RYOBI 18” gas chainsaw review.
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- In this video, I do an unboxing/ review of the Ryobi 18”gas chainsaw. Purchased at the Home Depot for under $170.00 Perfect for the diy or homeowner looking for an inexpensive chainsaw that will definitely do the job. Check out the link below if your interested in ordering it for yourself. Thanks for watching. Catch you on the next one. Yo sonny!!
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I dont care what they say. But ryobi did a good job.
Thanks for the video, Im from Puerto Rico my husband use to be my handyman in house and yard but now he is sick so Im learning how to use the Ryobi chain saw to cut some palm trees that are already laying in our yard . I cut them off with a small machete but to cut them in pieces I went to Home Depot and the Ryobi 18".
Now... My plan is with the help of your videos learn to use it safetly and cut that palm trees in many pieces that can be able to move them in a carretilla.😊 Thanks dude.
Your very welcome Rosaida!!!!!!
BOught an Echo 20 inch CS 590 Chainsaw for 422 dollars and it did not even start. Did everything like remove spark plug, prime, clean, choke and watched 5 of 6 videos to see if problem could be fixed. But no. Those chainsaws are notorious for not starting and are temperamental. So I returned it and bought this Ryobi 18 in 37 CC saw. It started on my first try. Will see tomorrow how well it cuts through wood.
Good luck & be safe👍🏻
Just bought the same machine and for the price you cant beat that. Gets the job done.
I have a big 20’ echo 60cc echo Timberwolf tons of power and torque… BUT I also have this little ryobi and I use the ryobi 95% of the time
Great video, thanks for the review. I'm going to HD in a few to pick one up. Love your trailer setup by the way.
Russ Layton thank you and good luck!! Take care cuz👍🏻
I bought one yesterday at Home Depot for $179. I will be uploading a video when Comcast fix the cable. I used it to cut thick bushes blocking the cable box.
Working at a home depot right now. Tool rentals. Saw it be returned full of fuel almost brand new. Couldn't see a spek of dust or wood on it. CS asked me to test it and empty the fuel.
I had NEVER seen a ryobi gas powered tool. Took a bit of convincing to start it up but once it did it seemed to work just fine. Couldn't believe that a battery tool brand was making a gas chainsaw, and this affordable ! Almost bought it myself.
I've got the Ryobi 18" and 20". The 18" sits in the garage now because the 20" is so much better.
I picked up a 38cc version like brand new at my local pawn shop for $100 out the door and I’m thoroughly impressed for $100. Someone put on an aftermarket 20 inch bar and it looks to have been used once. For the light work I’m doing around my house it’s more than sufficient. Cranks right up, first or second pull. Put in some fuel stabilizer and she runs great.
Great deal not to mention the bar upgrade! Good luck👍🏻
I think that guard prevents kick back. I can see me removing it too on larger pieces.
I ised the 16” ryobi this morning, zero problems
Reliable and powerful enough for firewood cutting.
I start it pulling cord with right hand and holding strong with left. Seems like it would keep the chainsaw steadier.
Great video! I’ve got a thousand dollars worth of ryobi 18v chain saws, pole saw and batteries in my Home Depot shopping cart right now. I think I might delete those and start with this. Thank you! Give Sonny a couple pats for me, looks like a great companion.
I just got the 16" version today as I dont have a gas one. Had an electric one living in CA but now im in TN and have land. After having my newphews buddy cut a couple dead trees for me i figured i need one to cut it into pieces etc. Mine was $159 while the 18" was $199 and hopefully serves me well. Started up first time after about 4 pulls and once warmed up starts 1st pull. This is my 1st gas chainsaw.
I also looked at the 42cc craftsman but for $10 more, not in stock and no case this was a no brainer in that price range.
