Ryobi RBC36X26B Review
A 36V MAX POWER cordless brush cutter with a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and 30 cm line head, sold with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger — real scrub capability.
In short:The Ryobi RBC36X26B is a 36V MAX POWER cordless brush cutter with a bike (U) handle, a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm single-line semi-automatic head with 1.6 mm line. The kit includes a 36V 4.0 Ah battery and charger; Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting per charge, and retailers list 3.7 kg bare or 4.6–5.1 kg with battery. Some retailers list it as discontinued, with successor versions (RBC36X26BG2) available.
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Pros
- 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
Cons
- Heavier than entry cordless machines
- Runtime still finite on the hardest growth
- Kit listed as discontinued by some retailers
The Ryobi RBC36X26B punches above its price because it ships with a 26 cm 3-tooth steel blade and a proper 4.0 Ah battery. That means it will actually take on light scrub and tough, tall growth — not just tidy grass.
What Ryobi and retailers specify
- Cutting: a 26 cm 3-tooth blade (about 9,000 rpm per retailers) and a 30 cm single-line semi-automatic head with 1.6 mm line.
- Battery: 36V MAX POWER; the kit includes one 4.0 Ah battery and a charger. Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting per charge.
- Weight: 3.7 kg bare, 4.6–5.1 kg with battery, depending on the retailer.
- Handle: bike (U) handle.
Some retailers list this kit as discontinued in favour of the RBC36X26BG2 versions, and Ryobi UK sells the bare tool as the RBC36B26B, so check the exact code.
Who it’s for
Medium plots where the growth gets genuinely tough but you still want the quiet, no-maintenance life of cordless. If you only cut a small lawn, the lighter Bosch AdvancedBrushCut is enough; if you face heavy brambles all day, petrol still wins — see petrol vs battery.
Verdict
A strong-value 36V cordless for buyers who want a steel blade and a battery in the box. A smart middle ground between convenience and cutting power.
A capable 36V cordless with a steel blade and a 4.0 Ah battery in the box — a smart middle ground between convenience and cutting power, if you can still find one.
Ryobi RBC36X26B — frequently asked questions
Does the Ryobi RBC36X26B come with a blade?
Yes — it comes with a 26 cm 3-tooth blade as well as a 30 cm line head (1.6 mm line), so it can tackle light scrub, not just grass.
What battery does it use?
It runs on Ryobi's 36V MAX POWER batteries and the RBC36X26B kit ships with one 4.0 Ah pack and a charger. Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting per charge with that battery; retailers list a charge time of about 145 minutes.
Is it still available?
Some retailers list the RBC36X26B kit as discontinued and point to the newer RBC36X26BG2 versions. Ryobi UK also sells the bare tool as the RBC36B26B. Check the exact code and what's in the box before buying.
Our score
8.1/ 10
A capable 36V cordless with a steel blade and a 4.0 Ah battery in the box — a smart middle ground between convenience and cutting power, if you can still find one.
Who this one is for
Medium plots with tougher grass and light scrub, cordless buyers who still want a steel blade.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
Details checked on October 26, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
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