If you’ve built up a collection of Ryobi’s affordable 18V ONE+ tools, here’s a hard truth about yard work: for outdoor power equipment, the smaller platform often doesn’t cut it. That’s where Ryobi’s 40V lineup earns its place — more power, longer runtime, and no mid-yard recharge breaks.
Ryobi 40V battery (Credits: How-To Geek)
Why Ryobi 40V Beats 18V for Yard Tools
The difference comes down to runtime. An 18V electric mower can chew through two 4Ah battery packs faster than you’d expect and still not finish an average yard, forcing a stop-and-recharge cycle mid-job. Step up to 40V and the math changes completely: Ryobi’s 40V 21-inch self-propelled brushless mower, which ships with two 40V 6Ah packs and a rapid charger, delivers up to 80 minutes of runtime. One pack can nearly mow a whole yard twice, and the second battery acts as a backup you can switch to mid-mow.
Lawn Mowers and Edgers: The Two Clearest Upgrades
The 40V 21-inch self-propelled lawn mower is the poster child for the upgrade: quieter, far more capable, and with a bigger cutting deck than the 18V models. Plus, the two 40V packs double as power for larger fans and other 40V accessories.
The second clear win is edging. A hot, dry summer yard can overwhelm an 18V edger — weak cutting, snapped line, unfinished edges. Replacing it with the 40V edger and string-trimmer combo gets the job done faster and with far less frustration. The rule of thumb: any tool that runs wide-open against thick grass for long stretches is a 40V job, while drills, drivers and indoor DIY remain perfect for the 18V ONE+ line.
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