# Best cordless strimmers and edging trimmers Source: https://mowandedge.co.uk/best/best-cordless-strimmer Publisher: Mow and Edge. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://mowandedge.co.uk/how-we-pick A good cordless strimmer does two jobs: trimming grass that the mower cannot reach and cutting a clean vertical edge along paths and borders. For edging, look for a head that turns or a guide wheel. For tougher growth, look at line diameter and swath, or a brush cutter blade. Line feed matters more than it sounds, because tapping and pulling line by hand slows every job. This guide compares cordless strimmers on cutting swath, line size and feed type, edging features and what battery comes in the box, using only the facts each listing states. Wear eye protection and follow the safety kit list in your manual whichever model you choose. ## Products ### 1. Greenworks 40V 33cm Cordless String Trimmer with 2Ah Battery and Charger, G40LT33K2 & Trimmer Spool and 1.65mm Double Line 4.8m incl. 3 Packs for 40V Lawn Trimmers G40LT G40LTK2 G40LTK2x Swath: 33 cm; Line: 1.65 mm single line, auto feed; Edging: Edger wheel, tool free switch; Battery in box: 40 V 2 Ah and charger A 33 cm 40V trimmer that converts to an edger with a guide wheel and no tools, with auto feed line and three spare spools included. In its favour: - Edger wheel turns it into an edger in seconds, according to the listing. - Auto feed head advances 1.65 mm line without bumping. - Comes with three spare spools, 14.4 m of line in total. Good to know: - A 2 Ah battery limits run time on big jobs. - Single line rather than dual line, so cutting is a little slower in thick grass. ### 2. EGO ST1510T 15-Inch 56-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless String Trimmer with Aluminum Shaft Included, 15in Powerload/Telescopic NO Battery/Charger, Black Swath: 38 cm (15 in); Line: Powerload, push button reload; Edging: Listed for lawn edge mowing; Battery in box: None (tool only) EGO's 56 V brushless trimmer with a wide 38 cm swath, Powerload line loading at the push of a button and a telescopic aluminium shaft. In its favour: - Powerload loads line at the push of a button, according to EGO. - Telescopic aluminium shaft adjusts to your height. - Up to 45 minutes on a 56 V 2.5 Ah battery, the maker says. Good to know: - Sold without battery or charger, so it suits owners of EGO 56 V packs. - The listing notes it is an international product, so check UK support. ### 3. Bosch Cordless Grass Trimmer AdvancedGrassCut 36 (1 x 36 Volt Battery, Cutting Diameter: 30 cm, Weight: 3.1 kg, in Carton Packaging) Swath: 30 cm; Line: Dual line, semi-automatic feed; Edging: Not stated; Battery in box: 36 V 2 Ah and charger A light 3.1 kg 36 V trimmer with dual line cutting, semi-automatic feed and an adjustable auxiliary handle. Battery and charger included. In its favour: - Light at 3.1 kg, which reduces arm strain on long edges. - Dual line cutting system for an efficient cut, according to Bosch. - Bosch lists spare part availability for seven years. Good to know: - The listing does not mention an edging mode. - A 2 Ah battery suits small to medium gardens. ### 4. Ryobi OBC1820B Cordless Brush Cutter + 5ah Battery & Charger Swath: 30 cm line, 20 cm blade; Line: Line head plus steel blade; Edging: Not stated; Battery in box: 18 V 5 Ah and charger A two-in-one ONE+ brush cutter and trimmer with a bike handle, 30 cm line head and 20 cm steel blade, plus a 5 Ah battery and charger. In its favour: - Both a 30 cm line head and a 20 cm hardened steel blade for tough growth. - Bike handle with variable speed control for longer run time. - 5 Ah battery charges in about one hour, according to Ryobi. Good to know: - Heavier and bulkier than a standard strimmer for simple edging. - A blade needs extra care; follow the manual's safety guidance. ### 5. Greenworks - 60V 13 Inch Cordless String Trimmer Combo Kit, 4Ah Battery and Charger Included Swath: 33 cm (13 in); Line: Dual line feed head; Edging: Not stated; Battery in box: 60 V battery and charger A 60 V string trimmer and leaf blower combo sharing one battery, for clearing edges and then blowing paths clean. In its favour: - Includes a leaf blower as well as the trimmer, on one battery. - Dual line feed head with easy wind reloading. - 60 V platform covers over 75 Greenworks tools. Good to know: - The listing gives both 4 Ah and 2.5 Ah battery sizes, so check which is supplied. - US style listing, so check the charger plug suits UK sockets. ### 6. Greenworks 40V 30cm Cordless Grass Trimmer, Pole Hedge Trimmer/Polesaw with 2Ah Battery and Charger Swath: 30 cm; Line: 1.65 mm, automatic feed; Edging: Not stated; Battery in box: 40 V 2 Ah and charger A 40V grass trimmer bundled with a long reach hedge trimmer and pole saw head, all on one 2 Ah battery. Good for general garden tidying. In its favour: - Automatic line feed with 1.65 mm line for precise edges. - Adds a 51 cm pole hedge trimmer and pole saw, switchable without tools. - Two-piece aluminium shaft with adjustable handle. Good to know: - One 2 Ah battery shared across three tools. - The specs list it as corded electric, which conflicts with the title, so check the details. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.