Ryobi’s 40V HP Brushless 18 in. auger-propelled snow blower lists at $519 as a bare tool and $619 with an 8Ah battery and charger on Ryobi’s US site, while Ryobi’s Canadian page shows no price at all. Canadian readers can still find the machine through the Home Depot Canada listing that the Ryobi Canada page links to.
With the first cold snaps close, single-stage cordless blowers are the kind of product shoppers start comparing now, and this one is Ryobi’s newer self-propelled take on the 18 in. size.
What is the Ryobi RY40HPSN01B?
It is a single-stage, auger-propelled snow blower on Ryobi’s 40V HP battery platform. Ryobi lists it as model RY40HPSN01B for the tool-only version, and the specification section uses RY40HPSN01.
According to Ryobi, the machine clears an 18 in. wide path, 12.5 in. deep, and throws snow up to 25 ft. The company says it weighs 42.1 lbs and has folding handles so it takes less room in a garage or shed. The warranty is 5 years.
Ryobi also claims the 40V HP motor gives more power than a 123cc gas snow blower. The page gives no test data behind that comparison, so treat it as marketing until you see independent testing.
How much snow does one battery clear?
Ryobi says one 40V 8Ah battery clears up to 20 car spaces per charge. The company does not give a runtime in minutes on the product page.
SlashGear reported in September 2025 that the same blower can clear up to 30 car spaces with a 12Ah battery, though the Ryobi pages we read only mention the 8Ah figure. Because “car spaces” depend on snow depth and wetness, a heavy, wet fall will cut that number.
Prices: how much does it cost in Canada and the US?
In Canada, Ryobi’s page lists the machine with a Buy Now button to Home Depot Canada, but it shows no price in Canadian dollars. We cannot confirm a Canadian price or stock level, so check the Home Depot Canada listing for the current figure before you go.
In the US, the Ryobi site lists:
- Tool only (RY40HPSN01B): $519.00
- Kit with one 8Ah battery and charger (RY40HPSN01K): $619.00
Ryobi’s US page says the blower is sold only at The Home Depot. SlashGear listed the 18 in. model at $499 with a battery and charger in September 2025, so the current Ryobi figures are higher than that earlier report. Prices can change at any time.
How does it compare with the older Ryobi 18 in. blower?
The older RY40890VNM is also an 18 in. 40V HP single-stage model, but it is a push machine with wheel drive rather than auger-propelled. It has a 10 in. intake height, comes with a 6.0Ah battery and charger, weighs 46 lb and is rated by Ryobi for up to 30 minutes of runtime.
Home Depot US lists it at $569.00, and it carries a 4.1 out of 5 rating from 1,440 reviews. That makes it a useful check on real-world battery life: some reviewers there report shorter runtime than the 30 minute claim in heavy snow.
The newer model is lighter by a few pounds, cuts a deeper 12.5 in. path and pulls itself forward through the snow.
Who it suits
Homeowners with a short driveway. The 18 in. width and 20 car space claim are sized for driveways and walkways, not long rural lanes.
People who already own Ryobi 40V batteries. The tool-only price at $519 makes the most sense if you have 40V batteries and a charger on the shelf, since the machine takes the same platform.
Anyone who dislikes pushing. Auger propulsion means the machine moves itself forward, which helps on a long driveway.
Who should skip it
Shoppers with deep, drifting snow. A single-stage blower is built for lighter snowfalls. SlashGear notes that Ryobi also sells a 21 in. model for wider paths.
Anyone who needs a firm Canadian price today. Until Ryobi or Home Depot Canada shows a Canadian dollar price, you cannot compare it fairly with local rivals.
What is still unknown?
Ryobi has not published a Canadian price on its Canadian page, a runtime in minutes for the 8Ah battery, or any noise figures. Independent tests of this exact model were not part of the sources we read. Treat the 123cc gas comparison and the 20 car space figure as the maker’s claims.
What should you do next?
Open the Home Depot Canada listing linked from Ryobi’s Canadian product page and check the price for the tool-only and kit versions. If you live in the US, compare the $519 and $619 figures with the store price on the day you buy.
