Stiga vs Fuxtec brush cutters: complete kits or maximum power?

Stiga and Fuxtec both sell petrol brush cutters for homeowners, with different priorities: Stiga complete kits and a cordless range, Fuxtec high quoted power for the money.

Models we cover

	Stiga	Fuxtec
Light petrol	—	FX-MS125 — 25.4 cc, 5.5 kg
Mid petrol	BC 535 B — 32.6 cc, 0.9 kW	FX-4MS142 — 42.5 cc four-stroke
Clearing petrol	BC 545 B — 42.7 cc, double harness	FX-MS152 — 52 cc, 2.95 hp
Multitool	—	FX-MT152
Cordless	BC 700e, GT 500e	—

Kit vs power

Stiga’s BC machines arrive with a 3T blade and Tap&Go head, and the BC 545 B adds a double harness. Fuxtec gives more engine for the money and a choice that includes a four-stroke and a four-in-one multitool, but kits vary by model.

Which should you buy?

For a complete, ready-to-clear kit or a cordless option, Stiga. For maximum displacement, a multitool or a mix-free four-stroke, Fuxtec. Head-to-head: Stiga BC 535 B vs Fuxtec FX-MS152.

The models we review from each brand

Stiga— Balanced petrol & battery garden range

Model	Type	Engine / power	Rating
Stiga BC 700e	Cordless	48V ePower · Brushless	8.1/10
Stiga BC 545 B	Petrol	42.7 cc · 2-stroke	8/10
Stiga BC 535 B	Petrol	32.6 cc · 2-stroke	7.9/10
Stiga GT 500e	Cordless	48V ePower	7.6/10
Stiga GT 100e Kit	Cordless	20V ePower	7.5/10

Fuxtec— High-cc petrol brush cutters & multi-tools

Model	Type	Engine / power	Rating
Fuxtec FX-MS152	Petrol	52 cc · 2-stroke	8/10
Fuxtec FX-MT152	Petrol	52 cc · 4-in-1 multitool	7.9/10
Fuxtec FX-4MS142	Petrol	42.5 cc · 4-stroke	7.7/10
Fuxtec FX-MS125	Petrol	25 cc · 2-stroke	7.5/10

Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.