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Guides · 28 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

AEG vs Ryobi 18V: Which Platform Suits Australian Tradies?

If you are standing in an aisle deciding between AEG 18V and Ryobi ONE+, the marketing on both boxes says roughly the same thing. The differences that matter show up six months in: torque under load, what a replacement battery costs, and whether the warranty is handled locally.

Torque and build

AEG’s FUSION and Brushless tools are pitched at trade use. The 18V FUSION 4-Mode Impact Driver skin is rated around 260Nm in the FUSION range, and the hammer drills run metal gearboxes and 24-position clutches. Ryobi ONE+ covers a wider spread, from cheap DIY skins up to HP Brushless tools that are genuinely capable, but the entry-level tools are lighter duty than AEG’s equivalents.

Practical translation: if you are driving 14g batten screws all day or drilling 100mm cores, AEG’s mid-range sits closer to the job. If the tools live in a shed for weekend projects, Ryobi’s cheaper skins are the better value and the range of odd tools (inflators, sprayers, glue guns) is broader.

Battery platform and cost

Both systems use one 18V pack across the range. AEG’s 36V outdoor tools are two 18V packs run in series, so your existing batteries carry over into mowers and line trimmers. AEG FORCE packs come in 2.0Ah through 12.0Ah, with the high-density HD packs giving more output in saws, grinders and mowers.

Replacement cost is where the platforms separate. AEG 18V 5.0Ah FORCE packs sit around the $130-180 mark individually and often less in twin packs; Ryobi’s equivalent sits lower at the everyday end. Over a five-year kit build-out, that gap adds up.

Warranty

AEG covers 18V tools with a 5-year warranty through the Australian distributor, 3 years on corded tools, batteries and chargers, and 6-12 months on accessories and consumables. Ryobi ONE+ tools are typically covered for 4 years when registered, with batteries at 2 years. Check the current terms at the point of sale, because both brands revise them.

Where each platform fits

  • Choose AEG if you are a trade or serious renovator, want one platform across tools and outdoor gear, and value torque and local warranty service over the widest possible gadget range.
  • Choose Ryobi if you want the broadest range of cheap skins, are outfitting a home workshop, and price per tool matters more than duty cycle.

What we stock

WorkKit Supply carries the AEG 18V range: combo kits, FORCE batteries, skins and outdoor equipment. Every price is AUD and includes GST, and road freight is free over $250.