NEW Ryobi Dethatcher/Scarifier now available the USA! | UNBOX and DEMO! | 2021/28
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- I recently received a Ryobi Dethatcher Scarifier from the UK via Amazon. This unit is now available in the United States as the P2740 from Home Depot!. This is part of the 18V ONE+ line, but uses TWO 18V batteries, for extended run time.
I unboxed the unit, it was light weight and relatively easy to assemble, in fact I didn't even refer to the instruction, with only one misstep, the unit was fully assembled in just a few minutes. I installed two fully charged 3ah batteries and started the tryout phase. This is where I encountered a problem. The 3ah batteries, just do not have enough "oompf" I swapped those out with to 6ah batteries, and there were no further problems, the unit ran flawlessly. But I can see why a 40V battery would be a better power source for this unit.
I was able to dethatch/scarify my entire front yard, which is a little over 1,500 square feet, and this thing worked its magic. I was able to pull out a huge pile of thatch and dead grass from my lawn. I could have gone over it again, but I just didn't have enough space to dispose of the waste, another round in the fall is usually part of my lawn routine.
The unit performed very well, comparable to the corded SunJoe unit. both are 13 inches wide and weigh about the same. The SunJoe has a dethatch and scarifying blade, the Ryobi only has a scarifying blade. Price wise, without the shipping from the UK, the Ryobi is a little more expensive at $278USD plus about $175USD for shipping. The SunJoe is only $159USD, and the Greenworks is $129USD. BUT the Ryobi is is cordless. The SunJoe nor the Greeworks are cordless. Greenworks and Einhall make cordless units, but you need to buy their propriety batteries, there units with batteries are $378 and $278 respectively. So, if it wasn't for the shipping the Ryobi would be the clear winner just in price, and that you would not need to buy any new batteries if you were already in the Ryobi ecosystem.
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That is a really neat to have.
I have to say, I am impressed with Ryobi. They consistently make good and affordable cordless devices.
I would agree!
That's the intent anyways..
Mow the grass low and then dethach it, is what I always do. Great vid!
Yup.. Did my round on the back yard today.. still going strong!!
I agree, you have to mow the grass super low almost scalp level for any dethatcher to work more efficient.
Yup!
definitely mate. scalp then dethatch. couldn't agree more with you.
Thanks!
This unit is a godsend for us Australians. All the DIY home units seem to have UK or US plugs and after shipping cost a bomb. Battery system means we don't have to worry about any of that.
Exactly! And a dumb cord!
This is listed as an 18v tool (even the American version). I’m feeling this IS an 18v tool - and the dual pack just extends runtime. I dont think this is a 36v motor like youre thinking. Theyre likely just combining the amp hours (how big the gas tank is essentially) from both packs, (wired in a Parallel circuit vs Series circuit) not the voltage. TTI owns Milwaukee and Ryobi. The cells used in the Ryobi packs are not the same as Milwaukee’s. That being said - I’m betting they incorporated dual batteries - cause people would say the tool sucked if it only ran for 20 minutes if it only had a space for a single battery. They just made it so you dont have physically switch from one battery to the next.
I've have since confirmed this is an 18v tool not 36v
That's what you get for not opening the instruction manual
Oh I read the manual.. its very vague, and doesn't have and technical specs in it. In actuality it's an 8 page manual reprinted in dozens of languages for the European markets, then bound together.
Worked for 16 hours then watched this whole video at 4am. Love it!
Thanks!!
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower th-cam.com/users/postUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
It's been very helpful!
Ryobi never ceases to amaze me.
The Most Innovative, Affordable and Quality Tool Manufacturer in the World!
I completely agree.
I think you should try the Ego line of battery power equipment. :-) Ryobi has value but it is still positioned as entry level in price and overall build quality.
@@fiehlsport Ryobi's really deep product line is so compelling for auto, woodworking, garden and construction tasks far exceeding any of EGO's efforts. I remember Home Depot dumping the EGO line of products last year. Nah, I'll stick to Ryobi.
Me too..
Hard to jump ship after being invested in the batteries, etc.
