Greenworks 60V 16" Brushless Cordless String Trimmer - 65min Runtime for 2-Mile Fence Lines & Large Properties, 2X Quieter Than…
Best for
Best straight shaft
Amazon rating
Amazon aggregate, one input among many in the Verdict Score
Current price
$219.89
Updated May 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
4 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Greenworks 60V 16-inch is the strongest non-EGO platform in the pool. protoolreviews.com, a high-trust independent tool publication, tested it and reported excellent cutting performance with the stock 0.080-inch line, with the caveat that moving up to 0.095-inch line makes thicker jobs easier and faster. That measurement-backed verdict is the main reason it ranks where it does.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust independent test reported excellent cutting performance
- 16-inch straight shaft praised for reach on fence lines and tall growth
- 60V Greenworks platform shares batteries across a wide tool lineup
- Quoted 65-minute runtime corroborated by retailer reviews
Where it falls short
- Stock 0.080-inch line is thinner than what heavy users prefer per the same high-trust review
- Specialist-subreddit signal for this exact SKU was thin in the data we synthesized
- 4.2-star Amazon average is slightly below the EGO competitors
- Heavier than 20V-class trimmers, a recurring theme across straight-shaft 60V tools
Across the reviewers we read, the Greenworks 60V 16-inch is the strongest non-EGO platform in the pool. protoolreviews.com, a high-trust independent tool publication, tested it and reported excellent cutting performance with the stock 0.080-inch line, with the caveat that moving up to 0.095-inch line makes thicker jobs easier and faster. That measurement-backed verdict is the main reason it ranks where it does.
Verified-purchase owners on Amazon corroborate at 4.2 stars across 280 reviews, calling out the 16-inch swath and the quoted 65-minute runtime on the included 2.5Ah pack as useful for fence-line work on larger properties. The straight shaft is favored by reviewers doing taller-weed and ditch trimming where reach matters.
The candidate pool did not include substantial specialist-subreddit discussion of this exact SKU, so the verdict leans more heavily on the protoolreviews.com test and retailer reviews than on long-term community feedback. Greenworks 60V battery sharing across mowers and blowers is the other consistent reason owners cite for picking it.
- 60V Brushless Motor Delivers 6000 RPM
- - Equivalent to 26cc gas trimmer power. Tackles 1" thick blackberry vines and stubborn kudzu (Tested on Georgia overgrowth).
- Spin-to-Load Head Design
- - Reload .095" line in 10 seconds - No manual winding. Saves 15 mins vs bump feed heads (Just twist the housing & pull!).
- 16" Professional Swath
- - Clear 2-mile fence lines in one go - Dual-line system chews through overgrown ditch weeds and pine saplings.
- 11.2lbs with Battery (Lighter than a toddler!)
- - 360° rotating handle reduces wrist strain by 40%. Grandma-approved balance for flower bed detailing.
- Up to 1.5 Acres per Charge
- - 2.5Ah battery recharges in 45 mins. Outlasts standard cordless trimmers by 20 mins (Tested on 10" tall Bahia grass).
- 68dB Dawn Patrol Ready
- - Trim at 6 AM without HOA complaints. CARB-certified & zero exhaust stains on white picket fences.
- 4-Year Full Warranty for Tool & Battery
- - Free replacements even for accidental rock damage. Powers 75+ Greenworks tools (Mowers/Chainsaws/Blowers) - One battery ecosystem for your entire yard.
“Greenworks 60V 16” Brushless Cordless String Trimmer Review” · YouTube
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