Ryobi lists a new 18V ONE+ Portable Propane Heater, model PCL806B, that burns propane from a standard 1 lb bottle and needs an 18V ONE+ battery to run. Ryobi’s US store prices the bare tool at $159.00. SlashGear reported on October 12, 2026 that the heater had been available for about a month, which makes it one of the newer job site heaters aimed at cold-weather work.
What Ryobi lists
- 7,500 BTU on Low and 13,000 BTU on High
- Two heat modes
- Coverage of up to 325 sq. ft., with HEATBOOST Technology
- Part of the 18V ONE+ system, with batteries and propane tanks sold separately
SlashGear gives the same 13,000 BTU top output and two modes, and says it should fill about 326 square feet, a one square foot difference from Ryobi’s own page. It also confirms the heater takes any standard 1 pound propane bottle.
Runtime: the bottle is the limit
Ryobi’s runtime chart, published as a product image, lists maximum runtimes for both fuel sources. On a 1 lb propane bottle the heater runs 2 hours on High and 3 hours on Low. On the battery side the chart shows 6 hours with a 2Ah battery, 19 hours with a 4Ah battery and 30 hours with a 6Ah battery. SlashGear’s figure of up to 6 hours on a fully charged 2Ah battery matches the chart.
Maximum battery runtime listed by Ryobi: 6 hours on a 2Ah battery, 19 hours on 4Ah and 30 hours on 6Ah.
The practical point is that every battery figure is longer than the bottle figures, so the 1 lb bottle, not the battery, sets how long one setup lasts. For comparison, Pro Tool Reviews, writing about Ryobi’s separate PCL801 hybrid forced air heater, says that model connects to a 20 lb tank and cites 12 hours of runtime on it, at $149 when it launched in 2022. That is a different tool with a different design, so it is a reference point rather than an equivalent.
Price and availability
Ryobi’s US store lists the PCL806B at $159.00 in US dollars. SlashGear stresses that the price does not include the 18V battery the heater needs, or the propane, so a first-time ONE+ buyer should add both to the total. SlashGear also notes 17 reviews averaging 5 stars on Ryobi’s site, and cautions that this is a small sample.
The sources give no Canadian price and no Canadian retailer for this model, so Canadian readers should check with Ryobi Canada or their retailer before planning around it. The pages we reviewed also do not cover indoor use, ventilation or clearance distances, so read the manual before using any propane heater in an enclosed space.
Who it suits
Tradespeople on outdoor winter jobs. Framers, concrete finishers and roofers get a heater that is carried by hand and runs from batteries they already own. Plan on spare 1 lb bottles, because on Ryobi’s chart one bottle lasts 2 to 3 hours.
Serious DIYers with a garage or patio. The two heat modes and 13,000 BTU High setting are the headline specs. Check the coverage claim of up to 325 sq. ft. against the size of your own space, since coverage figures depend on conditions the sources do not describe.
First time ONE+ buyers. The $159.00 price is for the bare tool. Add an 18V battery and propane to see the true cost, and consider whether a bigger-tank model such as the PCL801 suits long sessions better.
Homeowners on a budget. The 2Ah battery gives up to 6 hours, which is plenty for short jobs, but the small bottle is the recurring cost to watch.
Anyone already on the 18V ONE+ platform. Existing batteries cover the power side, so the bare tool is the only new purchase, plus fuel.
Crew buyers. The portable size is the draw, but the 2 to 3 hours per bottle means a crew needs a fuel plan for a full shift.
