Einhell GC-BC 25/1 vs Fuxtec FX-MS125: budget petrol duel
Two 25.4 cc entry petrol brush cutters with a blade, line head, bike handle and harness in the box. The Fuxtec is lighter; the Einhell cuts wider with its line.
In short:The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS and Fuxtec FX-MS125 are both 25.4 cc two-stroke petrol brush cutters with bike handles, supplied with a line head, a metal blade and a harness. The Einhell is rated at 600 W, cuts 42 cm with line and 23 cm with its 3-tooth blade, and weighs about 6.4 kg. The Fuxtec gives 0.74 kW (1 hp), cuts 30.5 cm with line and weighs 5.5 kg. Both suit grass and light growth, not dense brambles.
The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 and Fuxtec FX-MS125 are near-twins: 25.4 cc two-strokes with bike handles, blades and harnesses in the box. The differences are weight, output and line cut.
At a glance
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Fuxtec FX-MS125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 600 W | 0.74 kW (1 hp) |
| Weight | About 6.4 kg (listing) | 5.5 kg (Fuxtec) |
| Line cut | 42 cm, bump-feed double line | 30.5 cm |
| Blade | 3-tooth, 23 cm cut | Metal blade |
| Handle | Bike, aluminium shaft | Bike |
| Harness | Included | Shoulder harness included |
| Amazon.co.uk (Oct 2026) | Unavailable | Couldn’t be dispatched to us |
| Our rating | 7.4 | 7.5 |
Weight vs cut
The Fuxtec is about 0.9 kg lighter, which matters at this end of the market — a kilogram is the difference between a machine you can swing comfortably all morning and one that drags after twenty minutes. The Einhell answers with a much wider 42 cm line cut, so it clears open grass in fewer passes.
Power
Both are the same displacement. The Fuxtec’s quoted 0.74 kW edges the Einhell’s 600 W, but it’s a small difference in practice. Both are grass-and-light-growth tools; for scrub and brambles, a bigger engine is the answer.
Running them
Both need two-stroke mix — use fresh petrol and the ratio in the manual (fuel ratio chart). Both are built to a budget, so keep the air filter clean and the fuel fresh, and they’ll serve occasional-to-regular garden use well.
Which should you buy?
For the lightest petrol machine for short, regular jobs, choose the Fuxtec FX-MS125. For open grass where a wide line cut saves time, the Einhell GC-BC 25/1. Neither listing was buyable on Amazon.co.uk when we checked, so compare UK garden retailers.
Full specifications
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Fuxtec FX-MS125 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / power | 25.4 cc · 2-stroke | 25 cc · 2-stroke |
| Engine | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 600 W | 0.7 kW (1 hp) |
| Cut | 42 cm line / 23 cm blade | 30.5 cm (line) |
| Handle | Bike handle, aluminium shaft | Bike handle |
| Weight | 6.4 kg (listing) | 5.5 kg (Fuxtec) |
| Included | Line + 3-tooth blade + harness | Line head + metal blade + harness |
| Best for | A budget first petrol machine for grass and light growth on a small-to-medium plot. | A cheap, light first petrol machine for grass and light growth. |
| Our rating | 7.4 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS
- + Very affordable entry into petrol
- + Relatively light and beginner-friendly
- + Blade and harness included
- − Modest power for dense growth
- − Budget-grade build and refinement
- − 2-stroke fuel mixing required
Fuxtec FX-MS125
- + Light for petrol at 5.5 kg
- + Blade included, very low price
- + Easy for beginners to handle
- − Modest power for thick brambles
- − 2-stroke mixing required
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter?
The Fuxtec FX-MS125, at 5.5 kg according to Fuxtec, against about 6.4 kg for the Einhell. Over a long session that kilogram is noticeable, especially for smaller or less experienced users.
Do both include a blade and harness?
Yes. The Einhell comes with a bump-feed double-line spool, a 3-tooth blade and a harness; the Fuxtec with a nylon line head, a metal blade and a shoulder harness. Neither needs extra accessories to start cutting.
Can either handle brambles?
Light brambles with the blade fitted, yes; thick, established brambles, no — both are 25 cc machines. For those, a 42–52 cc machine such as the Fuxtec FX-MS152 has far more reserve.