Greenworks vs Einhell brush cutters: two value brands
Both compete on value. Greenworks is cordless-only; Einhell adds petrol machines up to 52 cc to its Power X-Change cordless range.
In short:Greenworks is a cordless-only brand: we cover its 40V G40LT trimmer (30 cm, auto-feed line, split shaft) and GD40BC brushless brush cutter (40 cm line, 25 cm blade, harness), both sold tool-only. Einhell sells cordless tools on 18V Power X-Change batteries — the GE-CT 18 Li trimmer, Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430, the brush cutters with a 3-tooth blade — and petrol GC-BC models from 25 to 52 cc. The battery systems are not compatible.
Greenworks and Einhell both sell on value, but from different starting points. Greenworks builds only cordless tools; Einhell pairs a large cordless range with petrol machines for tougher ground.
Models we cover
| Greenworks | Einhell | |
|---|---|---|
| Cordless trimmer | G40LT — 40V, 30 cm, split shaft | GE-CT 18 Li — 18V, 24 cm, plastic knives |
| Cordless brush cutter | GD40BC — 40V brushless, 40 cm line, 25 cm blade, harness | Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255, GP-BC 36/430 |
| Petrol | — | GC-BC 25/1, GC-BC 36-4 S, GC-BC 52 |
| Batteries | Greenworks 40V (tools sold bare) | 18V Power X-Change (tools usually sold bare) |
Cordless cutting
The two brands are evenly matched here. Greenworks’ GD40BC stands out for its 40 cm line cut, brushless motor and included harness. Einhell’s twin-battery GP-BC 36/430 answers with a 43 cm line cut, a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade and a bike handle, at 6.75 kg per its listing; the Agillo 36/255 adds a split shaft for storage.
Battery platforms
Greenworks runs separate platforms by voltage, and the models we cover sit on 40V, which also powers its mowers, hedge trimmers and blowers. Einhell’s Power X-Change is one 18V battery family across a very large garden and DIY range; its stronger brush cutters simply take two packs.
Petrol: Einhell only
The biggest difference: Einhell sells petrol and Greenworks doesn’t. If your plot turns out to be more bramble than lawn, Einhell’s 51.7 cc GC-BC 52 is the same-brand answer; with Greenworks, you’d look elsewhere.
Choose Greenworks if…
- You’re staying cordless and want a wide 40 cm cut with a harness included
- You own or want Greenworks 40V tools
Choose Einhell if…
- You want one battery family across garden and DIY tools
- You might need petrol power for brambles later
- You own Power X-Change batteries
Which should you buy?
For cordless grass and light scrub, both brands have a strong machine — choose by battery. For a path to petrol, or the widest shared-battery range, choose Einhell. Head-to-head: Greenworks GD40BC vs Einhell Agillo 36/255. Brand pages: Greenworks, Einhell.
The models we review from each brand
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 |
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
Which brand cuts better cordless?
Model for model, they're close. Greenworks' brushless GD40BC has the wider line cut (40 cm) and comes with a harness; Einhell's brushless Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 run on two 18V batteries, with 3-tooth blades and line cuts of 30 cm and 43 cm.
Do Greenworks and Einhell share batteries?
No. Greenworks uses its own platforms (the models we cover are on 40V); Einhell uses 18V Power X-Change, with twin-battery tools running on two 18V packs.
Which brand handles brambles best?
Einhell, because it also sells petrol: the 51.7 cc GC-BC 52 is built for brambles and scrub. Greenworks is cordless-only, so its GD40BC with a blade is its answer for light scrub.