The best Worx brush cutters

What matters for Worx PowerShare buyers

Worx’s whole pitch is one battery platform across trimmers, blowers and more, so the real question isn’t just power or price — it’s whether a machine is sold complete or bare, and whether it’s a grass-only string trimmer or one of the rare Worx models that takes a metal blade. We’ve ranked these four on that mix of capability, weight and how much you’ll actually spend once batteries are accounted for.

Our picks

The Worx WG183E 40V is the easiest way into cordless trimming — at 2.2 kg and sold with two 20V batteries already included, it’s built for effortless lawn maintenance with automatic line feed, not for anything tougher than grass.

The Worx Nitro WG186E is the one to pick if you actually need to cut brush — its brushless motor and 25 cm metal blade make it the only true brush cutter here, and DriveShare lets the same head swap onto other Worx attachments. It’s sold bare, so budget for batteries.

The Worx WG173E Nitro brings a brushless motor to a budget 20V trimmer/edger, a rare find at this price and a durable option for PowerShare owners who want more longevity than a brushed motor offers, though it stays grass-only.

The Worx WG163E is the featherweight of the range at 1.5 kg, sold as a complete pack with battery and charger, and it converts to an edger for neat borders — ideal for small gardens where light, grab-and-go handling matters more than raw power.

Which should you choose?

If cutting brambles or light scrub is the job, the Worx Nitro WG186E is the only real choice here. For lawns and edging, it comes down to budget and what you already own: the WG183E and WG163E are the simplest routes in with batteries included, while the WG173E Nitro rewards existing PowerShare owners with a tougher brushless motor for less money.