An entry level kit for Ryobi 18V owners with a few shrubs to tidy. Buy a bigger battery if you have long hedges.
Amazon $139.49
For trimming a handful of small shrubs around a house or patio, where a compact, cheap kit matters more than reach.
- 18 inBlade
- 0.62 inCutting capacity
- 5.4 lbWeight
- 2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Compact 18 in blade is easy to steer around small shrubs and tight corners
- Push button start and a light 5.4 lb build make it easy for occasional users
- Low kit price with battery and charger included
- Short blade means more passes on long or wide hedges
- Only cuts branches up to 5/8 in
- Only a 2 year warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | LHT218C1 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Blade length | 18 in |
| Cutting capacity | 0.62 in |
| Rotating handle | No |
| Strokes per minute | 2,400 |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 20 V, 1.5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 30 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 5.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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For big properties with tall or thick hedges where cutting capacity and reach matter more than price.
Amazon $318.80For homeowners already on, or planning to buy into, Husqvarna’s 36 V battery tools who want long runtime and a solid warranty.
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