Ryobi Cordless Snow Shovel Ultimate Buyer's Guide PTR

Table of Content

• Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 12-Inch Snow Shovel (RY408120VNM): Brushless Attachment-Capable Snow Clearing
• Ryobi 40V 12-Inch Wheeled Snow Shovel (RY408130VNM): The High-Performance Specialist
• Ryobi Expand-It Snow Shovel Attachment
• Be the FIRST to Know About New Tools!
• Ryobi Cordless Snow Shovel Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
• Ryobi 18V One+ Snow Shovel (P2706BTL): The Lightweight Option

We’ve covered Ryobi’s 40V Snow Blowers in the past, but you may be looking for something for lighter snow-clearing jobs. We’re giving you an overview of each model to help you sort out the options. As we already mentioned, the big difference between this model and the one above it is the switch to a brushed motor.

This is a more compact solution than Ryobi’s other snow shovel options and the price reflects that. There’s also a kit option that includes a 4.0Ah battery and charger for $199. You can find both options at The Home Depot starting in November 2022. This Ryobi snow shovel has a 2-speed switch, as well as a variable speed trigger. If you live in a climate that gets snow in the winter, you know the “joys” of having to shovel snow manually. With Ryobi’s impressive range of homeowner tools, it’s no surprise that it’s tapped into the winter cleanup market.

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 12-Inch Snow Shovel (RY408120VNM): Brushless Attachment-Capable Snow Clearing

The RY408130VNM Ryobi snow shovel gives you a 12-inch clearing path in snow up to 6 inches deep. It has a throwing distance of 25 feet to tackle areas you don’t want a full-size snow blower for. There’s also a 2-speed trigger that lets you customize the speed based on your clearing needs.

Besides that, this model is almost identical to the HP Brushless shovel. It has the same weight of 17 pounds, and it features a variable speed trigger. It also features Expand-It compatibility with a 180° lock/unlock coupler. The smallest of the Ryobi cordless snow shovel lineup, the P2706BTL has a 10-inch clearing width. This shovel is also the lightest in the lineup at 12.3 pounds, making it a good option if strength or back pain is a concern. This model was Ryobi’s previous flagship until the wheeled design came out.

Ryobi 40V 12-Inch Wheeled Snow Shovel (RY408130VNM): The High-Performance Specialist

This snow shovel is very similar to the RY408120VNM model, but this one uses a brushed motor. Taking off that HP Brushless designation, you lose about three feet of maximum throwing distance . It has the same clearing path of 12 inches in up to 6 inches deep of snow, though. If you already have a Ryobi Expand-It powerhead, you can save some money by simply adding the attachment. It’s the same one as the two options above with a 12-inch clearing width and 6-inch maximum depth.

You won’t get as much runtime and the throw is a little shorter, but you save some money and the powerhead is still attachment capable. It throws snow up to 20 feet away, which is only five feet less than Ryobi’s top models achieve. This is the highest-performing snow shovel in Ryobi’s lineup and the wheels are very helpful in offsetting the tool’s higher weight. With its 4.0Ah battery, you’re going to get longer runtime than 18V options. It’s also lacking a two-speed switch, making it a little lighter on features as it targets a lower price point.

Ryobi Expand-It Snow Shovel Attachment

Arguably, it still is with performance that matches its brother in capacity and throw. It also enjoys the longer runtime of a higher-capacity battery and brushless motor. As a compact, lightweight shovel, this 40V Ryobi snow shovel gives you a break from manual shovels and scrapers. It weighs just 16.6 pounds and features a 2-wheel design that reduces fatigue even further and makes maneuverability much easier. The Ryobi RY408120VNM gives you the ability to clear a 12-inch path in snow up to 6 inches deep.

Like its bigger brother, it features a brushless motor that throws snow up to 25 feet. Pro Tool Reviews is a successful online publication that has been providing tool reviews and industry news since 2008. In today’s world of Internet news and online content, we found that more and more professionals researched a large majority of their major power tool purchases online. The 18V system is the same one that runs the entire 18V One+ line of power tools, OPE, and lifestyle products. In terms of the number of compatible tools, none of the 40V models come close. It’s also lighter and less expensive than the higher-voltage models.

There’s also a kit, including a 4.0Ah battery and charger for $329. Ryobi backs your purchase with a 5-year warranty for the tool and a 3-year warranty for the battery. As far as pricing goes, you can find it as a kit retailing for $299. As with all Ryobi tools, you can find it exclusively at The Home Depot. The big trade-offs are going to be a slightly narrower clearing width, shorter throw distance, and significantly lower runtime thanks to the lower-capacity battery. High performance always comes at a higher price, and as the flagship of Ryobi’s line, it’s also the most expensive.