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Ryobi
Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw
$219Cheaper
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Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw is cheaper at $219. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Husqvarna
Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw
$689.99
Which is better: the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw or Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw?
The Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw is the cheaper at $219. The Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw | Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $219 | $689.99 |
| Brand | Ryobi | Husqvarna |
| Released | — | — |
| Bar length (in) | 10 | 12 |
| Max reach (ft) | 12 | 16 |
| Chain speed mps | — | — |
| Power source | 40V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included) | 25.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output) |
| Oil tank capacity fl (oz) | — | 4.8 |
| Max cutting diameter (in) | 8 | — |
| Chain pitch (in) | 3/8 in | — |
| Weight (lb) | 14 | 15.4 |
Sources — Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw: support.ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-05). Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-08-05).
What's the difference between the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw and Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bar length (in): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 10 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 12
- Max reach (ft): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 12 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 16
- Power source: Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 40V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included) vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 25.4cc X-Torq 2-stroke gasoline engine (1.36 hp output)
- Weight (lb): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 14 vs Husqvarna 525PT5S 12 in. 25.4cc 2-Cycle Professional Gas Pole Saw 15.4