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The best multitool brush cutters

One power unit, several tools. A multitool brush cutter can also trim hedges and prune branches — great value if you have varied jobs. Here are the best.

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In short:Multitool brush cutters run several attachments from one power unit. The Fuxtec FX-MT152 is a 52 cc petrol 4-in-1 rated at up to 3 hp, with brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer and pole pruner attachments and a harness. The IKRA IBKH 52-1 is a 51.7 cc, 1.5 kW 4-in-1 with a 42 cm line head, 25.5 cm blade, 395 mm hedge trimmer, 255 mm Oregon pruner bar and a 76 cm extension. The cordless Worx Nitro WG186E brush cutter takes DriveShare attachments such as a hedge trimmer.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    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
    Read the review
  2. 2
    IKRA IBKH 52 petrol 4-in-1 multi-tool with brush cutter, hedge trimmer and pole pruner attachments
    4-in-1 petrol

    IKRA · 51.7 cc · 4-in-1 multitool

    IKRA IBKH 52-1

    A 51.7 cc, 1.5 kW petrol 4-in-1: brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer and pole pruner with a 76 cm extension — four tools, one engine.

    7.2/10
    Read the review
  3. 3
    Worx Nitro WG186E 40V brushless cordless brush cutter metal blade DriveShare
    Brushless + blade

    WORX · 40V PowerShare · Brushless

    Worx Nitro WG186E.9

    A brushless 40V cordless brush cutter with a metal blade and interchangeable heads via DriveShare — versatile and capable, sold bare.

    8.0/10
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One engine, several jobs

A multitool is a power unit with a split shaft that takes different heads: brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole pruner. If you have a hedge, a few overhanging branches and rough grass, one machine can do it all — and store in less space than four.

Our picks

  • Fuxtec FX-MT152 — 52 cc two-stroke rated at up to 3 hp, with four attachments (brush cutter, grass trimmer, hedge trimmer, pole pruner) and a harness.
  • IKRA IBKH 52-1 — 51.7 cc, 1.5 kW, 1.3 L tank, electronic ignition. Brush cutter head (42 cm line, 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade), 395 mm hedge trimmer adjustable to 170°, pole pruner with a 255 mm Oregon bar and auto-oiling, and a 76 cm extension.
  • Worx Nitro WG186E — cordless 40V brush cutter with a 25 cm steel disc and DriveShare coupling for attachments such as a hedge trimmer, sold separately.

The trade-offs

  • Weight overhead — the pole pruner and long hedge trimmer are tiring to hold up; work in short spells.
  • Swap time — changing heads takes a few minutes, so plan jobs by attachment.
  • Two-stroke mix — the petrol sets need mixed fuel (fuel ratio chart).

Which should you buy?

For the most documented kit and reach, the IKRA IBKH 52; for higher quoted power and a harness in the box, the Fuxtec FX-MT152; for quiet cordless versatility on Worx batteries, the WG186E. Head-to-head: IKRA IBKH 52 vs Fuxtec FX-MT152. Split shafts explained: split vs fixed shaft.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Fuxtec FX-MT152 Petrol 52 cc · 4-in-1 multitool — 7.9 / 10
IKRA IBKH 52-1 Petrol 51.7 cc · 4-in-1 multitool — 7.2 / 10
Worx Nitro WG186E.9 Cordless 40V PowerShare · Brushless 4.1 kg bare; about 5 kg with batteries 8 / 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

Are multitool brush cutters any good?

For varied jobs, yes — one engine replaces several machines, saving money and storage. The trade-offs are weight on the long attachments, time spent swapping heads, and slightly less refinement than dedicated tools.

Petrol or cordless multitool?

Petrol 4-in-1 sets like the Fuxtec FX-MT152 and IKRA IBKH 52 give the most power and reach. Worx's DriveShare system on the WG186E is quieter and lighter, for smaller mixed jobs.

How high can a multitool reach?

IKRA lists a total length of up to 2.85 m and a working height up to 4 m for the IBKH 52 with its 76 cm extension.