ECHO GT-225
#1 in GasFull review
A cheap, light curved shaft trimmer with a long warranty, for small yards and weekly touch-ups.
Russo Power $199.99$199.99
The ECHO GT-225 rates 4.2 among gas string trimmers; the Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer rates 4.1 among battery ones. The Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer costs $30.32 less ($169.67 vs $199.99).
Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer
#4 in BatteryFull review
A low priced 16 in. trimmer for medium yards that can grow into a multi tool with Greenworks attachments.
Amazon $169.67$169.67
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (gas and battery), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ECHO GT-225 | Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 78 $12.50 per inch of swath ($199.99, 16 in swath) | 74 $10.60 per inch of swath ($169.67 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 60 .095 in line | 100 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 50 16 in swath | 100 16 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 92 9.5 lb (dry) | 55 9.7 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| ECHO GT-225 | Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 16 in | 16 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Fixed-length line | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Curved | Straight |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | No | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 21.2 cc, 2-stroke | 40 V, 4 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 160 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 50 min |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Variable speed | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.5 lb (dry) | 9.7 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | - | 3 years |