Stiga brush cutters
European garden-machinery all-rounder
Stiga makes petrol and ePower cordless garden machines. We review five, from the BC 535 B and BC 545 B petrol brush cutters to the 48V BC 700e.
In short:Stiga, the garden brand founded in Sweden in 1934 and now part of Italy's STIGA group, sells petrol and ePower cordless machines. We review five: the petrol BC 535 B (32.6 cc, 0.9 kW, 43 cm; £209 on Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026) and BC 545 B (42.7 cc, 1.25 kW, 45 cm, double harness; £299), both with a bike handle, line head and 3-tooth blade; the 48V BC 700e cordless brush cutter (38 cm, 4.7 kg without battery; £249); and the GT 100e (20V) and GT 500e (48V) lawn trimmers.
Stiga was founded in Sweden in 1934 and is now run from Italy as the STIGA group. It sells mowers, tractors and handheld tools in two families: petrol, and ePower cordless on 20V and 48V batteries.
The Stiga machines we review
Petrol brush cutters. The BC 535 B has a 32.6 cc two-stroke rated at 0.9 kW, a bike handlebar and a 43 cm cut, and comes with a 3-tooth metal blade and a Tap&Go Pro dual-line head (£209 on Amazon.co.uk on 27 October 2026). The BC 545 B steps up to 42.7 cc and 1.25 kW, with a 45 cm cut and a double harness in the box (£299) — enough for brambles, scrub and tall neglected grass.
Cordless brush cutter. The BC 700e is a 48V brushless machine rated at 500 W, with a 38 cm Tap&Go head and a loop handle. UK retailers list a 255 mm 3-tooth blade with the kit and 4.7 kg without battery; Stiga quotes up to 60 minutes per charge with the right battery (£249).
Lawn trimmers. The GT 100e Kit is a 20V trimmer sold with a 2 Ah battery, for about 20 minutes of edging. The GT 500e is a 48V trimmer with a 30 cm cut and a twist-to-edge head.
What Stiga does well
Complete petrol kits at mid-market prices: the BC 545 B delivers 1.25 kW with blade, line and double harness for well under the price of a dealer-brand machine of similar power.
Things to weigh
The 20V and 48V ePower batteries are separate systems. The petrol machines are two-strokes, so you need to mix fuel.
Who should buy Stiga
Homeowners and smallholders who want a well-equipped petrol brush cutter at a fair price. See the best Stiga brush cutters, Stiga vs Stihl and Stiga BC 535 vs BC 545.
Our Stiga reviews
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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