Ryobi Brush Cutter | Expand It System

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2 жыл бұрын

This Ryobi Brush Cutter is part of their Expand It system and works well on their 40v platform. Come with me as we unbox this new tool and put it to use. Ryobi 40v tools have become my favorites and I think this one will work well too. I'll show you just how easy it is to switch tools on their expand It system. I have a lot of brush to clear with this new brush cutter and when we're done we'll take it to the garden and see if it will take down corn stalks for our fall decorations. Let's get started.
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@mantlecarrier12 2 ай бұрын

I stand by this attachment been using for a couple of years now. Its worth it. Once you get the bulk down it's easy. I using in a swinging motion moving from top to bottom of the brush works fine. It does take a little muscle for thick brush. I love it.

@debramartin9396 Жыл бұрын

This attachment and the hardworking guy made it look easy.

@wizardsofwisconsin7400 11 күн бұрын

I just used the 18” hedger attachment for it today and I was really really impressed with the amount of work it did and how long it ran doing that work. Electrics have come a long way in the lawn and garden market, I’ll say that. Is it “commercial grade”? No, it’s not supposed to be. For homeowner use it’s pretty damn good, and I’m a die hard 2 stroke guy. That’s saying something. Nice demo on the brush cutter!

@BackyardMaine 11 күн бұрын

I agree.. I was shocked at how well they work and how long they last.

@christinascleaning Жыл бұрын

its $119 now LOL thanks for the video! God Bless you, your family and your channel

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Is it really? I guess like everything else they doubled in price. God bless you and your family as well.

@bethfinney1457 2 жыл бұрын

Great addition to the yard maintenance arsenal. Excellent review. It made me want one.

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I all set now..

@sixthfox78 10 ай бұрын

Sold, will be adding that to my Ryobi collection. Thanks for the great video

@BackyardMaine 10 ай бұрын

Good choice! Thanks for watching..

@jazthing1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this demonstration and review. Just ordered today!!! 😄

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

@JoeyIngles 11 ай бұрын

@4:55 when you took down that small sapling...that sold me on it, dude. Great video of real work being down with the tools.

@BackyardMaine 11 ай бұрын

Thank you.. I actually love these tools and they do not sponsor my videos.. I have the leaf blower, pole saw, weed eater and this brush cutter attachment.

@ChuckP123 2 ай бұрын

LoL, same. I paused the video and ordered it when I seen that part. I've got a million of those that need to go.

@MarcoLiftz Жыл бұрын

Wow tore right through that definitely purchasing this today

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Yes it works really well. Thanks for watching

@friendschannal3892 11 ай бұрын

Great machine really

@suzannebullett3047 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I loved the frog!

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yup that was one tiny frog. I didn't get a footage of the two snakes and I don't know how many voles and mice.

@gregnixon1296 2 ай бұрын

I bought this brushcutter today. It requires a 3-hour charge for 1-hour's use. I found the grip to be at a poor angle for me. It put my wrist at a continuous 45' angle, which was very uncomfortable over time. Advil followed the cutting. The tool works as it should, however. No argument there, but the grip at the trigger was all wrong. It should be more like a pistol grip instead of being like the handle of a tennis racket.

@christinascleaning Жыл бұрын

looks great

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

The insulation is rated for voltage not amperage but to be clear you need #12AWG for a 20A circuit.

@pmarker 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. The brush cutter seems to be more than adequate for trimming hedges also.

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Frank020 Жыл бұрын

Cool have the weed Wacker...may get this or the pole saw for high bush hedges.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

I have the pole saw as well as the leaf blower. I'm very happy with the battery performance on the 40v system.

@66_ed_Hawkenson 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome helpful video... I thought you were Kenny Chesney at first...

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video.. If I was Kenny Chesney I probably would be cutting my own brush..😅 Thanks for watching!

@mikeo8890 Ай бұрын

I was impressed with the battery proformance.

