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The best brush cutters under £250

Under £250 brings well-equipped petrol, professional twin-battery cordless and blade-capable 18V machines. Here are our picks with the Amazon.co.uk prices we found.

By · Updated · first published

In short:Under £250 on Amazon.co.uk (checked 27 October 2026): the Stiga BC 535 B petrol brush cutter (32.6 cc, 0.9 kW, 3T blade) was £209; the Einhell Professional GP-BC 36/430 (twin 18V, 43 cm, 3-tooth blade) £239.95 bare; the Stiga BC 700e (48V brushless, 38 cm) £249 bare; the Makita DUR190LZX3 (18V brushless, plastic and metal blade options) £219.99 bare; the corded Bosch AFS 23-37 (950 W, 3-tooth blade) £200.99; and the Husqvarna 122C petrol trimmer £228.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Stiga BC 535 B 32cc 2-stroke petrol brush cutter 3-tooth blade double harness
    Blade + head

    STIGA · 32.6 cc · 2-stroke

    Stiga BC 535 B

    A versatile 32.6 cc, 0.9 kW petrol brush cutter with a bike handlebar, a 3T metal blade and a Tap&Go Pro dual-line head included, cutting 43 cm.

    7.9/10
    Read the review
  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
    Read the review
  3. 3
    Stiga BC 700e 48V ePower cordless brush cutter with loop handle
    48V ergonomic

    STIGA · 48V ePower · Brushless

    Stiga BC 700e

    A 48V brushless cordless brush cutter with a 38 cm dual-line head, a 3T arc blade, an adjustable loop handle and 5 harness positions — sold bare.

    8.1/10
    Read the review
  4. 4
    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
    Read the review
  5. 5
    Bosch AFS 23-37 corded electric brush cutter 1000W metal blade versatile
    Versatile

    BOSCH · Corded 950W · Blade

    Bosch AFS 23-37

    A true corded electric brush cutter with a 950 W motor and a 3-tooth metal blade in the box as well as a line head. Solid for a small, tough plot near a socket.

    8.0/10
    Read the review
  6. 6
    Husqvarna 122C 21.7cc 2-stroke petrol curved-shaft grass trimmer with loop handle
    Light Husqvarna

    HUSQVARNA · 21.7 cc · 2-stroke

    Husqvarna 122C

    A light, easy-handling petrol curved-shaft trimmer for grass and light growth — quick to start but line-only, so it's not built for brush or brambles.

    7.8/10
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What £250 buys

This band brings branded petrol with blades, professional twin-battery cordless and light 18V machines that take a blade. Prices are from Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026; cordless prices are bare tools.

ModelTypeAmazon.co.uk priceNotes
Stiga BC 535 BPetrol 32.6 cc£209.000.9 kW, 3T blade, 2-year warranty
Einhell GP-BC 36/4302 × 18V cordless£239.95Bare; 43 cm, 3-tooth blade, bike handle
Stiga BC 700e48V cordless£249.00Bare; brushless, 38 cm, five harness points
Makita DUR190LZX318V LXT£219.99Bare; plastic blades, 230 mm metal blade option
Bosch AFS 23-37Corded 950 W£200.993-tooth blade, 37 cm line
Husqvarna 122CPetrol trimmer 21.7 cc£228.004.4 kg, Smart Start, line only

Which should you choose?

For petrol with a blade and warranty, the Stiga BC 535 B. On Einhell batteries, the GP-BC 36/430; on Stiga ePower, the BC 700e; on Makita LXT, the DUR190LZX3. Near a socket with nettles to clear, the Bosch AFS 23-37. For petrol lawn edging only, the Husqvarna 122C.

Next price band

See under £300 for the Stiga BC 545 B and Makita DUR368LZ, or under £200.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Stiga BC 535 B Petrol 32.6 cc · 2-stroke — 7.9 / 10
Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL Cordless 36V Power X-Change · Brushless 6.75 kg (listing) 8.2 / 10
Stiga BC 700e Cordless 48V ePower · Brushless 4.7 kg without battery (retailer) 8.1 / 10
Makita DUR190LZX3 Cordless 18V LXT · Brushless 2.7–3.0 kg with battery (Makita UK) 7.9 / 10
Bosch AFS 23-37 Corded Corded 950W · Blade 5.3 kg (listing) 8 / 10
Husqvarna 122C Petrol 21.7 cc · 2-stroke 4.4 kg excl. cutting equipment 7.8 / 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best petrol brush cutter under £250?

The Stiga BC 535 B at £209 when we checked: 32.6 cc, 0.9 kW, 43 cm cut, 3T blade and Tap&Go head, with a two-year manufacturer warranty.

And the best cordless?

The Einhell Professional GP-BC 36/430 (£239.95 bare): twin 18V, bike handle, 43 cm line and 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade. Add batteries if you don't own Power X-Change.

Will these prices change?

Yes. We checked on 27 October 2026; each product card shows the live price when available.