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Smallholding => Equipment => Topic started by: RobHeskin on June 16, 2017, 01:54:35 pm

Title: Combi-tool (e.g.Ryobi Expand-it) Drive Mechanism Question
Post by: RobHeskin on June 16, 2017, 01:54:35 pm

Hi there,

We've just received a generous donation of tools among which is a Ryobi Expand-it set with hedge trimmer and pole saw etc. unfortunately there is a problem with the motor which I have not been able to fix. I'm thinking of just buying a new Ryobi motor for the attachments we already have but here is my question:

Could I buy a somewhat better quality motor (e.g. Husqvana) to replace the Ryobi and still use the same attachments? Do all these Combi-Tool systems use the same Drive Mechanism and are they therefore cross-compatible? Or are they all different so I am restricted on what I can buy to replace it?

Thanks
Rob

Title: Re: Combi-tool (e.g.Ryobi Expand-it) Drive Mechanism Question
Post by: cans on June 19, 2017, 07:24:02 am

Hi,
Yes they are all compatable as long as the replacement machine has a split shaft

Title: Re: Combi-tool (e.g.Ryobi Expand-it) Drive Mechanism Question
Post by: RobHeskin on June 20, 2017, 10:41:00 pm

Thank you, you have been most helpful in our decision making process.
We've now gone ahead and ordered a Stihl Kombi-tool engine to replace the old and faulty Ryobi motor. I shall let you know thexactly verdict when it arrives.

Title: Re: Combi-tool (e.g.Ryobi Expand-it) Drive Mechanism Question
Post by: arobwk on July 20, 2017, 06:36:54 pm

Quote from: RobHeskin on June 20, 2017, 10:41:00 pm

I shall let you know thexactly verdict when it arrives.

Any update to offer RobHeskin?  Luckily I am not needing to consider replacement of any of my multi-tool elements yet, but would be interested in hearing whether brand mixing is an option.