Great job Marlow, thank you very much! I'm so glad I found this. I have an older version of the Jet blower and it is not doing the job, especially with a lot of material built up in a pile and I thought I was using the wrong one but, I'm definitely not. It makes sense that the more powerful battery/motor moves more material and the smaller one is for more specific use. So I either need to replace it with a newer one (risky, need to see if it has higher specs), switch brands/go back to petrol (yuck) or, clean up more often :). In Australia BTW so could be model differences too.
It is tough with the different models being released, sometimes it can be a big difference and other times minuscule. We had to replace our smaller string trimmer due to overuse/burnout, and the newer model is lighter and seems "cheaper" in weight and design, but so far performs as well as the other 18v it replaced. I've found a big difference in the 18v vs 40v battery tools, and a smaller but noticeable difference in the strength of the battery in each category. So do your research as best they let you in the specs, and I'm sure cleaning up more often helps (I'm guilty of letting stuff go too long!) but try whatever before going back to gas/petrol -- I'm convinced we can see these types of tools become superior to combustion monsters. Also, in a couple of months I plan to showcase all the Ryobi battery tools I have and use, so keep an eye on the channel, hopefully you find some of that interesting and informative. Thank you for writing! I'm excited to hear from a friend on the other side of the planet!
@@coldcomfortnorth6663 thanks for the reply. It’s a good point and it’s strange that companies do vary the specs between models. Surely they should only ever get more powerful, cheaper and last longer but alas no. Surely the cost of retooling the factory alone would encourage them to at least stay the same if not improve? Love to see that review of all your tools. In Australia there isn’t quite as much choice and even within brands some models don’t make it here. Some models of the Ego did land but they are so expensive that I can’t justify it. Literally double the price of Ryobi. I settled on Ryobi because our biggest hardware chain stock them and some time have sales on them. Both the 18 and the 40v range. For the most part they are good but never really great but it is also good to have only 2 battery types and 2 chargers so I’m slowly getting rid of other brands and replacing with Ryobi when I can. Where I live gets very cold but doesn’t snow so some similar issues like leaf build up to you. Great chatting and thanks again.
I'm sure it will be, depending on your use. These are convenience tools and to me are very reliable and fuss-free. The 18v does not have tons of power but can be perfect getting tricky leaves out from behind things or even clearing light fluffy snow off a car.
Have you tried the EGO? I love my mower and the chainsaw is serviceable (borrowed it). I think it just needs a better bar. As for blowers, I use my plug in model, but one does need a good length of extension cord lol
I have not tried Ego; as I'm sure is the case with lots of these tools, I'm invested in batteries for Ryobi with lots of tools already. I've seen great things with the Ego mower, and I kinda feel stuck with my older 40v Ryobi mower. I have a Ryobi chainsaw too which is awesome for small jobs.
Great job Marlow, thank you very much! I'm so glad I found this. I have an older version of the Jet blower and it is not doing the job, especially with a lot of material built up in a pile and I thought I was using the wrong one but, I'm definitely not. It makes sense that the more powerful battery/motor moves more material and the smaller one is for more specific use. So I either need to replace it with a newer one (risky, need to see if it has higher specs), switch brands/go back to petrol (yuck) or, clean up more often :). In Australia BTW so could be model differences too.
It is tough with the different models being released, sometimes it can be a big difference and other times minuscule. We had to replace our smaller string trimmer due to overuse/burnout, and the newer model is lighter and seems "cheaper" in weight and design, but so far performs as well as the other 18v it replaced. I've found a big difference in the 18v vs 40v battery tools, and a smaller but noticeable difference in the strength of the battery in each category.
So do your research as best they let you in the specs, and I'm sure cleaning up more often helps (I'm guilty of letting stuff go too long!) but try whatever before going back to gas/petrol -- I'm convinced we can see these types of tools become superior to combustion monsters. Also, in a couple of months I plan to showcase all the Ryobi battery tools I have and use, so keep an eye on the channel, hopefully you find some of that interesting and informative. Thank you for writing! I'm excited to hear from a friend on the other side of the planet!
@@coldcomfortnorth6663 thanks for the reply. It’s a good point and it’s strange that companies do vary the specs between models. Surely they should only ever get more powerful, cheaper and last longer but alas no.
Surely the cost of retooling the factory alone would encourage them to at least stay the same if not improve?
Love to see that review of all your tools.
In Australia there isn’t quite as much choice and even within brands some models don’t make it here.
Some models of the Ego did land but they are so expensive that I can’t justify it. Literally double the price of Ryobi.
I settled on Ryobi because our biggest hardware chain stock them and some time have sales on them.
Both the 18 and the 40v range.
For the most part they are good but never really great but it is also good to have only 2 battery types and 2 chargers so I’m slowly getting rid of other brands and replacing with Ryobi when I can.
Where I live gets very cold but doesn’t snow so some similar issues like leaf build up to you.
Great chatting and thanks again.
2:30 I think even the dog wasn't impressed by the 18v. The 40v was nice though!
It's so nice to see this in use and an truthful review, I will be getting one in the future, do you think the brushless 18v will be any good? Thanks
I'm sure it will be, depending on your use. These are convenience tools and to me are very reliable and fuss-free. The 18v does not have tons of power but can be perfect getting tricky leaves out from behind things or even clearing light fluffy snow off a car.
A gas blower is recommended for your application. Wet leaves with mud underneath.
Have you tried the EGO? I love my mower and the chainsaw is serviceable (borrowed it). I think it just needs a better bar. As for blowers, I use my plug in model, but one does need a good length of extension cord lol
I have not tried Ego; as I'm sure is the case with lots of these tools, I'm invested in batteries for Ryobi with lots of tools already. I've seen great things with the Ego mower, and I kinda feel stuck with my older 40v Ryobi mower. I have a Ryobi chainsaw too which is awesome for small jobs.
@@coldcomfortnorth6663 yeah that’s the negative with these battery powered tools, once you end up getting one you are kind of vested