Ryobi just added a new top-of-line option to its spring outdoor lineup: the 40V HP Brushless 10-inch Pole Saw. It’s a step up from the brand’s previous 40V pole saw, and Ryobi’s headline claim puts it above a 30cc gas engine in raw cutting power.
That benchmark matters. A 30cc gas pole saw covers what most homeowners deal with — branches up to 8 inches in diameter, overhead cuts you can’t reach with a chainsaw from the ground. Matching it without gas, oil, or a pull start is the pitch.
Specs That Matter
- 10-inch bar and chain — handles branches up to 8 inches in diameter
- Extends to 10 feet total reach
- 60 cuts per charge with a 40V 2Ah battery
- 202 cuts per charge with a 40V 6Ah battery
- Part of Ryobi’s 40V ONE+ HP battery platform — drop-in compatible with 40V batteries you already own
- 5-year manufacturer’s warranty
The 202-cut figure with the 6Ah battery is the practical number. Trimming dead branches, cleaning up storm damage, seasonal maintenance — you’re getting through a morning’s work without stopping to charge. For occasional homeowner use, the 60-cut figure on a 2Ah battery still covers most single sessions.
Home Depot Exclusive, Spring Timing
The 40V HP Brushless Pole Saw is available exclusively at Home Depot and HomeDepot.com. It ships with a 5-year warranty — unusual in the 40V cordless OPE space, where most brands offer 3 years. Pricing wasn’t confirmed at press time; check HomeDepot.com for current pricing.
The spring timing is deliberate. Ryobi has been pushing HP brushless motors across its 40V outdoor lineup — a move that started with its chainsaws and string trimmers. The pole saw is the latest to get the upgrade.
How It Compares
If you’re shopping from scratch, EGO’s 56V pole saw still leads on platform power and runtime. But for the millions of homeowners already running Ryobi 40V batteries, the battery compatibility argument wins: one battery system covers your trimmer, chainsaw, blower, and now this.
For a full look at how cordless pole saws stack up across brands, see our Best Cordless Pole Saws 2026 guide — we compare DeWalt, EGO, and Greenworks side by side.
Building out your spring yard tool kit? Also check Best Cordless Chainsaws 2026 and Best Cordless String Trimmers 2026 for the full spring OPE picture.
