Ryobi makes hundreds of 18V tools in various options, but when you need a little more power or longevity, you’ll want to reach for one of its bigger 40V tools. Sometimes it’s hard to know what the right tool is for any given job, but if it’s a bigger task, there’s a good chance you’ll benefit from going with a Ryobi 40V over smaller models. Here are a few of my favorites.
Many of you are already familiar with Ryobi’s expansive ONE+ 18V line, which features over 300 tools that all run off the same battery. The Ryobi 40V line is a bit smaller, with roughly 85+ tools, but they serve a key purpose when it comes to hobbies, home improvement, or yard maintenance.
The Ryobi 40V difference
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What makes Ryobi’s 40V system different than its smaller options is why and when you’d want one. Its 40V tools are powerful, robust, and offer gas-like performance in a convenient cordless battery-powered package. A prime example is Ryobi’s 40V lawn mowers, which are quieter than comparable gas models, with less upkeep, maintenance, and odor.
Ryobi offers a range of products, including trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, and fans, all of which run on the same interchangeable battery packs. I currently own only four 40V tools, but I plan to add more to my collection in the spring.
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 21-inch Lawn Mower
I recently moved halfway across the country and bought a new house. Leaving the desert landscape behind for the grassy green Midwest. That also meant I needed a lawn mower, and for the first time, I opted for an all-electric option instead of dealing with gas, oil, or a blend of the two.
Don’t get me wrong, I had my doubts about Ryobi’s 40V 21-inch self-propelled lawn mowerbut it’s been nothing short of amazing. The model I bought came with two 40V battery packs, and each charge lasts far longer than expected. I don’t have the biggest yard, but one 40V battery is enough to mow the front, both sides, and the backyard nearly twice. It holds two battery packs, and when one finally runs out, it takes seconds to swap the key to the other battery, and I’m back up and running.
Ryobi’s 40V lawn mower is relatively quiet, plenty powerful, and offers both mulch and bagging options. Additionally, the LED lightbar headlight makes it easy to mow as the sun goes down on hot summer days. I’ve had zero complaints so far, and this package allowed me to buy other tools from the 40V line now that I have two battery packs.
- Battery Life
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Up to 80 minutes
- Tool Type
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Lawn Mower
- Cordless?
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Yes
- Warranty
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5 years (mower), 3 years (battery)
Ryobi’s 40V electric lawn mower is quiet, capable, and comes with two 40V 6Ah battery packs and a rapid charger. It’s all you need to tackle your yard.
Ryobi 40V 14-inch Hybrid Whisper Series Garage Fan
While I already own a few of Ryobi’s smaller 18V fans, during the warm summer months, I want a little more power and airflow while I’m working on projects in the garage or the shop out back.
Not only does Ryobi make an excellent 40V 14-inch Whisper Series (Air Cannon) fanbut it’s also part of the excellent hybrid tool linemeaning it can run off either a battery or an extension cord. This 14-inch fan delivers an insane amount of airflow thanks to a 40V battery, and when I don’t need to be that portable, it’ll easily run off an extension cord. The Air Cannon is remarkably quiet, yet still produces nearly 2,000 CFM of airflow. Get one, you can thank me later.
- Color
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Green
- Tool Type
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Fan
- Warranty
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3 years
Ryobi’s 40V Whisper Series Air Cannon fan pushes nearly 2,000 CFM of airflow with a 40V battery. Alternatively, you can plug in an extension cord and save your battery pack.
Ryobi 40V 120MPH Cordless Leaf Blower
And finally, my other favorite 40V tool is the trusty leaf blower, which I use for a variety of tasks. My Ryobi 40V 12MPH and 550CFM leaf blower is great for handling projects around my home and yard.
It has more power than a 25cc gas model without all the hassle, and it’s great for cleaning the yard, blowing off the patio, or getting on the roof and blowing leaves and dirt out of my rain gutters. Thanks to the larger battery pack, it’s more powerful than the 18V models, offers 75 minutes of runtime, and I love the variable-speed trigger. I also use it to air-dry my truck after a wash.
Ryobi’s 40V leaf blower is a capable tool every homeowner needs, and I’m glad I went with the bigger 40V model for this particular tool.
- Color
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Green
- Special features
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Adjustable Speed, Lightweight
- Tool Type
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Leaf Blower
- Weight
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8.1 Pounds
- Cordless?
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Yes
Ryobi makes a bunch of leaf blowers, but the 40V 125MPH model is quiet, powerful, and packs more airflow than most 25cc gas-powered blowers.
These are just a few of the many tools in Ryobi’s slowly expanding 40V line that are worth buying year-round. I’d also recommend the 40V string trimmeror Ryobi’s battery-powered chainsaw. Either way, buy yourself a few bigger tools and be ready for any DIY job.
