Upgrade Your Tool Collection With These New Ryobi Finds For Your Yard & Garage

First-time homeowners and seasoned DIYers alike have found a reason to buy, and keep buying, tools from Ryobi. As DIY brands go, it's up there with the best of them. It's often included among the best "prosumer" brands, offering homeowners the chance to snag tools that yield the same results as industry-grade equipment. And thanks to a growing and ever-improving range, the brand has embedded itself in households around the world.

Of course, whether Ryobi is a good power tool brand for your home project is not for us to say. But if you're interested in its range of cordless equipment, then you may also be intrigued by this guide. In it, we're focusing on some of the brand's newest releases, specifically those you might use in your yard or garage. Some, such as the all-new brushless 10-inch pole saw kit, enable you to relieve your trees of errant branches without the need (and danger) of a ladder. Others, such as the new limited edition hand vacuum, make cleaning up your shop floor a cinch. You'll also find mowers, a new chainsaw, and if you're gearing up for a sweltering summer, a new 9-inch fan that'll make breezy cookouts nice and easy.

Gardeners who frequently need to make cuts to trees around their yard may find that it's safer and easier to use a pole saw. This 40V HP Brushless 10-inch Pole Saw Kit from Ryobi makes up to 60 cuts per battery charge while delivering more power than a 30cc gas equivalent. It comes with a 40V 2Ah battery, slotting nicely into Ryobi's wider 40V family. A scabbard, a shoulder harness, and a combination adjustment wrench all come as standard, as does a 10-foot extension pole. This allows you to reach overhead without the need for a ladder.

This kit is currently listed as "coming soon," so if you're in the market for a pole saw, you'll have to wait. Still, if you're already invested in Ryobi's 40V gardening range, you may not mind doing so. There is also an option to buy it as a "tool only," instead of as a kit with a battery and a charger. However you buy it, it comes with Ryobi's five-year manufacturer's tool warranty.

Dealing with small messes before they become big ones is one of the essential habits for maintaining a clean garage. That's what Ryobi's new Limited Edition 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum is designed to help with. It's not made for big messes, and it's certainly not for handling wet spillages. But if you need to clear up dust after a sawing session or just generally give your workstation a spritz, it's likely to be up to the task. It holds around 2.5 cups of debris, and it comes with three tools – a dust brush, a crevice tool, plus an adapter to help attach them.

If you already have other 18V One+ tools, then this vac will slot nicely into your collection. The limited-edition unit comes in black with Ryobi-green accents, and it's priced at $49.97. If you don't already have an 18V One+ battery, you'll need to spend $99 in total in order to buy the kit that features a green vacuum with black accents. And unfortunately, there's no way to grab the limited-edition version as a complete set with battery and charger. Saying that, there's nothing stopping you from buying the limited-edition tool by itself and sourcing the power system separately.

If you're seeking tips to make stripping paint easier, then one of the best we can offer is to ensure you have the right equipment. Exactly what that is depends on the project you're working on. But if you have paint, varnish, or rust to remove, Ryobi's new 5-piece Paint and Varnish Removal Set could come in handy. Each piece is mounted on a drill bit, so you can use it with whatever power drill you have.

Per Ryobi, each piece is designed for control and precision. The set allows you to remove various substances without marring the material underneath, and it includes pieces for curves, edges, and flat surfaces. As with other items in the range, one of the biggest mistakes you can make when buying Ryobi tools like these is planning to use them for heavy-duty work. This set is specifically listed for light-duty removal jobs, including restoration of wood, metal, and plastic, so provided you stick to those, it's likely to be $19.97 well spent.

Trying to keep grass mowed if you have a large lawn can be hard work with a push-along mower. That's why so many homeowners choose riding mowers nowadays. And whereas such luxury items were once reserved for gas-savvy gardeners, battery-powered mowers are seeing a surprising surge in popularity. Ryobi is just one of the brands leading this charge, and as if to exemplify the point, the brand just released its new R1 80V HP Brushless 30-inch riding lawn mower kit.

Fitted with three brushless motors, this mower is capable of cutting up to an acre of ground on a single 14Ah battery charge. By virtue of being electric, it also does away with gas, oil, belts, and fumes while delivering more power than a 16 HP gas engine. It's priced at $2,999 and comes fully equipped with an 80V 14Ah battery and a wall-mountable charger unit.

