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📊 Top picks 2026

The best brush cutters of 2026

Our standout machines across every category, chosen from hands-on testing. Not sure which category is right for you? Try the free matcher or read how to choose.

🏆 Best overall

The highest-rated brush cutter we've tested — the one to beat.

Stihl FS 131 semi-pro petrol brush cutter 36cc 4-MIX brambles heavy use
Semi-pro
STIHL · 36.3 cc · 4-MIX
Stihl FS 131
For tough land and heavy use: thick brambles, scrub, regular clearing. The semi-pro petrol benchmark.
≈ $640 ★ 8.7/10
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⛽ Best petrol

The pick for brambles, scrub and big, tough jobs.

Stihl FS 131 semi-pro petrol brush cutter 36cc 4-MIX brambles heavy use
Semi-pro
STIHL · 36.3 cc · 4-MIX
Stihl FS 131
For tough land and heavy use: thick brambles, scrub, regular clearing. The semi-pro petrol benchmark.
≈ $640 ★ 8.7/10
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🔋 Best cordless

The best quiet, low-maintenance choice for most homeowners.

Makita DUR369AZ 36V LXT brushless cordless brush cutter bike handle 43cm cut
Pro cordless
MAKITA · 36V LXT · Brushless
Makita DUR369AZ
A professional 36V (twin-18V) brushless brush cutter with near-petrol power and a 43 cm cut — sold bare for LXT battery owners.
≈ €550 ★ 8.6/10
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⚡ Best electric

The best budget corded option for a small plot near a socket.

Bosch AFS 23-37 corded electric brush cutter 1000W metal blade versatile
Versatile
BOSCH · Corded 1000W · Blade
Bosch AFS 23-37
A true corded electric brush cutter with a metal blade included. Solid power for a small, tough plot near a socket.
≈ $150 ★ 8.0/10
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💰 Best value

The strongest performance for the money across every type.

BLACK+DECKER GL360 corded electric grass trimmer 350W 25cm ultra-light
Cheapest edger
BLACK & DECKER · Corded 350W
BLACK+DECKER GL360
An ultra-light 1.55 kg corded grass trimmer — the cheapest, simplest way to keep a very small lawn's edges tidy.
≈ €45 ★ 7.0/10
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