The best brush cutters under €150

What matters under €150

At this price, the trade-offs are clear: a light 25 cc petrol machine versus four cordless trimmers built mainly for grass. What separates the picks is whether a metal blade is included (only two of the five can tackle brush, not just grass), whether the battery and charger come in the box so there’s nothing extra to buy, and overall weight for comfortable everyday use. None of these are heavy-duty tools — they’re sensible first machines, light backups, or a budget way onto a battery platform you already own. We’ve also weighed how each brand backs its sub-€150 range: some sell a bare tool that only pays off if you already have compatible batteries, while others bundle everything so the sticker price is the real price.

Our picks

The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 is the only petrol machine on this list, and one of just two picks here with a blade included — a genuinely cheap way into petrol, with a nylon head, a 3-tooth blade and a harness all in the box. At roughly 6.4 kg it’s lighter than many petrol rivals, though its modest output is best suited to grass and light growth rather than dense scrub.

The BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC is a complete 18V kit with a 4.0 Ah battery and fast charger included, plus an above-average 30 cm cut — a sensible, ready-to-go choice for lawns and light edging. It’s grass-only, so treat it as a lawn tool rather than a brush cutter.

The Worx WG163E is the lightest tool here at just 1.5 kg, and it converts to an edger with a twist of the head — an easy, grab-and-go option for small gardens where portability matters more than raw capability. Like the STC1840EPC, it’s line-only.

The BLACK+DECKER BCSTA536L1 steps up to 36V brushless power in a complete kit with battery and charger included, giving more durability and roughly 25 minutes of runtime per charge — a good match for regular lawn work, at a similar price point to the 18V options.

The Einhell Agillo 18/200 is the other blade-equipped pick — an 18V machine that ships with a 3-tooth metal blade as standard, making it a genuine brush cutter rather than just a trimmer. It’s sold bare, so factor in Power X-Change batteries if you’re new to the platform, and it’s on the heavy side at 6.45 kg, so use the harness.

Which should you choose?

Start with what you’re actually cutting. If brambles or woody scrub are on the menu, go for the Einhell GC-BC 25/1 or the Einhell Agillo 18/200 — they’re the only two picks here with a blade, so the other three simply aren’t built for that job however tempting the price. If your task is really just keeping a lawn and its edges tidy, the BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC or Worx WG163E give you a complete, affordable kit with a battery and charger already included, so there’s nothing extra to budget for. For a bit more running time and durability on a larger or more frequently cut lawn, the BLACK+DECKER BCSTA536L1’s brushless 36V motor is the sensible step up. Whichever you choose, remember that under €150 you’re buying a first machine or a light backup, not a tool for daily professional use — for that, look further up our guides.