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The best Fuxtec brush cutters

Fuxtec sells budget petrol power, from a light 25 cc starter to a 52 cc multitool. Here's how its four brush cutters compare.

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In short:Fuxtec's brush cutters are budget petrol machines sold mostly online. The FX-MS152 (52 cc, 2.95 hp) comes with a twin-line head, metal brush blade and padded strap; the FX-MT152 (52 cc, up to 3 hp) is a 4-in-1 multitool with brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole pruner and harness; the FX-4MS142 (42.5 cc, 1.25 kW) is a four-stroke on unmixed petrol with an auto-feed head (blade optional); and the FX-MS125 (25.4 cc, 0.74 kW, 5.5 kg) is a light starter with blade and harness.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    Fuxtec FX-MS152 52cc 2-stroke petrol brush cutter 3-tooth steel blade harness
    Value 52cc

    FUXTEC · 52 cc · 2-stroke

    Fuxtec FX-MS152

    A 52 cc, 2.95 hp petrol brush cutter with a metal blade, line head and padded strap included — huge cutting capability for tough, overgrown land.

    8.0/10
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  2. 2
    Fuxtec FX-MT152 52cc 2-stroke 4-in-1 petrol multitool brush cutter pole pruner hedge trimmer
    4-in-1 value

    FUXTEC · 52 cc · 4-in-1 multitool

    Fuxtec FX-MT152

    A 52 cc 4-in-1 petrol multitool — brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer and pole pruner on one engine, with a harness — for varied garden jobs.

    7.9/10
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  3. 3
    Fuxtec FX-4MS142 42cc 4-stroke petrol brush cutter no fuel mixing value
    4-stroke value

    FUXTEC · 42.5 cc · 4-stroke

    Fuxtec FX-4MS142

    A 42.5 cc, 1.7 hp 4-stroke petrol strimmer with an automatic-feed double-line head — strong torque with no fuel mixing; the 3-tooth blade is an optional extra.

    7.7/10
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  4. 4
    Fuxtec FX-MS125 25cc 2-stroke petrol brush cutter 3-tooth blade lightweight
    Light petrol

    FUXTEC · 25 cc · 2-stroke

    Fuxtec FX-MS125

    A light 25 cc petrol brush cutter with a 3-tooth blade included — the cheapest, easiest way into petrol for grass and light growth.

    7.5/10
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Fuxtec’s strength: power per pound

Fuxtec builds budget petrol machines with high quoted outputs and kits that include a blade — plus a four-stroke and a multitool. It sells mostly online, so be comfortable ordering parts that way.

Our picks

  • Fuxtec FX-MS152 — 52 cc, 2.95 hp, bike-style twin handle, 32 cm tap-and-go line and metal brush blade, padded strap.
  • Fuxtec FX-MT152 — 52 cc, up to 3 hp, four attachments (brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole pruner) and a harness.
  • Fuxtec FX-4MS142 — 42.5 cc four-stroke, 1.25 kW, CDI ignition, tool-free filter access, automatic-feed 32 cm line head; blade optional.
  • Fuxtec FX-MS125 — 25.4 cc, 0.74 kW, 5.5 kg, bike handle, 30.5 cm line, metal blade and shoulder harness.

Which should you choose?

For brambles and overgrown land, the FX-MS152. For hedges and branches as well, the FX-MT152. For no fuel mixing, the FX-4MS142 — budget for a blade. For a first, light petrol machine, the FX-MS125.

Comparisons

FX-MS125 vs FX-MS152, FX-MS152 vs Einhell GC-BC 52, IKRA IBKH 52 vs Fuxtec FX-MT152. Brand page: Fuxtec.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Fuxtec FX-MS152 Petrol 52 cc · 2-stroke — 8 / 10
Fuxtec FX-MT152 Petrol 52 cc · 4-in-1 multitool — 7.9 / 10
Fuxtec FX-4MS142 Petrol 42.5 cc · 4-stroke — 7.7 / 10
Fuxtec FX-MS125 Petrol 25 cc · 2-stroke 5.5 kg (Fuxtec) 7.5 / 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

Is Fuxtec a good budget brand?

For power per pound, yes: the FX-MS152 quotes 2.95 hp from 52 cc. You trade some refinement, weight and dealer support compared with premium brands, and the stock straps are worth upgrading for long sessions.

Which Fuxtec should a beginner buy?

The FX-MS125: light at 5.5 kg, with a bike handle, metal blade and shoulder harness.

Do Fuxtec brush cutters need fuel mixing?

The FX-MS125, FX-MS152 and FX-MT152 are two-strokes that need mixed fuel. The FX-4MS142 is a four-stroke that runs on unmixed petrol, with oil in a sump.