Ryobi’s production pace is among the most aggressive in the industry. After all, people know them primarily for catering to the consumer sector, where appetites for new products are downright ravenous. The brand is particularly bullish on battery power, and its fleet of offerings is a formidable competitor. Among the latest additions to the Ryobi product line is the 18V HP 4.5-inch angle grinder and cutoff tool (PBLAG02).
Let’s take a closer look at the performance and design features to see if this model is right for your needs.
Ryobi 18V Angle Grinder Performance
At the heart of this tool is a brushless motor and an 18V (4.0Ah) high-performance lithium-ion battery. Together, this duo delivers up to 11 amps of corded performance. That’s nothing to sneeze at.
However, if you kick things up a notch and use the brand’s 12.0Ah pack, you’re looking at more punch and up to 210 cuts on a single charge. Again, not bad.
Specs
- Model: Ryobi PBLAG02
- Battery: 18V (4.0Ah)
- Brushless motor
- 210 cuts per charge (w/ optional 12.0Ah pack)
Now, like any angle grinder, Ryobi’s 18V unit is up against an unavoidable challenge: heat. To handle this element, the brand’s designers incorporated a heat management system. This technology extends both the life and durability of the tool itself, particularly in the midst of demanding applications.
Ryobi PBLAG02 Angle Grinder Design
Particularly with tools like angle grinders, the matter of ergonomics is really important – and Ryobi’s 4.5-inch 18V model demonstrates this.
Specifically, Ryobi tells us that the PBLAG02 features upgraded ergonomics that enable easier, more consistent flush cuts. Meanwhile, the tool-free guard allows for quick adjustments to any grinding or cutting task.
Additional comfort features include a paddle switch and a three-position side handle. The latter should give you considerably more control over the tool.
Ryobi 18V Angle Grinder Price
The Ryobi 4.5-inch PBLAG02 will retail as a kit for $367 and bare for $129.
