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The best Stiga brush cutters and trimmers

Stiga sells petrol brush cutters with complete kits and an ePower cordless range. Here's how its five models compare, from clearing machines to light trimmers.

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In short:Stiga's petrol brush cutters are the BC 545 B (42.7 cc, 1.25 kW, 45 cm, 3T blade, Tap&Go head, double harness) and BC 535 B (32.6 cc, 0.9 kW, 43 cm, 3T blade, two-year warranty). The BC 700e is a 48V ePower brushless brush cutter (38 cm, 255 mm 3T blade per retailers, five harness hook positions, 4.7 kg without battery, up to 60 minutes per 4 Ah). The GT 500e (48V, 30 cm, twist-to-edge) and GT 100e Kit (20V, battery included) are lawn trimmers.

Our picks, ranked

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    Stiga BC 700e 48V ePower cordless brush cutter with loop handle
    48V ergonomic

    STIGA · 48V ePower · Brushless

    Stiga BC 700e

    A 48V brushless cordless brush cutter with a 38 cm dual-line head, a 3T arc blade, an adjustable loop handle and 5 harness positions — sold bare.

    8.1/10
    Read the review
  3. 3
    Stiga BC 535 B 32cc 2-stroke petrol brush cutter 3-tooth blade double harness
    Blade + head

    STIGA · 32.6 cc · 2-stroke

    Stiga BC 535 B

    A versatile 32.6 cc, 0.9 kW petrol brush cutter with a bike handlebar, a 3T metal blade and a Tap&Go Pro dual-line head included, cutting 43 cm.

    7.9/10
    Read the review
  4. 4
    Stiga GT 500e 48V ePower cordless grass trimmer edging
    48V trimmer

    STIGA · 48V ePower

    Stiga GT 500e

    A 48V ePower cordless grass trimmer with a 30 cm automatic double-line head, twist-to-edge cutting head and telescopic shaft — for lawns and edges.

    7.6/10
    Read the review
  5. 5
    Stiga GT 100e Kit 20V ePower cordless grass trimmer battery charger
    Complete 20V kit

    STIGA · 20V ePower

    Stiga GT 100e Kit

    A light 20V ePower grass trimmer kit with a 2 Ah battery and charger, about 20 minutes per charge, a telescopic shaft and a 45° tilting head.

    7.5/10
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Stiga’s range

Stiga sells two-stroke petrol brush cutters that come with a blade and line head, and an ePower cordless range at 48V and 20V.

Our picks

  • Stiga BC 545 B — 42.7 cc, 1.25 kW, 45 cm cut, 3T blade, Tap&Go head and double harness. For brambles and big plots.
  • Stiga BC 700e — 48V brushless, 500 W, 38 cm Tap&Go line, 255 mm 3T blade (UK retailers), soft-grip loop handle and five harness hook positions; up to 60 minutes per 4 Ah battery quoted. Amazon.co.uk listing is the bare tool.
  • Stiga BC 535 B — 32.6 cc, 0.9 kW, 43 cm, 3T blade, Tap&Go Pro head; two-year manufacturer warranty.
  • Stiga GT 500e — 48V trimmer, 30 cm double line with automatic feed, twist head to edge; about 20 minutes per 2 Ah battery quoted; bare, 3.05 kg.
  • Stiga GT 100e Kit — 20V, 150 W, battery and charger included, pivoting head and edging mode; about 20 minutes per charge.

Which should you choose?

For clearing, the BC 545 B; for mixed gardens, the BC 535 B; for quiet cordless brush cutting, the BC 700e. For lawns, the GT 500e on 48V batteries or the simple GT 100e Kit. Comparisons: Stiga BC 535 B vs BC 545 B, Stiga vs Stihl. Brand page: Stiga.

Our picks at a glance

ModelTypeEngine / powerWeightRating
Stiga BC 545 B Petrol 42.7 cc · 2-stroke — 8 / 10
Stiga BC 700e Cordless 48V ePower · Brushless 4.7 kg without battery (retailer) 8.1 / 10
Stiga BC 535 B Petrol 32.6 cc · 2-stroke — 7.9 / 10
Stiga GT 500e Cordless 48V ePower 3.05 kg (Amazon item weight) 7.6 / 10
Stiga GT 100e Kit Cordless 20V ePower About 2.1 kg (retailer) 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.

Compare our picks head to head

Frequently asked questions

Is Stiga a good brand for brush cutters?

Its petrol kits are complete: both BC models come with a 3T blade and Tap&Go head, and the BC 545 B with a double harness. Stiga sits between budget brands and dealer brands like Stihl.

Petrol or ePower?

Petrol for brambles and big plots; the 48V BC 700e for quieter work in gardens with grass, nettles and light brush.

Do Stiga's 48V and 20V batteries swap?

No. The BC 700e and GT 500e use 48V ePower batteries; the GT 100e Kit uses a 20V battery.