Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 in Hedge Trimmer
#12 in BatteryFull review
For crews and large properties with long, wide hedges who already use Milwaukee M18 batteries.
Tool Nut $529$529
3.4/5
An entry level kit for Ryobi 18V owners with a few shrubs to tidy. Buy a bigger battery if you have long hedges.
- 22 inBlade
- 0.75 inCutting capacity
Check price at Amazon$139.49
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Inexpensive way onto the huge Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery system
- HedgeSweep debris remover clears clippings as you cut
- Handles routine shaping of soft shrubs and young hedges
Cons
- Only about 21 minutes per charge on the included 2.0 Ah battery
- Cuts branches only up to 3/4 in
- On Amazon it comes from a third party seller; Home Depot is Ryobi’s main store
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 | P2690 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Blade length | 22 in |
| Cutting capacity | 0.75 in |
| Strokes per minute | 3,200 |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 18 V, 2 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 36 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Runtime | 21 min |
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