One of the primary considerations when trying to choose the right chainsaw is whether you prefer gas or electric. There's much to be said for both. However, electric tools come without the requisite maintenance and upkeep that characterizes gas engines. And if you're in favor of that, then Ryobi has established itself as a popular supplier of cordless chainsaw tools. Its latest release, the 18V One+ HP Brushless 10-inch Chainsaw Kit, handles branches up to 8 inches thick. It's capable of 70 cuts per charge (with a 4Ah battery) and is 30% faster than Ryobi's previous 10-inch chainsaw.

It's less than 9 pounds, which is ideal for long cutting sessions. It also comes with an on-board combination wrench to help adjust the chain. The kit costs $229 and includes the wrench, scabbard, battery, and charger. Alternatively, if you already have 18V One+ tools, then you can pick up the tool only for $179 and use it with your existing 18V battery.

If you only have a few ornamental shrubs around your patio to keep in check, then a full-blown hedge trimmer is likely to feel like overkill. Similarly, a manual pair of hand shears is unlikely to cut the mustard, especially for those who are short on time. Ryobi's new 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless Shear/Shrubber Kit walks the middle ground. It runs for 30 minutes on a single 2Ah battery charge, allowing you to restore order to any shrubs around your home that are starting to get big ideas.

It features an 8-inch shrubber blade, which can handle branches up to 0.3 inches in diameter. It also comes with a 4-inch shearing blade, which is designed for precision cutting in areas where a mower would do more harm than good. The kit, which costs $129, comes with the tool, two blades, a battery, and charger, plus a scabbard and sheath for the blades. If you're already equipped with a battery (it works with any 18V One+ battery), then the tool alone costs $99.

If you have a battery from Ryobi's 40V system, then its 40V 300W Power Source/Charger for $119 enables you to turn it into a power station. The unit has a 120V AC outlet and two USB-A ports, enabling you to power and charge various devices whenever you're away from household electricity. That could be when you're barbecuing or need to charge your rusty DIY radio when you're working at the far end of the garden.

You could keep the unit in reserve for camping trips and even combine it with one of the brand's portable solar panels for extended use. In a pinch, it could provide emergency power should a particularly bad storm blow through and cut the power. Alternatively, if you tend to work with a spare battery on hand, you can use this unit to keep your spare on charge. In fact, according to Ryobi, this unit can charge a 40V battery back to full within an hour and 35 minutes.

A reliable drill is one of those essential power tools that every homeowner ought to have. If you've yet to add one to your collection, then Ryobi has an extensive range of power drills that home users can choose from. Its newest is the Limited Edition 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless ½-inch drill/driver kit, released in celebration of the brand's 30th anniversary. It's part of Ryobi's One+ HP Compact range — its most compact line of tools. It delivers up to 450 inch-pounds of torque, which should be more than enough for fastening new fence panels, assembling patio furniture, or building your new raised garden beds.

The limited-edition drill is available as a kit, and it costs $99. It includes the tool, plus an 18V One+ 4Ah lithium battery. It also includes a charger. You can get the drill without the power system for $96.86, however, the limited-edition colors are only available as a set. It's a good entry point to the 18V One+ ecosystem, and with one battery and charger system, you'll have access to over 300 other tools. 

Ryobi's new 18V One+ 4½-inch Circular Saw Kit is a good option for woodworking newbies who want to affordably DIY their own raised garden beds or fences. For owners of other 18V One+ tools, the saw itself costs $59.97 and comes ready to go with a blade. The kit, with battery and charger, costs $99. Either option includes an on-board hex wrench to change the blade.

If you're new to woodworking, know that this saw is designed to be lightweight and one-handed. In other words, it's user-friendly and potentially less intimidating than heavy-duty (and expensive) bench-mounted power saws. It's ideal for less experienced users, while still managing to cut to maximum depths of 1 9/16 inches. Translated, that means it's ideal for cutting 2-by lumber in a single stroke as well as various other materials commonly used for garden construction projects.

The need for a pair of battery-assisted pruning shears really depends on your circumstances. If your hands suffer from fatigue more easily than others, perhaps from arthritis, then a little help is quite clear. Even if your hands are in fighting form, you might still find that the grippers nature gave you start griping if you have hundreds of plants that need pruning. Either way, Ryobi's USB Lithium Pruning Shears Kit might offer a useful solution.

This tool effectively eliminates hand fatigue on larger pruning jobs, especially where there are lots of shrubs and plants that need thinning out after the winter. They can cut branches up to ⅜-inch thick and can make over 450 cuts per charge. Use them for pruning roses or cutting through the thick stems of your kitchen garden goodies during the harvest. The tool is currently listed as "coming soon," so we don't yet know what it'll cost. What we do know is that the set comes complete with the tool, one of Ryobi's USB Lithium 2Ah rechargeable batteries, and a charging cable.

