Einhell GC-BC 25/1 vs GC-BC 52: which petrol Einhell?
Both are budget Einhell petrol brush cutters with a 3-tooth blade and line head in the box, but one is a light grass tool and the other a genuine brush-clearing machine.
In short:The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS is a 25.4 cc, 600 W petrol brush cutter weighing about 6.4 kg, cutting 42 cm with line and 23 cm with its 3-tooth blade, supplied with a harness. The GC-BC 52 I AS has a 51.7 cc, 1.5 kW engine with automatic choke and electronic ignition, a split shaft, a 0.9 L tank, a 42 cm line cut and a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade, and weighs about 8.5 kg. Choose the 25/1 for grass, the 52 for brambles and scrub.
The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 and GC-BC 52 share a brand and a budget price, but not a job. One is a light entry machine for grass; the other a powerful brush cutter that happens to be cheap.
At a glance
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke | 51.7 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 600 W | 1.5 kW |
| Starting | Quick-start system | Automatic choke, electronic ignition |
| Line cut | 42 cm | 42 cm |
| Blade | 3-tooth, 23 cm | 3-tooth, 25.5 cm |
| Shaft | Aluminium | Split, aluminium bike handle |
| Weight | About 6.4 kg | About 8.5 kg |
| Carrying | Harness | Comfort carrying strap |
| Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Engine and power: not a small gap
The GC-BC 25/1’s 600 W spins line through grass and light weeds comfortably but runs out of headroom in anything thicker. The GC-BC 52 more than doubles the displacement and gives 1.5 kW — enough torque to keep a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade turning through brambles and woody stems without stalling. Its automatic choke and electronic ignition also make cold starts simpler.
Weight and handling
At about 6.4 kg, the GC-BC 25/1 is much easier to carry through a long session, which suits newer users and frequent short jobs. The GC-BC 52 weighs about 8.5 kg, comes with a carrying strap rather than a full harness, and really benefits from a proper double harness for long blade work. Its split shaft makes it easier to transport and store.
Choose the GC-BC 25/1 if…
- Your plot is mostly maintained grass, edges and light weeds
- You want the lightest, cheapest way into petrol
- You don’t expect brambles or dense, woody growth
Choose the GC-BC 52 if…
- You have brambles, scrub or tall neglected growth to clear
- You want real clearing power without a premium price
- You’re comfortable with a heavier machine (and will add a harness)
Which should you buy?
For a tidy garden, the GC-BC 25/1 is the sensible, lighter choice. If there’s real vegetation to clear, the GC-BC 52 is far more capable for a modest step up — buy for the toughest patch on your plot, not the average one. More options in the best petrol brush cutters.
Full specifications
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / power | 25.4 cc · 2-stroke | 51.7 cc · 2-stroke |
| Engine | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke | 51.7 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 600 W | 1.5 kW |
| Cut | 42 cm line / 23 cm blade | — |
| Handle | Bike handle, aluminium shaft | — |
| Weight | 6.4 kg (listing) | 8.5 kg (listing) |
| Included | Line + 3-tooth blade + harness | 3-tooth blade + twin-line head + carrying strap |
| Fuel tank | — | 0.9 L |
| Shaft | — | Split, aluminium bike handle |
| Cutting width | — | 42 cm line / 25.5 cm blade |
| Best for | A budget first petrol machine for grass and light growth on a small-to-medium plot. | Big, overgrown or brambly plots where you want maximum petrol power on a budget. |
| Our rating | 7.4 / 10 | 7.8 / 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
Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS
- + Big 52 cc power for a very low price
- + Blade, twin-line head and carrying strap included
- + Handles brambles and tough growth
- − Budget-grade build and refinement
- − Heavy at about 8.5 kg — a full harness helps
- − 2-stroke mixing required
Frequently asked questions
Is the GC-BC 52 worth it over the GC-BC 25/1?
If your plot has brambles, scrub or tall neglected growth, yes — 51.7 cc and 1.5 kW against 25.4 cc and 600 W is a different class of clearing power. For maintained grass and light weeds, the lighter GC-BC 25/1 does the job for less money and less arm fatigue.
Which is lighter?
The GC-BC 25/1, at about 6.4 kg against about 8.5 kg for the GC-BC 52, per retailer listings.
What comes in the box?
Both come with a line head and a 3-tooth blade. The GC-BC 25/1 listing includes a harness; retailers list a comfort carrying strap with the GC-BC 52, so a full harness is worth adding for long sessions with it.