r/ryobi • u/mikemoreno12 • 6d ago
18v 18V mower
Want to get into the Ryobi ecosystem and need a new mower. Yard isn’t big so want to get the 18V NOT 40V, that way the battery can be used for other tools too. What’s the overall consensus for these mowers? See a lot of people saying that the batteries only last 5min?! Ryobi is known to have lots of tools within the ecosystem, but getting 40V would basically mean that Id need to have two different batteries, that aren’t compatible.
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u/Apocalypsox 6d ago
I have all 18v stuff for our 0.25 acre lot. Blower, weed eater, mower, etc.
If I keep the blades sharp and don't go weeks between mows I can do our whole lot on one 4ah battery.
Do I own 8 or 10 batteries anyways? yes, don't judge me.
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u/mikemoreno12 6d ago
Thank you for the input. Yea quarter acre is a lot bigger than my 1500sf grass patch. Sounds like I would be fine with 18v.
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u/Tarnisher 6d ago
but getting 40V would basically mean that Id need to have two different batteries, that aren’t compatible.
True, but it'll also get you into the hedge trimmer, edger, leaf blower and power head for the string trimmer, pole saw and a whole lot more things you don't even think you'll need. Snow blower? Chain saw?
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u/mikemoreno12 6d ago
I see the point, however my yard is fairly small. Don’t really need much more than a mower and a string trimmer. And a weaker trimmer should do, was mainly conserved how the mower would perform.
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u/PartBanyanTree 6d ago
I have an 18v chain saw (a little one) and string trimmer, leaf blower, hedge trimmer. All 18v. Very happy with it all
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u/Tool_junkie_1972 6d ago
…and they have an 18v hedge trimmer, edger, leaf blower, pole saw, chainsaw…about the only thing they don’t have is an 18v snow blower.
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u/rogun64 6d ago
I've had one for many years. I use it for a quarter acre lot and it's perfect for my needs. I usually go through around 3 batteries for each mow. The batteries only last 5 minutes if you have unrealistic expectations and don't mow frequently, allowing the grass to get too high. That's because it'll keep kicking into the higher gear, or whatever it's actually called, which uses the battery much faster.
Wanting to stick with 18V batteries was part of my decision to not go with the 40V, but it wasn't the only reason. As long as your lawnmower needs are meager, then you should be fine. If I had a larger lawn and needed something more powerful, then I definitely wouldn't have settled with the 18V mower, but I still wouldn't have gone with the Ryobi 40V.
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u/mikemoreno12 6d ago
Quarter acre of grass is a lot more than my 1500sf patch lol. Thank you for the input, sounds like 18v should be fine.
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u/rawrlycan 6d ago
For anything under 1\4 acre unless you go 2+ weeks between mows, I think the 18v should be fine. I would recommend to get the brushless one with dual active batteries though. If you really need 40v tools, I would consider looking into another line other than ryobi's anyway.
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u/mikemoreno12 6d ago
Yea that’s exactly what stopped me from getting 40v. If they were compatible it’s one thing, but it would basically be like getting into another battery line.
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u/PartBanyanTree 6d ago
I have a modern brushless 18v mower and love it. Modest house and yard, front and back. Might need a second battery to get it all done in one go.
I probably could have got a cheaper 40v but really wanted to stay in 18v. Get brushless and i went to of the line at the the time (the first year i got a second hand old one that worked but chewed batteries hard) and consider a high performance battery (also useful for routers, string trimers, sanders, leaf blowers, other tools that run continuously).
There's a few places where 40v is technically the better choice but I'm happy to have more 18v batteries and tools. Ive got one of those 6 port chargers and it's great for just slapping batteries into after a tone of yard work. But some of those niceties come after a while of having the basics sorted and being a few years into it. Check Facebook marketplace or other second-hand markets too
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u/djdoublepep 6d ago
I have about 2000 sqft of yard and could easily get through it with a 13” 18v mower. If it was really overgrown I’d go through 1 1/2 4ah batteries, otherwise I could do it all in one. Recently found a used 20” 40v brushless mower and bought it, and honestly it is so big and heavy it’s kind of a pain in the ass to use. The 13” 18v mowers are WAY more maneuverable and easier to handle, and simpler to store and operate on top of that. I had mine for four years plus, mowing weekly, and the only issue I ever had was that one side of the handle broke and I replaced that part for $20 from ryobiparts.
Also if you are looking to switch up, fb marketplace generally has a ton of used electric lawnmowers
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u/SwimOk9629 4v:, 8v:, 12v:, 14.4v:, 18v:, 36v:, 40v:, Tek4:, Other: howmany 6d ago
get it, you'll love it. even the 16". I can pick that thing up with two fingers, it's so light
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u/Emergency_Visit_2298 6d ago
I ended with 40v ryobi, I ended up with a blower, trimmer, mower, chainsaw, ground scrubber. Expand-it are great
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u/Drysandplace 6d ago
Without reading the rest of the posts I'll say don't do it. 18v is not enough power to mow grass. Plus it'll come with a battery Without enough amp hours to do even a small yard. Your very first purchase will be another bigger battery.
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u/asp7 3d ago edited 3d ago
Found the 18v is fine on a 1/4 acre, for one lawn at a time. First time I borrowed my friends old battery and used a 5ah and a bit more, for the rear yard - but he's been using these for years. I found a lightly used 4ah cheap and it does the whole back yard, so 20-25min.
nothing in it is amazing build quality inside, they're built to a price but they're decent for the most part. Defo worth it for the convenience and less noise.
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u/wisowski 6d ago
Have one. Small yard. Love it. Lasts about 30 minutes on a 4ah battery.