What Ryobi products and batteries are compatible?

[otnimus]

I am planning to get a cordless Ryobi lawn mower: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-lithium-36v-5-0ah-18-brushless-lawn-mower-kit_p0088131

And I also need a drill and looking at this one: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-drill-driver-skin-only_p0096074 which is a skin only. How do I know if I can use the mower's battery for this drill? And in general how do I tell which Ryobi products will share batteries? Thanks.

[leross13]

Think this idea has merit Paulmooly.

Just two questions - if the housing is ground back on the saw to accommodate the new profile on newer batteries, what is the effect on using older style batteries after the modification. ie are they then a bit "sloppy" or do the still seat comfortably & safely??

Also, did you grind back far enough to break through the skin of the battery housing compartment?

[EricL]

Hello @leross13 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us.

Let me tag @Paulmooly to make them aware of your kind words and questions. Just a friendly reminder to place the "@" symbol in front of the name of the member you wish to address. This will send an automatic notification to them.

Eric

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[Paulmooly]

Hello @leross13 

I would not grind the battery housing as this could be dangerous,  I ground the inside of the tool housing without any damage to the tool and it worked out to be a perfect fit

[leross13]

Hi @Paulmooly,

Thanks for that. Think I will put the Dremel to work and make some modifications  

[Jason]

Just to reiterate Mitch's previous message. We don't recommend modifying tools to accept batteries that are not compatible with them as there could be serious safety risks. We would always recommend instead reaching out to the store of purchase or Ryobi directly to help resolve the issue.

Thanks,

Jason

[Paulmooly]

@leross13 @MitchellMc 

Hi Jason 

I don't think you get it, when I buy a battery as shown in the pic it says full system capability for all tools from the past to the future, obviously this is misleading or false advertising and this is why we resort to modifying our tools. Earlier comments from your team are of no use as the only suggestions from your team are to sell the chainsaw for parts and purchase a new one at great expense with the cheapest at $350 and with the cost of the battery at $250 I am expected to be out of pocket a total of $600. Very disappointing that Bunnings know about this and still continue to sell this battery with the false information on it.

[MitchellMc]

Thanks for the feedback @Paulmooly. 

We are always more than happy to return products that are not fit for purpose or do not match their product description. If you reach out to a manager at the store of purchase, they can return the battery for you.

I apologise for the inconvenience.

Mitchell

[Paulmooly]

Still doesn't fix my problem as I share this battery with my mower, my original 5amp hour one stopped working so  I  bought a battery that was advertised would fit both tools , so I  cannot return the battery as I need it for  the mower, but according to you I have  a chainsaw that is useless as there is no battery that would fit it, still deceptive advertising on the box, not sure what that ACCC would think of this 

[MitchellMc]

Hi @Paulmooly,

I'll reach out via private message for further details on your purchase.

Mitchell

[leross13]

Hi @Paulmooly  I agree with you. The new Battery box does state "Full System Compatibility. Power all Ryobi 36v tools from the past, present & future". I purchased my chainsaw on the back of Ryobi's claim that there was Full System Compatibility. As it currently stands, we have "Partial System Compatibility" I am now the proud owner of two 36v 4ah batteries that are only usable in PART of the Ryobi range. My chainsaw, your chainsaw & every other person who has purchased a chainsaw, right across Australia now have their expensive tool rendered useless when their current battery reaches it End of Life. Moving forward with this, we now have the potential for Ryobi to modify any its equipment in the future, jeopardizing all tools. (Mowers, Hedge Trimmers, Blowers, Line Trimmers etc.~ their full range) I do not think that it is reasonably acceptable for them to do this. If this is not addressed now, we have the potential for Ryobi to intentionally modify its range of tools to make them incompatible with future power sources & thus creating a whole new market for their range. Bunnings are part & parcel of this, as they knowingly market this new battery range, knowing that it is incompatible with some Ryobi tools. This needs to be addressed & if the two relevant companies are not willing to man up, it may be time to make a report to the ACCC. Below is an extract from the ACCC Website. 

False claims and misleading impressions
Businesses mustn't mislead consumers
Businesses should be honest in their dealings. Businesses shouldn't try to gain an unfair advantage by making misleading claims about their products or services.

It makes no difference whether a business intends to mislead or not.