I have several older Ryobi "expand-it" and other compatible accessories that have worked well with Ryobi gas powerheads over the many years.

Considering replacing current sometimes balky gas powerhead with a Ryobi 40V battery one. Or similar compatible one I suppose...

I assume the older accessories would work but how well would they work with the battery powerhead? Are they too inefficient and drain the battery too quickly?

Or am I overthinking this?

Thanks.

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Posted by Goldensammy

Cypress, TX

Member since Jun 2016

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Posted on 5/5/22 at 9:59 pm to TigersnJeeps

Yes

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Posted by Grillades

Member since Nov 2009

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Posted on 5/6/22 at 10:19 am to TigersnJeeps

I also had the Ryobi gas head and replaced it with the Ryobi 40V head. All of my existing Expand-It accessories worked fine with the electric head (edger, trimmer, blower). However, there was a noticeable decrease in performance of the leaf blower. The electric head simply isn't as powerful as the gas one. It still works good enough, though.

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Posted by TigersnJeeps

FL Panhandle

Member since Jan 2021

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Posted on 5/6/22 at 2:29 pm to Grillades

Thanks - Mine are upwards of 20yrs old.

I have a Ryobi blower and edger, then a pole saw and weed whacker from other mfrs.

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Posted by ConfusedHawgInMO

Member since Apr 2014

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Posted on 5/10/22 at 8:11 am to TigersnJeeps

I have a mix of both and they all have been interchangable. I've yet to have my 40V battery go dead on me.

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Posted by Jon A thon

Member since May 2019

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Posted on 5/10/22 at 8:31 am to Grillades

I have the gas head and really only have the string trimmer. I have a decent amount of edging to do and just use the trimmer at the moment. Is the edger worth it? I have a decent amount of driveway and street front compared to a typical suburban home.

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