That lawn can breath now. Hope you do a follow up video to show us the lawn and how the thatch removal has improved its look and health. Thanks for the video. 🍻
I have already made the follow-up. Follow me on Instagram as well.
I could definitely see them adding this to their 40V line here.
They should!
Agreed. Waiting for the 40V
It's going to be 18v x2
It’s not 36v or anything other than 18v only. You don’t actually need two batteries at all. That “safety key” isn’t a safety key. You only need one 18v battery. The second battery location is just for a second battery. The red dongle you can pull out is an arrow locator. Your turn that red arrow key when you want to switch between the two batteries. Basically you install two batteries on the thatcher. You run the machine until your unit dies. You then pull out the red dongle key and turn it towards the other unused battery. The thatcher will now use that battery and leave the dead battery staying in the housing. The red dongle allows you to switch batteries without heading back to the house to swap out batteries. It’s how the new 40v push mowers work. I own one and it’s absolutely amazing.
Nope. You need two batteries. The red key is a safety to pull when changing batteries or blades. Runs both batteries in parallel. I ran the test to verify. Will show in a follow up video soon.
Love Ryobi tools and have a bunch on One gear, but it’s almost 500 bucks. The Sun Joe was 120…. That’s a ridiculous premium for brand loyalty.
They should consider a tool only option to bring the price point down.
@@DadItYourselfDIY 7:35 A 40V battery is electrically the same as two 18V batteries in series and similar if the two 18V are in parallel. One 6AH is 10 cells, two parallel sets of five 16850 cells in series. A 40V is two sets of ten 18650 cells in series. Those included 4AH are standard batteries... two 6AH or 8AH HP or High Performance packs would be optimal for higher amperage than the 4AH (since 4AH packs have one set of five 16850 cells). Assuming the 18650 cells are identical, the two parallel sets of 5 cells doubles the max amperage. Don't know why battery manufacturers list only capacity instead of max amperage, it's like advertising a car by size of gas tank (Ah capacity) instead of horsepower (amperage). Tool only would only cut 100 of the price, still too much for an occasional use, I'll deal with the hassle of a cord.
Saw on your other video that the UK version is using the two packs in parallel not series. Assuming the cells are 20A C rate (C is max discharge rating), then a 40V pack is probably 40V x 20A = 800W. Two 6AH HP/High Performance is 20V x 80A = 1600W. The included 4AH cells would be 20V x 40A = 800W.
The cells differ from different pack model numbers, and even between different years in the same model pack. Common C rates for 18650 cells are 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A, and 30A.
Good breakdown.
Just an FYI, the Ryobi 40V battery is actually 36V. It has 10 each, 3.6V batts in series in it.
Yup, and most 20v are 18v..
@@DadItYourselfDIY Yepps, US marketing-wank where they use peak voltage instead of nominal voltage.
I don't know much about the 40v battery and equipment that uses it, but as a general homeowner who does little projects around the house, I made the decision to buy a Ryobi 18 volt drill combo unit several years ago when another brand I had no longer worked, and the main reason I chose Ryobi was because all of the research I did and the company themselves talked about the batteries remaining the same and not changing every few years making you buy new equipment. I say all that to simply say that I am glad that it's compatible with the batteries I have on hand, except I would agree that I need to upgrade from my 3 Ah to a 6 Ah set of batteries.
I've been watching every sun Joe detacher / scarifier video I can find on TH-cam as well as some comparisons with the green works unit, and had just about decided to buy the second generation son Joe until I saw this video! I might have to wait a year and see if Ryobi will bring this unit to America so I don't have to order it from england. Thank you for the great review you have a new subscriber.
Fortunately this unit will be available in the USA this fall!
@@DadItYourselfDIY that is awesome, because even though I catch my grass 100% of the time I still need to detach it I'm starting to see areas where there's build up that needs to be broken up so my zoysia will spread. Thank you for the update, I just watched the other video a little bit ago that you did as a follow-up.
Great news all around!
That is an incredible amount of stuff pulled out of your lawn!!
Are you sure it's 36 volts, it might be an 18v system with a long work time. Also, it is not 6 amps vs 4 amps. The 6ah stands for 6 amp hours and the 4 ah stands for 4 amp hours. The 6 simply goes longer before charging. When they are running low on charge they will cut out then run, then cut out.....
