The best brush cutters under £500
Under £500 covers almost every homeowner brush cutter we review. Here are the strongest picks with the Amazon.co.uk prices we found — and what the extra money buys.
In short:Under £500 on Amazon.co.uk (checked 27 October 2026): the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V (brushless, 23 cm metal blade, 4.1 kg with battery) was £439.99; the Makita DUR369LZ £327.99 and DUR368AZ £306.50 as bare tools; the Husqvarna 129R petrol £309; the Stiga BC 545 B £299; and the Einhell GP-BC 36/430 £239.95 bare. Prices for Stihl, Honda's UMK 435 and Makita's EM petrol machines weren't available on Amazon.co.uk — check dealers.
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What £500 buys
By £500 you can choose almost any homeowner brush cutter we review. The extra money mostly buys brand, refinement and kit, not more power. Prices are from Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026.
| Model | Type | Amazon.co.uk price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | 36V cordless | £439.99 | Brushless, 23 cm blade; check whether battery included |
| Makita DUR369LZ | 2 × 18V LXT | £327.99 | Bare; 430 mm loop trimmer |
| Husqvarna 129R | Petrol 27.6 cc | £309.00 | Grass blade, double harness |
| Makita DUR368AZ | 2 × 18V LXT | £306.50 | Bare; bike handle |
| Stiga BC 545 B | Petrol 42.7 cc | £299.00 | 3T blade, double harness |
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 | 2 × 18V PXC | £239.95 | Bare; 43 cm, 3-tooth blade |
Dealer-sold machines
Stihl’s FS 55, FS 70 C-E and FS 131, Honda’s UMK 435 and Makita’s EM2651UH and EM4351UH had no live Amazon.co.uk price when we checked. They’re sold mainly through dealers, who assemble and service them — worth asking for a quote, especially for the Stihl FS 131 and Honda UMK 435.
Which should you choose?
For a light, quiet brush cutter on POWER FOR ALL, the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut. On Makita LXT, the DUR368AZ or DUR369LZ. For petrol, the Husqvarna 129R or Stiga BC 545 B — or a dealer quote for a Stihl or Honda. See under £400.
Our picks at a glance
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Weight | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | Cordless | 36V Power For All | 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery (Bosch) | 8.3 / 10 |
| Makita DUR369LZ | Cordless | 36V LXT · Brushless | 5.7–6.3 kg (UK retailers) | 8.5 / 10 |
| 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 |
| Stiga BC 545 B | Petrol | 42.7 cc · 2-stroke | — | 8 / 10 |
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 6.75 kg (listing) | 8.2 / 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
What does £500 buy over £300?
Mainly premium-brand machines and complete cordless kits rather than more power. The Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V (£439.99 when we checked) is light at 4.1 kg with battery.
Where are the Stihl and Honda brush cutters?
They're sold mainly through dealers; we found no live Amazon.co.uk price for the Stihl FS 55, FS 70 C-E, FS 131, Honda UMK 435 or Makita EM2651UH and EM4351UH. Ask a local dealer for a price.
Will these prices change?
Yes. We checked on 27 October 2026; each product card shows the live price when available.