@BackyardMaine Ай бұрын

I was too. The only tool I have that really eats the battery is the leaf blower.

@mikeo8890 Ай бұрын

@@BackyardMaine right, and the leaf vacuum .

@rda3000 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna get this despite the cost, bc it’s way easier to swap out than a hack where I attach a sharper blade in a more permanent fashion. I’ll save some money by applying for and using a new retailer credit card. Thx

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

It really does work quite well.

@violet7245 Жыл бұрын

I think I’m gonna get this set up for weed waking

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

I don't think you will be disappointed. The brush cutter attachment works great on it as well. I have another video on that tool..

@famousbigwes9392 Ай бұрын

Was gonna get it for weed wacking too

@fuqui035 4 ай бұрын

I bought one a year ago I'm using it tomorrow

@740GLE 11 ай бұрын

I’m impressed it kept up being a simple cheap brushed motor, did it ever overheat and shut down?

@BackyardMaine 11 ай бұрын

The only time it did that is if I got into the grass and it wound around the blade like string. I think that happened twice. But with the brush and weeks it had no problems.

@rybfish76 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video! I'm thinking about buying this attachment to knock down a bunch of brush. Do you think the Ryobi brush cutter attachment would be able to go through tree wood suckers that are 1" to 3.5" thick? Or do you think it would be better to get one of those "Forrester Brush Cutter Blades"? Thanks!

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

This one is great for stuff up to 3/4 inch or less. You can put a different blade on like you mentioned but with what’s in the box may not be what you need. Thanks for watching.

@rybfish76 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardMaine hey I really appreciate you getting back to me! Thanks so much! That makes alot sense!

@thejookking Жыл бұрын

@@BackyardMaine Wednesday July 6th 2022 1926hrs I posted this question in another section... Is the expand-it brush cutter attachment compatible with both the 40v attachment head and the gas-powered attachment head?? Because when I attached the brush cutter attachment to my newly purchased 40v attachment head it keeps on stalling yet it works perfectly with my gas powered attachment head.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

@@thejookking I replied to you other comment. I really don't know what's going on with yours. Is it the same model as in my video?

@alex_jpeg Жыл бұрын

my back yard isnt very big, but the grass gets high/thick quickly and im wondering if this would be nice to have instead of getting an actual mower because its small and simpler

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

If it's just grass I would probably get the tool but with the weed eater attachment. The brush cutter works best for heavy brush. Here's an Amazon Affiliate link if you're interested. amzn.to/3H0wQfJ

@cwilli26 6 ай бұрын

I have the 18V series of tools, but I'm not finding this attachment for the 18V. Am I relegated to buying the whole package to get this brush cutter? Would definitely come in handy on our property.

@BackyardMaine 6 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. If you have the expandit system I don’t know why it wouldn’t connect.

@LiveAuthenticallyDaily 9 ай бұрын

What I don't understand is why they put the spring button in a place that competes with the wing nut. It makes removal less than ideal compared to the string trimmer which uses the hole on top of that wing nut assembly.

@thejookking Жыл бұрын

Wednesday July 6th 2022 1926hrs Is the expand-it brush cutter attachment compatible with both the 40v attachment head and the gas-powered attachment head?? Because when I attached the brush cutter attachment to my newly purchased 40v attachment head it keeps on stalling yet it works perfectly with my gas powered attachment head.

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what’s going on with your setup. Mine works fine. Is it the same brush cutter as the one in my video?

@realattaboy 2 ай бұрын

Hey have you had any trouble with that 40V powerhead? I’m considering one and I’m seeing that a good amount of people are having issues with it overheating and in some cases even catching on fire…

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

I haven't had any issues with mine. I haven't heard of anyone else having problems either. I will keep an eye out though.

@familynerf Жыл бұрын

Do you think it could run a circular saw blade for taking out small trees?

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

I do. And I plan to try it soon. I cleared and area a few years ago and I have a lot of small trees shooting back up.

