Metabo vs Einhell brush cutters: trade cordless or wide value range?
Metabo sells a small, trade-focused cordless range on CAS batteries. Einhell offers a much wider range, cordless and petrol, at lower prices.
In short:Metabo's cordless garden machines we cover run on 18V CAS batteries: the FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 brush cutter (two batteries, bike handle, 40 cm line, brushwood blade, 3.9 kg) and the RTD 18 LTX BL 30 trimmer (30 cm, loop handle, split shaft, 3.4 kg). Einhell's Power X-Change range spans the GE-CT 18 Li trimmer to the Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 brush cutters with 3-tooth blades, and it also sells petrol GC-BC models. All cordless models are sold bare.
Metabo and Einhell both build cordless brush cutters on 18V batteries, sometimes doubled for more power. Metabo’s range is small and trade-focused; Einhell’s is broad and value-led.
Models we cover
| Metabo | Einhell | |
|---|---|---|
| Trimmer | RTD 18 LTX BL 30 — 30 cm, split shaft, 3.4 kg | GE-CT 18 Li — 24 cm, plastic knives |
| Twin-battery brush cutter | FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 — 40 cm, blade, 3.9 kg | Agillo 36/255 — 6.09 kg; GP-BC 36/430 — 43 cm |
| Single-battery brush cutter | — | Agillo 18/200 — blade + harness |
| Petrol | — | GC-BC 25/1, GC-BC 36-4 S, GC-BC 52 |
Weight and build
Metabo’s brush cutter is notably light for a twin-battery machine at 3.9 kg, with a 40 cm cut and tool-free line changes. Einhell’s twin-battery machines are heavier but add a split shaft (Agillo 36/255) or a 43 cm cut and bike handle (GP-BC 36/430).
Batteries and price
Metabo’s CAS batteries are shared across a large trade-tool alliance. Einhell’s Power X-Change batteries are cheaper and run dozens of garden and DIY tools. Cordless models from both are sold bare.
Choose Metabo if…
- You own CAS batteries
- Low weight in a twin-battery brush cutter matters
Choose Einhell if…
- You want the widest choice, including petrol
- Budget matters, or you own Power X-Change
Which should you buy?
On CAS batteries, Metabo. Otherwise, Einhell offers more machines for less. Head-to-head: Metabo FSB 36-18 vs Einhell Agillo 36/255.
The models we review from each brand
Metabo— Professional cordless (18V / 2×18V brushless)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 | Cordless | 36V (2×18V) Brushless | 8.1/10 |
| Metabo RTD 18 LTX BL 30 | Cordless | 18V Brushless | 7.7/10 |
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 has the wider range?
Einhell, by far: cordless trimmers and brush cutters on Power X-Change, plus petrol machines from 25 to 52 cc. Among the models we cover, Metabo has one brush cutter and one trimmer.
Do their batteries work together?
No. Metabo uses 18V CAS batteries (shared with other CAS-brand trade tools); Einhell uses 18V Power X-Change.
Which is lighter?
Metabo's FSB 36-18 is listed at 3.9 kg against 6.09 kg for Einhell's Agillo 36/255 and 6.75 kg for its GP-BC 36/430 (item weights, before batteries).