Anyone in the Ryobi Eco Sytem

Bald-Eagle22 · 18 Mar 2021 at 08:10

Guys , I’m going to need a new drill and impact driver but funnily enough a lawnmower as well .

So after some searching around it seems Ryobi might fit the bill here as the batteries will power them-will power both lawnmowers and drill / drivers.

Drill driver is normal home stuff and garden is medium size lawn .

Anyone had any experience with them at all . Seems there are after marketing batteries as well all over the big river and bay site .

Feedback appreciated.

SoliD · 18 Mar 2021 at 09:18

Load of people put Ryobi in search and you get loads of results.

sovietspybob · 18 Mar 2021 at 09:56

Yeah i've got a bit of their stuff.

I've got the brushless drill, impact driver, impact wrench, angle grinder and strimmer

Got 2x 5.0Ah batteries

I've been really happy with them myself, they arent' as good quality as a Makita or a DeWalt but for home DIY use i've been extremely happy with them, dont dont feel like they're going to fall apart and they've tackled every job ive asked of them plus they're a lot cheaper for some of the other bare tools like the garden stuff.

Flippy · 18 Mar 2021 at 10:32

I've got a drill, multitool and handheld air compressor. Really happy with them so far. For the price, I think they are really good. I saw some reviews of people using them professionally.
I have 2 small batteries that came with the drill and bought knock off on ebay which I will be upgrading the batteries in at some point

sovietspybob · 18 Mar 2021 at 11:47

Be aware of the knock off batteries, this vid is about dewalt but the same will apply to any brand. You may not be getting the advertised capacity and who knows what else is scrimped on.

Gredawarha · 18 Mar 2021 at 16:48

I have one± combi drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, SDS drill and multi tool. Coupled with two 4ah and two 2.5ah batteries.

The only issue I've had is my reciprocating saw (which has seen a lot of use) has a slightly bent battery terminal. Effectively one of the terminals likes to move toward the other which then prevents the battery being inserted. I successfully bent it back but I tend to keep a battery in the saw at all times just to ensure it doesn't happen again.

You will see many people dismissing Ryobi and then proclaiming that their chosen system is better. There is probably some merit in that, if you're using these devices 7 hours a day 5 days a week but for DIY I don't think you can go wrong with most of the major brands.

I would say make a short list of brands you're interested in then keep an eye on something like Hot UKDeals for a deal on your short list.

bloodiedathame · 18 Mar 2021 at 18:13

I'm a sucker for their stuff; drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, circular saw, strimmer, lawn mower, hedge trimmer.

balls · 22 Mar 2021 at 06:04

I've got a number of bits of theirs, the only things that haven't lasted with reasonably use are their circular saws, burnt through 2 of them over the last couple of years and their impact wrench is towards the lower torque rating also. Having replaced those with far more expensive Dewalt items I still prefer the ergonomics of the cheaper Ryobi Drill I have over the Dewalt

Otherwise solid tools

samcat · 22 Mar 2021 at 12:06

Drill, right angle drill, impact wrench (car jobber, NOT an impact driver), torch, strimmer and recently got a mower with battery for £100 from argos.

Mower is good, very good. We have a small ish garden, front garden that is a bit of a sod for getting power out to.. battery mower is amazing.
Strimmer is really good as well, would highly recommend.

Bald-Eagle22 · 23 Mar 2021 at 21:21

Thanks guys , purchased a Brushless Drill from B and Q at the weekend- very impressed for the money .

Seems perfect for the home jobber .

Schizophonic · 24 Mar 2021 at 09:06

You'll be grateful buying a decent brand and not just a generic Argos one. Call it an investment when buying good branded tools as they make jobs so much easier and cleaner to do.

sovietspybob · 24 Mar 2021 at 15:22

Schizophonic said:
You'll be grateful buying a decent brand and not just a generic Argos one. Call it an investment when buying good branded tools as they make jobs so much easier and cleaner to do.

yeah this, i'd struggled on for ages with the most basic Nicad drill B&Q sold about 15+ years ago, it was a true revelation to go to a brushless Li-ion Ryobi

lookitsjonno · 28 Mar 2021 at 10:30

I'll be investing in tools this year, studding out a detached garage. Glad I found this post, looks just the stuff for a DIYer. Shame the nailer only fires to 50mm, looks like I'll have to hire or spend big on DeWalt/paslode

HRL · 28 Mar 2021 at 14:05

Drill, impact driver, recip saw, jigsaw, angle grinder, random orbit and palm sanders here.

Had some B&Q credit that needed using up and got a bit carried away. 2 x 5aH and a 3aH battery too.