Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer
#5 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
The Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer rates 4.1 among battery string trimmers; the ECHO GT-225SF rates 4.1 among gas ones. The Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer costs $50.32 less ($169.67 vs $219.99).
ECHO GT-225SF
#2 in GasFull review
ECHO’s entry gas trimmer with the quick reloading Speed-Feed head, for homeowners with a medium yard who want a long warranty.
Oakboro Tractor $219.99$219.99
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 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | ECHO GT-225SF |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 74 $10.60 per inch of swath ($169.67 with batteries and charger, 16 in swath) | 69 $13.75 per inch of swath ($219.99, 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% | 55 9.7 lb (without battery) | 92 9.5 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Greenworks 40V 16 in Brushless Trimmer | ECHO GT-225SF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Cutting swath | 16 in | 16 in |
| Largest line | .095 in | .095 in |
| Line feed | Bump feed | Bump feed |
| Shaft | Straight | Curved |
| Converts to edger | No | No |
| Takes attachments | Yes | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah of battery | 21.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 50 min | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9.7 lb (without battery) | 9.5 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |