Bosch AFS 23-37 Review
A true corded electric brush cutter with a 950 W motor and a 3-tooth metal blade in the box as well as a line head. Solid for a small, tough plot near a socket.
In short:The Bosch AFS 23-37 is a corded electric brush cutter with a 950 W motor, supplied with both a line spool (37 cm cut) and a 3-tooth metal blade (23 cm cut), plus an additional handle and an adjustable strap. Its Amazon listing gives an item weight of 5.3 kg. It suits small plots within cable reach that have nettles, tall grass and light woody growth; it is limited by the length of the extension lead.
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Pros
- Real metal blade included — cuts tougher growth than most electrics
- Unlimited runtime, no battery to buy or charge
- Excellent value for a small tough plot
Cons
- Tethered to a cable and socket
- Not for large or remote land
- Less mobile than battery or petrol
The Bosch AFS 23-37 is a rare thing: a corded electric machine that’s a genuine brush cutter, not just a grass trimmer. The 950 W motor and the 3-tooth metal blade included in the box let it tackle tougher, taller growth that would defeat a cheap line-only electric.
What’s in the box
Bosch’s listing gives a 37 cm cut with line and 23 cm with the blade, and lists the brush cutter, the 3-tooth blade, a line spool with three lines, an additional handle and a protective guard. An adjustable strap and handle help balance the machine; the listing gives an item weight of 5.3 kg. We found it only on a German-language Amazon listing, so check UK garden retailers for a UK-plug version.
Use an outdoor-rated extension lead on an RCD-protected socket, and keep the cable behind you — never in the cutting path.
Who it’s for
Small plots near a power socket where you still hit tough patches — nettles, tall grass, light woody growth. You trade mobility (the cable) for unlimited runtime, no battery cost, and a low price. For anything large or far from power, go cordless or petrol — compare in battery vs electric and the best electric brush cutters.
Verdict
The best-value corded electric for a small but demanding plot. The included metal blade is what sets it apart from the budget crowd.
The best-value corded electric for a small but demanding plot — the included metal blade is what lifts it above the budget crowd.
Bosch AFS 23-37 — frequently asked questions
Does the Bosch AFS 23-37 come with a blade?
Yes — the box contains a 3-tooth metal blade as well as a line spool, an additional handle and a protective guard, so it cuts tougher growth than most corded machines.
Is it a brush cutter or a trimmer?
It's a genuine corded brush cutter: the 950 W motor and metal blade handle nettles, tall grass and light woody growth, not just lawn edges.
How far can I reach with it?
You're limited by your extension lead and socket location. It's ideal for small plots near power; beyond that, go cordless.
Our score
8.0/ 10
The best-value corded electric for a small but demanding plot — the included metal blade is what lifts it above the budget crowd.
Who this one is for
Small plots near a power socket that still have tough or tall growth.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom, United States. Listed is not the same as in stock — availability changes daily.
Details checked on October 26, 2026.
Sources
Specifications: manufacturer sheet and Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. No product on this site has been physically tested.
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