Ryobi RBC254SESO Review

The Ryobi RBC254SESO is a high performance, lightweight and petrol-powered 2-in-1 brush cutter and grass trimmer with an excellent design. It has a Tri-Arc cutting blade for quickly clearing thick brush, and a 46cm line cutting diameter for trimming grass quickly. It has a 25.4cc full crank petrol engine which is reliable, lightweight, energy efficient, low emission and powerful. It also features EasyStart technology, which is incredibly useful.

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The split shaft is of particular interest as it can be used in conjunction with all Ryobi 'Expand-it' tools. The Ryobi RBC254SESO is comfortable to use thanks to its soft-grip and ergonomic handle. A few accessories are included with the tool, including a Tri-Arc+ blade, a Reel-Easy head, a 6 metre cutting line, a wrench and a handle.

About Ryobi

Ryobi are a brand of DIY, home and garden tools, machines and accessories. Their outdoor range includes lawnmowers, scarifiers, grass trimmers, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, pole hedge trimmers, shears, shrubbers, chainsaws, pruners, loppers, pressure washers, blowers, vacuums, and more. They're a well known brand with a reputation for innovative products.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Performance - The Ryobi RBC254SESO is a 2-in-1 brush cutter and grass trimmer. It has a 26cm Tri-Arc+ brush cutting blade and a 2.4mm bump feed line with a 46cm cutting diameter. Changing between a brush cutter and a grass trimmer is straightforward and takes only minutes. The head has a 'Thread and Load' system for rapid line refilling.
• Petrol Engine - The tool is petrol powered. It has a 25.4cc full crank engine which is powerful, reliable and lightweight. It's also energy efficient and low emission. Starting the engine is quick and simple thanks to its EasyStart technology.
• Split Shaft - The tool has a split shaft which makes it compatible with all of Ryobi's 'Expand-it' attachments, giving you a high level of flexibility and choice over how your garden is managed and maintained.
• Ergonomic Handle - The Ryobi RBC254SESO has an ergonomic handle for comfortable use. It's especially useful when you're taking on a large job.
• Accessories - Included with the tool is a Tri-Arc+ blade, a Reel-Easy cutting head, a 6 metre cutting line, a wrench and a handle.

Summary

Overall, the Ryobi RBC254SESO is a well designed 2-in-1 brush cutter and grass trimmer. We particularly like its powerful 25.4cc petrol engine which is reliable, powerful and lightweight. We also like its 26cm Tri-Arc+ brush cutting blade and 46cm line trimming diameter. The split shaft is compatible with all 'Expand-it' attachments, making the tool very versatile indeed. We rate the Ryobi RBC254SESO Brush Cutter 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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