Kawasaki brush cutters

Kawasaki Heavy Industries (founded in Japan in 1896) is best known for motorcycles, ships and industrial machinery. In garden machinery, its name is linked to small TJ-series two-stroke engines, which have long powered professional brush cutters, often sold under other brands or through specialist dealers.

Our coverage

We don’t review a Kawasaki-branded brush cutter yet, so we can’t give you verified specs or UK prices. If you are offered one, check the engine size and power, the weight without cutting tool, the handle type, the harness supplied and where parts and service are available locally.

Professional-grade petrol brush cutters we do review

• The Stihl FS 131: 36.3 cc 4-MIX, 1.4 kW, 5.8 kg without guard or cutting tool, bike handle — our best brush cutter overall.
• The Makita EM4351UH: a 43 cc MM4 four-stroke rated at 1.5 kW that runs on unmixed petrol.
• The Stiga BC 545 B: 42.7 cc, 1.25 kW, line head, 3-tooth blade and double harness, £299 on Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026.
• The Husqvarna 129R: 27.6 cc, 0.85 kW, 5.4 kg, with trimmer head, grass blade and double harness.

What to check before buying any brush cutter

• The job. Line is enough for grass and nettles; brambles, scrub and saplings need a metal blade and a machine whose manual allows one.
• Power. For petrol, about 25 cc suits grass and light growth, and 1 kW or more suits brambles and big plots. For cordless, look for a twin-battery or high-voltage brushless machine if you want to fit a blade.
• Handle and harness. A bike handle and a double harness make long sessions with a blade far less tiring than a loop handle and a strap.
• What is in the box. Battery, charger, blade and harness are often extras. Compare complete kits, not headline prices.
• Parts and service. Check that line heads, blades, air filters and spark plugs are easy to buy in the UK, and who handles the warranty.

Who might buy Kawasaki

Professionals and contractors with a local dealer who stocks Kawasaki-engined machines and parts. Compare against the machines above in our professional brush cutter guide and heavy-use guide.