The best cordless brush cutter
Battery power now covers most garden jobs. Here is our shortlist of the best cordless brush cutters overall, across platforms and budgets.
In short:The best cordless brush cutters take a metal blade. The Makita DUR369AZ (twin 18V, 430 mm line, 255 mm blade) is the most capable; the Ryobi RBC36X26B is the best complete kit (26 cm 3-tooth blade, 4.0 Ah battery); the Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V is the lightest at 4.1 kg with battery; the Einhell Agillo 36/255 (twin 18V, 3-tooth blade, split shaft) and Greenworks GD40BC (40 cm, blade, harness) are good value; and the 54V DeWalt DCM571 accepts a brush blade for FlexVolt owners.
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What makes a great cordless brush cutter
A brushless motor, a metal blade, a bike handle for control and a battery platform you’ll use for other tools. Most of the best are sold bare, so the right choice often depends on which batteries are already in your shed.
Our picks
- Makita DUR369AZ — twin 18V LXT, U-type bike handle, 430 mm line and 255 mm blade, motor brake; 5.9–6.3 kg. Bare.
- Ryobi RBC36X26B — 36V kit: bike handle, 26 cm 3-tooth blade, 4.0 Ah battery and charger.
- Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V — brushless, 23 cm metal blade, 4.1 kg with battery; bare or kit.
- Einhell Agillo 36/255 — twin 18V, brushless, 3-tooth blade, split shaft with wall bracket. Bare.
- Greenworks GD40BC — 40V brushless, 40 cm cut, 25 cm blade and harness. Tool-only.
- DeWalt DCM571 — 54V FlexVolt, 38 cm line; accepts a brush blade (included in UK DCM571X1 kits).
Choosing between them
Already own batteries? Buy the bare tool from that brand. Starting from scratch? The Ryobi RBC36X26B kit is the simplest complete package. Want the most capable? The Makita DUR369AZ or Einhell GP-BC 36/430. Want the lightest blade machine? The Bosch AdvancedBrushCut.
More cordless guides
See the best cordless brush cutters (full list), cordless with a blade, value cordless and kits with battery.
Our picks at a glance
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Weight | Rating |
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| Makita DUR369AZ | Cordless | 36V LXT · Brushless | 5.9–6.3 kg (retailers) | 8.6 / 10 |
| Ryobi RBC36X26B | Cordless | 36V MAX Power | 3.7 kg bare; 4.6–5.1 kg with battery | 8.1 / 10 |
| Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V | Cordless | 36V Power For All | 3.4 kg bare, 4.1 kg with battery (Bosch) | 8.3 / 10 |
| Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 6.09 kg (Amazon.co.uk item weight) | 8.2 / 10 |
| Greenworks GD40BC | Cordless | 40V G40 | — | 8 / 10 |
| DeWalt DCM571 | Cordless | 54V XR FlexVolt | 4.6 kg bare (UK retailers) | 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.
Compare our picks head to head
- Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Einhell Agillo 36/255
- Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Greenworks GD40BC
- DeWalt DCM571 vs Greenworks GD40BC
- Greenworks GD40BC vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: cordless blade cutters
- Greenworks GD40BC vs Ryobi RBC36X26B: 40V or 36V brush cutter?
- Ryobi RBC36X26B vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: kit or bare tool?
Frequently asked questions
Is a cordless brush cutter as powerful as petrol?
For grass, nettles and light scrub, the best twin-battery machines come close. For thick brambles over large areas or all-day work, petrol still has more sustained power.
Which battery platform should I pick?
The one you already own. If you own none, a kit like the Ryobi RBC36X26B avoids buying battery and charger separately.
How long does a charge last?
It depends on battery size and the job. Ryobi quotes up to 47 minutes of brush cutting from the RBC36X26B's 4.0 Ah battery; blade work in thick growth drains faster than line on grass.