Brush cutter comparisons
Torn between two options? These head-to-head guides settle the big questions — by type, engine and brand.
In short:We publish 162 brush cutter comparisons: 12 core guides on the big decisions (petrol vs battery, battery vs corded, 2-stroke vs 4-stroke, line vs blade, brush cutter vs strimmer or lawnmower and the main brand match-ups), 34 brand-vs-brand pages and 102 model-vs-model pages built from the specs in our reviews. Each model comparison gives both machines' power, weight, cut width, handle and kit side by side, with UK prices where Amazon.co.uk listed them.
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By type & concept
Loop vs bike handle, split shaft, harnesses, voltages and more.
- 18V vs 36V cordless brush cutter: how much power do you need?
- 2-tooth vs 3-tooth vs 8-tooth brush cutter blade
- 36V vs 40V cordless brush cutter: does the voltage matter?
- 4-stroke vs Stihl 4-MIX brush cutter engines explained
- Backpack vs shoulder harness for a brush cutter
- Brush cutter vs clearing saw: what is the difference?
- Brush cutter vs flail mower: clearing overgrown land
- Brush cutter vs hedge trimmer: which do you need?
- Brush cutter vs lawn edger: getting clean edges
- Brush cutter vs scythe: powered vs manual
- Cheap vs expensive brush cutter: what does more money buy?
- Loop handle vs bike handle brush cutter: which is right for you?
- Split-shaft vs fixed-shaft brush cutter: pros and cons
- Wheeled vs handheld brush cutter: which for rough ground?
Brand vs brand
How the big brands stack up against each other.
- BLACK+DECKER vs Bosch brush cutters: homeowner grass trimmers
- BLACK+DECKER vs Ryobi brush cutters
- Bosch vs Worx brush cutters: refined vs innovative
- DeWalt vs Makita brush cutters
- DeWalt vs Metabo brush cutters
- DeWalt vs Ryobi brush cutters
- EGO vs Greenworks brush cutters
- EGO vs Makita brush cutters
- EGO vs Ryobi brush cutters
- Einhell vs Ryobi: which cordless brush cutter system to start with?
- Fuxtec vs Einhell brush cutters: two budget German brands
- Gardena vs Bosch grass trimmers and brush cutters
- Gardena vs Einhell: light garden trimmers or a wider range?
- Gardena vs Worx: simple trimmers or clever PowerShare kit?
- Greenworks vs Einhell brush cutters: two value brands
- Honda vs Einhell brush cutters: premium four-stroke or value range?
- Honda vs Fuxtec: refined four-stroke or budget petrol power?
- Honda vs Makita brush cutters: four-stroke petrol and cordless
- Honda vs Stiga brush cutters: four-stroke or a wider range?
- Husqvarna vs Einhell brush cutters: dealer brand or budget range?
- Husqvarna vs Honda brush cutters: two-stroke or four-stroke?
- Husqvarna vs Makita brush cutters: petrol and LXT cordless
- Husqvarna vs Ryobi brush cutters: petrol or ONE+ cordless?
- IKRA vs Fuxtec brush cutters: two budget petrol brands
- Makita vs Bosch brush cutters: trade range or homeowner range?
- Makita vs Greenworks brush cutters: LXT range or 40V value?
- Metabo vs Einhell brush cutters: trade cordless or wide value range?
- Ryobi vs Einhell brush cutters: ONE+ or Power X-Change?
- Stiga vs Einhell brush cutters: two broad garden ranges
- Stiga vs Fuxtec brush cutters: complete kits or maximum power?
- Stiga vs Stihl brush cutters: garden brand or dealer benchmark?
- Stihl vs Einhell brush cutters: dealer petrol or budget range?
- Worx vs Einhell brush cutters: PowerShare or Power X-Change?
- Worx vs Greenworks brush cutters: two value cordless brands
Model vs model
Specific machines head to head, with the specs that matter.
- Stihl FS 55 vs FS 70 C-E: which is the better buy?