Good luck be safe👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks this was very helpful
Thank you for watching 👍🏻👍🏻
At beginning I bought 14" Ryobi chainsaw but after working in putting down trees in back yard decided to upgrade with Powercare PC 18" Y62 bar and chain combo for 37$ in Home Depot. The engine size the same on Ryobi 14", 16", and 18". So it's all good. The chain from Powercare so much better stays sharp for long time and longer blade 18". It so much better and comfortable and I like that saw is lightweight and pretty powerful
Hey! I've been using my Ryobi 14" RY3714 and it is a tough little saw. Developing a small firewood business.I am 62 and use it daily. It was YT Videos that taught me how to sharpen my chain and additional necessary knowledge. I could use the extra 4" of reach so that Power Care Combo sounds good. I clean it thoroughly after every use. I paid $139 for mine plus TruFuel and Bar & Chain Oil. Home Depot. Been seriously considering the 20". This saw is badass. If this saw was designed for occasional use, I've gone way past that! Thanks for the Intel on the Power Care Combo!
@@jamespeterson9159 You are welcome! I surprised about Powercare quality. I didn't expect much from it because it was cheaper than any other brand. Although Ryobi chainsaw is not listed on Powercare case it fits perfectly an I was able to cut big diameter trees and easy to reach as you mentioned. I was thinking just to give away all the wood from trees and I have to put many more down as I want to expand backyard. You have mentioned that selling firewood. Do you prepare it using log splitter or just cut short and make bunch of small diameters? I have plans to burn small branches and need to do something about bigger diameter logs
I don't use the break. Always treat the saw like a gun!! NEVER put your finger on the trigger unless you are willing to cut something!!
I love mine,I go by a Ryobi plant every week in Georgia...I bought mine at HD to,and I do very limited use at my home!!!
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What do they make at that Ryobi plant in Georgia? Their chainsaws are made in Vietnam. Think I'm shittin' ya? I'm not. Same little shits that tried to kill my ass. I never would have bought mine if I knew that.
@@CombatDoc54 Its a Hugh facility, I thought some had to be manufacturing!
Nice way too cut loose brother! I like the Ryobi. Looks like a perfect saw for small projects.
Sup Sonny!! Hey Sonny!!
Bryan Oard thanks cuz. Sonny said what’s up
With this Ryobi Series, the 14/16/18 use the same power head so essentially you have options. Mine originally was the RY3714 but now wears a 16" bar with semi-chisel chain. I will be grabbing a 18" bar/chain combo soon. Mine literally sees daily use. Maintenance is the key. Grab yourself some wedges from Home Depot or K&H so ya don't get your bar pinched. Mine has continually given good service.
I got the 16in and it seems to be a solid performer, for under $200....I'm satisfied with it.
Lol Thanks for the good review I have the battery powered one and I knock down 5/6 in trees like they owed me money... Now I need gas for the same reason...
GO COLLECT THAT MONEY BRO👍🏻
I have the 16 inch version do a muffler mod, tune the carb with the special carb tool and get an oregon bar and chain
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I’m interested in this muffler mod. Can you recommend a video with details?
i just bought the dewalt 20 volt max chainsaw at home depot for $199....came with a 5 amp hour battery & charger
kingofthecrease30 let me know how it works out. Good luck👍
Thanks for the tutorial get job, I picked up the 16 yesterday, on your 18 what is the cc? It cuts great, my is 38cc...
D. West I believe it was 46cc. I actually ended up returning it for the echo 400. Needed just a bit more power. Good luck with your purchase. Thanks for watching D.west. Check out the video I made on the echo . Later cuz👍🏻
Nice review; however, this video is 3 years old. The price of course went up. This chainsaw retails for $259 now. Crazy price, but I needed a home chainsaw!! What’s ya do..???
What fuel mix did you use? I have a echo leaf blower and I use the mixed fuel for that. I think it’s red armour 50:1 mix something. Would this work for that chainsaw? Great video!
50:1 is what I use on my of my 2stroke engines👍🏻 thanks for watching Raymond.
