Ryobi 18V ONE+ 45cm R18HTR52

Absolute Game Changer! From 1 Hour of Hard Yakka to 10 Minutes Flat Bought the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 45cm Hedge Trimmer 2.0Ah Kit via Bunnings Click & Collect to save time and hassle, and it was seamless. Hopped online, picked it up with zero effort, and was straight into the yard. For years, I’ve been slogging away using standard manual hand shears because i couldn't justify the spend but as these bones get older, switching to this Ryobi was like moving from a push mower to a jet engine. No its not eco friendly but I put a bit of old sump oil along the bar to keep it lubricated and let it rip. It made absolute mincemeat of my hedge, slicing through branches as thick as my meaty thumb without missing a beat.

What usually takes me a full hour of back-breaking manual clipping took literally 10 to 15 minutes. On top of the insane speed, I couldn't believe how quiet it runs compared to petrol gear but no pull cords, no earplugs needed, just pure power at the squeeze of a trigger.

If you're still using manual hedge clippers, stop wasting your time and energy. Best investment I’ve made for the garden shed in years!