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The best brush cutters under £400

Under £400 brings premium-brand petrol and Makita's twin-battery brush cutters. Here are our picks with the Amazon.co.uk prices we found.

By · Updated · first published

In short:Under £400 on Amazon.co.uk (checked 27 October 2026): the Husqvarna 129R (27.6 cc, 0.85 kW, 5.4 kg, grass blade, double harness) was £309; the Makita DUR368AZ (twin 18V, bike handle, ADT) £306.50 bare; the Makita DUR369LZ (430 mm loop-handle trimmer) £327.99 bare; the Stiga BC 545 B (1.25 kW, 3T blade, double harness) £299; the Makita DUR368LZ £273.47 bare; and the Metabo FSB 36-18 £253.99 bare.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Husqvarna 129R 27.6 cc 2-stroke petrol brush cutter with straight shaft and bike handle
    All-round Husqvarna

    HUSQVARNA · 27.6 cc · 2-stroke

    Husqvarna 129R

    A 27.6 cc, 0.85 kW, 5.4 kg Husqvarna petrol brush cutter with bullhorn handle, double harness, trimmer head and grass blade included.

    8.0/10
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  2. 2
    Makita DUR368AZ 36V LXT brushless brush cutter with metal blade and cutting heads
    Twin-18V bike handle

    MAKITA · 36V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR368AZ

    A twin-18V (36V) LXT brushless brush cutter with an offset bike handle, three speeds and a 350 mm nylon head; plastic or metal blades fit as extras. Sold bare.

    8.5/10
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  3. 3
    Makita DUR369LZ 36V LXT brushless 1000W cordless brush cutter loop handle
    Twin-18V loop

    MAKITA · 36V LXT · Brushless

    Makita DUR369LZ

    A twin-18V (36V) LXT brushless trimmer with a loop handle, a wide 430 mm nylon cut, three speeds, ADT, an electric brake and a reverse switch — sold bare.

    8.5/10
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  4. 4
    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
  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    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
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What £400 buys

This band brings premium-brand petrol and Makita’s twin-battery brush cutters. Prices are from Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026; Makita and Metabo prices are bare tools.

ModelTypeAmazon.co.uk priceNotes
Husqvarna 129RPetrol 27.6 cc£309.000.85 kW, 5.4 kg, grass blade, double harness
Makita DUR368AZ2 × 18V LXT£306.50Bare; bike handle, ADT, blade options
Makita DUR369LZ2 × 18V LXT£327.99Bare; 430 mm, loop handle
Stiga BC 545 BPetrol 42.7 cc£299.001.25 kW, 3T blade, double harness
Makita DUR368LZ2 × 18V LXT£273.47Bare; 3.2 kg loop trimmer
Metabo FSB 36-182 × 18V CAS£253.99Bare; 40 cm, blade, 3.9 kg

Which should you choose?

For light, dealer-backed petrol, the Husqvarna 129R; for clearing power and a complete kit, the Stiga BC 545 B. On Makita LXT, the DUR368AZ for blade work or the DUR369LZ for big grassy areas.

Next price band

See under £500, or under £300.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Husqvarna 129R Petrol 27.6 cc · 2-stroke 5.4 kg excl. cutting equipment 8 / 10
Makita DUR368AZ Cordless 36V LXT · Brushless 4.1–4.7 kg with batteries (UK retailers) 8.5 / 10
Makita DUR369LZ Cordless 36V LXT · Brushless 5.7–6.3 kg (UK retailers) 8.5 / 10
Stiga BC 545 B Petrol 42.7 cc · 2-stroke — 8 / 10
Makita DUR368LZ Cordless 36V LXT · Brushless 3.2 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) 8.4 / 10
Metabo FSB 36-18 LTX BL 40 Cordless 36V (2×18V) Brushless 3.9 kg (Amazon item weight, bare) 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 petrol brush cutter under £400?

For a light, premium-brand machine, the Husqvarna 129R (£309 when we checked) with a grass blade and double harness. For more power and a 3T blade, the Stiga BC 545 B (£299).

Which Makita should I buy under £400?

The bike-handle DUR368AZ (£306.50 bare) for blade work and light scrub, or the loop-handle DUR369LZ (£327.99 bare) for large areas of tough grass. Both need two LXT batteries.

Will these prices change?

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