Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer
#4 in BatteryFull review
A strong, wide cutting trimmer for medium to large yards, and a base for Ryobi’s Expand-It attachments.
RYOBI $249$249
The Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer is the better string trimmer overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer leads on line, warranty and swath. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ PCLST02K 13 in wins on value. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ PCLST02K 13 in costs $150 less ($99 vs $249).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ PCLST02K 13 in
#8 in BatteryFull review
A cheap, light trimmer and edger for small yards, best for anyone starting or already on Ryobi 18V batteries.
RYOBI $99$99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer for line (.095 in line vs .080 in line), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and swath (17 in swath vs 13 in swath).
- Choose the Ryobi 18V ONE+ PCLST02K 13 in for value ($7.62 per inch of swath ($99 with batteries and charger, 13 in swath) vs $14.65 per inch of swath ($249 with batteries and charger, 17 in swath)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery string trimmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer | Ryobi 18V ONE+ PCLST02K 13 in |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $14.65 per inch of swath ($249 with batteries and charger, 17 in swath) | 100 $7.62 per inch of swath ($99 with batteries and charger, 13 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 100 .095 in line | 50 .080 in line |
| Swath 15% | 100 17 in swath | 40 13 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 100 5.3 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 17 in Trimmer | Ryobi 18V ONE+ PCLST02K 13 in | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 17 in | 13 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .080 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Automatic feed |
| Shaft | Straight | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No | Yes |
| Takes attachments | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah of battery | 18 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh | 36 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | 45 min | 25 min |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 5.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | - | 2026-09 |