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The best 18V cordless brush cutters

Want a light, quiet machine that shares batteries with your other 18V tools? Here are the best single-battery machines we cover, from blade-capable to lawn-only.

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In short:The best 18V single-battery machines that take a blade are the Makita DUR190LZX3 (brushless, three speeds, plastic blades supplied and a 230 mm metal blade option, 2.7–3.0 kg with battery), the Einhell Agillo 18/200 (bike handle, 3-tooth blade, line spool and harness, bare) and the Makita DUR194 (barrier bar, 8-tooth metal blade option). For lawns, the Makita DUR189RF kit (30 cm, ADT, brake, reverse), split-shaft DUR191LZX3 and Black+Decker STC1820 kit (flip-to-edge) are strong 18V line trimmers.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Makita DUR190LZX3 18V LXT brushless brush cutter metal blade capable
    18V blade-capable

    MAKITA · 18V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR190LZX3

    An 18V LXT brushless loop-handle trimmer that runs line, plastic blades or a 230 mm metal blade, with three speeds and ADT — sold bare.

    7.9/10
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  2. 2
    Einhell Agillo 18 200 18V Power X-Change cordless brush cutter 3-tooth blade
    18V + blade

    EINHELL · 18V Power X-Change

    Einhell Agillo 18/200

    An 18V cordless brush cutter that includes a 3-tooth metal blade as standard — real cutting power on the affordable Power X-Change platform, sold bare.

    7.5/10
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  3. 3
    Makita DUR194 18V LXT brushless cordless trimmer with loop handle
    LXT loop-handle

    MAKITA · 18V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR194

    A brushless 18V LXT loop-handle trimmer with a 28 cm nylon head that also takes plastic or 8-tooth metal blades — for lawns, edges and weeds.

    7.9/10
    Read the review
  4. 4
    Makita DUR189RF 18V LXT brushless cordless grass trimmer kit with battery
    Complete 18V kit

    MAKITA · 18V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR189RF

    A complete 18V LXT brushless grass trimmer kit with a 30 cm cut, Automatic Torque Drive, three speeds, a reverse switch and an electric brake.

    8.0/10
    Read the review
  5. 5
    Makita DUR191LZX3 18V LXT brushless line trimmer with loop handle and split shaft
    18V split shaft

    MAKITA · 18V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR191LZX3

    An 18V LXT brushless loop-handle line trimmer with a split shaft, three speeds, ADT and a reverse switch — compact and light, sold bare.

    7.8/10
    Read the review
  6. 6
    BLACK+DECKER STC1820 18V PowerConnect cordless grass trimmer, line-only head
    PowerConnect entry

    BLACK & DECKER · 18V PowerConnect

    BLACK+DECKER STC1820

    A light 18V PowerConnect grass trimmer with a 28 cm cut, flip-to-edge head and automatic line feed — for small lawns and edges, not woody growth.

    7.2/10
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What matters at 18V

One 18V battery keeps weight down and noise low, but caps how much cutting a machine can do. What separates the good ones is whether they can take a blade, how complete the kit is, and whether they fit a battery platform you already own.

Blade-capable 18V picks

  • Makita DUR190LZX3 — brushless, loop handle, three speeds, Automatic Torque Drive and reverse switch. Comes with a nylon head and plastic blades (255 mm); takes a 230 mm metal blade. 2.7–3.0 kg with battery.
  • Einhell Agillo 18/200 — bike handle, up to 7,200 rpm, with a 3-tooth blade, auto-feed line spool and harness in the box; runs on one 18V Power X-Change battery.
  • Makita DUR194 — brushless, loop handle with barrier bar, two speeds and electric brake; UK retailers list 280 mm nylon, 230 mm plastic and 200 mm 8-tooth metal blade widths.

Lawn-trimmer 18V picks

  • Makita DUR189RF — brushless kit with a 3.0 Ah battery: 30 cm cut, ADT, three speeds, brake and reverse switch.
  • Makita DUR191LZX3 — brushless, loop handle and a split shaft for storage; bare tool.
  • Black+Decker STC1820PC-GB — UK kit with battery: 28 cm cut, automatic line feed and a flip-to-edge head with guide wheel.

Which should you choose?

For light scrub on one battery, the Makita DUR190LZX3 or Einhell Agillo 18/200. For lawns and edges, the DUR189RF kit or the budget STC1820. If you need more power, see the best 36V brush cutters or 18V vs 36V.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Makita DUR190LZX3 Cordless 18V LXT · Brushless 2.7–3.0 kg with battery (Makita UK) 7.9 / 10
Einhell Agillo 18/200 Cordless 18V Power X-Change 7.05 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) 7.5 / 10
Makita DUR194 Cordless 18V LXT · Brushless 2.6–2.9 kg with battery (UK retailers) 7.9 / 10
Makita DUR189RF Cordless 18V LXT · Brushless 3.0–3.3 kg (UK retailers) 8 / 10
Makita DUR191LZX3 Cordless 18V LXT · Brushless 3.2–3.5 kg with battery (UK retailers) 7.8 / 10
BLACK+DECKER STC1820 Cordless 18V PowerConnect About 2.6 kg 7.2 / 10

Weights are as stated by the maker, UK retailers or Amazon, so some include a battery or cutting gear and others don't — see each review for details.

Compare our picks head to head

Frequently asked questions

Can an 18V brush cutter cut brambles?

Only light growth. The Makita DUR190LZX3 and DUR194 take small metal blades (230 mm and 200 mm) and the Einhell Agillo 18/200 comes with a 3-tooth blade, which handle nettles and thin scrub. For real brambles, step up to a twin-battery machine or petrol.

Is one 18V battery enough for a garden?

For lawns and edging, usually. Larger batteries help: the Makita DUR192LRT and DUR193RT kits include 5.0 Ah packs. For big plots, keep a spare.

Why choose 18V over 36V or petrol?

Weight and batteries. 18V machines are the lightest cordless option, and if you own 18V tools from the same brand, sharing batteries saves money. The trade-off is less power and runtime.