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The best 36V cordless brush cutters

For buyers who've outgrown an 18V trimmer but don't want an engine, this shortlist ranks the best 36V-class cordless brush cutters, weighing power, cut width and blades.

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In short:The best 36V-class cordless brush cutters are the twin-18V Makita DUR369AZ (430 mm line, 255 mm blade, bike handle) and Einhell GP-BC 36/430 (43 cm line, 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade), both bare. The Makita DUR368LZ is a light 3.2 kg loop-handle trimmer with ADT. The Ryobi RBC36X26B comes as a kit with a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and 4.0 Ah battery; the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V weighs 4.1 kg with battery and takes a 23 cm blade; and the Einhell Agillo 36/255 adds a split shaft.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Makita DUR369AZ 36V LXT brushless cordless brush cutter bike handle 43cm cut
    Pro cordless

    MAKITA · 36V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR369AZ

    A professional twin-18V brushless brush cutter with a bike handle, 430 mm nylon cut and a 255 mm metal blade in the box — sold bare for LXT owners.

    8.6/10
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  2. 2
    Einhell GP-BC 36 430 Li BL 36V Power X-Change brushless brush cutter 43cm blade
    Wide 43 cm cut

    EINHELL · 36V Power X-Change · Brushless

    Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL

    A professional 36V brushless brush cutter with a 43 cm line cut, a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade and two speeds — serious cordless clearing, sold bare.

    8.2/10
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  3. 3
    Makita DUR368LZ 36V LXT brushless cordless brush cutter lightweight loop handle
    Light twin-18V

    MAKITA · 36V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR368LZ

    A light twin-18V (36V) LXT brushless trimmer with a loop handle, three speeds, ADT and a 350 mm cut — comfortable for long grass sessions, sold bare.

    8.4/10
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  4. 4
    Ryobi RBC36X26B 36V cordless brush cutter TriArc 3-tooth blade
    Blade + 4 Ah kit

    RYOBI · 36V MAX Power

    Ryobi RBC36X26B

    A 36V MAX POWER cordless brush cutter with a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and 30 cm line head, sold with a 4.0 Ah battery and charger — real scrub capability.

    8.1/10
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  5. 5
    Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V cordless brush cutter lightweight line and blade
    Entry 36V

    BOSCH · 36V Power For All

    Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V

    A brushless 36V cordless brush cutter with a line head and a laser-cut metal blade in the box — 4.1 kg with battery, sold bare or as a kit.

    8.3/10
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  6. 6
    Einhell Agillo 36 255 BL 36V Power X-Change brushless cordless brush cutter blade
    Value 36V

    EINHELL · 36V Power X-Change · Brushless

    Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL

    A brushless 36V brush cutter on two 18V PXC batteries, with a 3-tooth blade, bump-feed line head and split shaft — strong value, sold bare.

    8.2/10
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What matters at 36V

Whether it’s a native 36V pack or two 18V batteries in series, this class is where cordless starts to rival small petrol machines. What separates them: brushless efficiency, cut width, a bike handle for blade work, and whether the blade and battery are in the box.

Our picks

  • Makita DUR369AZ — twin-18V LXT, U-type bike handle, 430 mm line and 255 mm blade supplied, three speed ranges up to 7,000 rpm; 5.9–6.3 kg. Bare.
  • Einhell Professional GP-BC 36/430 — twin-18V Power X-Change, 43 cm tip-feed line and 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade, bike handle, spindle lock; 6.75 kg. Bare.
  • Makita DUR368LZ — twin-18V loop-handle trimmer, 350 mm cut, ADT and reverse switch; 3.2 kg bare. Grass and rough grass.
  • Ryobi RBC36X26B — 36V MAX POWER kit: bike handle, 26 cm 3-tooth blade, 30 cm line, 4.0 Ah battery; up to 47 minutes of brush cutting per Ryobi.
  • Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V — 36V POWER FOR ALL, brushless, 33 cm line and 23 cm metal blade, 4.1 kg with battery; bare or kit.
  • Einhell Agillo 36/255 — twin-18V brushless, twin handle, 3-tooth blade and a split shaft with wall bracket; 6.09 kg.

Which should you choose?

Buy into the battery family you already own. For the most capable machines, the Makita DUR369AZ or Einhell GP-BC 36/430; for a complete kit, the Ryobi RBC36X26B; for the lightest brush cutter, the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut. Comparisons: 18V vs 36V, 36V vs 40V.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Makita DUR369AZ Cordless 36V LXT · Brushless 5.9–6.3 kg (retailers) 8.6 / 10
Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL Cordless 36V Power X-Change · Brushless 6.75 kg (listing) 8.2 / 10
Makita DUR368LZ Cordless 36V LXT · Brushless 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) 8.4 / 10
Ryobi RBC36X26B Cordless 36V MAX Power 3.7 kg bare; 4.6–5.1 kg with battery 8.1 / 10
Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V Cordless 36V Power For All 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery (Bosch) 8.3 / 10
Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL Cordless 36V Power X-Change · Brushless 6.09 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) 8.2 / 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

Is 36V cordless powerful enough to replace petrol?

For grass, nettles and light scrub, the strongest twin-battery machines like the Makita DUR369AZ and Einhell GP-BC 36/430 come close. Heavy brambles and all-day clearing still favour petrol.

Why are most of these sold without a battery?

Twin-18V machines from Makita and Einhell are sold bare so existing LXT or Power X-Change owners don't pay for batteries they have. Ryobi's RBC36X26B and some Bosch kits include a battery.

Do I need a metal blade?

For brambles or woody stems, yes. The Makita DUR369AZ, Einhell GP-BC 36/430 and Agillo 36/255, Ryobi RBC36X26B and Bosch AdvancedBrushCut all come with one.