The best Bosch grass trimmers and brush cutters
Bosch's green garden range runs from light corded edgers to 18V POWER FOR ALL trimmers and two blade-capable brush cutters. Here are the models we rate, ranked.
In short:Bosch's blade-capable machines are the AdvancedBrushCut 36V (brushless, 33 cm line, 23 cm metal blade, 4.1 kg with battery, bare or kit) and the corded AFS 23-37 (950 W, 37 cm line, 3-tooth blade, 5.3 kg). Its 18V POWER FOR ALL lawn trimmers are the UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 (IntelliFEED, foot-pedal head tilt, 2.3 kg kit) and EasyGrassCut 18V-26 (2.2 kg kit); corded trimmers are the ART 30 (30 cm, telescopic shaft) and the 280 W EasyGrassCut 23 (2 kg).
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Bosch’s range at a glance
Bosch’s green home-and-garden range is built for homeowners: light, simple tools, with two machines that take a metal blade for nettles and light scrub.
Our picks
- AdvancedBrushCut 36V-23-750 — brushless, 4,500–6,400 rpm, 33 cm with 2.4 mm line and 23 cm metal blade; 4.1 kg with battery. Sold bare or as a kit with a 36V 2.0 Ah battery.
- AFS 23-37 — corded 950 W brush cutter with a 37 cm line spool and 3-tooth blade, extra handle and strap; 5.3 kg. We found it only on a German-language Amazon listing — check UK retailers.
- UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 — 26 cm, 7,000 rpm, IntelliFEED line and a foot pedal to turn or tilt the head; 2.3 kg kit with a 2.0 Ah battery.
- EasyGrassCut 18V-26 — 26 cm, line advances each time you release the trigger; bare or kit, 2.2 kg with battery.
- ART 30 — corded, 30 cm, twin 1.6 mm line and telescopic shaft (80–115 cm); about 2.8 kg. Power is listed at 480 or 550 W depending on version.
- EasyGrassCut 23 — corded 280 W, 23 cm, automatic line feed, 2 kg; the budget choice.
Which should you choose?
For one cordless machine that handles nettles and light scrub, the AdvancedBrushCut 36V. Near a socket with tougher growth, the AFS 23-37. For lawns on POWER FOR ALL batteries, the UniversalGrassCut; on a budget near a socket, the EasyGrassCut 23. Brand comparisons: Bosch vs Einhell, Gardena vs Bosch.
Our picks at a glance
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Weight | Rating |
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| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | Cordless | 36V Power For All | 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery (Bosch) | 8.3 / 10 |
| Bosch AFS 23-37 | Corded | Corded 950W · Blade | 5.3 kg (listing) | 8 / 10 |
| Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 | Cordless | 18V Power For All | 2.3 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) | 7.6 / 10 |
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 18V-26 | Cordless | 18V Power For All | About 2.2 kg with battery (Currys) | 7.4 / 10 |
| Bosch ART 30 Combitrim | Corded | Corded 480–550W | About 2.8 kg (Bosch) | 7.2 / 10 |
| Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 | Corded | Corded 280W | 2 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) | 7 / 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bosch make a proper brush cutter?
Two among the models we cover: the 36V AdvancedBrushCut with a 23 cm metal blade, and the corded AFS 23-37 with a 3-tooth blade. The rest are line-only lawn trimmers.
What is POWER FOR ALL?
A battery alliance Bosch shares with Gardena and other brands. Bosch's 18V garden trimmers use the 18V battery; the AdvancedBrushCut uses the separate 36V battery.
Corded or cordless Bosch?
Corded models give unlimited runtime at a lower price near a socket. Cordless suits anyone who wants freedom of movement or already owns POWER FOR ALL batteries.