Customer Reviews

Ryobi ST720R TrimmerPlus Add-on Snow Thrower

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I own the electric Ryobi TrimmerPlus 132r and wanted to go with all non-gas for the power tools in my small yard. The first year I had my house I stuck with my trusty snow shovel. Unfortunately, 40 inches dumped on us over two days last year and the novelty of getting excercise by shovel wore thin pretty quick. Despite it not being recommended for the electric trimmer, I bought the snow thrower anyway.

My recollection of electric snow throwers in the past led me to believe they were no less work than a shovel. The TrimmerPlus snow thrower with the electric trimmer head has worked great. It has handled all the kinds of snow I've tried it with. Its single-stage design allows it to move (but not quite throw) super wet snow and even standing water.

Electrically, the trimmer head is well insulated but due to the amount of moisture involved in throwing snow, a GCFI outlet or extension cord is an absolute necessity. I've never been shocked even with the unit quite wet, but why take chances?

I would have given it 5 stars, but the adjustable chute is somewhat hard to use and doesn't affect the direction of throw very much.

I used this attachment for 1 winter. Couldnt afford a big thrower. It worked well but I would only recommend it if you live in an area that doesnt receive a lot of heavy snows. I replaced it with a 4.5 hp snow thrower but only because of the heavy winters that we have.

I've owned this for several years and it really throws the snow. Two years ago, we had about 6 inches of snow about every other night and this cleared it great. It's not the fastest because of the width but for areas that get limited snowfall, this is a great low cost alternative that really works.

This snow thrower for the trimmer plus system works very well. I am amazed by how quickly it clears the snow and how easily my trimmer starts in winter. This little gem clears my driveway quickly and easily and takes up very little space in my garage. The click link systems is such a smart idea. I've been using it for years and will have no other product. Even if the power head goes bad and I have to replace it (which I had to after 8 years), it is still more cost effective than buying all the yard tools separately. Great item and worth the money (...) 2 years with this item and still works great. I have no complaints about a good item.

My husband cleared our 60 foot driveway of 6 inches of snow in about half an hour. When I wanted to try it out I had to go clear the neighbors'. The only reason I am not giving it five stars is that I don't know how long it will last. The blade being plastic does concern me, but it seems sturdy.

I bought this snow thrower and used it once. The poorly designed plastic auger broke within the first hour of using it. I would not waste my money on this product. I would recommend buying a regular snow thrower.

I live in Northern Virginia so snow is usually an annoyance once or twice year. I have used this unit to throw snow and found it best to use it after one or two inches have fallen. Technique is critical in holding the unit and its metal scrapper at the right angle to the ground so its cleans the sidewalk and driveway best. It is definitively easier than shoveling and makes quick work of smaller accumulations. If the sun comes out, of course, it melts the thin layer that it may leave behind.

I have used it in wet snow and while it has a limited capacity, works OK to clear this stuff as well.

I appreciate being able to use the power head for multiple applications. Each accessory I have bought has worked well considering the cost and application.

I have owned the Ryobi Click Link system for more than a year now and have been very satisfied with its performance. I utilize the blower and weed cutter attachments a lot and so far I hadn't had any problems. My concern is the support that we as consumers should be getting from the manufacturer. I have not been able to get the snowblower attachment for the system though. I have tried countless stores who are listed in the Ryobi homepage as providers of their garden products but have not been very lucky.

I've been using this attachment for the terrific Ryobi split shaft system for several years. It works very well for something as small and light and [inexpensive] as it is. It bogs down a little when the snow is very deep and wet and dense, but you just slow down and back it up and make multiple passes and it will clear anything that has not turned to ice.

Just one small drawback: I have not been able to find replacement blades. After three winters, the plastic blades which scoop up the snow are ground down to ineffectiveness. Home Depot (original supplier of the unit) will not stock or order the replacement parts. I have not been able to find them on the web, either.

Since it has otherwise been such a great product, I may have to break down and buy a whole new unit.

I have not used it yet but it appears to of good quality. It is a add-on snow thrower and have not had any snow yet this year.