Stiga BC 700e vs EGO ST1300E: blade brush cutter or line trimmer?
Two brushless cordless machines with loop handles. The Stiga is a brush cutter that takes a 3T blade; the EGO a light line trimmer for lawns.
In short:The Stiga BC 700e is a 48V ePower brushless brush cutter rated at 500 W, with a 38 cm Tap&Go dual-line head, an adjustable soft-grip loop handle, an alloy shaft and five harness hook positions; UK retailers list a 255 mm 3T blade with the kit and 4.7 kg without battery, and Stiga quotes up to 60 minutes from a 4 Ah battery. The EGO ST1300E is a 56V brushless line trimmer with a 33 cm cut, 2.7 kg without battery. Both are usually bought bare.
The Stiga BC 700e and EGO ST1300E are both brushless cordless machines with loop handles, but one is a brush cutter and the other a trimmer.
At a glance
| Stiga BC 700e | EGO ST1300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 48V ePower | 56V EGO |
| Motor | Brushless, 500 W | Brushless |
| Line cut | 38 cm, Tap&Go | 33 cm, bump feed |
| Blade | 255 mm 3T (kit) | No |
| Harness | 5 hook positions | — |
| Weight | 4.7 kg without battery | 2.7 kg without battery |
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
Different jobs
The BC 700e suits overgrown gardens with grass, nettles and light brush: wider cut, a blade and harness points. The ST1300E is lighter and simpler for lawns and edges.
Which should you buy?
For overgrown gardens, the Stiga BC 700e. For lawns, the EGO ST1300E. Choose by the battery platform you own.
Full specifications
| Stiga BC 700e | EGO Power+ ST1300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Engine / power | 48V ePower · Brushless | 56V ARC Lithium |
| Power | 48V ePower, 500 W brushless | 56V ARC Lithium, brushless |
| Speed | 6,500 rpm (retailers) | — |
| Handle | Adjustable soft-grip loop | — |
| Cutting width | 38 cm | 33 cm |
| Weight | 4.7 kg without battery (retailer) | 2.7 kg without battery (EGO UK) |
| Runtime | Up to 60 min with 4 Ah (Stiga) | — |
| Included | Tap&Go head + 255 mm 3T blade (retailers) | — |
| Type | — | Cordless line trimmer |
| Line | — | 2.0 mm, bump feed |
| Cutting head | — | Line only, no blade option |
| Battery system | — | EGO 56V ARC Lithium (shared across EGO range) |
| Best for | Stiga ePower owners wanting a comfortable, blade-equipped cordless brush cutter. | Homeowners who want petrol-like cutting power in a quiet cordless trimmer for lawns and edges |
| Our rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Strengths and drawbacks
Stiga BC 700e
- + Blade and line head included
- + Light alloy shaft, 4.7 kg without battery
- + Five harness hook positions
- − Sold bare — battery and charger extra
- − 48V ceiling below heavy petrol
- − Best value only within the ePower platform
EGO Power+ ST1300E
- + 56V brushless motor holds speed in long grass
- + Light for its class — 2.7 kg before the battery (EGO UK)
- + Much quieter than any petrol trimmer, with no fuel or fumes
- + Shares batteries across EGO's wider 56V tool range
- − Usually sold bare — battery and charger are a separate, non-trivial cost
- − Line only, so it can't take a metal blade for brush or brambles
- − Bump feed with open-and-wind reloading, not EGO's quicker loading heads
Frequently asked questions
Which can take a blade?
The Stiga BC 700e: UK retailers list a 255 mm 3T blade with the kit. The EGO ST1300E is line-only.
Which is lighter?
The EGO: 2.7 kg without battery against 4.7 kg for the Stiga.
How long does the Stiga run?
Stiga quotes up to 60 minutes from a 48V 4 Ah battery. The Amazon.co.uk listing is the bare tool.