- BLACK+DECKER GL9035 vs Bosch ART 30 Combitrim
- BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC vs Ryobi OLT1832
- BLACK+DECKER STC1840EPC vs STC1820
- Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Einhell Agillo 36/255
- Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Greenworks GD40BC
- Bosch AdvancedBrushCut 36V vs Makita DUR368LZ
- Bosch EasyGrassCut 23 vs Gardena SmallCut 300
- Bosch EasyGrassCut vs UniversalGrassCut
- Bosch UniversalGrassCut 18V-260 vs Gardena EasyTrim 25/18V
- DeWalt DCM561PBS vs Makita DUR190LZX3
- DeWalt DCM561PBS vs Ryobi RLT1831
- DeWalt DCM571 vs EGO BCX3800 cordless brush cutter
- DeWalt DCM571 vs Greenworks GD40BC
- DeWalt DCM571 vs Makita DUR368LZ
- DeWalt DCM571 vs Metabo FSB 36-18
- EGO ST1300E vs Einhell Agillo 36/255
- EGO ST1300E vs Greenworks GD40BC
- EGO ST1300E vs Honda UMK 425: cordless vs 4-stroke
- EGO ST1300E vs Makita DUR368LZ
- EGO ST1300E vs ST1400E
- EGO ST1300E vs Stihl FS 55: cordless vs petrol
- EGO ST1400E vs Worx WG183E
- Einhell Agillo 18/200 vs 36/255: cordless Einhell compared
- Einhell Agillo 36/255 vs Worx WG183E
- Einhell GC-BC 25/1 vs Fuxtec FX-MS125: budget petrol duel
- Einhell GC-BC 25/1 vs GC-BC 52: which petrol Einhell?
- Einhell GC-BC 25/1 vs Honda UMK 425: cheap 2-stroke or Honda 4-stroke?
- Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S vs Honda UMK 425: two mix-free 4-strokes
- Einhell GP-BC 36/430 vs Makita DUR368LZ: blade brush cutter or light trimmer?
- Fuxtec FX-4MS142 vs Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S: budget 4-strokes
- Fuxtec FX-4MS142 vs Honda UMK 425: big budget 4-stroke or Honda?
- Fuxtec FX-MS125 vs Einhell GC-BC 25/1: a first petrol brush cutter
- Fuxtec FX-MS125 vs FX-MS152: 25 cc or 52 cc?
- Fuxtec FX-MS152 vs Einhell GC-BC 52: budget 52 cc clearers
- Gardena EasyTrim 25 vs Einhell GE-CT 18 Li: line or plastic knives?
- Greenworks G40LT vs EGO ST1300E: 40V or 56V trimmer?
- Greenworks G40LT vs Worx WG183E: which 40V trimmer?
- Greenworks GD40BC vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: cordless blade cutters
- Greenworks GD40BC vs Ryobi RBC36X26B: 40V or 36V brush cutter?
- Honda UMK 425 vs Makita EM2651UH: 25 cc four-stroke duel
- Honda UMK 425 vs UMK 435: GX25 or GX35?
- Honda UMK 435 vs Einhell GC-BC 52: 4-stroke Honda or 52 cc Einhell?
- Honda UMK 435 vs Husqvarna 129R: 4-stroke or light 2-stroke?
- Honda UMK 435 vs Makita EM4351UH: four-strokes for rough ground
- Husqvarna 122C vs 129R: trimmer or brush cutter?
- Husqvarna 122C vs Stihl FS 55: entry petrol compared
- Husqvarna 128R vs Einhell GC-BC 25/1: premium or budget entry?
- Husqvarna 128R vs Fuxtec FX-MS152: 28 cc or 52 cc?
- Husqvarna 128R vs Honda UMK 425: two-stroke or four-stroke?
- Husqvarna 128R vs Makita DUR368LZ: petrol or twin-18V cordless?
- Husqvarna 128R vs Stihl FS 55: entry petrol brush cutters
- Husqvarna 129R vs Einhell GC-BC 52: all-rounder or budget clearer?
- Husqvarna 129R vs Makita EM4351UH: home all-rounder or pro four-stroke?
- Husqvarna 129R vs Stihl FS 131: homeowner or semi-pro?
- IKRA IBKH 52 vs Fuxtec FX-MT152: petrol 4-in-1 multitools
- Makita DUR181RF vs DUR189RF: which 18V LXT trimmer kit?
- Makita DUR190LZX3 vs DUR191LZX3: one-piece or split shaft?
