A light, long blade trimmer for Greenworks 40V owners with wide hedges.
Amazon $209.99The Greenworks 40V 26 in Hedge Trimmer is the better hedge trimmer overall, rated 4.0 to 3.5. The Greenworks 40V 26 in Hedge Trimmer leads on value. The Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 in Hedge Trimmer wins on cutting capacity. The Greenworks 40V 26 in Hedge Trimmer costs $319.01 less ($209.99 vs $529).
For crews and large properties with long, wide hedges who already use Milwaukee M18 batteries.
Tool Nut $529Prices 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Greenworks 40V 26 in Hedge Trimmer for value ($8.08 per inch of blade ($209.99 with battery and charger, 26 in blade) vs $17.63 per inch of blade ($529 with battery and charger, 30 in blade)).
- Choose the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 in Hedge Trimmer for cutting capacity (cuts branches up to 1.25 in vs cuts branches up to 1 in).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery hedge trimmer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Greenworks 40V 26 in Hedge Trimmer | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 in Hedge Trimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 62 $8.08 per inch of blade ($209.99 with battery and charger, 26 in blade) | 19 $17.63 per inch of blade ($529 with battery and charger, 30 in blade) |
| Cutting capacity 20% | 67 cuts branches up to 1 in | 100 cuts branches up to 1.25 in |
| Blade 15% | 100 26 in blade | 100 30 in blade |
| Weight 15% | 97 6.2 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Greenworks 40V 26 in Hedge Trimmer | Milwaukee M18 FUEL 30 in Hedge Trimmer | |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting | ||
| Blade length | 26 in | 30 in |
| Cutting capacity | 1 in | 1.25 in |
| Double sided blade | - | Yes |
| Rotating handle | Yes | Yes |
| Strokes per minute | 4,000 | 3,200 |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 2 Ah of battery | 18 V, 8 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 80 Wh | 144 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Runtime | 85 min | - |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 6.2 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