It's definitely 36v.. watch the follow on videos! Thanks for the feedback too!
I really hope they bring this to the states, I’ve been wanting to go cordless but I didn’t want to get into a different battery line
My thoughts exactly!
tell me about it. I am stuck with the ryobi platform and I wish it is available here. The Auger took a while to get here and I hope this is next. My issue is if they will keep it a dual 18v battery. 40v is useless to me.
I think it was launched last week for North America
It was
@@DadItYourselfDIY I'm not seeing this anywhere, even their website says coming soon... Been looking for a dethatcher and all my power tools are ryobi, so it'll fit right in when available.
The Norm Abrams of lawns! Great video!
Thanks!
Priced at a ridiculous $429 at my local Home Depot (Ohio, USA).
It's the batteries
Yea ill keep my corded sun joe . Not spending 500 bucks on something I might use once a yr
Fair enough. Batteries are expensive
Looks like part of the issue with the stopping is due to the lack of evacuation for the thatch. The thatch is building up underneath the unit before it exits
Not really sure that's the issue, once I swapped to the bigger battery, it didn't happen again. The USA version comes with 4ah batteries, so that confirms that anything smaller isn't recommended by Ryobi.
Use a stick or something to prop the back door open (the door for the bag attachment). With the door open it will work much better. I do the same with my corded dethatcher.
Next time I use it, I'm going to try it..
thank you, I am from the UK and just ordered a Ryobi electrostatic sprayer from US as they do not sell them in Europe. Will buy this scarifier from your review. not sure who decides who gets what products, pretty random that the US wouldn't be offered a scarifier
The offer is now here in the States. It comes with all the accessories that aren't included at standard on the UK version.
Used de-thatcher at level 0 setting and very satisfied. Use de-thatcher as lawn maintenance, not thrilled about battery charging time,
I just finished my spring clean up (video on Saturday) And it went after it! I used two 6ah, and it did both my front and back (2500 Sq ft) but I own 15 Ryobi batteries, so that's never an issue.
Thanks for the video, we have this in Aus and I've been waiting on a review before buying one.
Probably save a few bucks!
If the batteries are in series they would make 36 volts, but you don't know that they are for sure. They could be wired in parallel and it still be an 18 volt system with higher amperage from the combined batteries. Also the batteries aren't 3 amp and 6 amp. They are 3AH and 6AH. There is a difference.
I'm opening up the case to verify all of this... The Booklet says 18V, but there isn't a wiring diagram.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Will it run with only one battery? Is the switch reversible? Some models have a reversible switch to change between the batteries...?
Investigating that now
im pretty sure it's 36v. if you have a volt meter you can just measure the contacts or the cabling to the switches can be measured.
@@grumpywoodchucker they don’t run parallel or in series they run in a single unit. That red key in the battery compartment actually determines which battery is live and which one is not. When one battery runs out you flip the key and it turns the other battery on. I have the 40v mower and it’s the same setup. So to answer your question. Yes you can run it on one battery
Hi Scott, I had never even heard of this. This is awesome. I just put my man onto your channel too. He loves this type of stuff.
Thanks for that! Love your channel as well! Hope you are doing well!
Ryobi is mostly always first to come out with different unique products.
Waiting for their low cost battery reel mower to come out one day.
Yup. They offer it in Australia. I'm just trying to figure out how to get one here to try out.
we had them back in the 70s in the UK. they ran off can battery's. the problem was and probably still would be. they need very high torque to work well. not something battery kit does well if its cheep.
The yellow stuff is just dead grass it is not thatch, thatch is the top layer of soil that was dead grass that has fully decomposed and become brown soil. The scarifier digs into the thatch layer of the soil, power rake the one with the tines is just for raking dead yellow grass up it will not dethatch, the scarifier will dethtch the yard. The dead grass will turn into thatch eventually. a lot of people use all of the terms interchangeably
You are correct. I use the power rake in the Spring and scarifier in the Autumn
I have asked Ego for over 3 years to make a battery powered power rake like this, however they refuse to listen to the consumer! I will continue using my corded Green Works until they finally realize the competition is dominating this space.
