Worx WG183E vs Ryobi RBC36X26B: trimmer kit or brush cutter kit?
Both come as kits with batteries and charger. The Worx is a straight-shaft line trimmer; the Ryobi a bike-handle brush cutter with a 3-tooth blade.
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 Ryobi RBC36X26B is a 36V MAX POWER brush cutter with a bike handle, a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and a 30 cm line head, sold with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger; Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting, and retailers list 3.7 kg bare.
The Worx WG183E and Ryobi RBC36X26B are both complete kits, but they do different jobs.
At a glance
| Worx WG183E | Ryobi RBC36X26B | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2 × 20V PowerShare | 36V MAX POWER, 4.0 Ah |
| Line cut | 33 cm, AutoFeed | 30 cm, semi-automatic |
| Blade | — | 26 cm 3-tooth |
| Handle | Straight shaft | Bike (U) |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 3.7 kg bare |
| Runtime | — | Up to 47 min brush cutting (Ryobi) |
| Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
Trimmer vs brush cutter
The WG183E is a light lawn trimmer with AutoFeed line. The RBC36X26B adds a bike handle and 3-tooth blade for tall grass and light scrub. Some retailers list the Ryobi as discontinued, with successor versions available.
Which should you buy?
For lawns and stubborn weeds, the Worx WG183E. For mixed growth and light scrub, the Ryobi RBC36X26B.
Full specifications
| Worx WG183E 40V | Ryobi RBC36X26B | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 40V PowerShare (2× 20V) | 36V MAX Power |
| Power | 40V (2× 20V PowerShare) | — |
| Cutting width | 33 cm (line) | — |
| Speed | 8,500 rpm (listing) | — |
| Weight | 2.9 kg (Amazon item weight) | 3.7 kg bare; 4.6–5.1 kg with battery |
| Supplied | 2 × 20V batteries + charger | — |
| Voltage | — | 36V MAX Power |
| Cutting | — | 26 cm 3-tooth blade / 30 cm line (1.6 mm) |
| Runtime | — | Up to 47 min brush cutting (Ryobi, 4.0 Ah) |
| Battery | — | 36V 4.0 Ah + charger included |
| Handle | — | Bike handle |
| Best for | Easy, lightweight lawn trimming and edging on small-to-medium gardens. | Medium plots with tougher grass and light scrub, cordless buyers who still want a steel blade. |
| Our rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8.1 / 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
Ryobi RBC36X26B
- + 3-tooth steel blade included — real cutting power for cordless
- + 4.0 Ah battery and charger in the box
- + Bike handle for controlled blade work
- − Heavier than entry cordless machines
- − Runtime still finite on the hardest growth
- − Kit listed as discontinued by some retailers
Frequently asked questions
Which can cut light scrub?
The Ryobi RBC36X26B, with its bike handle and 26 cm 3-tooth blade. The Worx WG183E is a line trimmer.
Do both include batteries?
Yes: two 20V batteries and a charger with the Worx; a 36V 4.0 Ah battery and charger with the Ryobi.
Which is lighter?
The Worx, listed at 2.9 kg; retailers list the Ryobi at 3.7 kg bare and 4.6–5.1 kg with battery.