Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26 Review

The Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26 is a light, entry-level cordless trimmer built around the 18V POWER FOR ALL battery platform. It offers a 26 cm cutting width, 1.6 mm line that feeds automatically, and a line-only head. Bosch sells it as a bare tool or as a kit with an 18V 2.5 Ah battery and charger. Its real selling point is what it plugs into: a large pool of interchangeable batteries shared across Bosch DIY tools and Gardena garden equipment.

What it’s good at

If you already own an 18V POWER FOR ALL battery — from a Bosch drill, a Gardena hedge trimmer or any other tool carrying that badge — the bare version is a cheap and sensible way to add cordless grass trimming. The 26 cm cutting width is wider than many entry cordless trimmers, so it covers ground a little faster per pass. It’s light enough for casual use around borders and flowerbeds (Currys lists the kit at about 2.2 kg), starts instantly with no pull cord, and the line advances automatically each time you release the trigger.

Where it falls short

Buyers coming to this as their first POWER FOR ALL tool need the kit version, so compare that price rather than the bare-tool one. The entry-level 18V motor is fine for light, regularly cut grass but slows in anything thick, tall or damp, needing slower passes. Runtime depends on the battery: a small 2.0 or 2.5 Ah pack suits a small garden, a larger one extends sessions but adds weight and cost. And it’s line only: brambles, nettle beds or young woody growth are off the table whatever the battery — the difference is explained in brush cutter vs strimmer.

Who should buy it

Someone already holding an 18V POWER FOR ALL battery who wants a light, cordless way to tidy grass edges on a small plot. If you need a bit more adjustability — a head that tilts and turns for edging — Bosch’s UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 is the step up. If you’d rather avoid batteries altogether, the corded EasyGrassCut 23 costs less still.

Verdict

A sound, lightweight addition to an existing POWER FOR ALL collection. Starting from zero, it’s still reasonable value as a kit — just budget for the battery.