Ryobi RHT5045 Review | Hedge trimmer | CHOICE

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Type View more details. Is the hedge trimmer battery (cordless) or electric (corded)?: Electric

Recommended View more details. We recommend hedge trimmers that score at least 80% overall.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details. The CHOICE Expert Rating comprises 50% performance score and 50% ease of use score.
Performance score View more details. Our tester assesses the trimmers for their cutting performance on a variety of leafy and woody hedge types, including some thicker branches.
Ease of use score View more details. Our tester looks at handle comfort, weight and balance, visibility and ease of using the controls.
Year tested View more details. Due to a change in test site in 2021, performance results before this date can't be directly compared.

Country of origin View more details. Claimed country of origin. Some batteries and chargers may have a different country of origin to the main unit.
Warranty (yrs) View more details. Manufacturer's stated warranty. There may be different warranties for batteries and chargers. You are still covered under Australian Consumer Law.

Availability View more details. 'Tested models' are hedge trimmers that we've tested and that are currently available in shops. In some instances, at the request of members and when products are still available on the second-hand market and via sites like eBay, we also include hedge trimmers that were previously tested but are now discontinued.: Discontinued model

Price View more details. Recommended or typical retail price, including the battery if applicable. Some brands sell trimmers without a battery ("skin-only") if you already own one.: $89

Weight (kg): 2.8
Blade length (cm) View more details. Length of the cutting blade in cm.: 45
Tooth gap (cm) View more details. The size of the gap between the teeth. Generally, the larger the gap, the better the cutting performance.: 1.8
Battery voltage (V) View more details. Stated battery voltage. Other battery capacities may be available.
Battery rating (Ah) View more details. Amp hours (Ah) are the number of amps a battery can sustain for an hour.
Claimed battery charge time (min) View more details. Manufacturer's claimed battery charging time in minutes
Noise at user's position (db) View more details. How loud is the trimmer when holding and using it?
Noise at 7.5m (db)
Website: ryobi.com.au

Hand guard View more details. A shield that protects your leading hand from flying cuttings and debris. Most models have these.: Yes
Wrap around front handle View more details. This makes it easier to switch between horizontal and vertical trimming.: Yes
Blade extension View more details. The blade bar has fixed teeth that project beyond the moving cutters, which helps prevent injury. For example, if you bump the blade against your leg, you're less likely to come into contact with the cutting blades.: Yes
Rotating head View more details. The cutting head rotates for easier vertical edging.: No

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