I was also not happy about the lack of cut off switch. However, I have tested other machines that offer features the Ryobi does not, such as speed settings or a top mounted battery readout. The risk of injury may be minimal, but other hedge trimmers I have tested have had a locking function to disable them until the user was ready and it would have been good to see one on the Ryobi 18V ONE+ cordless 50cm hedge trimmer as well. If you did this without checking the area was clear, it would be possible to hurt someone or damage something nearby. For example, if you were to pick it up off a bench or the floor using both hands, the places you hold to pick it up are the very places where you turn it on and it starts up straight away. The problem is, this sensitivity means that it is very, very easy to start the machine by accident. Ryobi have made them quite large and quite sensitive, so that they are comfortable to hold down for a long time while you are you using the machine. In this case, they are mounted in the two handles, but herein the lies the problem. As with most hedge trimmers, you need to depress two switches at the same time to run the it. Something that did concern me was the switches in the handles. When I tested it last year I did think that it was useful to have different settings according to what you were doing and I was sorry to see that the Ryobi did not have this. The Cobra H5024v also has two speed settings, ‘turbo’ and ‘eco’. While this is not a particular problem, other machines such as the Cobra H5024v have a readout on the top which is far easier to see. The only way to see how much charge is left in the battery is to look on the battery itself, at the base of the machine. One area where I did feel that this hedge trimmer was lacking was the battery readout. I'm not saying that there is a right or wrong way of doing it, but I do recommend picking up a few models before you commit, so you can get an idea of which you prefer. Other trimmers, such as the Stihl HSA 45 have their battery located in the middle of the machine, giving a more central weight distribution. This means that although the weight of the battery and the weight of the blade offset each other, the ends of the machine do feel quite heavy. The battery is located at the base, clipping on to it in the same way as you would attach a battery to a power drill. There was no aspect that could be described as complicated in any way and I think that it would be the ideal machine for the novice gardener.Īnyone who has used a petrol-driven hedge trimmer before will find this buy a lot less complicated, and just like the cordless options on our best lawn mower list, there is no chance of accidentally cutting through the cable of a wired one.Īn interesting feature of this hedge trimmer is how the weight is distributed. I found the Ryobi 18V ONE+ cordless 50cm hedge trimmer a very easy hedge trimmer to use.
Otherwise, you might find you are more comfortable with a smaller sized hedge trimmer or a wired model that does not carry the weight of a battery. I would recommend that you try holding one before you buy it and see if it is something you are happy to work with. While it's similar in weight to the other manufacturers’ models of the same size, I do think at 2.8kg, it is a relatively heavy piece of equipment to hold for a prolonged period. Bearing in mind that some hedges are higher than others, this is something to take into account. Over time, I noticed that the weight of the machine became a bit of an issue, especially for our smaller-framed tester. When compared against a Stihl HSA 45, I did notice that the trimmer sounded a bit less smooth, but this was simply an observation rather than a criticism. This light, versatile hedge trimmer is ideal for shaping and sculpting hedges and shrubs, but is also useful for less able gardeners who need a light, compact tool.In terms of noise level, I found the Ryobi 18V ONE+ cordless 50cm hedge trimmer to be comparable to other hedge trimmers of a similar size. Who is the Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 hedge trimmer most useful for? The blade guard is stout and sturdy and feels built to last. The battery has a power indicator on it, but it’s tricky to view, making it hard to know how much power you have in the battery before it runs out. It has a wide tooth spacing of 18mm on the blade and it trims a range of materials well.
It’s quiet and easy to use, giving an impressive performance for its size. This is the latest model and it’s smaller, more compact and lighter than previous Ryobi hedge trimmers. What is the Ryobi ONE+ OHT1845 hedge trimmer like to use?
Ryobi hedge trimmer plus#
Part of the Ryobi ONE+ system, there are six other Ah batteries available, plus a range of chargers to choose from and all are compatible and interchangeable with any of the gardening and DIY tools in the system. This cordless hedge trimmer has 45cm long blades and is powered by an 18V 2Ah lithium-ion battery.
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