Nice video handyman. I have a question: if you had to pick one tool in your entire trailer to use forever, which would it be? You can only choose one. 👍🏻
Rozella Plays that’s a hard one. I’d have to say my radio 📻👍👍👍👍👍. Love the tunes Rozella
Oh yea. I hope your turkey day was a great one sir.
Bryan Oard you too cuz👍
Is anyone else chain guard stuck? I can’t get mine out. Do I have to do something before just sliding it off?
I was very Impressed on mine today and I did remove that guard to
Good luck with it. Thanks for watching my woods👍🏻
Compare to a 290 stihl I thought it did a little better
Need to cut logs that are 2-4ft in diameter will it work wel
I’ve done it 👍🏻
get u premixed oil gas and u always be able start this after 12 month etc
I picked 1 up 2 day at hd an im having a hard time keeping it running i put the oil n fuel an wen i press it it shuts off an doesn't run
When you get it started make sure the choke is off after letting it warm up. I know I had to let mine warm up a bit before using it. If still having issues after that return it👍🏻 thanks for watching Adrian
Sthil makes chainsaws for professionals who cut wood often these seem good for the occasional log cutting
Exactly definitely a homeowner special.👍🏻
Yo Trip Dip, you were runnin that saw to it's limits!!! But, I'd be doin da same thing too. I got the 16" refurbished last year delivered to my door for $89.00. If I NEVER use it again I already made $650 from it!! Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!
Knocked up the tip on my robe 18 inch saw cutting firewood out in the riverbed went to Home Depot to buy another one they didn't have any 18 in I upgraded to a 20-in Oregon bar and chain according to the Roby technician I talked to the Ruby of the Oregon bar and change is compatible to the 18-in robesaw it is not so don't try to put one on it cut for a few minutes and then it just jammed so I called Oregon chain they looked it up and said it was absolutely not compatible
Mine worked twice before deciding not to start anymore. Went over it head to toe and can’t figure out why it won’t start. Wish I would have gotten another one
Check for spark? Check and clean carburetor. If you let it sit awhile filled with fuel it could have gummed up. Good luck
Ryobi I believe is the fastest easiest to start of all your two cycle engines. I use one ryobi weed wacker and one straight pole weed eater and use a ryobi 16 inch 37 cc. Let me start with the ryobi weed eater and weed wacker (same 2 cycle power heads), over the last 5 years I have had to torture the two to death in my horrible large back yard and by miracle they are still like new, and I mean I have been mean with them! Taking down bamboo shoots and even knocking off small limbs with the weed wacker. The 37 cc 16 inch chain saw is tough and I am using it to break down many logs left over from a huge pecan tree and huge hucklberry tree I had to pay 1200 dollars to have cut down three years ago. Now you cant use these ryobi chain saws if youre in the business, but will need at least a 62 cc and if I were in the business I would use a stihl 20 inch to 28 inch for commerical. I hope I helped and the man in the video helped us too
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Very helpful to all. Thanks again Earl👍🏻👍🏻
I just bought one yesterday but for some reason the idle is way too high and won’t decrease when I turn it counterclockwise.. Any thoughts would be appreciated ✌🏻🙏
I’d bring it back if you get it new. Might have been a refurbished unit sold as new. I wouldn’t want to deal with a repair so soon. Good luck with it
There is also a high and low that can be adjusted.
Edit: I didn't realize this comment was 1yr ago..
Can't seem to find a chain. What brand can I get to replace the old old?
If you can’t locate at your local Home Depot you can search ryobi replacement chainsaw chain with the size needed on Amazon👍🏻
Did the blade stay sharp for you or did it dull out quick
sapper72783 It stayed sharp for the most part. I ended up returning it though and I picked up the echo. This one wasn’t strong enough and it did go through a lot of gas. Thanks for watching catch you on the next one
Thanks I bought this a week ago is dulled out and chain keeps loosening
Shouldn't you use a larger saw for pieces larger than 18"?