@markburton8680 Жыл бұрын

If you had the weed eater attachment could you just buy the blade and accomplish the same thing?

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Maybe but I don’t want to spend the time pulling the head apart every time I change attachments. With this setup it takes seconds

@Dreadylock9170 2 ай бұрын

hi i tried to watch video review of weed wacker only to find message saying private video i came to see review of week wacker because i have the 25cc gas model RY251PH 2015 model and wanted to compare and see if the attachments worked before purchasing could you please make that video available?

@BackyardMaine 2 ай бұрын

Sorry about that.. Try this link.. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9KmdJynr7O0nmQ.html

@daniellongstaff3408 Жыл бұрын

I want to mulch leaves so they decompose into my garden, but I don't want to buy a lawn mower. Will this work on leaves?

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Probably not the best tool for mulching leaves.

@randyjordan5521 9 ай бұрын

Re: the cutting head wearing down, I assume that you could just sharpen it with a grinder.

@BackyardMaine 9 ай бұрын

The cutting head on this is actually dull with square edges. It's also reversible so I was thinking about sharpening one side to see if it cut better or worse.

@mdk2 4 ай бұрын

Will that cut through bamboo?

@BackyardMaine 4 ай бұрын

I don’t know. We don’t have any bamboo in Maine

@Soothsayer210 Жыл бұрын

so why can't we use that to cut the grass as well? do we really need to buy that weed whipper (string trimmer) attachment too?

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t do great in thick grass. It will wind around the blade. Then you need to pull the battery and pull all the grass out.

@ForFerne Жыл бұрын

Stuff? That was an oak you cut down!

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

Yup a small one plus all sorts of other woody brush.

@markarnold1550 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Ryobi 40v Expand It power head and brush cutter attachment; after unboxing I noticed in the brush cutter manual it says not to use the brush cutter on any electric power head, due to risk of personal injury or shock. Also, the power head manual says that the brush cutter shouldn't be used with it. They are both part of the Expand It system. I am super annoyed , I really need to get some work done. Did you notice that, or have any problems?

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, Do you have the 120 cord connected power head? If so maybe the risk is cutting the cord. Mine is a battery power head and there is no issue. I would use it even with the corded unit but just be careful not to cut the cord.

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Mark I missed that you also have the 40v system. To be honest I didn't read all the paperwork but the brush cutter works great with this system and I wouldn't hesitate to use it.

@markarnold1550 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardMainegreat, thanks for the review, and for the reply!

@thejookking 2 жыл бұрын

@@BackyardMaine So if I understand you correctly, this can be used with the Ryobi gas ⛽️ powered attachment because that is what I have.

@BackyardMaine 2 жыл бұрын

@@thejookking I believe so but I would check the compatibility before you buy. I think the connection is the same. I'm sure the information is available online.

@everyone_knows_itsbutterst7808 11 ай бұрын

$69 it must have been a sale it’s now double the money

@BackyardMaine 11 ай бұрын

Sadly everything has doubled or even quadrupled since this video was made.

@gymeni 2 ай бұрын

I paid $99 today, regular price, 4/14/24.

@michaelkestrel8363 Жыл бұрын

I would sharpen that blade it looks like it does not cut that well

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

I may try that to see if it cuts better.

@set3777 Жыл бұрын

From the Ryobi Manual: "TRI-ARC BLADEThe TRI-ARC blade is suited only for pulpy weeds and vines. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned over to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the TRI-ARC blade."

@BackyardMaine Жыл бұрын

@@set3777 I read that too. I may have mentioned that in the video. I thought it worked well. If I try to sharpen one side I can always go back to the other.

@set3777 Жыл бұрын

@@BackyardMaine "Do not sharpen the TRI-ARC blade." instruction is because sharpening could result in an UNBALANCED blade? (I have 3 Ryobi expand-it Brush Cutter but have YET to used the Triac Blade because my "old model" Ryobi BA25 expand- it Quad Blade was designed much sharper than the new tri-arc blade)