The famous Japanese company Ruobi was founded in the 40s of the last century and specialized in the production of printing and foundry products. At the end of the 70s, the production of several categories of power tools was launched: these are punchers, planers, grinders. Since that time, the range of production has only expanded, and gradually three main areas of activity have been formed: high-precision foundry products, printing equipment, and electrical tools.

About company and products

In the 90s, Ruobi somewhat reoriented its production direction, expanding the line of consumer goods: woodworking and metalworking machines, construction power tools, and garden equipment.

The products of this manufacturer are distinguished by quality and durability. In addition, developers are constantly improving and introducing new technologies.

A striking example of an innovative approach is the "Side on" fastening system - the ability to charge all equipment of this brand with one charger.

Ryobi Lawn Mower

Garden equipment from Ruobi has proven itself well, it is represented by trimmers, braids, brush cutters, garden vacuum cleaners, cultivators. The introduction and use of attachments, heads, extension rods has become practical and effective. The use of such devices saves a lot of time and money, allows you to use the functions of the necessary tools, simply by changing the nozzle.

Description of Ruobi lawn mower

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Lawn mowers occupy a special place among gardening equipment. Like all products manufactured by Ruobi, they are characterized by excellent quality and practicality, represent the class of household and semi-professional appliances. Designed for cutting grass on relatively flat surfaces. Mowing is done with a rotating blade disc. In parallel, the grass is being chopped.

General characteristics of the lawn mower:

  • Compliance with all quality standards;
  • Safety and ease of management. The rear wheels are larger than the front wheels, which allows the lawn mower to move comfortably on uneven surfaces;
  • Good maneuverability (easily passes between trees and bushes);
  • Compactness, light weight.
  • Multifunctionality. There are several options for getting rid of the cut grass:
  • mulching for fertilization;
  • collecting grass in a grass catcher;
  • side dump (used when mowing tall grass or a large area).
  • Ease of use. It consists of several points:

Handle folds

  • Folding handle, tilt angle adjustable;
  • Carrying handle;
  • The ability to adjust the cutting height (in the range of 20-60 mm);
  • Several operating modes, which can be selected on the handle of the device, without even stopping it.
  • Low noise level during operation.

The undoubted advantage of the mower is its equipment with Subaru, Honda engines. This is one of the main factors in the reliability and durability of the unit.

Note! Another convenient and useful feature of many Ryobi lawn mowers is the EasyEdge option. It is designed for mowing grass along a wall, curb, edge leveling without additional equipment.

Benefits of Ruobi lawn mowers

The equipment of this manufacturer has an impressive set of positive qualities:

  • Reliability and durability.
  • Quality and compliance with all necessary criteria.
  • Easy to use.
  • Compactness and convenient control.
  • Wide range of models.
  • Continuous improvement, introduction of new technologies.

The lineup

The Ryobi lawn mower range is represented by three main lines:

  • Electrical;
  • Gasoline;
  • Rechargeable Electric Models Specifications

Gasoline Lawn Mowers

Battery lawn mower

On the market for garden equipment, the Riobi electric lawn mower is presented in several models. The most popular are RLM13E33S, RLM18E40H, RLM15E36H. There are some differences between them in power, dimensions, weight, and the presence of certain functions. The main characteristics are the same:

  • Engine power - 1800W.
  • Mowing width - 35-49 cm.
  • 5-step cutting height - 20-60 mm.
  • Bag for collecting cut grass with a volume of 50 liters.
  • One cutting blade protected by a special guard.
  • Clean cut option, EasyEdge function.
  • Unit weight - 10-13 kg.

Important! The electric type of lawn mowers is designed for mowing small areas of 400-600 square meters. To use this equipment, you need access to a network with an operating voltage of 220-240V.

The qualitative differences between electric mowers are:

  • Lack of gasoline emissions.
  • Low noise level.
  • Ease of use and ease of care.
  • Mulching function.

Complete set of electric lawn mowers:

  • Lawn mower;
  • Wheel - 4 pcs.;
  • Extension cable for connecting to the network;
  • Locking handle;
  • Herb collection bag;
  • Plug for mulching;
  • Fasteners and tools;
  • Control knob;
  • Instruction.

Equipment

Characteristics of gasoline models

Well-known petrol lawn mower models - RLM4114, RLM46175S, RLM4614, RLM5219SME. These are powerful machines designed for mowing large areas. They are distinguished by some criteria:

  • Gasoline engine, 4-stroke, power - 4-3.4 kW, volume - 190 cubic centimeters;
  • Rotation speed - 2800 rpm;
  • Rear drive;
  • Mowing width - 41-52 cm;
  • Grass-box volume - 45-55 l;
  • Weight - 27-5 kg;
  • 7 steps of cutting height (19-75 mm);
  • Central height adjustment;
  • Folding handle;
  • The rear wheels are larger than the front;
  • One high speed gear;
  • Steel body.