Not everyone can go out and buy different sized saws. You can definitely buy larger bars with chains to accommodate larger trees👍🏻
@@HighRidgeHandyman Sorry, didn't mean to sound snarky or rude. Just bought this saw to cut up a downed tree and some sections are wider than 18". Didn't know if I needed a larger saw or if there's simple techniques to cut stuff larger than your bar.
Probably should have bought a 20” bar for that tree
Just picked one up in the box brand new for 80 dollars did u get scammed
80 bucks?!? Sweet deal bro👍🏻sounds like I did get scammed😡 good luck with it.
Mine is too hard to start up why?
If it’s been sitting around a while, you could have some gum up in the carburetor from non-usage. You might have to clean out the carb. Good luck.
Exactly the same as the Black Max 38cc in case you didn’t know
Never had a black max I believe you can purchase them threw Walmart. I’ll have to check one out soon and put it to the test. Especially at their price point. Thanks for the info John Monk👍🏻
Did you saw your hand ???
Not yet Mickie👍🏻
Get man need fix the volume on your camera
I just paid 250
I think it's a SAFTY DEVVICE!!! Some people go ahead and take the brake lever off also!!! Damn the torpedoes -FULLSPEED AHEAD!!!
Chainsaws have never had that on them until recently.... It's there to protect idiots from kickback.... It's really a hindrance for anyone that's not a complete moron. Only cheap saws have them, professional saws NEVER have them
@@kyleglenn4132 I think the sthil chainsaws come with them? Also man you gotta start somewhere 😂 loko ay one of these or a sthil don’t cut wood often
@@kyleglenn4132 pretty much.. ryobi tools are mostly for homeowners not professionals
If you don’t know what that anti kick back guard is for you should take it off. That’s why ryobi put there
That’s put on for first timers bro! It’s not needed when you know how to use a chainsaw. Good luck thanks for watching catch you on the next one
Seem under powered
If u don't know what a funle is u should not be running a chainsaw in the first place
Ry10520
This is a piece of shit waste of 200. Better off spending the extra 300 bucks on a echo
Keep watching my videos. The ECHO will replace this unit👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Before people buy a chainsaw, they need to measure the diameter of the tree first so they can purchase the correct chainsaw with the correct length. The tip is on there for a purpose. Read the owners manual. Taking the tip off could really make you look like a jerk.
Experienced users have no need for the first timers chain protector/anti kick back. But I do recommend unexperienced continue to use. Good luck with yours👍🏻 feedback either helpful or not to others is always appreciated.
@@HighRidgeHandyman Exactly my point. Not everyone watching are experienced such as yourself and myself. If you are going to do a demo, maybe you should enlighten those not as experienced and let them know they should read the safety precautions and let them know that an 18" bar is sufficient for a 20" tree. I'm 68 years old and have the very first chainsaw I bought when I came home in 1976. It's a 42" that I still use it almost everyday cutting down cedars and Oaks here in Stone County Missouri . I wouldn't use it to fell saplings just as I wouldn't use an 18" to fell a 30". When newcomers see your video, they may think "hey, he took that thing off the end, I guess I can too". Last week, I fell a 31" white oak but I didn't make a video of it using a 28" bar, (because I didn't use a 28" bar. Ya see my point. If you're gonna make a video, state a disclaimer that what you are doing isn't for beginners. People think they can get on TH-cam and learn shit so then they go out and try it for the first time and suddenly they think they're experts. Next thing you know, they done smashed their truck, house or kid.
check out workshop Wednesday's tomorrow @ 8pm Est on this channel. you can send your comments live. Hope to see you there WM. you bring up some valid points.
@@HighRidgeHandyman Awesome. Thanks bro.
@@CombatDoc54 Good exchange.
Noob here who just bought this as their first to clean up after a storm.
Won't remove the safety cap.