Worx vs Greenworks brush cutters: two value cordless brands
Both are cordless-only value brands. Worx offers more kits and convenience features; Greenworks' 40V machines cut wide and come with a three-year guarantee.
In short:Worx's PowerShare models we cover are the WG163E trimmer kit (30 cm, edger conversion), the 40V WG183E kit (33 cm, two batteries, AutoFeed), the brushless Nitro WG173E trimmer and the Nitro WG186E brush cutter (38 cm line, 25 cm steel disc, DriveShare). Greenworks' 40V models are the G40LT trimmer (30 cm, auto-feed, split shaft) and the brushless GD40BC brush cutter (40 cm line, 25 cm blade, harness), both sold tool-only with a three-year guarantee.
Worx and Greenworks are both cordless-only value brands, and their ranges line up closely.
Models we cover
| Worx | Greenworks | |
|---|---|---|
| Trimmers | WG163E, WG183E, Nitro WG173E | G40LT |
| Brush cutter | Nitro WG186E — 38 cm, steel disc, DriveShare | GD40BC — 40 cm, blade, harness |
| Batteries in the box | WG163E, WG183E | Tool-only |
Convenience vs value
Worx leans on features — an edger conversion, push-button Command Feed, AutoFeed and DriveShare attachments — and sells more kits. Greenworks offers a split shaft and variable speed on its trimmer, a harness with its brush cutter, and a three-year guarantee.
Which should you buy?
Starting from scratch, a Worx kit is the simplest buy. On Greenworks 40V, its tool-only machines are good value. Head-to-heads: Worx WG183E vs Greenworks GD40BC, Worx Nitro WG186E vs Greenworks GD40BC.
The models we review from each brand
Worx— Value cordless on PowerShare (20V/40V)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worx Nitro WG186E.9 | Cordless | 40V PowerShare · Brushless | 8/10 |
| Worx Nitro WG173E.9 | Cordless | 20V PowerShare · Brushless | 7.7/10 |
| Worx WG163E | Cordless | 20V PowerShare | 7.6/10 |
| Worx WG183E 40V | Cordless | 40V PowerShare (2× 20V) | 7.6/10 |
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 includes batteries?
Worx more often: the WG163E and WG183E are kits. Greenworks' UK G40LT and GD40BC listings are tool-only.
Which has the better brush cutter?
They're evenly matched: the Greenworks GD40BC cuts 40 cm and includes a harness; the Worx Nitro WG186E cuts 38 cm and adds DriveShare attachments. Both have a 25 cm blade.
Do the batteries swap?
No. Worx uses PowerShare; the Greenworks models we cover use Greenworks 40V.