Bosch ART 30 Combitrim Review
A light corded grass trimmer with a 30 cm cut for edging and finishing very small plots — about 2.8 kg, simple and dependable, but grass only.
In short:The Bosch ART 30 is a corded grass trimmer with a 30 cm cut, twin 1.6 mm line and a telescopic shaft (80–115 cm), weighing about 2.8 kg per Bosch. Power is listed at 480 W or 550 W depending on the regional version. It suits edging and finishing very small gardens near a socket; it is line-only and won't clear brambles. We found no current Amazon.co.uk listing for it.
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Pros
- Light (about 2.8 kg) and simple to use
- Unbeatable price for edging and finishing
- Reliable Bosch build for its class
Cons
- Line only — strictly grass, not brush
- 30 cm cut, slow on large areas
- Cable limits reach
The Bosch ART 30 Combitrim isn’t really a brush cutter — it’s a grass trimmer for edging and finishing, and it’s very good at exactly that. For a tiny garden near a socket, it’s all the tool you need to keep edges and awkward corners tidy.
What Bosch specifies
Bosch gives a 30 cm cutting diameter, twin 1.6 mm line, a telescopic shaft adjustable from 80 to 115 cm, and a weight of about 2.8 kg. The motor is listed at 480 W on Bosch’s Irish page and at 550 W on some UK and German retailer listings, depending on the version. We found no current Amazon.co.uk listing for it, so check UK DIY retailers.
Who it’s for
Very small plots and finishing work only. If you have anything tougher than grass, or more than a small area, step up to the blade-equipped Bosch AFS 23-37. The difference between a trimmer and a brush cutter is explained in brush cutter vs strimmer.
Verdict
A cheap, light, dependable edging trimmer. Buy it for finishing, not for clearing.
A cheap, light, dependable edging trimmer — buy it for finishing, not for clearing.
Bosch ART 30 Combitrim — frequently asked questions
Is the Bosch ART 30 a brush cutter?
No — it's a corded grass trimmer for edging and finishing small areas. For brush and tougher growth, choose a blade-equipped machine like the Bosch AFS 23-37.
What is Combitrim?
It's the name Bosch uses for this ART 30 bundle; retailer listings for the Combitrim version include an extra line spool. The trimmer itself uses twin 1.6 mm nylon line, not plastic blades.
How big a garden can it handle?
Very small gardens and edging work. The 30 cm cut is fine around borders, but on any real area of long grass a mower or a bigger trimmer is faster.
Our score
7.2/ 10
A cheap, light, dependable edging trimmer — buy it for finishing, not for clearing.
Who this one is for
Very small gardens, edging and tidy-up work near a socket.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, 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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