Green works has a cordless dethatcher now too!!
Makes a grate Father’s Day 🎁
Yes it does!!
They just announced the North American Version! So excited to get it for next year.
Yeah buddy!!
got a link?
@@davidbloom7365 th-cam.com/video/odahm_vZoXI/w-d-xo.html
Around 24:00
I've seen it
Not yet... Waiting on Home Depot.
Go get one....it's mostly plastic but rest assured you'll see the desirable results in your lawn. You won't believe how much thatch it kicks up if it's your first time.
It's nuts!
I’ll stick with my sun joe. Love the ryobi line, but no need to “upgrade”
I'm not getting rid of my SunJoe either.
To ship a sunjoe to Oz would be $350... even if I could find a 240v one. So this is promising.
But you have the RYOBI!!
I can’t find them listed here but shouldn’t be too long.
Maybe we could make a trade, I send you a scarifier and you send me the cylinder mower..
nice edging of the sidewalk
It's my signature. Being on a corner lot makes it that much more important. My neighbors couldn't be bothered.
Good news, it's coming here! Just announced it.
Saw it!
18v ? I have the 40v trimmer, I don't need another battery platform to add to my milwaukee, ryobi 40, greenworks and ego !
I don't blame you, but a majority of people who are in the Ryobi 40v line are usually already invested into the 18v ecosystem as well.
@@DadItYourselfDIY yeah, I started with the 18v tools and worked my way up to the 40v chainsaw and blower. So far the only thing I'm not a fan of is the mowers. My gas one still outperforms the electric by a long shot.
I still have a gas mower as well. But when it dies I'm going electric.
The 6Amp batteries aren't outputting 6 amps, they're "6 ampere hour" batteries. All the Ryobi One+ batteries output at the same amperage.
Correct. Lesson learned
Perfect video. Can’t get better then this . Thank you ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇨🇦
Thank you for the support!!
In the video you swapped two genuine Ryobi batteries for two generic aftermarket 6AH batteries. Seemed to have more power - but could be more than the stated capacity that was at play such as the generic batteries allowing more current. I would imagine this brushless (HP) model will take full advantage of genuine batteries over generics when they hit the US.
Was out dethatching with the Sunjoe today. Wonderful tool but destined for the curb as soon as the Ryobi 18v/36v/whatever version is available. And I'll be second in line to mod it to adapt a 40v battery. No reason to not be 40V from the start.
True true. The 6ah battery has 90 watts of power, the 3ah, only 54 watts. So definately more oompf.. the odd part is the European manual says ints 18v input, but the US version says 36v of input. Still need to dissect the unit deeper..
@@DadItYourselfDIY Both battery styles should have the same output current once you get into the middle of battery charge - in theory. Reality is often different. The generic batteries have a different output or output curve at various charge levels than the originals. Or the grass was more cooperative. Still gonna but one once they're in stock. Should be 10-15x faster than whipping a cord on every pass.
Thanks for the video. Techtronics Ind. should send you a basket of cookies.
Much better than a cord!!!!
I just got my dad a ryobi 40v HP mower and this dethatcher would be perfect if it used the same batteries.
Unfortunately it uses the 18v.
Oops. Landed at the wrong video channel. This is Dad It Yourself (DIY) and I'm, unfortunately, a widow. Dang. Off to look for the WIY channel.
Hahaha.. I can still help!!
wow so $278 plus $175= $453 and the sunjoe at walmart is only $120 free shipping. the amazon $179 is for the bigger sunjoe. Also the sunjoe comes with the rake and the scarifier. I just got the sunjoe and I have all EGO lawn and tools so I love the battery for my lawn care but the extension cord isn't that bad plus I saved $321 after taxes. Did the Ryobi struggle even after you put the 6 amp batteries to get the big piles of thatch? Was that just the video? I'm glad that they are making these with a battery. Thanks for the video.
No more struggles after the battery change.. I'm not defending the price because the shipping from the UK was nuts. But the price of the unit itself was comparable to the other cordless versions on the market now.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Hey Thanks for getting back. I'll Subscribe. I liked your video. I am amazed by how much thatch comes out of the sunjoe and the Ryobi. Do you use the Scarifier more than the Rake? Maybe I should do that on my lawn instead of the power rake thing. Thanks for the info. I will probably get one of these once it hits the US. You should hit up Ryobi for your work. I bet a ton of people get one because of you video.
