New Ryobi and Ridgid Tool Releases: 11 Additions Worth a Look

Introduction

Ryobi and Ridgid keep expanding their 18V lineups at a steady pace, and this latest batch covers a lot of ground: yard cleanup attachments, a compact brushless blower, a stapler, a heat gun, a hot glue gun, measuring tools, and a set of hobby knives. Most of these sit at accessible price points, which makes them easy to justify if you are already on the Ryobi or Ridgid battery platform. Here is a rundown of what is new and who each item makes sense for.

Ryobi EXPAND-IT Gutter Blower Attachment

Ryobi’s EXPAND-IT system works like other brands’ attachment platforms: one power head, multiple attachments, from string trimmers to leaf blowers. The new gutter blower attachment fits that system and is aimed at anyone who struggles to clear leaves out of gutters, especially if you do not have gutter guards installed.

The attachment extends up to nine and a half feet, pushing 145 MPH of air at 185 CFM, which is a genuinely useful output for the job. It is priced at $129 and carries a three-year manufacturer warranty.

Ryobi EXPAND-IT Rubber Broom Attachment

Mulch scattered across the grass, dirt and grime on the driveway, rock dust everywhere: the rubber broom attachment is built for exactly that kind of cleanup on grass and hard surfaces. It offers a 15.5-inch clearing width and runs fully on battery power.

It comes with a durable steel shaft, a guard to shield you from debris blowback, and wheels for comfortable transport and operation. The price is $199 with a three-year manufacturer warranty.

Ryobi EXPAND-IT Sweeper Attachment

The sweeper attachment is the third new EXPAND-IT addition, focused on lighter debris cleanup. It uses a 15-inch clearing width with nylon bristles, making it a handy option for routine tidying around the yard and driveway.

It is priced at $179 and also carries a three-year manufacturer warranty.

Ryobi 18V HP Compact Brushless Blower

This new compact blower pushes 220 CFM at 140 MPH in a handheld, very portable form factor. The nozzle is removable, so the whole unit can pack down into a small case, and it uses Ryobi’s 18V battery platform with different attachments available.

Pricing is flexible: $99 for the tool only, $149 for a kit that includes a 4Ah battery. Use cases range from shop cleanup to outdoor cleaning on patios, blowing dust, dirt, and grime off surfaces. It is compact enough to keep in the car or a drawer and pull out whenever a quick cleanup is needed.

Ridgid 18V Brushless 18-Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

Ridgid’s new 18V brushless stapler drives 18-gauge, 1.5-inch narrow crown staples and accepts fasteners from 3/8 inch up to 1.5 inches. It slots into the original 18V lineup.

Pricing is $249 for the tool only and $289 for the kit. The kit is the smarter buy for most people: paying $40 more gets you a battery, apparently a 2Ah pack, which you will almost certainly need anyway.

Ryobi 18V Heat Gun

The new 18V heat gun runs on a battery mounted underneath the body and offers different heat settings. On low it reaches 450 degrees, going up to 750 degrees on the top setting, which covers a decent range of cordless heat applications.

Pricing is $59.97 for the tool only and $99 for the kit.

Ridgid 18V Hot Glue Gun

Ridgid’s new 18V hot glue gun is a welcome addition, since hot glue guns get used for all sorts of projects and few cordless options exist on major platforms. It heats up to operational temperature in just 90 seconds and offers three temperature settings: 280 degrees on low, 340 on medium, and 400 on high. A couple of different nozzles are included.

It uses standard glue sticks, so you are not locked into proprietary sticks, though five 8-inch glue sticks come in the box. Pricing is $79 for the tool only.

Ryobi Measuring and Layout Tools

Two small, affordable releases round out the measuring side. The 65-foot laser distance measure is priced at $44.97, a useful pocket tool for quick room and property measurements. The compact laser level comes in at just $19.97, an easy impulse-friendly buy for hanging shelves, pictures, or light layout work.

Both are small enough to toss in a tool bag and cheap enough not to think twice about.

Ryobi Hobby Knife Tools

For hobby, arts, and crafts users, Ryobi released a 2-in-1 hobby knife with blade storage at $12.97 and a 14-piece hobby knife set at $29.97. The broader hobby lineup also includes six-inch silicone tip tweezers and self-healing cutting mats, so there is a full starter kit’s worth of options for anyone working on detailed projects.

Buying Advice

If you already own Ryobi or Ridgid batteries, the strongest value picks here are the compact brushless blower kit at $149, the hot glue gun at $79, and the inexpensive measuring and hobby tools. For yard cleanup, choose between the three EXPAND-IT attachments based on the debris you actually deal with: the gutter blower for overhead leaves, the rubber broom for stuck-on mulch and grime, the sweeper for lighter routine cleanup. If you buy the Ridgid stapler, go for the kit version.

Conclusion

This release wave shows how quickly both brands keep filling gaps in their 18V ecosystems, from serious yard tools down to $12.97 hobby knives. Match each purchase to a real job and most of these are easy, low-risk additions to an existing battery platform.