Fuxtec FX-4MS142 vs Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S: budget 4-strokes

Both are four-stroke petrol brush cutters for buyers who want torque without mixing oil into the fuel. The Fuxtec FX-4MS142 has the bigger engine; the Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S comes with more in the box.

At a glance

	Fuxtec FX-4MS142	Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S
Engine	42.5 cc, 4-stroke	37.7 cc, 4-stroke
Power	1.25 kW (1.7 hp)	1 kW
Ignition/start	CDI, pull start	Quick-start with primer
Line	Auto-feed double line, 32 cm	Twin-line tip feed, 42 cm
Blade	Optional	3-tooth, 25.5 cm, included
Carrying	Padded strap	Harness
Weight	Not stated on listing	8.7 kg (listing)
Rating	7.7 / 10	7.7 / 10

Engine and torque

The Fuxtec’s 42.5 cc engine gives 1.25 kW, a quarter more than the Einhell’s 1 kW from 37.7 cc. In thick, wet grass that extra reserve means less bogging down. Fuxtec also adds practical touches: a rigid 9-tooth drive shaft, tool-free access to the air filter and carburettor, and an emergency stop switch.

What’s in the box

This is where the Einhell pulls back. It comes with a 3-tooth blade, a twin-line spool with tip feed and a harness — ready for light brush from day one. The Fuxtec ships with an automatic-feed line head (handy: it reloads without opening the housing) and a padded strap; the blade is an option. If you have scrub, add the cost of a blade and a proper harness to the Fuxtec — see the best brush cutter harnesses.

Cut width

With line, the Einhell’s 42 cm swath is wider than the Fuxtec’s 32 cm, which saves passes on open grass.

Choose the Fuxtec FX-4MS142 if…

• You want the most four-stroke torque for the money
• Your work is mainly tough grass, and auto-feed line appeals
• You’re happy to buy a blade separately if needed

Choose the Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S if…

• You want blade, line head and harness in one box
• You cut open areas where a 42 cm swath helps
• Your ground is tough grass and light brush

Which should you buy?

For maximum engine on a budget, the Fuxtec FX-4MS142. For the most complete kit out of the box, the Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S — compare the Fuxtec’s price with a blade and harness added before deciding. Both need engine oil checks; see 2-stroke vs 4-stroke.

Full specifications

	Fuxtec FX-4MS142	Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S
Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine / power	42.5 cc · 4-stroke	37.7 cc · 4-stroke
Engine	42.5 cc, 4-stroke	37.7 cc, 4-stroke
Power	1.25 kW (1.7 hp)	1 kW (1.36 hp)
Cut	32 cm (line)	42 cm line / 25.5 cm blade
Ignition	CDI, pull start	—
Included	Auto-feed line head + padded strap (blade optional)	Blade + line head + harness
Weight	—	8.7 kg (listing)
Speed	—	6,400 rpm line / 7,500 rpm blade (listing)
Best for	Larger, tougher plots where you want 4-stroke torque without fuel mixing, on a budget.	Budget buyers who want mix-free 4-stroke power for tough grass and light brush.
Our rating	7.7 / 10	7.7 / 10

Strengths and drawbacks

Fuxtec FX-4MS142

• + Strong 4-stroke torque, no fuel mixing
• + Tool-free access to air filter and carburettor
• + Good value for the displacement
• − Metal blade not included
• − Heavy, as four-stroke machines are
• − 4-stroke needs oil checks

Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S

• + No fuel mixing — clean 4-stroke running
• + Blade, head and harness included
• + Affordable for a 4-stroke
• − Heavy at 8.7 kg — use the harness
• − Budget-grade refinement
• − 4-stroke oil checks needed