Greenworks GD40BC vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: cordless blade cutters
Two brushless cordless brush cutters that both come with a blade and both need batteries bought separately. The Greenworks cuts wider; the Einhell splits for storage.
In short:The Greenworks GD40BC is a 40V brushless cordless brush cutter with a 40 cm cut using 2 mm bump-feed line and a 25 cm blade, plus a harness and a D-grip handle; it is sold tool-only. The Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL runs on two 18V Power X-Change batteries, has a brushless motor up to 6,300 rpm, a twin handle, a split shaft with wall bracket, a 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm line spool, and weighs 6.09 kg; it is sold bare. Choose by the battery platform you own.
The Greenworks GD40BC and Einhell Agillo 36/255 are closer than they first look: both have brushless motors, both come with a blade and a line head, and both are sold without batteries.
At a glance
| Greenworks GD40BC | Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Greenworks 40V | 2 × 18V Power X-Change |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless, up to 6,300 rpm |
| Line cut | 40 cm, 2 mm bump feed | 30 cm, bump feed |
| Blade | 25 cm | 3-tooth |
| Handle | D-grip | Adjustable twin handle |
| Shaft | One-piece | Split, with wall bracket |
| Harness | Included | — |
| Weight | — | 6.09 kg (Amazon) |
| Supplied | Tool-only | Bare tool (Solo) |
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Cutting
The GD40BC’s 40 cm line swath is one of the widest among cordless machines we cover, which saves passes on open ground. Both switch to a metal blade for tough weeds and light scrub. The Agillo adds electronic speed control.
Handling and storage
The Greenworks comes with a harness and a D-grip handle, a good combination for long line sessions. The Einhell’s twin handle gives two-handed control for blade sweeps, and its split shaft with wall bracket makes it easy to store.
Batteries and cost
Neither comes with a battery. Greenworks’ 40V platform covers mowers, trimmers and blowers, with a three-year guarantee on the GD40BC; Einhell’s Agillo needs two 18V packs, which suits owners of other Power X-Change tools. Starting from zero, price the tool plus batteries and charger on each side.
Choose the Greenworks GD40BC if…
- You cut big open areas where a 40 cm swath matters
- You want a harness in the box
- You own or want Greenworks 40V tools
Choose the Einhell Agillo 36/255 if…
- You already own Power X-Change batteries
- You want a twin handle for blade work and a split shaft for storage
Which should you buy?
Both are capable mixed-use cordless brush cutters. The battery you already own should decide it; if you own neither, the GD40BC suits open grass, the Agillo 36/255 blade-led clearing and compact storage. See also the best cordless brush cutters.
Full specifications
| Greenworks GD40BC | Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 40V G40 | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless |
| Voltage | 40V G40 | — |
| Cutting width | 40 cm (line) | — |
| Motor | Brushless | — |
| Battery | Not included (40V 2 or 4 Ah) | — |
| Included | 2 mm bump-feed line head, 25 cm blade, harness | — |
| Power | — | 36V (2× 18V PXC), brushless |
| Cutting | — | 3-tooth blade + 30 cm bump-feed line |
| Speed | — | Up to 6,300 rpm, electronic control |
| Shaft | — | Split, with wall bracket |
| Weight | — | 6.09 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) |
| Supplied | — | Bare tool (Solo) |
| Best for | Medium-to-large lawns where a wide cut speeds up the job, G40 platform owners. | Power X-Change owners who want brushless 36V power and a blade on a budget. |
| Our rating | 8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
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
Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL
- + Brushless 36V power at a value price
- + Metal blade included for tougher growth
- + Shares the big Power X-Change ecosystem
- − Sold bare — batteries extra
- − Single-line bump-feed head
- − Needs two PXC batteries at once
Frequently asked questions
Do both come with a blade?
Yes. The Greenworks GD40BC includes a 25 cm blade alongside its 2 mm line head, plus a harness; the Einhell Agillo 36/255 includes a 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm bump-feed line spool.
Are batteries included?
Not with either as listed. The UK GD40BC listing is tool-only and needs a Greenworks 40V 2 Ah or 4 Ah battery and charger; the Agillo 36/255 is a bare 'Solo' tool that needs two 18V Power X-Change batteries and a charger.
Which clears open grass faster?
The Greenworks, with a 40 cm line cut against 30 cm for the Einhell — fewer passes across a big lawn or field margin.