Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 9" Cordless Lawn Edger (RY40760) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Edging
- Battery
- Driveways
- Sidewalks
- Low maintenance
Per specs and owner feedback, Ryobi's RY40760 is a dedicated 40V brushless wheeled edger whose 9-inch blade and guide wheel cut crisper borders than a tilted trimmer. Many owners cover this with a trimmer attachment; at ~14 lb it's harder in tight curves, and the 40V pack won't fit Ryobi's 18V ONE+ tools. Wear eye protection.
Pros
- Dedicated wheeled edger cuts crisper, straighter borders than a tilted trimmer
- Brushless 40V motor with depth control and a guide wheel makes straight lines easy
- Battery convenience with no fuel, part of Ryobi's large 40V lineup
Cons
- A single-purpose tool many owners cover with a trimmer edging attachment
- ~14 lb and wheel-based, so tight or curvy beds take more effort
- 40V pack is not cross-compatible with Ryobi's popular 18V ONE+ tools
Specifications
| Power | 40V battery |
|---|---|
| Blade | 9 in dual-serrated steel |
| Depth | Multi-position depth adjustment |
| Runtime | ~40+ min (4.0Ah) |
| Weight | ~14 lb |
| Best for | Clean edges along walks & beds |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a dedicated edger better than edging with a trimmer?
- Yes for straightness. A wheeled edger with a guide wheel and depth control cuts a crisper, straighter border than tilting a string trimmer on its side, which tends to wander and scallop.
- Do Ryobi 40V batteries fit the 18V ONE+ tools?
- No — the 40V pack is a separate platform and is not cross-compatible with the popular 18V ONE+ line. If your other tools are ONE+, this means a second battery ecosystem.
- Is it worth owning if you already have a trimmer?
- It is a single-purpose tool that many owners cover with a trimmer edging attachment. Buy it if you have long, visible driveway and sidewalk edges you cut regularly; skip it for a couple of short beds. At ~14 lb and wheel-based, tight curvy beds take effort.