Worx WG183E vs Greenworks GD40BC: 40V trimmer kit or brush cutter?
Both are 40V. The Worx is a line trimmer sold with two batteries; the Greenworks a brushless brush cutter with blade and harness, sold tool-only.
In short:The Worx WG183E is a 40V trimmer 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; it is line-only. The Greenworks GD40BC is a 40V brushless brush cutter with a 40 cm cut using 2 mm line, a 25 cm blade, a harness and a D-grip handle, sold tool-only with a three-year guarantee. Worx for lawns out of the box; Greenworks for tough weeds.
The Worx WG183E and Greenworks GD40BC both run at 40V, but one is a trimmer kit and the other a brush cutter.
At a glance
| Worx WG183E | Greenworks GD40BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2 × 20V PowerShare | Greenworks 40V |
| Motor | 8,500 rpm (listed) | Brushless |
| Line cut | 33 cm, AutoFeed | 40 cm, 2 mm bump feed |
| Blade | — | 25 cm |
| Harness | — | Included |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | — |
| Supplied | 2 batteries + charger | Tool-only |
| Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Which job
The WG183E is ready to trim lawns and stubborn weeds as soon as it arrives. The GD40BC clears bigger, rougher areas and switches to a blade for tough weeds, with a harness to carry it.
Which should you buy?
For lawns with no extra purchases, the Worx WG183E. For rough ground, or if you own Greenworks 40V batteries, the GD40BC.
Full specifications
| Worx WG183E 40V | Greenworks GD40BC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 40V PowerShare (2× 20V) | 40V G40 |
| Power | 40V (2× 20V PowerShare) | — |
| Cutting width | 33 cm (line) | 40 cm (line) |
| Speed | 8,500 rpm (listing) | — |
| Weight | 2.9 kg (Amazon item weight) | — |
| Supplied | 2 × 20V batteries + charger | — |
| Voltage | — | 40V G40 |
| Motor | — | Brushless |
| Battery | — | Not included (40V 2 or 4 Ah) |
| Included | — | 2 mm bump-feed line head, 25 cm blade, harness |
| Best for | Easy, lightweight lawn trimming and edging on small-to-medium gardens. | Medium-to-large lawns where a wide cut speeds up the job, G40 platform owners. |
| Our rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
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
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
Frequently asked questions
Which comes with batteries?
The Worx WG183E, with two 20V batteries and a charger. The UK Greenworks GD40BC listing is tool-only.
Which handles tough weeds?
The Greenworks GD40BC, with its 25 cm blade, 40 cm cut and harness. The Worx is a line trimmer.
Which is lighter?
The Worx is listed at 2.9 kg with its long straight shaft; the Greenworks, a full brush cutter with harness, is the bigger machine.