Ryobi "Expand-it"
Discussion
Is it any good? On the face of it it looks like a great idea but it could be flimsy tat that falls apart at the first hint of hard work.
http://www.ryobi-direct.com/acatalog/Ryobi_Expand_...
http://www.ryobi-direct.com/acatalog/Ryobi_Expand_...
I ordered the 30cc strimmer and the hedge cutter attachment last week (through Amazon). The strimmer arrived yesterday and the hedge trimmer attachment arrives this week. I had a go with the strimmer last night and it cuts through pretty much everything (exactly what I wanted) it has electric start so its easy to get going. I'm not sure what the hedge cutter attachment will be like in terms of weight and balance but I have a big hedge out the front that I'm hoping it will make short work of. For the price, I'm very happy and the fact that I can bolt on extras is a bonus.
Denis O said:
I've got the line trimmer and the brush cutter attachment and it seems fine to me.
I have these plus two extension poles for so I don't need a ladder for the (high) hedge. There's a bit of lag when using the extensions and the trimmer as in you need to get the revs up before the blades start moving but other than that it's fine.D5M said:
I have the strimmer which, thanks to this thread, I know now is available to "expand". It's a good product - can be a little tricky to start but once it's running, fine.
I'm thinking of the little chainsaw at £67 - anyone have experience of this?
I have the chain-saw attachment - its good and v useful for trimming trees and can handle thick branches / pieces of wood tooI'm thinking of the little chainsaw at £67 - anyone have experience of this?
I have one of the four-stroke ones with the brushcutter, strimmer and pole pruner ("chainsaw") heads, along with a single extension pole. I think mine is the higher output 4S compared to some of the smaller engined ones, and it's adequate - not sure I'd want any less power.
It's fine for what it is - a cheap bit of kit. Don't ask too much of it and it'll do good service for a small garden. I bought it as I needed something there and then, and it works for small stuff. Compared to the rest of my Stihl kit, it's made out of cheese, but then it's less than a quarter of the price, so you get what you pay for.
It's fine for what it is - a cheap bit of kit. Don't ask too much of it and it'll do good service for a small garden. I bought it as I needed something there and then, and it works for small stuff. Compared to the rest of my Stihl kit, it's made out of cheese, but then it's less than a quarter of the price, so you get what you pay for.
I've had one for 4 years with all the attachments. They are all good, but I find the blower probably gets the most use, mostly over the winter with all the leaves I get in the garden. It is really good.
Mine starts very easily as well, but you do need to be a bit careful with the chainsaw attached.
I find build quality good on mine, certainly as good as any Stihl chainsaw I have used, which in my experience is nowhere near as good as Husqvarna.
Mine starts very easily as well, but you do need to be a bit careful with the chainsaw attached.
I find build quality good on mine, certainly as good as any Stihl chainsaw I have used, which in my experience is nowhere near as good as Husqvarna.
I think the point of the Expand-It range is that the attachments are common to a range of two-stroke manufacturers, not just Ryobi. B&Q have some of the range so compare prices before you buy!
Personal experience of my Ryobi two-stroke (came with brush cutter/strimmer and hedge trimmer) hasn't been particularly good. Continued starting problems meant going to the local service shop at the start of the second season. They said that it was due to weak mixture - probably turned down to keep within emissions limits (it was still on factory settings). Still have some issues with it.
I have other Ryobi brand items which work fine so haven't lost faith with the brand.
Personal experience of my Ryobi two-stroke (came with brush cutter/strimmer and hedge trimmer) hasn't been particularly good. Continued starting problems meant going to the local service shop at the start of the second season. They said that it was due to weak mixture - probably turned down to keep within emissions limits (it was still on factory settings). Still have some issues with it.
I have other Ryobi brand items which work fine so haven't lost faith with the brand.
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