Ryobi Lawn Edger Guide: Which Ryobi Gives You Crisp Lawn Lines?

The RYOBI ONEAND 18V 9 in. Cordless Battery Edger, model P2300BTL, is sold as a tool only. “Tool only” (sometimes called a bare tool) means you get the edger itself, but no battery and no charger, so it makes sense if you already have a Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery from a drill or another garden tool.

The listing is unusually thin. It confirms a 9-inch cutting width, battery power, a green color, a weight of 10 pounds and a length of 34 inches by 12 inches wide, which describes a walk-behind wheeled edger. The feature and description text only talk about replacement parts in general and do not describe this edger, and the model number field says P2300A while the title says P2300BTL. The listing does not specify the depth settings, blade speed or warranty.

Choose it only if you already own ONE+ batteries and want a simple 9-inch edger. If you need a battery too, the kit version further down is the easier buy. Ryobi 18V tools also show up often in our roundup of discounted 18V tools, which helps if you are building out the system.

Best for: Small yards needing trimming and light edging

Pros

• Pivoting head for edging
• Auto-feed line, no bumping
• Adjustable 11 to 13 inch width
• Variable speed trigger

Cons

• Battery and charger not included
• Line edging, not a steel blade

High score Our score: 9.8/10

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RYOBI 18V ONE+ 22cm Edger (Battery & Charger Excluded)

9.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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RYOBI 18V ONE+ 22cm Edger

Best for: ONE+ owners wanting depth control and guide wheels

Pros

• 4-step height adjustment
• Two auxiliary guide wheels
• Dual serrated 22cm blade
• Debris guard

Cons

• Battery and charger excluded
• Cutting width specs conflict

The RYOBI 18V ONE+ 22cm Edger, model RY18EGA-0, is another bare tool, sold without battery or charger but compatible with ONE+ batteries. It has a 22cm dual serrated edging blade (serrated means toothed, which helps it bite through turf and roots), a 4-step height adjustment for depth control, two auxiliary guide wheels plus front and rear wheels for stability, and a debris guard.

The listing names a speed of 7500 rpm and a weight of 3.42 kg. It also shows a 30-centimeter cutting width even though the blade is 22cm, so treat the 22cm figure as the blade size and the wider number as unclear. Ryobi highlights it for keeping borders tidy and for stopping weeds creeping into beds and plant roots creeping into the lawn. The metric sizing and model code suggest this is an international version, so confirm it suits your region before buying.

This is the pick for someone who owns ONE+ batteries and wants the most adjustment and guidance on a dedicated wheeled edger. For a complete kit with a battery, look at the Ryobi ONE+ 9 in. 18-Volt model.

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RYOBI Expand-It Universal Straight Shaft Edger Attachment Lawn

8.6/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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RYOBI Expand-It Universal Straight Shaft Edger

Best for: Owners of an attachment-capable string trimmer

Pros

• Turns a trimmer into an edger
• Depth up to 2.25 inches
• Spindle lock for blade changes
• Open guard resists clogging

Cons

• Needs a compatible power head
• Title and description sizes unclear

The RYOBI Expand-It Universal Straight Shaft Edger attachment (model RYEDG) is not a complete tool. It is the edger end of the Ryobi Expand-It Attachment System, which lets you clip different heads onto an attachment-capable string trimmer. You remove the trimmer head section and click this edger on in its place, which saves money, time and storage space if you already own a compatible power head.

The description calls it an 8-inch edger with a rear wheel for consistent lines, a blade indicator for accuracy, depth adjustment up to 2.25 inches, an open guard design that prevents dirt build-up and a spindle lock for simple blade changes. It weighs 5.95 pounds. The listing does not specify which power heads it fits, so check that your trimmer is labeled attachment capable.

Choose it if you already own an Expand-It trimmer. If you do not, one of the complete 18V edgers is simpler.

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Ryobi ONE+ 9 in. 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Edger, 1.3 Ah Battery and Charger Included

8.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Ryobi ONE+ 9 in. 18-Volt Lithium-Ion

Best for: First-time buyers starting from scratch

Pros

• 3 Ah battery and charger included
• 4-position depth adjustment
• 9-inch dual serrated blade
• 3-year limited warranty

Cons

• Compact battery, shorter sessions
• Lowest listed speed, 4500 rpm

The Ryobi ONE+ 9 in. 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Edger is the only dedicated edger here that includes an 18V compact lithium-ion battery (1.3 Ah) and a charger. Amp-hours (Ah) describe battery size; a 1.3 Ah pack is compact and light, while larger packs you may buy later run longer.

It has a 9-inch dual serrated blade, 4-position depth adjustment, instant starting and a lightweight design. The listing gives a speed of 4500 rpm and says the battery recharges in about an hour. It is backed by a 3-year limited warranty, and the battery also works with every other ONE+ tool.

This is the best starting point for a first-time homeowner or a gift for someone new to Ryobi. It gives way to the RY18EGA-0 if you want guide wheels and already have a battery.

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RYOBI 40V HP BRUSHLESS Stick Lawn Edger Tool ONLY RY40708BTL

8.0/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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RYOBI 40V HP BRUSHLESS Stick Lawn

Best for: Ryobi 40V owners with larger yards

Pros

• 40V HP brushless motor
• 8-inch cutting width
• Stick design

Cons

• Tool only, no battery
• Very few details listed

The RYOBI 40V HP BRUSHLESS Stick Lawn Edger, model RY40708BTL, runs on Ryobi’s 40V platform, which is a separate battery family from the 18V ONE+ tools. HP marks Ryobi’s higher-performance line, and brushless refers to a motor design without carbon brushes that generally runs cooler and more efficiently. A stick edger looks like a trimmer with a blade at the end, rather than a wheeled cart.

It is sold tool only with an 8-inch cutting width. Beyond that, the listing only repeats general replacement-parts copy and does not specify weight, depth settings, speed or warranty.

It suits someone with Ryobi 40V batteries and a larger lot. If you only own 18V batteries, this will not run on them. For keeping the rest of your mower in shape, see our guide to a replacement Ryobi mower blade.

The RYOBI 18V ONE+ 13″ STRING TRIMMER/Edger cuts with nylon line rather than a steel blade. With a press of a button the shaft rotates so the head spins vertically for edging. It has an auto-feed head (no bumping to let out more line), a variable speed trigger, 0.080 in. line and an adjustable 11 to 13 inch cutting width. The listing names 7500 rpm and a length of 33 inches.

Battery and charger are not included. String edging is fine for tidy touch-ups, while a steel blade edger cuts a deeper, sharper trench.

Choose it for a small yard where you need trimming more than edging and want one tool for both.