Best petrol bruxhcutter/whipper snipper.

[KeithP]

I have a Honda bent shaft model, now over 6yrs old and still goes like new with plenty of power.
Being 4 stroke along with the mower makes the fuel situation easy.

Keith

[QC Inspector]

Scythe.

[kiwigeo]

I can recommend the Echo units, a bit cheaper than Stihl & you can get them with the 'ECHO ‘ES’ Easy Start System for effortless and comfortable engine starting' so you need to be a big strong bloke to start it.

My wife bought one 'cos she didn't like my big heavy cantankerous hornet brush cutter.

She says it is very easy to start but still gets a bit heavy after a while.

+1 for Stihl or Echo.

[Bushmiller]

Arthur

A lot depends on what you want to do with your brush cutter. If it is only for use with a line cord, you may be able to get away with a simple machine. However most people seem to agree that a straight shaft model is best. If you wish to fit a blade you really do need a straight shaft and also the "cow horn" style of handle to maintain better control.

We have an echo and it has given no trouble at all and I would recommend it. My wife is the main user of that machine. My son had a Honda and it was better again, but more expensive. Honda may be the Rolls Royce of brushcutters. I am a little prejudiced against Stihl after a really bad experience with their FS80 (about 30 years ago!) It was a dog. They are probably better today.

Regards
Paul

[Paulyboy1960]

I've had the Honda multi system with brushcutter http://powerequipment.honda.com.au/VersaTool_Range and pole pruner for two years, great piece of kit, but a touch heavy when using extension pole. Mine is the 25cc, shedloads of power and always easy to start.

[spokeshave]

I have a Honda 4 stroke, straight shaft brushcutter.

Bought it along with a Honda lawn mower about 12 years ago. Both have been faultless. As mentioned they might be a bit more expensive but both have been worth it in the long run.

Steven.

[John Saxton]

I have a Stihl fs 85 .Very easy to start, powerful. Straight shaft, can take blades.

I have one of these as well,got a good deal when my brother owned a Stihl dealership.
To date there has never been an issue with it ,plenty of options for interchangeable heads & Cutters available for all manner of jobs in the gardens etc.

Cheers