Electric cordless garden power tool recommendations
Discussion
For years I have used a 2-stroke Ryobi Expandit system in my garden for rotovating, strimming grass and hedge trimming.
The engine is now in need of attention, my attachments are seized up due to a leaky shed and I think it's time I invested in a new system. I'll start with a grass strimmer for edging, detail cutting and occasional brush cutting, but once I'm invested in a battery architecture I'm likely to buy more in that brand hence this will be a long-term decision. Buy once, buy well. In a few years I'll probably retire my Briggs and Stratton powered self-propelled mower and upgrade to an electric ride-on, there's probably no commonality in batteries or chargers but worth mentioning.
I've seen Ego power seem to be one of the new players, anyone got any experience of them (good or bad)? What about any of the other brands?
(For my other power tools I'm already in the Hikoki 18V and 36V, and Ryobi 18V ecosystems.)
The engine is now in need of attention, my attachments are seized up due to a leaky shed and I think it's time I invested in a new system. I'll start with a grass strimmer for edging, detail cutting and occasional brush cutting, but once I'm invested in a battery architecture I'm likely to buy more in that brand hence this will be a long-term decision. Buy once, buy well. In a few years I'll probably retire my Briggs and Stratton powered self-propelled mower and upgrade to an electric ride-on, there's probably no commonality in batteries or chargers but worth mentioning.
I've seen Ego power seem to be one of the new players, anyone got any experience of them (good or bad)? What about any of the other brands?
(For my other power tools I'm already in the Hikoki 18V and 36V, and Ryobi 18V ecosystems.)
I have Husqevana battery strimmer, chainsaw/hedgetrimmer and leaf blower
All use the same battery and I've had them 5 or so years with no complaints at all and they seem to last well
Using two batteries I can have one charged in the time it takes the other one to run down
Don't know how they compare against others but they work well, have lasted well and were reasonably priced and the dealer did a deal on them
I'm happy enough with them
All use the same battery and I've had them 5 or so years with no complaints at all and they seem to last well
Using two batteries I can have one charged in the time it takes the other one to run down
Don't know how they compare against others but they work well, have lasted well and were reasonably priced and the dealer did a deal on them
I'm happy enough with them
I have a Flymo strimmer and Bosch hedge cutter, both work well with reasonable battery life.
I have a Ryobi drill and jig saw but battery given up.
I have Lidl power tools drills, saws, mower (bought for allotment unused so far).
I have a large selection of chargers on the side! I was going to throw away the Ryobi tools but think I’ll just get a new lithium battery.
Generally can’t resist the Lidl tools when in 😂
I have a Ryobi drill and jig saw but battery given up.
I have Lidl power tools drills, saws, mower (bought for allotment unused so far).
I have a large selection of chargers on the side! I was going to throw away the Ryobi tools but think I’ll just get a new lithium battery.
Generally can’t resist the Lidl tools when in 😂
Most of my stuff is Einhell (formerly Ozito), no complaints it all does what it is supposed to do and I also have their power tools as well which I think are pretty good.
Also have a couple of Bosch items which are great but I dont think they were worth the premium over the Einhell stuff
Also have a couple of Bosch items which are great but I dont think they were worth the premium over the Einhell stuff
A vote for Team Green here 
Remember to register the tools, then your 2yr warranty becomes a 3yr one
Only had to call on it once for the first lopper we had: they replaced without fuss, and the new one was a different design. Otherwise we find them more than adequate for home & garden use!
Remember to register the tools, then your 2yr warranty becomes a 3yr one
Only had to call on it once for the first lopper we had: they replaced without fuss, and the new one was a different design. Otherwise we find them more than adequate for home & garden use!
Depends on how heavily you're going to use things and what capacity you need. I don't get too hung up on battery families as they're hopefully not the driving cost vs the tools.
I do have quite a few Lidl things as they're often cheap compared to other similar stuff (as in sold at near cost) and generally pretty capable - trimmers & saws and stuff - and all has 3yr warranty. Plus they sell the tools bare most of the time which saves on redundant batteries, the batteries are easy to get, have decent cells & are compatible with everything, and they're **cheap**. Even better when they had 50% off everything & I got a load of the 4Ah ones for £12.49 each. They do have a much wider range of kit & batteries in some markets plus a higher end range of tools but never seen those offered in UK.
I do have quite a few Lidl things as they're often cheap compared to other similar stuff (as in sold at near cost) and generally pretty capable - trimmers & saws and stuff - and all has 3yr warranty. Plus they sell the tools bare most of the time which saves on redundant batteries, the batteries are easy to get, have decent cells & are compatible with everything, and they're **cheap**. Even better when they had 50% off everything & I got a load of the 4Ah ones for £12.49 each. They do have a much wider range of kit & batteries in some markets plus a higher end range of tools but never seen those offered in UK.
Chrisgr31 said:
I have a Flymo strimmer and Bosch hedge cutter, both work well with reasonable battery life.
I have a Ryobi drill and jig saw but battery given up.
I have Lidl power tools drills, saws, mower (bought for allotment unused so far).
I have a large selection of chargers on the side! I was going to throw away the Ryobi tools but think I’ll just get a new lithium battery.
Generally can’t resist the Lidl tools when in ??
Why would you throw away the tools? Bare tools are quite common because you only need one or two batteries as a DIY user.I have a Ryobi drill and jig saw but battery given up.
I have Lidl power tools drills, saws, mower (bought for allotment unused so far).
I have a large selection of chargers on the side! I was going to throw away the Ryobi tools but think I’ll just get a new lithium battery.
Generally can’t resist the Lidl tools when in ??
I've got 4 Ryobi garden tools, and only 1 battery!
It's been a difficult choice between a 36V Ryobi (with battery and charger for £149) and a 36V Hikoki (bare tool for £179). The two factors were:
1) I can't see me buying any of the other 36V Ryobi tools, so it would be an extra charger to mount somewhere in my crowded shed
2) I'd seem some reports of people finding the Ryobi one failed after a couple of years. I dare say Ryobi have sold way more than Hikoki so could just be a statistical matter.
I'll report back once the Hikoki arrives and I've had a play.
1) I can't see me buying any of the other 36V Ryobi tools, so it would be an extra charger to mount somewhere in my crowded shed
2) I'd seem some reports of people finding the Ryobi one failed after a couple of years. I dare say Ryobi have sold way more than Hikoki so could just be a statistical matter.
I'll report back once the Hikoki arrives and I've had a play.
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