Efficiency and practicality of the equipment is given by the presence of side discharge of large grass and its mulching in order to fertilize the soil. In addition, the unit is equipped with a bumper guard and a cloth collector that is easy to clean.

Lawn

The undoubted advantages of gasoline lawn mowers Ruobi are:

  • The power of a lawn mower, the ability to mow large areas, chopping grass, even the thickest, highest and hardest;
  • Intuitive control or self-propelled;
  • Ability to work on uneven surfaces.

On a note. Small drawbacks in the operation of gasoline mowers can be considered gasoline exhaust and high noise levels. In addition, these models are more expensive than electric lawn mowers.

Complete set of gasoline lawn mowers:

  • Lawn mower;
  • Herb collection bag;
  • Plug for mulching use;
  • Side throwing device;
  • Instruction.

Battery models

The Ryobi cordless lawnmower line is rapidly evolving and is currently marketed by the RLM36X40H50, RY40170, RLM36X41H40 models.

Main technical characteristics:

  • Electric brush motor.
  • Powerful rechargeable batteries 4-5Ah, 36-40V, Lithium + systems.
  • Cutting rotor system.
  • Charging time is 3-3.5 hours.
  • The operating time without recharging is 1.5-2 hours.
  • Unit weight - 5-20 kg.
  • Two-stage or five-stage adjustment of the cutting height (20-80 mm).
  • The width of the bevel is 40-50 cm.
  • The volume of the collection is 50 liters.
  • Plastic case.

In addition to the above criteria, cordless lawnmowers are equipped with EasyEdge, mulching, bag discharge, and bag full indicator. Some models do not have side discharge.

A significant advantage of this type of mower is the availability of a spare battery.

Important! The advantages of battery-powered machines are that they are careless for the environment, they are not attached to the electrical network, and the noise level is low.

As for Ryobi lawn mowers, as a result of the research it has been proved: they hold the record for operating time without recharging, among similar units from other manufacturers. This period is 2 hours and 2 minutes. You can mow almost 20 hundredths, provided the surface is flat and the grass is low. This is a very good result.

Complete set of cordless lawn mowers:

  • Lawn mower;
  • Battery (1 or 2, depending on the model);
  • Charger;
  • Herb collection bag;
  • Plug for mulching use;
  • Key;
  • Instruction.

An interesting novelty among the variety of gardening equipment is the Ryobi hybrid lawnmower. A feature of this line is the combination of the battery and network principle of robots. This direction is just beginning to develop, but the models Ruobi OLM1834H, RLM18C36H225 are already popular.

On practice

Features of the hybrid lawn mower:

  • Power supply - mains or battery.
  • Engine power - 800-1500 W.
  • Battery - 2 pcs. 18 V, 2.5 Ah.
  • Cutting width - 34-36 cm.
  • Grass collector with a volume of 45 liters.
  • 5 steps of cutting height adjustment.

In addition to these features, the Ruobi hybrid lawnmower offers mulching, bag discharge and EasyEdge options. The device is very compact and takes up little space when assembled. This combination of qualities makes this type of tool attractive for households, backyards, gardens.

Complete set of hybrid lawn mowers:

  • Lawn mower body;
  • Extension;
  • Batteries - 2 pcs.;
  • Charger;
  • Grass collector;
  • Cap for mulching;
  • Instruction.

Attention! Some models of this type of mower are not equipped with batteries. You can use rechargeable batteries from other Ruobi tools.

Typical breakdowns, their elimination

Lawn mowers, like any technique, can go wrong. Fortunately, very often breakdowns are minor and do not require special repair.

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The most common problems are:

  • The lawn mower works, but does not mow. The cutting knife may break. Replacement required.
  • An uneven, ragged cut of grass. Indicates dullness of the knife. The blade is removed, sharpened.
  • Grinding, knocking, vibration. Possible reasons are imbalance and unreliable fastening. Eliminated by tightening bolts and fasteners. Knocking can also occur due to the hit of a third-party object. It should be found and removed.
  • The motor runs, but the blades do not rotate. This could be because the grass is too hard or the blades are clogged with cut grass. In this case, stop work immediately, clean the blades, let the mower cool down.
  • The engine is good, the knives are in good condition, but the machine is not working. The problem may lie in the extension or rupture of the transmission belt. He needs to be replaced.

Important! For more serious or unidentified reasons for the breakdown, it is better to contact a service center or a specialist.

Ruobi lawn mowers have earned a good reputation among consumers for their reliability, versatility and ease of use. Taking into account the variety of the model range and the different type of work, everyone can find a model that suits the required criteria. In addition, the technique is constantly being improved, new technologies are being developed. As a result, interesting novelties can be expected.