I use the rake more in the front and the scarifier in the back...
I wish Ryobi would do more of the 36v tools. I really don’t want to get into the 40v line. Simply because it’s another battery line to be in
I think the 40v are great for the yard stuff, but you're right two 18v is more convenient.
if you have a 3d printer you can make adapters to run the 40v line. News flash 40v is a marketing lingo. It's really 36v. just like all those 20v tools are really 18v
Guys, we all know you mow before using a scarifier right. Mow as low as you can!
We do!
Wish Ryobi would bring the reel mower to the states.
That's my next goal!!
Nope! Home Depot USA currently does not carry this. Coming soon to USA per Ryobi.
Next Month!! Too late for the fall season.
Great video! Thank you. What kind of grass do you have? Fescue, Bermuda, Zoysia?
I have cool season grass. A bluegrass, fescue, rye mix.
That's good material for a compost pile. No sense sending it to a landfill 😁
We have green collection. It gets ground up into mulch...
Do you think cutting an exit for the grass in the back would help it? The grass scene reminds me of the old lawn mowers without bags or side exits that clumped and the ‘bumped over’ the cut grass.
Reminds me of a hay bailer. I think if it wasn't climbing it would be harder to rake up. The bag that you can add would fill too often. Maybe figuring out a way to prop the rear door open slightly?!
Grass looked like it could of done with a quick mow before you started the scarify 🤔
I did mow it!
I wish Ryobi had more stuff like this here in US! I see it has 18V, but it looks like it should be 40V! I'm confused about the 6A battery statements as well.
It's technically 36v, I don't think the have the 40v battery line in Europe. 6amp batteries have more oomph, this unit does a lot of work so it needs the power of a bigger battery.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Just a heads up, the box says One+. This is exclusively used for 18 volt series marketing. In Europe, I noticed that some of the tools can use TWO 18 volt batteries in parallel, which would effectively = 36 volts. The Bunnings listing states it uses two 18 volt batteries to "gain maximum results."
www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-2-x-18v-one-brushless-scarifier-tool-only_p0250384
Thanks for the video! I really wish they would bring this to the United States! I would definitely buy it if it was available.
You are correct. It uses two 18v batteries..
@@DadItYourselfDIY If they're in parallel, it's still 18v but if they're in series then it's the 36v motors.
oops - I kept on reading and noticed that's already mentioned.
Are you assuming they are in Parrallel because of the labeling or have you seen a wiring schematic to verify?
I really need a scarifier to put overseed this spring. I have a whole fleet of Ryobi 18V tools and batteries and really want to buy this machine. No one at either Ryobi nor Home Depot can translate "Coming Soon" into any kind of useful information. I hate the thought of a Sun Joe and super expensive 12-gauge 100' extension cord but that's what I'll do if I must. Can you help be with a better date for availability in USA?
Literally any day now. My brand manager told me March.
The safety key is actually also a fuse, not just a jumper.
Nice.. nothing in the manual says that. It's called a "switch key" but a fuse would be a nice protective device.
They just announced today it will be coming out soon. I just ordered the sunjoe, but now thinking of canceling and waiting for this cordless. How much battery life was left after you did your front yard and side yard? Or your backyard?
I didn't check, but in did the entire front yard of 1500 sf with two 6ah batteries, same for the back which is 1,000 sf. There will be a Link in the video description as soon as Home Depot posts it!
For the ASMR fan club, please include more real-time, no music footage. Love the sound of it running.
It does have a nice hum. I am using less music in my more recent videos.
So you used the aerator blade and not the sweeping blade in this video?
Yes, the scarifier cylinder. The UK version doesn't include the power rake cylinder. Calling this an "aerator" is a stretch.
Great video. I was really surprised at how much thatch was brought up. I'm very new to lawn care and have only fertilized and watered lawns. I usually use a bag with my walk behind mower. Do you think I would need to dethatch if I usually bag?
