER | 2 × 18V Power X-Change |
| Motor | — | Brushless, up to 6,300 rpm |
| Handle | Bike (U) | Twin |
| Blade | 26 cm 3-tooth | 3-tooth |
| Line | 30 cm, semi-automatic | 30 cm, bump feed |
| Shaft | One-piece | Split, wall bracket |
| Weight | 3.7 kg bare | 6.09 kg |
| Supplied | 4.0 Ah battery + charger | Bare tool |
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
What you get
The Ryobi is ready to use and much lighter, with Ryobi quoting up to 47 minutes of brush cutting. The Einhell’s brushless motor and split shaft suit owners of Power X-Change batteries who want compact storage.
Which should you buy?
Starting from scratch, the Ryobi kit. On Power X-Change, the Einhell. Some retailers list the RBC36X26B as discontinued, with successor versions available.
Full specifications
| Ryobi RBC36X26B | Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V MAX Power | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless |
| Voltage | 36V MAX Power | — |
| Cutting | 26 cm 3-tooth blade / 30 cm line (1.6 mm) | 3-tooth blade + 30 cm bump-feed line |
| Weight | 3.7 kg bare; 4.6–5.1 kg with battery | 6.09 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) |
| Runtime | Up to 47 min brush cutting (Ryobi, 4.0 Ah) | — |
| Battery | 36V 4.0 Ah + charger included | — |
| Handle | Bike handle | — |
| Power | — | 36V (2× 18V PXC), brushless |
| Speed | — | Up to 6,300 rpm, electronic control |
| Shaft | — | Split, with wall bracket |
| Supplied | — | Bare tool (Solo) |
| Best for | Medium plots with tougher grass and light scrub, cordless buyers who still want a steel blade. | Power X-Change owners who want brushless 36V power and a blade on a budget. |
| Our rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Ryobi RBC36X26B
- + 3-tooth steel blade included — real cutting power for cordless
- + 4.0 Ah battery and charger in the box
- + Bike handle for controlled blade work
- − Heavier than entry cordless machines
- − Runtime still finite on the hardest growth
- − Kit listed as discontinued by some retailers
Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL
- + Brushless 36V power at a value price
- + Metal blade included for tougher growth
- + Shares the big Power X-Change ecosystem
- − Sold bare — batteries extra
- − Single-line bump-feed head
- − Needs two PXC batteries at once
Frequently asked questions
Which comes with a battery?
The Ryobi RBC36X26B, as a kit with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger. The Einhell Agillo 36/255 is a bare 'Solo' tool that needs two 18V Power X-Change batteries.
Do both have a blade?
Yes — both come with a 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm line head.
Which is lighter?
The Ryobi: 3.7 kg bare per retailers against 6.09 kg item weight for the Einhell.