Stiga BC 535 B vs Fuxtec FX-MS152: 32.6 cc or 52 cc?
Two bike-handle two-strokes with a metal blade. The Stiga is a mid-size machine for mixed growth; the Fuxtec a 52 cc engine for brambles and scrub.
In short:The Stiga BC 535 B is a 32.6 cc, 0.9 kW two-stroke petrol brush cutter with a bike handlebar, a 43 cm cut, a 3T metal blade, a Tap&Go Pro dual-line head and a two-year manufacturer warranty. The Fuxtec FX-MS152 has a 52 cc, 2.95 hp (about 2.2 kW) two-stroke, a bike-style twin handle, a 32 cm tap-and-go line head, a metal brush blade and a padded carrying strap. Stiga for mixed grass and light brush; Fuxtec for heavy clearing.
The Stiga BC 535 B and Fuxtec FX-MS152 both come with a metal blade and a line head, but they’re sized for different jobs.
At a glance
| Stiga BC 535 B | Fuxtec FX-MS152 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 32.6 cc, 2-stroke | 52 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 0.9 kW | 2.95 hp (about 2.2 kW) |
| Line cut | 43 cm | 32 cm |
| Blade | 3T | Metal brush blade |
| Carrying | — | Padded strap |
| Warranty | 2 years (manufacturer) | — |
| Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Right-sizing the engine
The Stiga is the comfortable choice for mixed grass and light brush, and its 43 cm line cut covers open ground quickly. The Fuxtec’s 52 cc engine is for brambles, scrub and tall neglected growth; on a tidy garden, it’s more engine than you need.
Which should you buy?
For a large garden with mixed growth, the Stiga BC 535 B. For overgrown land, the Fuxtec FX-MS152 — add a full harness for long sessions.
Full specifications
| Stiga BC 535 B | Fuxtec FX-MS152 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine / power | 32.6 cc · 2-stroke | 52 cc · 2-stroke |
| Engine | 32.6 cc, 2-stroke | 52 cc, 2-stroke |
| Power | 0.9 kW | 2.95 hp |
| Cutting width | 43 cm | — |
| Handle | Bike handlebar | Bike handle |
| Included | 3T blade + Tap&Go Pro dual-line head | Tap-and-go line head + metal blade + padded strap |
| Warranty | 2 years (manufacturer) | — |
| Cut | — | 32 cm (line) |
| Best for | Homeowners wanting a complete, versatile petrol machine for mixed grass and light brush. | Large, overgrown or brambly land where you want maximum petrol power on a budget. |
| Our rating | 7.9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Stiga BC 535 B
- + Blade and Tap&Go Pro head both included
- + Bike handlebar and reinforced straight shaft
- + Fair price for a branded 32.6 cc machine
- − 2-stroke fuel mixing required
- − No harness mentioned in the listing
- − Not for the very worst brambles
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
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful?
The Fuxtec FX-MS152, by a wide margin: 2.95 hp from 52 cc against 0.9 kW from the Stiga's 32.6 cc.
Which cuts wider with line?
The Stiga, at 43 cm against 32 cm for the Fuxtec.
Which is easier to live with?
For mixed garden work, the Stiga: a smaller engine is lighter to carry and less tiring. The Fuxtec's extra power earns its keep on brambles and neglected land.