EGO vs Greenworks brush cutters
Both are cordless-only garden brands. EGO puts everything on one 56V platform; Greenworks offers several voltages, with its 40V range covering trimmers and a blade-equipped brush cutter.
In short:EGO builds all its garden tools on one 56V battery platform, from the light ST1300E trimmer (33 cm, 2.7 kg without battery) and the ST1400E kit with self-winding PowerLoad head, up to the commercial BCX3800 brush cutter with a bike handle and steel blade. Greenworks' 40V range includes the G40LT trimmer (30 cm, auto feed) and the brushless GD40BC brush cutter with a 40 cm cut, 25 cm blade and harness, both sold tool-only. Choose by platform and the jobs you have.
EGO and Greenworks are both cordless-only garden brands, but they organise their ranges differently. EGO puts every tool on a single 56V platform; Greenworks offers several voltage ranges, with its 40V range covering the trimmers and brush cutters we review.
At a glance
| EGO | Greenworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery platform | One 56V platform | Separate ranges; we review 40V |
| Light trimmer | ST1300E: 33 cm, 2.7 kg bare | G40LT: 30 cm, auto feed, split shaft |
| Trimmer kit | ST1400E: 35 cm, PowerLoad, 2.5 Ah | — |
| Blade machine | BCX3800: bike handle, 2 kW, 30 cm steel blade | GD40BC: 40 cm line, 25 cm blade, harness |
| Guarantee | — | 3 years on the 40V tools we review |
| Battery in box? | ST1400E yes; others usually bare | Tool-only on Amazon.co.uk |
Platforms
EGO’s single 56V platform keeps things simple: every EGO battery fits every EGO garden tool, from trimmers to mowers and chainsaws. Greenworks splits its range by voltage; its 40V batteries (2 Ah or 4 Ah) fit its 40V tools only, not its 24V or 60V ones. If you plan several cordless garden tools, check which machines you want exist on the voltage you choose.
Trimmers
EGO’s ST1300E is a light, brushless 33 cm trimmer, and the ST1400E kit adds a 35 cm cut and a PowerLoad head that winds line in for you. Greenworks’ G40LT is a 30 cm trimmer with auto feed, variable speed, a plant guard and a split shaft.
Brush cutters
For scrub, Greenworks’ GD40BC is a brushless brush cutter with a wide 40 cm line cut, a 25 cm blade, a harness and a D-grip in the box. EGO’s equivalent is the commercial BCX3800, with a bike handle, a 2 kW brushless motor, a carbon-fibre shaft and a 30 cm three-blade steel cutter; one UK retailer lists it at 6.5 kg.
Price and what’s in the box
Most of these machines are sold bare, so budget for batteries — the EGO ST1400E kit is the exception. Greenworks generally sits lower on price; EGO’s commercial machine is a professional-level investment.
Which should you buy?
If you want one battery for a whole cordless garden, including professional-level tools, EGO’s single 56V platform is the cleaner choice. If value matters most and the 40V range covers what you need, Greenworks gives you a capable trimmer and a well-equipped brush cutter for less. For heavy, all-day scrub clearing, compare with petrol.
The models we review from each brand
EGO— High-performance 56V cordless
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO Power+ ST1400E | Cordless | 56V ARC Lithium | 8/10 |
| EGO Power+ ST1300E | Cordless | 56V ARC Lithium | 8/10 |
Greenworks— Cordless-only platforms (G40 / 60V)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenworks GD40BC | Cordless | 40V G40 | 8/10 |
| Greenworks G40LT | Cordless | 40V G40 | 7.6/10 |
Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Which brand is more powerful?
Neither publishes power in a way that compares directly. EGO's 56V platform runs everything from light trimmers to the 2 kW commercial BCX3800 brush cutter; Greenworks' 40V GD40BC is a brushless brush cutter with a 40 cm cut. Compare the specific machines, not the brand.
Do EGO and Greenworks batteries work together?
No. EGO uses 56V batteries; Greenworks uses separate voltage ranges, and its 40V batteries don't fit its 24V or 60V tools. Pick whichever platform suits the other garden tools you want.
Can either cut brambles?
Both have blade machines: EGO's commercial BCX3800 comes with a 30 cm three-blade steel cutter, and Greenworks' GD40BC comes with a 25 cm blade. Their light trimmers are line-only.
Do they come with batteries?
It varies by model. EGO's ST1400E is a kit with a 2.5 Ah battery; the ST1300E and BCX3800 are usually sold bare. Greenworks' G40LT and GD40BC are tool-only on Amazon.co.uk.