Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Greenworks GD40BC
Both are brushless cordless brush cutters supplied with a line head and a metal blade. The Bosch is lighter; the Greenworks cuts a wider 40 cm swath and comes with a harness and D-grip handle.
In short:The Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V-23-750 and Greenworks GD40BC are brushless cordless brush cutters, each supplied with a line head and a metal blade. The Bosch runs on a 36V POWER FOR ALL battery, cuts 33 cm with line and 23 cm with its blade, and weighs 4.1 kg with battery. The Greenworks runs on a 40V battery, cuts 40 cm with 2 mm line and 25 cm with its blade, and comes with a harness and D-grip handle; its UK listing is tool-only.
The Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V and Greenworks GD40BC are both brushless cordless brush cutters supplied with a line head and a metal blade. One is built to be light and compact; the other to cover open ground quickly.
At a glance
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V-23-750 | Greenworks GD40BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36V POWER FOR ALL | Greenworks 40V (2 or 4 Ah) |
| Motor | Brushless, 4,500–6,400 rpm | Brushless |
| Line cut | 33 cm, 2.4 mm | 40 cm, 2 mm dual line, bump feed |
| Blade | 23 cm laser-cut | 25 cm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery | Item weight 5.77 kg (listing) |
| Extras | Shoulder strap | Harness, adjustable D-grip |
| Sold as | Bare or kit with 2.0 Ah + charger | Tool-only on Amazon.co.uk |
| Guarantee | — | 3 years (Greenworks) |
Cutting width vs weight
The Greenworks’ 40 cm line swath is the headline: on open grass it means fewer passes and a quicker job. The Bosch’s 33 cm is narrower but easier to place around beds, trees and fences, and at 4.1 kg with its battery it’s the lighter machine to carry for an hour.
Blades and handles
Both swap to a metal blade for nettles, tough weeds and light brambles — 23 cm on the Bosch, 25 cm on the Greenworks. The Greenworks comes with a harness and an adjustable D-grip handle for extra control; the Bosch comes with a shoulder strap. For regular blade work, a harness makes a real difference — see how to adjust a harness.
Batteries
The Bosch uses Bosch’s 36V POWER FOR ALL batteries (not the 18V ones). The Greenworks uses Greenworks 40V batteries, which run the brand’s 40V mowers, blowers and trimmers but not its 24V or 60V tools. The Greenworks listing we found is tool-only, so budget for a battery and charger if you’re new to the platform. Why 36V and 40V aren’t as different as they sound is explained in 36V vs 40V.
Choose the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V if…
- Low weight and easy handling around obstacles matter most
- You own, or want, Bosch 36V batteries
- You’d like a one-box kit with battery and charger
Choose the Greenworks GD40BC if…
- You have medium-to-large areas of open grass where 40 cm saves time
- You want a harness and D-grip in the box
- You already own Greenworks 40V batteries
Which should you buy?
For a small-to-medium plot with obstacles, the lighter Bosch is more pleasant to use. For bigger, open areas, the Greenworks’ wider cut and supplied harness make it the faster tool. More options are in the best cordless brush cutters.
Full specifications
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | Greenworks GD40BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 36V Power For All | 40V G40 |
| Voltage | 36V POWER FOR ALL | 40V G40 |
| Motor | Brushless, 4,500–6,400 rpm | Brushless |
| Weight | 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery (Bosch) | — |
| Cutting | 33 cm line (2.4 mm) + 23 cm metal blade | — |
| Battery | Bare, or kit with 36V 2.0 Ah + charger | Not included (40V 2 or 4 Ah) |
| Cutting width | — | 40 cm (line) |
| Included | — | 2 mm bump-feed line head, 25 cm blade, harness |
| Best for | Small-to-medium plots, quiet cordless convenience, Bosch Power For All owners. | Medium-to-large lawns where a wide cut speeds up the job, G40 platform owners. |
| Our rating | 8.3 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V
- + Metal blade and line head both in the box
- + Very light and quiet — great near houses
- + Brushless motor, shoulder strap included
- − 2 Ah battery limits runtime for big sessions
- − 36V batteries don't fit Bosch's 18V tools
- − Kit version has only a 2.0 Ah battery
Greenworks GD40BC
- + Wide 40 cm line cut clears open ground fast
- + Brushless motor, harness and D-grip handle included
- + Line head and 25 cm blade both in the box
- − Wide cut is less precise around obstacles
- − 40V ceiling below the toughest scrub work
- − Tool-only — battery and charger extra
Frequently asked questions
Which cuts wider?
The Greenworks GD40BC: 40 cm with its 2 mm dual line, against 33 cm for the Bosch. With blades fitted it's 25 cm for the Greenworks and 23 cm for the Bosch.
Which is lighter?
The Bosch, at 3.4 kg bare and 4.1 kg with its battery according to Bosch. Amazon gives the Greenworks an item weight of 5.77 kg, which likely includes packaging and accessories, so check the spec sheet — but it's the bigger machine.
Do they come with batteries?
The Greenworks listing on Amazon.co.uk is tool-only: it needs a Greenworks 40V 2 Ah or 4 Ah battery and charger. The Bosch is sold bare or as a kit with a 36V 2.0 Ah battery and charger.
Can they handle brambles?
Light brambles and tough weeds, yes — both come with a metal blade. For established thickets, a petrol brush cutter has more reserve.