Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer
#1 in BatteryFull review
A powerful, well priced cordless trimmer for medium to large yards, especially for owners of other Greenworks 60V tools.
Amazon $159.99$159.99
The Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer rates 4.5 among battery string trimmers; the ECHO GT-225 rates 4.2 among gas ones. The Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer costs $40 less ($159.99 vs $199.99).
ECHO GT-225
#1 in GasFull review
A cheap, light curved shaft trimmer with a long warranty, for small yards and weekly touch-ups.
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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 (battery and gas), 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 | Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | ECHO GT-225 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 80 $10 per inch of swath ($159.99 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) | 78 $12.50 per inch of swath ($199.99, 16 in swath) |
| Line 20% | 100 .095 in line | 60 .095 in line |
| Swath 15% | 100 16 in swath | 50 16 in swath |
| Weight 15% | 85 7.9 lb (without battery) | 92 9.5 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 75 4-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 60V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | ECHO GT-225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 16 in | 16 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Fixed-length line |
| Shaft | Straight | Curved |
| Converts to edger | - | No |
| Takes attachments | No | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 60 V, 2.5 Ah of battery | 21.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Battery energy | 150 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 53 min | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.9 lb (without battery) | 9.5 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 4 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 4 years | - |