Ryobi RLT183220S Review
A budget 18V ONE+ grass trimmer kit with a 2.0 Ah battery and charger, a 25–30 cm cut, EasyEdge and a 3-position head — for lawns and edges.
In short:The Ryobi RLT183220S is an 18V ONE+ cordless grass trimmer sold as a kit with one 2.0 Ah battery and charger. It has a 25–30 cm cutting width, EasyEdge for switching between trimming and edging, three cutting-angle positions and a listed 5,000 rpm, with an item weight of 2.3 kg. It suits light, regular lawn and edge trimming in small gardens; it is line-only.
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Pros
- Compatible with the wide Ryobi ONE+ 18V battery range, so one battery covers many other tools
- Light, easy to handle for quick lawn edging and grass tidying
- Straightforward line-only design with minimal maintenance
- Kit includes a 2.0 Ah battery and charger
- EasyEdge switch to edging and 3-position head angle
Cons
- Line only — no blade attachment, so scrub or woody growth is out of reach
- 18V power and runtime suit light regular grass rather than tough or overgrown patches
- 2.0 Ah kit battery is small for larger lawns
The Ryobi RLT183220S is an entry-level 18V ONE+ line trimmer aimed squarely at keeping lawns and edges tidy. It doesn’t try to be anything more ambitious than that, and judged on those terms it does a reasonable job at a reasonable price.
The Amazon.co.uk listing confirms a kit with one 2.0 Ah battery and a charger, a 25–30 cm cutting width, EasyEdge for switching between trimming and edging, three cutting-angle positions and a listed 5,000 rpm, with an item weight of 2.3 kg. Ryobi says the ONE+ battery fits over 200 tools. When we checked in October 2026 the listing showed as currently unavailable.
Where it’s good
The main appeal here is the same as with most Ryobi ONE+ tools: the battery platform. ONE+ is one of the largest cordless ecosystems on the market, and the 2.0 Ah battery in this kit will also run a Ryobi drill, blower or other ONE+ tool, and if you already own ONE+ batteries you’ll have a spare. The trimmer itself is light and easy to swing, which makes short edging jobs and general grass tidying quick work, especially around beds, fences, and awkward corners a mower can’t reach. Being a line-only design also keeps things simple — there’s no blade guard to fit or sharpen, just line to feed and go, which suits anyone who wants a low-fuss tool rather than something to fettle.
Where it falls short
The trade-offs are the usual ones for a budget 18V trimmer. Power and runtime are modest, so it’s better suited to a regular, light maintenance routine than to a lawn that’s got away from you. There’s no way to fit a metal blade, so if brambles, nettles, or young saplings start creeping in, this machine simply isn’t built to deal with them — you’d need a different Ryobi model with blade capability, or a proper brushcutter. The 2.0 Ah battery included is small, so on a larger lawn you’ll want a second or bigger ONE+ battery.
Who should buy it
This suits owners of small to medium gardens who mainly need grass and edges kept neat on a routine basis, and it’s an easy recommendation for existing Ryobi ONE+ owners looking to add a cheap, capable trimmer to their toolkit. Anyone facing larger areas, tougher growth, or wanting the flexibility to fit a blade later should look further up Ryobi’s range or consider a dedicated brushcutter instead.
A sensible, low-cost line trimmer for light garden upkeep, particularly good value for those already in the Ryobi ONE+ ecosystem.
Ryobi RLT183220S — frequently asked questions
Can the Ryobi RLT183220S take a metal blade?
No. It's a dedicated line trimmer with no blade attachment, so it's designed for grass and light edging rather than brambles, saplings, or dense scrub. Anyone needing blade capability should look at Ryobi's brushcutter models instead.
Does this trimmer come with a battery and charger?
The RLT183220S on Amazon.co.uk does — one 18V 2.0 Ah battery and a charger, so it's ready to use. If you already own ONE+ batteries, the bare OLT1832 is the cheaper way in.
Is it powerful enough for a neglected or overgrown garden?
Not really. Like most 18V line trimmers, it's built for routine lawn and edge maintenance rather than tall, dense, or long-untouched growth. For that, a higher-voltage cordless brushcutter or a petrol machine with a blade is a better fit.
Our score
7.3/ 10
A sensible, low-cost line trimmer for light garden upkeep, particularly good value for those already in the Ryobi ONE+ ecosystem.
Who this one is for
Small gardens needing light, regular lawn edging and grass trimming, especially existing Ryobi ONE+ owners
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
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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