I bag every time, and still run the dethatcher twice a year.
The yellow stuff is just dead grass it is not thatch, thatch is the top layer of soil that was dead grass that has fully decomposed and become brown soil. The scarifier digs into the thatch layer of the soil, power rake the one with the tines is just for raking which is the dead yellow grass up it will not dethatch, the scarifier will dethtch the yard. The dead grass will turn into thatch eventually. a lot of people use all of the terms interchangeably
Will the lawnmower grass collector bag work with the dethatcher?
I don't know. I don't own any of their mowers.
Its now available in the US and its listed as $429 !!! WTF thats even more than you got it from the UK! or did it not come with batteries from the UK?
My UK was tool only and did not include anything, including the power rake blade. The US version includes a charger and 2 4ah batteries, both blades, and the collection bag.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Thanks for the quick response. Got me to go look at it one more time to consider buying it and it dropped to $399.. so I pulled the trigger, then a few minuets later it jumped back to $429... Not sure why the price is fluctuating but I am glad I got the $30 discount.
I wish they would offer a tool only version. We have enough batteries.. 😀
It seems like it would perform better if it was designed as a pull unit.
Not sure. Every design from small corded to large commercial units all are walk behind forward units.
I'm going to.wait for it to come here with the 40v that fits my other Ryobi tools
I do not think it's going to be offered in 40v.
wow cool one i like the idea of wireless and ryobi
I hate dragging the cord around.
I hope the make 40v one for the US
Don't we all. But I'm pretty happy with this one!
It’s awesome the amount of work you completed with this one.
Yeah.. it always shocks me how mush accumulates every year.
Excellent video. I am having a buddy from the UK send me one of these. I see there is also an optional power rake attachment that can be ordered as well. Since being a fan of Ryobi and having a gazillion batteries this is ideal compared to my sunjoe. Love the sunjoe but really dislike the cord. How long did you find battery life to last with the 6 amp batteries? Also, if you do decide to 3D print a 40v adapter could you please sell me a couple of them as well. I am sure this will be a beast and game changer with a 40v in it.
I'm still trying to figure out if this is an 18 or 36v unit. I plan on posting a followup video. I have two lawns a 1500sf and a 1000sf, and can easily do one with a set of 6ah batteries. I have not done them at the same time, but that performance works for me. The power rake attachment is out of stock right now, but I'll get one as soon as it's available. Rumor has it the US version will be announced on May 20th...
@@DadItYourselfDIY It's probably 36v as the run time is quite short for 18v 12A. There maybe a stamp on the motor identifying the voltage.
I'm doing a little investigating to know for sure. There will be a follow up video.
Still haven't seen any in the US. I think their stuck In the canal.
Not on the website anymore either. Curious.
How would this be to more uneven soul? And how about roots in the ground? 😀
The scarifier blade would have a small effect on bumps and divots. But using top dressing and sand leveling will be more effective in the long run. This is not a tiller or cultivator by any means.
A 3D printed 40v adapter? Tell me more, did you do this?
Not yet. It's in the works to tie in with my Spring dethaching video.
So this is a push detacher, just bought a sun joe . So I have to try my joe
Same same without the cord, unless you bought the cordless sunjoe?
disappointed its not 40v to go with my mower... I guess its the Sun Joe for me .
One of the down falls. But they do not push to 36v/40v line in Europe.
Hi great video, I was wondering if I could use a 9ah batteries?
Easily
So is the Ryobi available in the U.S.? I still can’t find. Also, in your honest opinion, is the the Sun Joe just as good as the Ryobi?
As of yesterday 3/21 the dethatchers are in Ryobi's distribution warehouses and are making their way into Home Depot distribution and stores. Should start showing up online very soon, and stores right after that.
The thing with the Ryobi is its cordless and you can use existing batteries.
But as far as performance, Sun Joe worked just as well as the Ryobi?
Mechanically the are identical
Any updates on the Ryobi? Still not available. I bought the Sun Joe. Worked ok but a real pain with the extension cord. Constantly getting tangled and easily unplugs. Will more than likely return it.
Shoot! I bought an Earthwise a few years ago!
Well the Ryobi will be a future option!
