Husqvarna brush cutters

Husqvarna (founded in Sweden in 1689 as a weapons foundry) is the main rival to Stihl in petrol brush cutters, from homeowner machines to forestry clearing saws. The group also owns Gardena.

The Husqvarna machines we review

The 122C is a curved-shaft grass trimmer with a 21.7 cc two-stroke producing 0.6 kW, a 43 cm cut from a Tap ‘n’ Go twin-line head and 4.4 kg without cutting equipment, per Husqvarna UK. Smart Start and an air purge bulb make starting easier. It cost £228 on Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026.

The 128R is a straight-shaft brush cutter: 28 cc, 0.7 kW, 5.8 kg without cutting equipment, with a bullhorn handle and Smart Start with a fuel pump. Husqvarna UK lists a T25 trimmer head, a Grass 255-4 grass blade and a standard double harness as supplied.

The 129R has a 27.6 cc engine producing 0.85 kW, weighs 5.4 kg without cutting equipment, and comes with a trimmer head, a grass blade and a double harness (£309). Its guaranteed sound power is 115 dB(A), so ear defenders are essential.

What Husqvarna does well

Balanced machines with full kits: a bullhorn handle, a double harness and both line and blade come with the R models, which many rivals sell as extras. Smart Start reduces the effort of the pull cord.

Things to weigh

The models we review are homeowner machines: about 0.6–0.85 kW. For dense brambles every week, a machine from about 1 kW, such as the Stihl FS 131 or Stiga BC 545 B, has more in reserve. The supplied grass blade is for grass and weeds; fit a 3-tooth blade for brush, if the manual allows.

Who should buy Husqvarna

Homeowners and smallholders who want a well-equipped petrol brush cutter from a major brand. See the best Husqvarna brush cutters, or compare in Stihl vs Husqvarna and our petrol guide.