Ryobi Outdoor Power Tools Drop: 9 New Yard Tools Worth a Look

Introduction

Ryobi has rolled out a large batch of new outdoor power tools across its 40V and 18V lines, and this drop covers a lot of ground: leaf cleanup, hedge shaping, blowing, cutting, drilling, trimming, mowing, and edging. A recurring theme is that the newer tools are lighter and more compact while adding more metal components where durability matters. Below is a rundown of each tool, what it does well, and what it costs, so you can decide which ones fit your yard.

Ryobi 40V Leaf Vacuum Mulcher

The new 40V leaf vacuum mulcher is a meaningful update over the previous model. It is slimmer, noticeably lighter, and noticeably stronger: Ryobi claims 70% more suction and a 20% weight reduction. The headline change is inside the housing, where a large metal mulching blade replaces the plastic blades found in some earlier designs. That should make it more confident with twigs and small sticks along with leaves.

It offers a 15-gallon bag capacity for clearing large amounts of debris in one pass, a variable speed trigger so you can tailor power to the job, and a speed lock so you do not have to hold the trigger the whole time. Run time is around 30 minutes on the included 40V 6Ah battery in the kit configuration.

Pricing is $199 for the tool only, or $299 for the kit with a 6Ah battery and charger. If you are already in the 40V battery system, the bare tool is the obvious route.

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 26-inch Hedge Trimmer

The 40V HP brushless 26-inch hedge trimmer is the most powerful hedge trimmer in the Ryobi lineup by a wide margin. Blade speed is 3,100 SPM with dual-action hardened steel blades, and the included 2Ah battery delivers around 45 minutes of run time. That is enough cutting capacity for a full property in a single session.

It also gets an improved rotating handle design, so you can angle the head for more comfortable cutting positions, plus a hedge sweep that helps clear clippings as you work. The design goal here was clearly top-of-the-line performance, and the specs back that up.

Pricing is $189 for the tool only or $249 for the kit with a 2Ah battery. This is the standout for anyone with serious hedgerows to maintain.

Ryobi 40V 475 CFM Blower

The 40V 475 CFM blower puts out 475 CFM of airflow with a 120 mph wind speed, which is enough to move damp leaves, compacted grass, and everyday yard debris. Cordless convenience aside, the notable spec is run time: over 85 minutes on a 40V 4Ah battery, likely at lower settings.

Control is where this blower earns its keep. A variable speed trigger with a cruise-style dial lets you dial power back around delicate areas like mulch beds and ramp it up for stubborn debris. At $109 for the tool, it is an easy entry point into the 40V yard lineup.

Ryobi 18V 14-inch Chainsaw

Ryobi’s chainsaws have built a strong reputation, and this new 18V 14-inch model keeps that momentum going. Ryobi claims more power than a 32cc gas chainsaw and around 100 cuts per charge on an 18V 6Ah lithium battery. The 14-inch bar delivers a 24-inch cut capacity, which suits limbing, felling, and bucking around the yard.

It is aimed at regular tree maintenance and storm cleanup, exactly the situations where a cordless saw that starts instantly is most useful. In cutting tests it went through material quickly and decisively.

Pricing runs $259 for the kit, which includes a 6Ah battery and charger. Note that this is an 18V tool, not a 40V one.

Ryobi 18V Auger

The updated 18V auger addresses the biggest complaint about the previous version: flex. Users were pressing the tool against their bodies while drilling, and the older housing flexed too much. The new version adds substantially more metal and rigidity, making it feel far more solid in use.

It supports hole depths up to 31 inches, has three speed settings, and comes with a 6-inch earth auger bit. In dense clay soil, the kind found in Greenville, South Carolina where these tools were demonstrated hands-on, it still drilled confidently, which says a lot for an 18V tool in a category where power is usually expected from larger platforms.

Pricing is $249 for the tool only, or $299 for the kit with a 4Ah battery.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ 13-inch String Trimmer

The 18V ONE+ 13-inch string trimmer is the compact option in this drop, best suited to small yards with modest trimming needs. It offers an adjustable cut swath from 11 to 13 inches, a versatile three-position head for trimming and in-line edging, and an easy spool reload running 0.080-inch line.

Run time is about 25 minutes, and it is priced at $69.97 for the tool only or $99 bundled with a 2Ah lithium battery. It is not the most powerful trimmer on this list, but it is affordable, lightweight, and a sensible pick for townhomes and small lots.

Ryobi 12-inch 3-in-1 Mower, String Trimmer and Edger

The 12-inch 3-in-1 is a push mower, string trimmer, and edger in one compact package, aimed squarely at small yards. A step-release pedal lets you quickly detach the string trimmer from the wheeled base, and the unit converts between mowing, trimming, and edging modes.

The 12-inch deck offers cutting heights from 1.5 to 3.5 inches. It is priced at $159 for the tool only, or $209 for the kit with a 4Ah battery. If your lawn is small and you want one tool instead of three, this is worth a close look.

Ryobi 18V 8-inch Edger

The new 18V 8-inch edger is a dedicated edging tool rather than an attachment, and it is more powerful than its predecessor. Cutting depth is adjustable from 0.5 to 2 inches, which is enough to carve clean lines along driveways, walkways, and beds.

Pricing is $99 for the tool only, or $129 for the kit with a 2Ah battery and charger. For homeowners who care about crisp lawn edges but do not want a gas-powered or heavy-duty option, this is an affordable and simple solution.

Ryobi 18V 18-inch Pole Hedge Trimmer

Rounding out the drop is the 18V 18-inch pole hedge trimmer, built for hedges and bushes that are hard to reach from the ground. It extends up to 9 feet, has a dual-action blade with a 5/8-inch cut capacity, and features a six-position pivoting head on the 18-inch bar so you can trim at different angles without contorting yourself.

It is priced at $159 for the tool only or $189 for the kit with a 2Ah battery. With professional landscaping costs climbing, this is the kind of tool that pays for itself quickly for DIY-minded homeowners.

Buying Advice

The strongest picks depend on where you already sit in Ryobi’s battery ecosystems. If you own 40V batteries, the leaf vacuum mulcher, hedge trimmer, and blower are strong buys as bare tools. If you are invested in the 18V ONE+ platform, the chainsaw, auger, string trimmer, edger, and pole hedge trimmer all share the same batteries, which keeps total cost down. For a first Ryobi purchase, the kits with included batteries and chargers are the safer route.

Conclusion

This Ryobi drop covers nearly every outdoor task a homeowner faces, and the pattern across the lineup is encouraging: lighter bodies, more metal where it counts, and better runtime. The leaf vacuum mulcher and the 26-inch hedge trimmer are the headline upgrades, while the chainsaw and auger show the 18V platform punching well above its weight.