Do you use genuine Ryobi batteries, or generic ones from ebay? I think this machine is definitely worth the money. How often does one need to dethatch the lawn?
I use both. Twice a year. Spring to prep for fertilizers and fall for overseeding.
They jus announced it's arrival to the US.
Yes they did!! P2740!
How would you compare it to the sun joe?
I know you briefly mentioned it at end but more info would have been nice.
Here a thought for a video how about comparing the SunJoe vs Ryobi.
Thanks for video.
Same performance, no cord!
It's a 18V🙌😍!
YES!
It is!
In this case you have more money than the average person. $400 without batteries. Probably $600 with batteries and then another $200 for the 6 amp batteries or whatever you called them. After hearing the money, my mind was blown.
Rumor has it $299 with 2 4ah batteries. We will see. I'm thinking $399.99
@@DadItYourselfDIY I thought you said $200 with no batteries and $200 shipping and handling. That's $400 just getting started. Even $400 with batteries for a mower is a bit much when you doubled the Amps on the battery 🔋🔋 just to get it to cut Worth a Crap. Please break it down in your video Better if I don't understand it correctly. Thanks for reading my first message and if you read this one I thank you in advance.
@@DadItYourselfDIY also, I didn't watch it a second time but I'm starting to think $300 mower and $200 S&H. I forget what you said. I digress.
This is just what I need. Hopefully ryobi will sell it here soon.
They would make a killing, maybe it will be one of the tools they announce on the 20th.
@@DadItYourselfDIY they did!
What is it supposed to do? Why not just use a lawnmower?
It removes loose and compacted dead grasses and allowed water and air to get to plant roots.
Just wondering, most of these Battery/Electric units come with a bag and yes I understand it's too small to use but, can it be modified (cut) to avoid gathering or clumping in the underbelly? i.e. cut out the bottom of the bag or maybe the back? It just seems if there was a discharge method these units would be easier.
If the bag had a top that may be an option. I used a bungee cord to hold the flap partially open and that seemed to help with the clumping. There is a sweet spot for the flap that still directs the grass down and keeps it out of your face and allows free discharge of the debris.
What do you expect the runtime to be with the 2 batteries. Where were your 6ah batteries charged to after the work done in this video? Could you roughly translate that to a guess on acreage? 1/2 acre on 2 6ah batteries? More less?
I was able to easy do my front yard on a single charge, which is 1,500 sf. I live on a corner lot, so an area about 15 feet from the house to the street and 100 feet long. I'd say roughly 1/8 acre. I didn't check to see where the batteries were at, but do know they ran until I was done.
So how long did the battery last?
I was able to do the whole front section 1500sf with one set of batteries.
It would be awesome I’d the thatch bar could be replaced with an aerator
Unit isn't heavy enough for that..
The one coming soon for the US market is advertised as a Dethatcher/Aerator.
www.ryobitools.com/products/details/18v-one-plus-hp-brushless-dethatcheraeratorzaog
But it is not an aerator as we all know it..
What do you mean, “not as we know it”? From Ryobi’s video on upcoming us products, the US version will have a swap able barrel with an aerator option.
I've seen the two blades. One is a power rake the other is a scarifier, exactly like the SunJoe and Greenworks. Not a plug aerator blade.
Is that just 1 year's thatch?
Yes!
You have to be careful about those knock off batts. My 6 amps perform like my Ryobi 4 amp ones. That being said, how deep into the soil was this able to cut?
I just scratch the surface so probably 1/4" to 1/2"
Do you know how much square footage you did with this unit? I've got just under 15k and while I own and have used the sunjoe, the cord is definitely a bit of a pain to manage.
I have 2500 sf..
I don’t understand the point to this...my mower has a bag on it that collects all of those grass clippings so this seems like 2x amount of work...maybe I’m missing something
The mower doesn't get everything. Thatch is more than loose clippings, it's dead and compacted grass and other organic material. By removing it you open up the soil around the grass plants so they can get more air and nutrients, as well as soil to seed contact when overfeeding in the fall.
