About Ryobi Line Trimmers

4 Cycle

• Ryobi offers three types of 4-cycle string trimmers: curved shaft, straight shaft and power head, which allows you to add different attachments. These trimmers come with a 4-cycle engine that runs on gasoline. For example, the 4 Cycle Curved Shaft Model RY34421 features a 17-inch cutting width, and it weighs 10.65 lbs. The string diameter is 0.95 inches. The curved shaft makes it easier to navigate around obstacles, and you can also add different attachments to this trimmer.

Cordless

• A cordless trimmer runs on Lithium-ion battery power as opposed to gasoline, and Ryobi offers both 18 Volt and 24 Volt cordless trimmers. These trimmers have a cutting path between 11 and 13 inches wide. For example, the 24 Volt Cordless String Trimmer/Edger Model RY24201 has a cutting width between 11 and 13 inches wide, and it weighs 6 lbs. It comes with a 24 Volt Lithium-ion battery, and it also has a variable speed trigger for increasing or decreasing power. The head of the trimmer rotates for edging purposes.

TouchStart

• The TouchStart Straight Shaft Trimmer Model RY29550 comes with a 12 Volt electrical starting system, which means that you just need to push a button to turn on the trimmer. You can add different head attachments to this trimmer, and it features a 30 cubic centimeter, two-cycle engine, which produces up to 1 horsepower of power. The cutting width is 18 inches, and the string is 0.095 inches in diameter. The trimmer uses a 12 volt battery, and it weighs 15.2 lbs. It has a straight shaft, which helps go behind or underneath obstacles like bushes and trees.

Shaft

• Ryobi offers a 17 Inch Curved Shaft Trimmer CS30 Model RY28020 and an 18 Inch Straight Shaft Trimmer Model RY28040. The Curved Shaft Trimmer features a two-cycle gasoline engine, and it comes with the ReelEasy String Head with Dual Spool adaptor, which gives you two cutting options. This trimmer weighs 10.8 lbs., and the string diameter is 0.095 inches. It has a cutting width of 17 inches. The Straight Shaft Trimmer features a 30 cubic centimeter, two-cycle engine, and it also comes with the ReelEasy and DualSpool technologies. It has a cutting width of 18 inches, and the string diameter is 0.095 inches. It weighs 11.8 lbs.