Weeds, nettles, and bramble are rampant at this time of year, and if they’re blighting your garden, a brushcutter will prove a fast, low-effort way to get rid of them!
To help you choose the right machine for the job, we’ve put together a list of six top-quality brushcutters, any of which will make your gardening-life a whole lot easier!
First up, a MowDirect-exclusive petrol brushcutter.
Professional power – domestic price: Racing 52PB Petrol Brushcutter
Available in the UK solely through MowDirect, the Racing 52PB offers best-in-class power and performance at an incredibly low price-point!
Its high-capacity 52cc two-stroke motor produces a hefty 1.3hp – that’s the sort of power-output usually reserved for far more expensive commercial-grade models.
It’s fitted with a pro-style double handlebar, which enables long-hours of low-fatigue brushcutting; and it comes with both a line-head and a brush-blade, so you can fit the one that best suits the particular task in hand.
A double-shoulder harness is included in the package.
This one is available for just 149.95; that’s a huge £100 off the RRP!
Next, one from a manufacturer popular with professional gardeners.
Japanese built: Echo SRM-222ES Petrol Brushcutter
Designed and engineered in Japan to exacting standards, the Echo SRM-222ES is so solidly built, the manufacturer is able to back it with an extended five-year warranty!
It might be Echo’s most affordable petrol brushcutter, but, as you’ll find when you put it to work, the SRM-222ES in no way compromises on power or performance, and as such, will take dense grass in its stride.
An ergonomic ‘loop’ handle makes it easy to control and manoeuvre; a translucent fuel-tank facilitates at-a-glance level-checking.
The cylinder displacement is just 21.2cc, so you’ll enjoy excellent fuel-economy.
Third up, a low-vibration machine.
Good Vibrations: Maruyama BCV5201 Low-Vibration Petrol Brushcutter
Some brushcutters – particularly the more powerful ones – produce a lot of tiring vibrations. Not so the Maruyama BCV5201, with its oversized volumetric dampers drastically reducing the amount of uncomfortable juddering felt by the operator.
It comes with a sharp, three-tooth metal blade that will take the tough stuff in its stride; and it’s equipped with a ‘bike’ – or ‘cowhorn’ – handlebar, which gives you superior control over the motion of the cutter head.
The substantial 50.1cc engine on the Maruyama BCV5201 features Reverse Start, so pretty much zero pulling-force is required to fire it up.
In at number four, another MowDirect exclusive.
Heavy-duty: Feider FDBT50 Petrol Brushcutter
Capable of handling the most challenging domestic vegetation-clearance applications, the Feider FDBT50 Petrol Brushcutter is a heavy-duty machine with a beefy 2.3hp motor and a commercial-grade driveshaft, which combine to deliver top cutting-performance.
You’ll get a line-head for strimming, and a metal blade for brushcutting; and there’s an anti-vibration system for enhanced user-comfort.
The special deal we’ve struck with the manufacturer means we can offer the Feider FDBT50 at just 299.95 – £100 under the RRP!
Now let’s have a look at a cutting-edge cordless model.
Kind to the environment: Echo DSRM-2600/L 56v Cordless Brushcutter
If you like the idea of doing your bit for the planet and can’t face dealing with the starting-headaches, maintenance-hassle and noise that come with internal-combustion engines, this 56v, petrol-matching cordless brushcutter is well worth a look!
One of the few professional-quality battery brushcutters in production, the Echo DSRM-2600/L runs for a lengthy 30 minutes on a single charge, with the lithium-ion battery – available separately – compatible with all of Echo’s 56v cordless garden-machines.
Priced at just £359, this one represents fantastic value for money!
And finally, a backpack brushcutter.
Strap in on: Efco 8535 Ergo Backpack Brushcutter
Backpack brushcutters like this fine example from Italian brand Efco are able to employ larger, more powerful engines that would be too heavy for a conventional handheld machine. This, along with their backpack harness, makes them suitable for time-consuming and demanding scrub- and brush-clearance across larger areas.
The Efco 8535 Ergo Backpack Brushcutter blends a lower-back support with adjustable straps to ensure it excels in terms of comfort and ergonomics.
Despite its powerful 53cc/2.8hp engine, this one weighs-in at just 11kg.
So, that’s your lot!
If you want see more of our brushcutters – including wheeled models – check-out these pages!
And if you’d like further advice, don’t hesitate to contact our expert team on 020 3026 8712.
