Einhell GE-CT 18 Li Review: Is This Cordless Grass Trimmer Worth It?
In short: the Einhell GE-CT 18 Li is a lightweight 18V grass trimmer for edges and corners a lawn mower cannot reach — not a replacement for a brush cutter on rough, overgrown ground. It weighs 1.75 kg, cuts a 24 cm swath at up to 8,500 rpm, and ships with 20 spare plastic blades.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Product number | 3411172 |
| Battery platform | 18V Power X-Change (battery sold separately) |
| Cutting width | 24 cm |
| Motor | Brushed, up to 8,500 rpm |
| Weight | 1.75 kg (bare tool) |
| Handle | Telescopic, ±90° rotating head, 5 incline settings |
| Cutting element | Plastic blades, 20 included |
| Runtime | Approx. 40 minutes with a 2.0 Ah battery |
What Stands Out
The telescopic shaft and ±90° rotating head let you switch between upright trimming and edging along a path without a separate tool. A built-in blade-storage compartment in the second grip keeps the 20 spare plastic blades organized, and the plant-protection bracket helps keep the trimmer off flower beds and tree trunks.
Where It Falls Short
Plastic blades — not a nylon line or metal blade — mean it is built for finish trimming of grass, not for cutting weeds, brambles, or dense undergrowth. At 1.75 kg bare plus an 18V battery, sessions longer than the roughly 40-minute runtime of a single 2.0 Ah battery will need a spare battery.
Who Should Buy It?
Owners who already have a mower for the main lawn and just need to clean up edges, tight corners, and areas around trees or fences. If you own Einhell Power X-Change batteries already, the solo version is an inexpensive add-on; if not, it may be worth buying as a kit with a battery and charger.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between the GE-CT 18 and a brush cutter like the AGILLO?
- The GE-CT 18 uses plastic blades meant for grass and light finish trimming. A brush cutter such as the Einhell AGILLO uses a metal blade or trimmer line and is built for weeds, brambles, and overgrown, rough ground the GE-CT 18 is not designed for.
- Does the Einhell GE-CT 18 come with a battery?
- No. The "Li-Solo" designation means it ships as the bare tool only; an 18V Power X-Change battery and charger must be bought separately, or as part of a kit if the retailer offers one.
- How long does the battery last on one charge?
- Einhell rates roughly 40 minutes of runtime with a 2.0 Ah battery. Higher-capacity Power X-Change batteries (4.0 Ah, 5.2 Ah) extend that proportionally.
- Can it edge along a path or driveway?
- Yes — the head rotates up to 90° so the trimmer can be used vertically like a dedicated edger, in addition to the normal horizontal trimming position.