Ryobi's 80V range of products is made up almost exclusively of lawncare equipment. It's designed to deliver gas performance with the convenience of interchangeable batteries. And while the original range has already done much to impress those who've bought into it, Ryobi's latest 80V 14Ah Lithium Battery is made to deliver more runtime. It provides up to 40% more runtime than previous 80V batteries, which will probably be handy for those maintaining a large lawn.

The battery, which costs $699, is compatible with any Ryobi 80V tool. As for how it works, Ryobi references a "Cool Core" design, which it says reduces the battery temperature during use to optimize performance. It also features "Intellicell Electronics" that help the battery to "think smarter and deliver more power." The battery is backed by a five-year warranty, and in case you're worried about how you'll charge it, it fits the existing 80V battery charging system.

Ryobi's 40V HP Brushless 17-inch Attachment Capable String Strimmer is, first and foremost, a string trimmer. It's part of the brand's signature Whisper Series — a range of tools that deliver Ryobi's renowned performance but with minimal audio disturbance. In fact, this particular tool is engineered to be 86% quieter than gas trimmers, although for the sake of good neighborly relations, you should probably still stick to daytime hours.

Runtime per charge of a single 40V 4Ah battery is approximately 45 minutes, meaning it's likely to be ideal for most homeowners. But if you keep a spare battery, you may well find more use for the tool than just trimming. While it is primarily a string trimmer, it is also "attachment capable." That means that you can use the tool's power head with a range of Ryobi attachments, including a cultivator, an edger, and a sweeper (all sold separately). The kit has everything you need to get started, including a power source and charger, and is priced at $239. If you already have a 40V battery, you can get the tool only for $189.

A gas inverter generator is an undeniably useful tool to have. It can be used to power your corded equipment (and to recharge your cordless batteries) when you're working at the far end of the yard. And if you don't have access to electricity on your patio, you can also use it to power various accessories, such as a fan, a cooler, or an ice machine. If you've yet to add one to your tool collection, then Ryobi's new 2500-Watt Gas Inverter Generator, currently priced at $599, may be worth considering.

It has a 1.2-gallon fuel tank. It delivers 2,500 starting watts, and 1,850 running watts, and it can run for about 7.5 hours at half-load. In other words, as long as you're drawing no more than 900 watts consistently, you can expect it to keep pace with most DIY sessions or social gatherings. And if you intend to use it indoors, like in your garage, it has an auto shut-down feature that kicks in whenever dangerous carbon monoxide levels are detected. It is, per Ryobi, ultra quiet, and comes supplied with the requisite assembly hardware (plus lubricant) to make getting it started straightforward.

Whether you have problems with your back or your legs or you simply have an awkward, hilly yard, mowing the lawn can be hard work. This is why self-propelled lawn mowers are so popular. They pull themselves, allowing you to walk behind the mower and simply guide it around your lawn. If you're looking for something to ease the strain from your lawn's demand for constant cutting, then you might be interested in Ryobi's new 40V HP Brushless 20-inch Self-Propelled Mower.

The kit comes complete with the battery and charger required to get started right out of the box. With a 6Ah battery, it can mow up to half an acre on a single charge. Its brushless system automatically increases blade speed to prevent bogging down in thicker grass, and you can switch among three mowing modes: mulching, bagging, and side discharge. As for price, the kit (including battery and charger) costs $479. But if you're already equipped with a 40V battery system, you can save yourself $100 by buying the mower only.

In the summer, there's nothing like a gentle breeze to take the edge off the midday sun. But if your garden is well protected by trees or by fencelines, a breeze isn't always forthcoming. When that's the case, a fan is a useful tool to have. Now, there are plenty of products on the market that match this description — you certainly don't need to shop Ryobi to find one. But if you already have a wall full of 18V One+ tools, then Ryobi's new HP Brushless Hybrid 9-inch Oscillating Fan for $99 can slot conveniently into your collection.

Even if you don't own an 18V One+ battery, you can run this fan with an extension cord. Since it's part of Ryobi's Whisper Series, it remains quiet even when it's running. On maximum setting, a 12Ah battery will run the fan for six hours. On low, that increases to 44 hours. It's compatible with Ryobi's Link Wall rail, which is useful for permanent installations — perhaps in your garage. It's also fitted with an articulating base, allowing for various portable set-up positions.