I was looking at the various Ryobi blowers and thought, there are a ton to choose from, I wonder what the difference between the different models are...
Am I Right?
I broke down the differences and really found out what the major differences were.
I looked at the cordless Ryobi blowers, both 18V and 40V models, electric blowers and gas blowers and compared the different models to get a better idea of what sets them apart and how to choose the right Ryobi blower for your budget or your needs.
A Look At Ryobi's 18V Blowers (An Overview):
Price Overview: The 18V blowers were pretty close in price, when comapring the bare tools alone and they were one of the more affordable cordless tools offered by Ryobi, in general.
The bare tools ranged in price from $40, all the way up to $80 dollars but the majority of the cordless blowers were in the $40 - $60 range. The kits ranged in price from $80 - $130 but the majority of them ranged from $80 - $100.
An Overview Of The Features: Most of the blowers had a lot of the same features like a three year warranty, pretty close in weight, etc. The bigger difference overall was the amount of airflow each blower was capable of producing (measured in cfm) and the mph velocity rating.
The velocity specs for Ryobi's 18V cordless blowers ranged from 90 mph, all the way up to 160 mph and the airflow rates ranged from 100 cfm to 280 cfm.
Other than that, minor details like size of the blower (length specifically), variable speed trigger, etc. were the only differences between Ryobi's 18V blowers.
Models are shown in order of cost from low to high.
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The Ryobi P2109A is one of Ryobi's most affordable blower period but it happens to be an 18V model. It came in at around the $40 range for the bare tool and is offered in a kit (P2190) that comes with a 2 Ah battery and charger for around $80.
The P2109A is rated to move around 200 cubic feet of air per minute at a speed of 90 mph. The P2109A weighs in at around 5 lbs., which is pretty lightweight and on the lower end of the scale when compared with other models offered by Ryobi.
Ryobi states that the dP2109A runs at around 65 Db and has a 3 year warranty attached to it (offered by Ryobi). Another cool feature is that you can shorten the nozzle for a more controlled air flow.
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The Ryobi P2105 is another 18V blower offered by Ryobi that is around the $50 price range (for the bare tool). The kit that is available (P2102) comes with a 1.3 Ah battery, a charger and the blower for around $80 but won't last long with such a small battery.
The maximum velocity of the P2105 is rated at 120 mph with the same amount of cfm output at 120 cfm.
The P2105 weighs in at around 3.8 lbs, so a little lighter than the P2109A and has the same (3 year) warranty attached to it by Ryobi. The P2105 is a tad bit louder too, having a running noise of around 67 decibels but only by a couple of decibels.
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The Ryobi P755 is a smaller, more compact blower that is priced at the $50 mark for the tool alone. There is also a kit available (P1963N) for $90 that includes the blower, a 4.0 Ah battery and charger too.
The P755 has a maximum wind speed of 160 mph and can pump out around 90 cfm of air.
There are three speed settings on the P755 that are located on the top of the blower and represent a low, medium and high speed. The tool alone is around 2.5 lbs. making it the lightest and most compact blower produced by Ryobi.
I was unable to find a decibel rating for the P755 but it does come with a three year warranty via Ryobi.
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Next up is the P2107A is a hybrid model and is priced around $60 for the bare tool and $100 for the kit (P2107) which comes with the blower, a charger and a 1.3 Ah battery.
The hybrid feature of the P2107A appeal to some people, having the ability to use an 18V battery or by plugging it into an electrical outlet.
Some feature of the P2107A include a maximum speed of 150 mph and a maximum flow rate of approximately 200 cfm, not bad for the price.
The P2107A came in at around 8.5 lbs, a little heavier than some of the other models and a noise level of around 65 decibels.
The P2107A is also covered by Ryobi's 3 year warranty, like the other blowers they offer.
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The P21081A is the next blower on the list and is one of the most powerful 18V models offered by Ryobi but also the most expensive.
It was around $80 for the bare tool alone and $130 for the kit (P2180) which came with a higher capacity battery (4 Ah), a charger and the blower. The 4 Ah battery is a nice addition for the extended runtime of the blower.
The maximum velocity was a bit lower than some of the other models at about 100 mph but the air flow rate was much higher at around 280 cfm.
All of the other specs were pretty standard for the P21081A, coming in at around 65 decibels, 6.5 lbs. and backed by the same 3 year warranty.
Some other features of the P21081A that stood out was the debris scraper mounted on the nozzle, the hook for storing the blower and the variable speed trigger.
On To Ryobi's 40V Blowers Now...
There was only two models I came across (at the time of research) and I will update the page as new 40V blowers become available. Here is an overview of the 40V blowers nevertheless...
Price Overview For 40V Ryobi Blowers: The two models were $90 for the bare tools and were the same price, so an easy comparison! The kits were a little different in price ($150-$160) because the batteries that come with the kits are different capacities.
