Greenworks G40LT vs Worx WG183E: which 40V trimmer?
Two 40V line trimmers for lawns and edges. The Worx comes as a complete kit with two batteries; the Greenworks is tool-only but packs a split shaft and variable speed.
In short:The Greenworks G40LT is a 40V cordless grass trimmer with a 30 cm cut, 1.65 mm auto-feed line, variable speed, a plant guard and a two-piece split shaft, sold tool-only. The Worx WG183E is a 40V trimmer running on two 20V PowerShare batteries, sold with both batteries and a charger, with a 33 cm dual-line cut, AutoFeed, a listed 8,500 rpm and a 2.9 kg item weight on Amazon. Both are line-only. The Worx is ready to go; the Greenworks suits existing 40V owners.
The Greenworks G40LT and Worx WG183E are 40V line trimmers for lawns and edges. Both feed line automatically; they differ in what’s in the box and the details.
At a glance
| Greenworks G40LT | Worx WG183E | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Greenworks 40V | 2 × 20V PowerShare |
| Cut | 30 cm, 1.65 mm line | 33 cm, dual line |
| Line feed | Auto-feed, reloads without threading | AutoFeed on restart |
| Speed | Variable | 8,500 rpm (listed) |
| Shaft | Split, two-piece | Long straight shaft |
| Weight | — | 2.9 kg (Amazon item weight) |
| Supplied | Tool-only | Two batteries + charger |
| Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
What’s in the box
This is the biggest practical difference. The Worx WG183E arrives ready to use with two 20V batteries and a charger. The Greenworks G40LT is tool-only in the UK, so add a 40V battery and charger unless you already own Greenworks tools.
Cutting and features
The Worx’s 33 cm dual-line cut covers more ground per pass than the Greenworks’ 30 cm. The Greenworks answers with variable speed to stretch battery life, a plant guard, an adjustable front handle and a split shaft that packs away small.
Platforms
Worx PowerShare batteries run a wide range of Worx garden and DIY tools; Greenworks 40V covers mowers, hedge trimmers, blowers and its GD40BC brush cutter. Greenworks offers a three-year guarantee on the G40LT.
Choose the Greenworks G40LT if…
- You already own Greenworks 40V batteries
- You want variable speed and a split shaft for storage
Choose the Worx WG183E if…
- You want a complete kit with no extra purchases
- You’d like a wider 33 cm cut
- You own or want Worx PowerShare tools
Which should you buy?
Starting from scratch, the Worx WG183E is the simpler buy — batteries and charger included. On Greenworks 40V already, the G40LT is the natural fit. More choices in the best grass trimmers.
Full specifications
| Greenworks G40LT | Worx WG183E 40V | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 40V G40 | 40V PowerShare (2× 20V) |
| Type | Cordless line trimmer | — |
| Power system | 40V G40 battery platform | — |
| Cutting width | 30 cm | 33 cm (line) |
| Line | 1.65 mm, auto feed | — |
| Speed | Variable, 7,500 rpm (listing) | 8,500 rpm (listing) |
| Shaft | Two-piece split shaft, adjustable front handle | — |
| Cutting head | Line only, no blade attachment | — |
| Guarantee | 3 years (Greenworks) | — |
| Battery system | Shared with other Greenworks 40V G40 tools | — |
| Power | — | 40V (2× 20V PowerShare) |
| Weight | — | 2.9 kg (Amazon item weight) |
| Supplied | — | 2 × 20V batteries + charger |
| Best for | Tidy lawn edges and medium gardens with light-to-moderate grass | Easy, lightweight lawn trimming and edging on small-to-medium gardens. |
| Our rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Greenworks G40LT
- + Genuinely light and easy to swing for an entire session
- + Adjustable front handle and a split shaft for storage
- + Battery/charger shared across the wider Greenworks 40V G40 range
- + Instant start, no fuel mixing, low running cost
- + Auto line feed and no-thread reloading
- + Variable speed and a plant guard for work around trees and borders
- − Line-only head, no metal blade option
- − Runtime and cutting width are modest next to petrol machines
- − Best suited to lighter grass, not thick brush or brambles
- − UK listing is tool-only — battery and charger extra
Worx WG183E 40V
- + Wide 33 cm dual-line cut
- + AutoFeed line — no tapping needed
- + Batteries and charger included
- − Line only — not for brush or brambles
- − Needs both batteries charged to run
- − Best kept to lawn maintenance
Frequently asked questions
Which comes with batteries?
The Worx WG183E, sold with two 20V PowerShare batteries and a charger. The UK Greenworks G40LT listing is tool-only and needs a Greenworks 40V 2 Ah or 4 Ah battery and charger.
Do both have automatic line feed?
Yes. The Greenworks feeds 1.65 mm line automatically and reloads without threading; the Worx's AutoFeed extends the line each time you release and restart the switch.
Can either cut brambles?
No — both are line-only trimmers. For a 40V machine with a blade, look at the Greenworks GD40BC or the Worx Nitro WG186E.