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Under £300

The best brush cutters under £300

Under £300 brings complete clearing kits and the best twin-battery cordless machines from trade brands. Here are our picks with the Amazon.co.uk prices we found.

By · Updated · first published

In short:Under £300 on Amazon.co.uk (checked 27 October 2026): the Stiga BC 545 B (42.7 cc, 1.25 kW, 3T blade, double harness) was £299; the Metabo FSB 36-18 (twin 18V, 40 cm, brushwood blade, 3.9 kg) £253.99 bare; the Makita DUR368LZ (twin 18V loop trimmer, 3.2 kg) £273.47 bare; the Makita DUR192L kit with a 5.0 Ah battery £264.95; the Einhell GP-BC 36/430 £239.95 bare; and the Stiga BC 700e £249 bare.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Stiga BC 545 B 42cc 2-stroke petrol brush cutter 3-tooth blade double harness
    Complete 42cc

    STIGA · 42.7 cc · 2-stroke

    Stiga BC 545 B

    A strong 42.7 cc petrol brush cutter supplied complete with a 3-tooth blade, Tap&Go head and double harness — ready for tough, regular clearing.

    8.0/10
    Read the review
  2. 2
    Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 cordless brush cutter, twin 18V brushless motor, 40 cm cutting width
    Twin-18V brushless

    METABO · 36V (2×18V) Brushless

    Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40

    A twin-18V brushless Metabo brush cutter with a bike handle, 40 cm twin-line head and a blade for brushwood — for Metabo 18V CAS battery owners.

    8.1/10
    Read the review
  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
    Read the review
  4. 4
    Makita DUR192L 18V LXT brushless cordless line trimmer with loop handle and 30 cm cutting width
    LXT trimmer

    MAKITA · 18V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR192L

    A brushless 18V LXT loop-handle trimmer with a 30 cm cut, two speeds, an electric brake and a split shaft — the DUR192LRT kit has a 5.0 Ah battery.

    7.9/10
    Read the review
  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    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
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What £300 buys

At this level you get complete petrol clearing kits and trade twin-battery machines. Prices are from Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026; cordless tools are bare unless noted.

ModelTypeAmazon.co.uk priceNotes
Stiga BC 545 BPetrol 42.7 cc£299.001.25 kW, 3T blade, double harness
Metabo FSB 36-182 × 18V CAS£253.99Bare; 40 cm, brushwood blade, 3.9 kg
Makita DUR368LZ2 × 18V LXT£273.47Bare; loop handle, ADT, 3.2 kg
Makita DUR192L18V LXT kit£264.955.0 Ah battery; brushless, 30 cm
Einhell GP-BC 36/4302 × 18V PXC£239.95Bare; 43 cm, 3-tooth blade
Stiga BC 700e48V£249.00Bare; brushless, 38 cm

Which should you choose?

For brambles and big plots, the Stiga BC 545 B. On Metabo or Einhell batteries, the FSB 36-18 or GP-BC 36/430. On Makita LXT for grass and edges, the DUR368LZ or the complete DUR192L kit.

Next price band

See under £400 for the Husqvarna 129R and Makita bike-handle machines, or under £250.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Stiga BC 545 B Petrol 42.7 cc · 2-stroke — 8 / 10
Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 Cordless 36V (2×18V) Brushless 3.9 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) 8.1 / 10
Makita DUR368LZ Cordless 36V LXT · Brushless 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) 8.4 / 10
Makita DUR192L Cordless 18V LXT · Brushless 3 kg (listing) 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

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

What's the best brush cutter under £300?

For clearing, the Stiga BC 545 B at £299 when we checked: 1.25 kW, 45 cm, 3T blade, Tap&Go head and double harness — a complete kit.

Which cordless is best under £300?

On Metabo CAS batteries, the FSB 36-18 (£253.99 bare, 3.9 kg, blade); on Einhell Power X-Change, the GP-BC 36/430 (£239.95 bare). Both need two 18V batteries.

Will these prices change?

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