Bosch vs Einhell brush cutters
Two big homeowner brands: Bosch's simple, well-finished green garden range against Einhell's broader, cheaper range that includes petrol.
In short:Bosch's garden range covers 18V POWER FOR ALL trimmers (EasyGrassCut 18V-26, UniversalGrassCut 18V-260), the 36V AdvancedBrushCut brush cutter (33 cm line, 23 cm metal blade, 4.1 kg with battery) and corded models including the 950 W AFS 23-37 with a 3-tooth blade. Einhell's covers Power X-Change cordless brush cutters with 3-tooth blades (Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255, GP-BC 36/430), mostly sold bare, and petrol GC-BC models from 25.4 to 51.7 cc.
Bosch and Einhell both target homeowners. Bosch's strength is simple, well-finished tools; Einhell's is range and price.
Models we cover
| Bosch | Einhell | |
|---|---|---|
| 18V trimmers | EasyGrassCut 18V-26, UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 | GE-CT 18 Li |
| Cordless brush cutters | AdvancedBrushCut 36V — 23 cm blade | Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255, GP-BC 36/430 |
| Corded | AFS 23-37 (blade), EasyGrassCut 23, ART 30 | — |
| Petrol | — | GC-BC 25/1, GC-BC 36-4 S, GC-BC 52 |
Light trimming
Bosch's 18V trimmers are well thought out: the UniversalGrassCut has IntelliFEED automatic line and a foot pedal to tilt the head, and the EasyGrassCut advances its line each time you release the trigger. Einhell's GE-CT 18 Li uses clip-in plastic knives and a tilting head.
Brush cutting
Einhell has more choice: three cordless brush cutters with 3-tooth blades, from the single-battery Agillo 18/200 to the 43 cm GP-BC 36/430, and petrol up to 1.5 kW. Bosch's brushless AdvancedBrushCut is light at 4.1 kg with battery, and the corded AFS 23-37 pairs 950 W with a 3-tooth blade.
Batteries
Bosch's POWER FOR ALL is shared with Gardena and other brands at 18V, but its AdvancedBrushCut uses a separate 36V battery. Einhell's Power X-Change is one 18V family; the bigger tools take two packs.
The verdict
Pick Bosch for a simple, light trimmer or a corded blade machine; pick Einhell for more brush cutters, petrol and lower prices. Head-to-head: AdvancedBrushCut vs Agillo 36/255.
The models we review from each brand
Bosch— Homeowner cordless & corded (Power For All)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | Cordless | 36V Power For All | 8.3/10 |
| Bosch AFS 23-37 | Corded | Corded 950W · Blade | 8/10 |
| Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 | Cordless | 18V Power For All | 7.6/10 |
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26 | Cordless | 18V Power For All | 7.4/10 |
| Bosch ART 30 Combitrim | Corded | Corded 480–550W | 7.2/10 |
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 | Corded | Corded 280W | 7/10 |
Einhell— Affordable cordless (Power X-Change)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 8.2/10 |
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 8.2/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | Petrol | 51.7 cc · 2-stroke | 7.8/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S | Petrol | 37.7 cc · 4-stroke | 7.7/10 |
| Einhell Agillo 18/200 | Cordless | 18V Power X-Change | 7.5/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Petrol | 25.4 cc · 2-stroke | 7.4/10 |
| Einhell GE-CT 18 Li | Cordless | 18V Power X-Change | 7.2/10 |
Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Bosch or Einhell for a brush cutter?
Bosch for simple, well-finished trimmers and two blade-capable machines (the corded AFS 23-37 and the 36V AdvancedBrushCut). Einhell for the widest range at lower prices: cordless brush cutters with 3-tooth blades on Power X-Change, and petrol models up to 52 cc.
Do Bosch and Einhell share batteries?
No. Bosch's garden tools use POWER FOR ALL (18V for trimmers, a separate 36V battery for the AdvancedBrushCut); Einhell uses 18V Power X-Change, with twin-battery tools taking two packs.
Which brand sells petrol?
Einhell: the GC-BC 25/1, GC-BC 36-4 S four-stroke and GC-BC 52. The Bosch models we cover are electric.