Feature Overview: The velocities between the two 40V blowers were significantly different (between 110 mph and 155 mph) and the airflow was also significantly different (300 cfm - 480 cfm).
The 40v blowers did come with a 5 year warranty which is much better than the 3 year warranty that came with the 18V blowers.
Models are shown in order of cost from low to high.
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The RY40402A was one of the most affordable 40V blowers offered by Ryobi and it came in at around the $90 mark for the blower alone or around $150 for the kit (RY40411) which came with the blower, one 2.6 Ah battery and a charger (90 min.).
The RY40402A was able to produce wind speeds around 155 mph with an airflow rate of about 300 cfm, which is more than any of the 18V models.
Another neat feature that comes equipped on the RY40402A is the variable speed trigger, that controls the airflow better for certain tasks. The RY40402A weighs in at nearly 9 lbs. and operates at around 67 decibels. A 5 year warranty comes with this 40V blower.
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The RY40403A was really close in price to the RY40402A (above) and was the same price for the bare tool ($90) and a little more for the kit (RY40430) which came to about $160 for the charger, a higher capacity (3 Ah) battery and the blower.
The RY40403A had a lower velocity (110 mph) but a much higher flow rate of 480 cfm, which is what counts anyways.
A couple of unique features that the RY40403A had was the turbo button, which is a very high boost function and the two stage jet fan motor.
The RY40403A also has a variable speed trigger, weighs around 9.7 lbs. and has a noise level rating of 68 decibels. This model also comes with a 5 year warranty.
Don't Forget About Ryobi's Electric Blowers:
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The RY421021 was the only electric blower I could find that is still available and it was one of the most affordable models too, coming in at around $35!
The RY421021 is capable of producing around 440 cfm of airflow and can produce a velocity of up to 135 mph.
The RY421021 comes with a 2 speed switch that is basically a high and low power setting and uses an 8 amp motor, which is pretty impressive on a blower. It comes with a three year warranty (like the 18V Ryobi blowers) and weighs in at around 7 lbs.
It is recommended that you use a 12 gauge cord with the RY421021 and keep in mind that these can be pretty pricey!
Finally, Ryobi's Lineup Of Gas Blowers...
I found three gas blowers that Ryobi makes and are widely available and these are the most powerful models you can buy from Ryobi, as far as velocity and air output is concerned.
Price Overview of Ryobi's Gas Blowers: The gas blowers were the most expensive type of blowers tha Ryobi makes and were in the price range of $130, all the way up to $230.
An Overview of Ryobi's Gas Blowers Features: The three gas blowers I found that Ryobi made had different features (minor) but they were very different blowers too, so it made sense.
Some features they shared were a variable speed trigger control and an impressive cfm air flow rate of around 500 cfm (and higher).
The two engines that were used were the 25 cc engine and the 42 cc engine, both of which were 2 stroke engines.
All of the gas blowers came with a 3 year warranty (offered by Ryobi) and had noise levels of around 72 - 73 decibels.
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The RY25AXB is the first gas powered blower offered by Ryobi that we are going to look at and it is priced close to the $130 mark.
It is capable of producing wind speeds of up to 160 mph and air flow rates of 520 cfm, which is pretty powerful! It uses a 25 cc engine (2 stroke) that uses a full crank engine design for longer engine life.
The RY25AXB has other features like the variable speed trigger, cruise control mechanism and the 3 stage jet fan design that make it a powerhouse in the world of handheld gas blowers. It also comes with a 3 year warranty, offered by Ryobi.
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The RY08420A is a backpack blower that offers a ton of power, comprable to more expensive models at a much lower price, around the $200 mark, to be more accurate.
It can produce up to 185 mph of wind velocity and up to 510 cfm of air flow, comparable to the RY25AXB (above) but has a more powerful (42 cc) 2 stroke engine.
The RY08420A weighs in at around 18 lbs. and has features like a variable speed trigger control and a cruise control mechanism (throttle lock).
The noise level produced from the RY08420A is around 73 decibels which is typical for gas blowers, in general and a little higher than Ryobi's cordless blowers.
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The RY42WB is a wheeled gas blower that is made for reducing the amount of time it takes to clear away debris. The RY42WB is priced at the $230 mark and has some pretty impressive specs.
It can produce wind velocities of up to 200 mph and can produce air flow rates of around 520 cfm (max.). The RY42WB uses a 42 cc engine (2 stroke) like the backpack blower (above) and has a full crank engine design for a longer lasting engine.
The RY42WB also has a variable speed trigger which is a nice addition to the wheeled blower and also comes with that same 3 year warranty offered by Ryobi on all of their gas blowers.
The RY42WB is the heaviest blower in the lineup, coming in at around 30 lbs. but not too heavy to lift and move around by yourself and the noise level produced is pretty standard when compares to the other Ryobi gas blowers (74 decibels).