Will it run with only one battery installed? It says "18v" on the box, so I'm assuming it can run even if only one battery is installed. It may be that it runs them either sequentially (1 then the other) or in parallel (resulting in it running at 18v). If it runs them in a serial configuration (@36v and won't run with just 1 battery) then MAYBE you could hack it to run on a 36/40v battery. I'm still not sure I would do it, though.
It needs both batteries, and runs in a 18v parallel configuration.
As much as I like not having a cord, lifespans of batteries drop eventually, thus for the long term I'd stick to the SunJoe.
I have plenty of batteries..
lithium ion batteries actually hold their charge pretty well these days. The batteries will outlast the tool most likely.
This I do not doubt.
how about a reel mower!
They have a Ryobi one in Australia, but have not been able to get my hands on one!!
th-cam.com/video/rmW_rLmRheo/w-d-xo.html
I wonder where do you dispose all those dead grass?
We haveva green bin that the city collects weekly and is taken to be recycled into garden mulch.
Ok how do you pick up the dead grass?
You can rake it or run a bag mower over it.. I do both..
With the Ryobi Dead Grass Scooper of course!!!🤣
I REALLY want the new 40v crosscut mower!
Thanks for the video! Hope they bring it to the US soon! I have the Greenworks dethatcher but have yet to use it. I do own a good bit of Ryobi tools
I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Greenworks
@@DadItYourselfDIY thanks I hope not. I keep seeing versus videos showing the sun joe greatly outperforming the greenworks. Was thinking of returning it for a sun joe, then saw that there is now a cordless sun joe and then your video on the cordless ryobi popped up.
Think I’ll keep the greenworks and hold tight for a future cordless ryobi 🤞
I wasn't aware of the cordless SunJoe..
@@DadItYourselfDIY glad to return the favor of sharing knowledge! Check out Lawncology on TH-cam posted 3 weeks ago about the cordless sun joe. John does test in the video so it’s worth a watch!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR.? Unbox that beautiful GreenWorks dethatcher and have some fun
Nice video.
Thanks!
I wish EGO would make one.. great vid btw
They have a solid following, it's only a matter of time.
Agreed, Ego needs to hurry up. Side note would love to see the 3d printed adapter for the bigger battery.
Still waiting for Home depot to have it available for sale.
I spoke to the rep this week, she confirms it's coming and it has returned to the website!
@@DadItYourselfDIY thanksnfor your reply, inhope they'll have itnarounf the time I need to dethatch which is gonna be very soon
which would you rather deal with? this or dragging the extension cord around on a sun joe or greenworks?
Cordless all the way!!
How much are the 6 amp battery?
$250 at HD for a two pack. homedepot.sjv.io/AWm5xN
With a bag, it might work better. Unfortunately, you would be emptying it each and every pass. I think Ryobi should actually think about a "Floating"Door" on the rear of the machine, so you don't bog the machine down so much.
Next time I use it, I am going to prop the door open and see how it goes.
@@DadItYourselfDIY That makes sense. Common sense is learned, not given to anyone! Mistakes are made and you learn from them.
I am still learning even at 60 years of age. That is the key, KEEP LEARNING!
53 years here
When will it be at my local Home Depot that's what I care about.
You and me both. When it is, I'll announce it here!
I have a question for you Sir or for anyone out there. I have several small Ryobi tools and porter cable. But when it comes to the larger items like this Dethatcher, it seems to me the cost of the larger batteries does not make this a cost efficient item. I would rather buy gas. Like with the Ryobi chainsaws. By the time you buy the 40 amp battery for a saw that’s worth anything you are up to the cost of an entry-level gas chainsaw. And for the environmental factor, these batteries are just like the batteries on electric cars; they have not figured out how to recycle them yet. Just wondering what your thoughts are? Thank you for your time.
It's a matter of scale.. I have multiple 40v tools therefore the battery cost are spread across those platforms, to scale I have 15 18v batteries for 50+ 18v tools
Good point sir. The more tools you have the more cost efficient it becomes as you were not buying a battery for each tool. Thank you so much for pointing that out and the quick response. I have subscribe to your channel.
Thanks for your support!
Do they have a 40v version? I’m on the 40V system but not on their 18V system.
They do not.
Good news in ryobi latest tool release there bring it to the USA
Yes they did..