Ryobi RBCGM25SS

Terrible product. Does not start easily – I bought this product but it is really pain to have it. Motor does not start easily. I tried fo do all that is written on the instruction manual but it gives more pain than fun. I was very happy with my cheaper electric trimmer, had no issues at all. Not worth spending that much.  Show details

Spare parts are a rip off! – Yes the product works well until you need spare parts. The plastic knob on the line head, used to wind in the new line, is not available on its own. ($5-10 Part?) Replacement head is $45. I have a Ryobi lawn mower and the catcher has problems. Will not buy Ryobi again.  Show details

Very happy – I've used stil and high powered units. I need a extra line cutter and got 25cc ryobi. I am impressed. Easy start great power and comfy for over long periods of work. It has a good line feed I'm hard on my units and happy so far. Bloody great at the price. I'll get attachments and add review  Show details ·  1

Good Value – I couldn't justify the expense of a 'professional' machine for the amount of use it will get. So I took a chance on a cheap Ryobi. I've had it for a year now and I'm very impressed. It ALWAYS starts, even with old fuel. Its ergonomics are pretty good, and it has enough power to get through some pretty decent undergrowth. I've had no issues… Read more

with it at all.

Ryobi certainly seems to have lifted their game in recent years, if this product is any guide.

This is a great machine to keep – I purchased my Ryobi RBCGM25SS "Not Working & Fuel Leaks" from a private seller. Rebuild the carby with new Diaphragm & Gasket Kit. For the fuel leaks, I had replace with my complete fuel line kit. Now it always starts on first pull and great machine for me to keep. Of course I am carrying all different ZAMA and Walbro Diaphragm and Gasket Kit for… Read more

Ryobi and other Trimmer/Brushcutter brands. And the most common problem with this model is the fuel leaks which I also carry a complete fuel line kit. After two years, the rubber grommer will hardened and starts to leak fuel. Replacing the fuel line kit is very easy and will surely fix the issue.

the marketing product is wrong – My Ryobi Trimmer / brush cutter does the job . spare parts are a problem . Went to Bunning to buy a seal for the fuel cap or even the whole cap , not a part in Bunning for Ryobi . If you have the monopoly on a product you should keep the fast moving parts .Never ever buy Ryobi / Homlite product

Happy with purchase – I purchased my one from Bunnings just over 2 years ago and has around 15 hours of use in that time. Starts easily and has never stalled on me. The grommet on the fuel line just started leaking for me (as it did another reviewer) so I thought I'd add this review for anyone with the issue. I went to Lane Cove mower repairs and picked up a… Read more

replacement grommet and fuel line for $25 which has worked perfectly. I have seem them on eBay for less but by buying local I could take in the old one to make sure of the fit.

Replacement was easier than I thought. I did leave the line to the primer in place and put it back through the grommet as it didn't come out easily and I didn't want to break anything.

Good bit of kit – Starts well, runs well and does what you ask of it. Powerful enough to tackle the thick stuff with the hard blade. Only problem is fuel leaking from the grommet/fuel line but i guess after 2 years and not always draining the unused fuel, it was to be expected. I would buy again

Great whipper snipper – this is a great machine, i have a small home lawn business and this thing rips choke it one pull put it on run and starts up right away. i have the edger, brush cutter and whipper head attachments, they have done it again. I also have the petrol leaf blower and a couple of drills and saws i just love them good quality for the proce good quality, reliable and very inexpensive

The only thing missing is – ... a golf bag to carry all the [expand-it] attachments. I've had this tool with the brush cutter/whipper head, mini chainsaw head, blower head and hedge trimmer head for over a year now. I also have the arm extender. I've been tidying up a well treed 1 Ha block with it during that time without a problem. The blower drive shaft did become… Read more

detached from the fan at one point but was easily fixed once I'd opened it up to find the problem.

The mini chain saw is exceedingly useful and I've cut branches up to 6 or 8 inches with it. Just need to take the same precautions as for any saw to prevent jamming, etc. Chain is easy to remove and sharpen using, e.g. an Ozito chain sharpener machine ($60). I also have a Ryobi chain saw so the sharpener is good value for an amateur.

Been clearing Ivy with the tri-blade cutter but was not so useful on long grass, which too easily wraps around the shaft. I now use the hedge trimmer much more effectively on the long grass. I do want to get another blade for the brush cutter to cut down a few dense stands of small trees and sapplings that have gone feral. Ryobi don't seem to make one.

The blower is more versatile to use than the previous more traditional style unit I had. The head can be rotated, making it easy to use overhead, e.g. to blow leaves and debris out of the gutters around the house. It's a five to ten minute job now to clear the gutters.

All of these attachments run off the same 2-stroke power unit, which i have not had a problem with. It starts easily in a couple of pulls. Versatile, reliable, inexpensive, small on storage big on use. Doesn't come with a golf bag.