Lawn mowers and trimmers

Ryobi RHT5045 review

Ryobi RHT5045

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent trimming performance, feels very powerful and cuts thicker branches easily
  • Lightweight
  • Very good controls
  • Good handles; comfortable wrap around handle for both horizontal and vertical edging even though it doesn't rotate
  • Well-balanced unit
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Vibration is quite uncomfortable
  • Only OK visibility while trimming hedges – restricted by the front handle

Type

Type
Electric

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Performance score
90%
Ease of use score
70%
Year tested

Sustainability

Warranty (yrs)
Country of origin

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Weight (kg)
2.8
Blade length (cm)
45
Tooth gap (cm)
1.8
Battery voltage (V)
Battery rating (Ah)
Claimed battery charge time (min)
Noise at user's position (db)
94
Noise at 7.5m (db)
66
Website
ryobi.com.au

Cost

Price
$89.00

Features

Hand guard
Wrap around front handle
Blade extension
Rotating head

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