Fuxtec FX-MS152 vs Einhell GC-BC 52: budget 52 cc clearers
Two cheap 52 cc-class two-strokes with a blade and a line head in the box. Fuxtec quotes more power; Einhell documents more features.
In short:The Fuxtec FX-MS152 is a 52 cc two-stroke petrol brush cutter rated at 2.95 hp (about 2.2 kW), with a bike-style twin handle, a 32 cm twin-line tap-and-go head, a metal brush blade and a padded carrying strap. The Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS has a 51.7 cc, 1.5 kW two-stroke with automatic choke and electronic ignition, a split shaft, a 0.9 L tank, a 42 cm line cut, a 25.5 cm 3-tooth blade and a carrying strap, at 8.5 kg. Both suit brambles and scrub.
The Fuxtec FX-MS152 and Einhell GC-BC 52 are both roughly 52 cc two-strokes for buyers who want real clearing power without a premium-brand price. On displacement they’re twins; the differences are in quoted output and features.
At a glance
| Fuxtec FX-MS152 | Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 52 cc, 2-stroke | 51.7 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 2.95 hp (about 2.2 kW) | 1.5 kW |
| Starting | Pull start | Automatic choke, electronic ignition |
| Shaft | One-piece (per listing) | Split |
| Line cut | 32 cm, tap-and-go | 42 cm |
| Blade | Metal brush blade | 3-tooth, 25.5 cm |
| Carrying | Padded strap | Comfort carrying strap |
| Weight | Not stated on listing | 8.5 kg (Amazon) |
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Power
Fuxtec quotes 2.95 hp, Einhell 1.5 kW — a surprising gap for near-identical engines. Makers don’t measure output the same way, so don’t read it as twice the cutting force; but on paper the Fuxtec has more in reserve for the thickest brambles.
Features and handling
Einhell lists more practical detail: an automatic choke and electronic ignition for simpler cold starts, a centrifugal clutch, a 0.9 L tank, and a split shaft that makes the 8.5 kg machine easier to carry and store. Its 42 cm line cut also covers more grass per pass than the Fuxtec’s 32 cm.
Running both
Both need two-stroke mix at the ratio in their manuals, with fresh fuel — see the best 2-stroke oil and fuel. With a blade fitted on either, wear a visor, boots and gloves (safety gear for brush cutting).
Choose the Fuxtec FX-MS152 if…
- You want the highest quoted output in this class
- Your work is mostly blade clearing of brambles and scrub
Choose the Einhell GC-BC 52 if…
- You want easier starting and a split shaft for transport
- A wide 42 cm line cut matters for grass work too
Which should you buy?
Both are strong value for clearing overgrown land. Lean to the Fuxtec FX-MS152 for raw quoted power; to the Einhell GC-BC 52 for its starting aids, split shaft and wider line cut. Budget for a proper harness with either.
Full specifications
| Fuxtec FX-MS152 | Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / power | 52 cc · 2-stroke | 51.7 cc · 2-stroke |
| Engine | 52 cc, 2-stroke | 51.7 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 2.95 hp | 1.5 kW |
| Handle | Bike handle | — |
| Cut | 32 cm (line) | — |
| Included | Tap-and-go line head + metal blade + padded strap | 3-tooth blade + twin-line head + carrying strap |
| Fuel tank | — | 0.9 L |
| Shaft | — | Split, aluminium bike handle |
| Weight | — | 8.5 kg (listing) |
| Cutting width | — | 42 cm line / 25.5 cm blade |
| Best for | Large, overgrown or brambly land where you want maximum petrol power on a budget. | Big, overgrown or brambly plots where you want maximum petrol power on a budget. |
| Our rating | 8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Fuxtec FX-MS152
- + Big 52 cc, 2.95 hp engine for the price
- + Metal blade and line head both included
- + Handles brambles, scrub and big jobs
- − Strap rather than a full double harness
- − Heavy, as 52 cc machines are
- − 2-stroke fuel mixing needed
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
Which is more powerful?
On paper, the Fuxtec: 2.95 hp (about 2.2 kW) against 1.5 kW for the Einhell, from almost identical displacement (52 cc vs 51.7 cc). Makers measure output differently, so treat the gap as indicative; both have the reserve for brambles and scrub.
Do both include a blade and harness?
Both include a metal blade and a line head. For carrying, the Fuxtec comes with a padded carrying strap and the Einhell with a comfort carrying strap. For long blade sessions with either 52 cc machine, a full double harness is worth adding — see the best brush cutter harnesses.
Which is easier to transport?
The Einhell, whose split shaft comes apart for the car boot and storage. The Fuxtec's listing doesn't mention a split shaft.