Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS Review
A light, affordable entry petrol brush cutter with blade and harness included — a budget-friendly first thermal machine for grass and light growth.
In short:The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS is an entry-level 25.4 cc two-stroke petrol brush cutter rated at 600 W, with a bike handle on an aluminium shaft. It comes with a bump-feed double-line spool (42 cm cut), a 3-tooth metal blade (23 cm cut) and a harness, and its listing gives a weight of 14.11 lb (6.4 kg). It suits grass and light growth on small-to-medium plots; it is underpowered for dense brambles. Its Amazon.co.uk listing was unavailable in October 2026.
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Pros
- Very affordable entry into petrol
- Relatively light and beginner-friendly
- Blade and harness included
Cons
- Modest power for dense growth
- Budget-grade build and refinement
- 2-stroke fuel mixing required
The Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS is about as cheap as a capable petrol brush cutter gets. It arrives with a blade and harness included, and at about 6.4 kg it’s manageable for a first petrol machine.
What the listing confirms
The Amazon.co.uk listing gives 600 W from a two-stroke engine, a 42 cm cut with the bump-fed double-line spool and 23 cm with the 3-tooth blade, a bike handle on an aluminium shaft, a harness, and a weight of 14.11 lb (about 6.4 kg). When we checked in October 2026 it was listed as currently unavailable, so check other UK retailers. You’ll need a 50:1 two-stroke mix — see the best 2-stroke oil and fuel.
Who it’s for
First-time petrol buyers on a tight budget with grass and light growth to manage. It’s not built for brambles or dense scrub — for that you’ll want more displacement, such as the Fuxtec FX-MS152.
Verdict
A well-equipped, affordable entry petrol machine. Great value for grass and light work; underpowered for tough clearing.
A genuinely cheap way into petrol — light and well-equipped for grass, but its modest power means it's not for dense or resistant growth.
Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS — frequently asked questions
Is the Einhell GC-BC 25/1 good for beginners?
Yes — at about 6.4 kg it's manageable, and it comes with a blade, a line head and a harness, making it an accessible first petrol brush cutter. Read how to start a brush cutter before the first pull.
Can it handle brambles?
It manages grass and light growth, but its 600 W output is modest for dense vegetation and thick brambles. For those, choose a bigger-engined machine — see the best brush cutters for brambles.
What's included in the box?
A bump-feed double-line spool (42 cm cut), a 3-tooth metal blade (23 cm cut) and a harness — a complete starter kit. You'll need two-stroke oil and petrol to mix.
Our score
7.4/ 10
A genuinely cheap way into petrol — light and well-equipped for grass, but its modest power means it's not for dense or resistant growth.
Who this one is for
A budget first petrol machine for grass and light growth on a small-to-medium plot.
Guides that feature it
Price and availability
A reference exists on these Amazon stores: France, United Kingdom. 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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