- Makita DUR190LZX3 vs DUR193RT: blade-capable or edging kit?
- Makita DUR190LZX3 vs Ryobi RLT1831: LXT or ONE+?
- Makita DUR193RT vs DUR191LZX3: edging kit or brushless trimmer?
- Makita DUR194 vs DUR192L: blade options or a 30 cm line cut?
- Makita DUR368AZ vs DUR368LZ: bike handle or loop handle?
- Makita DUR368AZ vs DUR369AZ: which twin-18V brush cutter?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs DUR369AZ: light trimmer or blade brush cutter?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs DUR369LZ: which twin-18V loop trimmer?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: LXT trimmer or PXC brush cutter?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs Greenworks GD40BC: light trimmer or wide-cut brush cutter?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs Ryobi RBC36X26B: trimmer or brush cutter kit?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs Stihl FS 70 C-E: cordless or petrol?
- Makita DUR368LZ vs Worx WG183E: bare pro trimmer or complete kit?
- Makita DUR369AZ vs DUR369LZ: bike handle or loop handle?
- Makita DUR369LZ vs EGO ST1300E: big twin-18V or light 56V?
- Makita EM2651UH vs Einhell GC-BC 25/1: four-stroke or budget two-stroke?
- Makita EM2651UH vs EM4351UH: which MM4 four-stroke?
- Makita EM4351UH vs Einhell GC-BC 52: pro four-stroke or budget 52 cc?
- Makita EM4351UH vs Stihl FS 131: MM4 or 4-MIX?
- Makita UR3501 vs AL-KO BC 1200 E: corded trimmer or brush cutter?
- Makita UR3501 vs Bosch AFS 23-37: corded line or corded blade?
- Makita UR3501 vs EGO ST1300E: corded or 56V cordless?
- Metabo FSB 36-18 vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: twin-18V brush cutters
- Metabo FSB 36-18 vs Makita DUR368LZ: brush cutter or loop trimmer?
- Ryobi OLT1832 vs Black+Decker STC1820: bare ONE+ or complete kit?
- Ryobi RBC36X26B vs Einhell Agillo 36/255: kit or bare tool?
- Ryobi RLT1831H25F vs RLT183220S: which ONE+ trimmer kit?
- Stiga BC 535 B vs BC 545 B: 32.6 cc or 42.7 cc?
- Stiga BC 535 B vs Einhell GC-BC 25/1: step-up or entry petrol?
- Stiga BC 535 B vs Fuxtec FX-MS152: 32.6 cc or 52 cc?
- Stiga BC 545 B vs Einhell GC-BC 52: which clearing two-stroke?
- Stiga BC 545 B vs Husqvarna 129R: 42.7 cc or 27.6 cc?
- Stiga BC 700e vs EGO ST1300E: blade brush cutter or line trimmer?
- Stihl FS 131 vs Einhell GC-BC 52: semi-pro or budget clearer?
- Stihl FS 131 vs Honda UMK 425: semi-pro clearer or mix-free trimmer?
- Stihl FS 131 vs Husqvarna 128R: semi-pro or homeowner?
- Stihl FS 55 vs Einhell GC-BC 25/1: premium or budget entry petrol?
- Stihl FS 55 vs FS 131: entry or semi-pro Stihl?
- Stihl FS 70 C-E vs FS 131: which Stihl for tougher ground?
- Stihl FS 70 C-E vs Husqvarna 128R: two easy-start petrol machines
- Worx Nitro WG186E vs Greenworks GD40BC: 40V brushless brush cutters
- Worx WG163E vs Nitro WG173E: kit trimmer or brushless upgrade?
- Worx WG183E vs Greenworks GD40BC: 40V trimmer kit or brush cutter?
- Worx WG183E vs Ryobi RBC36X26B: trimmer kit or brush cutter kit?
How we compare
Every model-vs-model page is built from the specifications in our two reviews — manufacturer data and UK retail listings — and shows them in one table: power source, engine size or voltage, power, weight, cut width, handle, what is in the box and whether the machine takes a metal blade. Weights are quoted the way each maker quotes them, often without fuel, battery or cutting tool, so check the basis before comparing. Prices are Amazon.co.uk prices on the date shown, where a live offer existed.
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