A comfortable harness can make a difference, but it won’t completely take the weight off a heavy machine. The batteries supply a powerful 36V DC brushless motor, which means it can stay cooler and have a longer working life.

In terms of performance, this brush cutter can get through tough brambles and saplings, clearing the way with its 30 cm cutting width. It can run for at least an hour without needing refilling. Motor power varies in a wide range when it comes to brush cutters. It depends on what you intend to cut with your brush cutter. If you’re considering large and stubborn bushes and shrubs, we recommend you go for a powerful tool. If it’s only for your home area, the motor doesn’t need to be too strong. FAQs The Ryobi 25.4CC 2-in-1 Petrol Grass Brush Cutter is a strimmer for brambles and a grass trimmer in one. It’s petrol powered which makes it one of the more powerful models in my review and probably the best alternative to my BUKO Brush cutter if you strictly just want a brush cutter. The 25.4cc engine has clean engine technology to help limit the emissions produced when you use this tool but more important its easy to start and very reliable.A brush cutter, also known as a hedge trimmer, is equipped with an adjustable cutter bar and pole to comfortably reach taller hedges or hard-to-reach garden edges. A brush cutter is the perfect tool when cutting hedges as the extra-long handles with easy adjustability, aids to reach areas with precision cutting. They may be too powerful for certain jobs/people. Unless you really need the strength of a petrol model, they may be more difficult to manage than it’s worth.

There are the standard brush-cutter heads included: a four-line grass trimmer head and three-tooth brush cutter blade; as well as other accessories for jobs involving tough vegetation, like a 40-tooth brush cutter blade and long-reach chainsaw attachment.

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For a petrol model, it is a little more complicated. Firstly, you will need to fill the machine with the required fuel. If it is a 2-stroke machine, you will need to mix fuel and oil together (the oil type and fuel:oil ratio should be detailed in the instructions). If it is a 4-stroke engine, you can generally use standard unleaded fuel. There’s no limit on how long mains-powered brush cutters can be used for– there’s no battery to run down and it won’t need refuelling. Of course, the motor may need a bit of time to cool down during extended use. Brush cutters come in handy where your string trimmer fails. With strong metal blades and a power source, you can clear all your heavy bushes in the garden. Some benefits of using a brush cutter for brambles are- A glyphosate-containing weed killer will work systemically so the plant will absorb it right down to the roots. This should kill the entire plant and not allow any re-generation. The brush cutter blade can handle woody stems and it has innovative, anti-tangle protection on the cutting head to avoid grass clumping here.

If you’re looking for something lightweight, then you’ll be pleased to know that this brush cutter weighs in at 6kg which makes it much easier to use for extended periods of time than other heavier models. The unfortunate truth is they do not. Sure, they will give the appearance of killing the bramble by turning the leaves brown but this does NOT kill the bramble roots. The roots are the real problem here. You can use the steel blade if you need a more powerful cut. Almost anything can be cut with it. On the downside, it features only a curved handle that makes it difficult to carry the brush cutter. On the plus side, you’re getting a shoulder strap to carry the weight. However, if you want the weight to be distributed more evenly, it’s suggested to get a convenient brush cutter carrier. Features It’s worth noting, that it also comes with PPE, harness and tool kit for user safety which is a nice touch as many people may not already have these essential much-needed accessories. Pros These brush cutters draw power from your vehicle to run their blades. Some may come with in-built motors.If you have an electric device, it should be as simple as turning it on. They normally come with a two-button start for safety reasons; this should be detailed in your owner’s manual.