5 Alternatives to the Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26 (Including Better Options for Bigger Jobs)

If you’re comparing cordless garden tools for a typical UK lawn, the Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26 makes sense for light trimming around borders, paths and patio edges. Its 26 cm cutting width is handy for smaller gardens, but it’s a bare unit, so the real value depends on whether you already own Bosch 18V batteries. If you don’t, or if you want more capability, these alternatives may suit you better.

DEWALT DCM563PB-XJ 18V XR Cordless Hedge Trimmer is not a grass trimmer, so it’s only a direct alternative if your main need is hedge and shrub maintenance rather than lawn edging. It’s much pricier at £139.99, but the build quality is excellent and the 4.7★ rating suggests strong user satisfaction. Compared with the Bosch, it’s far less suitable for grass, but far better for thicker hedges and regular pruning. Choose this if your garden jobs lean more toward hedge work than trimming lawn edges.

EGO Power+ ST1511T String Trimmer is the premium option here and the closest true upgrade for grass cutting. At £362.68, it’s a huge step up in price, but you get a 56V system, a 15-inch cutting width, a 2.5Ah battery and charger included, plus POWERLOAD for easy line loading. Compared with the Bosch, it’s more powerful, more comfortable for longer sessions and far better for larger gardens, overgrown edges and tougher weeds. What’s worse is the cost and weight, so it’s overkill for a tiny courtyard garden. Choose this if you want a serious cordless trimmer for medium to larger UK gardens and don’t already own a battery platform.

Bosch Cordless Hedge Cutter EasyHedgeCut 18-45 is another Bosch 18V tool, but again it’s for hedges rather than grass. At £69.00, it’s only slightly more expensive than the Bosch trimmer and includes a 2.0Ah battery, which improves value if you’re starting from scratch. It’s better if your garden needs more hedge shaping than lawn edging, and it fits the Bosch 18V ecosystem. It’s worse for grass trimming because the blade design is wrong for that job. Pick this if you want to stay in Bosch 18V and need a basic hedge cutter as well.

VonHaus Hedge Trimmer Cordless offers a very good budget hedge-cutting option at £54.99, with a 45 cm blade, charger, dual-action blades and a lightweight design. It’s cheaper than the Bosch hedge cutter and includes a battery, making it better value for hedge work if you want a simple, affordable tool for shrubs and small hedges. It’s not a grass trimmer, so it won’t replace the Bosch for lawn edges. It’s best for smaller gardens where hedges are the priority.

VonHaus Pole Hedge Trimmer Cordless is the most useful choice if you need reach. At £79.99, it adds a telescopic shaft, harness and 135° adjustable head, which makes tall hedges and awkward boundary work much easier. Compared with the Bosch trimmer, it’s not for grass, but it is far more practical for overgrown hedges and hard-to-reach areas. It’s a smart buy for larger gardens, especially if you want to avoid ladders and stretch less while trimming.

Overall, if you need a true grass trimmer replacement, the EGO is the strongest upgrade, while the Bosch EasyHedgeCut and VonHaus models are better if your real job is hedge maintenance rather than lawn edging.