Brush cutters

At Howe Tools we offer a good selection of brush cutters, from a range of manufacturers such as Makita, Hitachi and Bosch.

Brush cutters are used to tackle garden ground work that a lawn mower cannot access. They are more powerful than a garden trimmer and can deal with heavy-duty tasks that garden strimmers would struggle to cope with. Brush cutters could be used to cut brambles, long grass, twigs, small branches and weeds.

The brush cutters we have available are either powered by electric or petrol, depending on your preference. Some electric brush cutters will use rechargeable li-ion batteries, so that you can use the device in harder to reach locations without a power cable, for example on embankments, just like a petrol brush cutters. Petrol brush cutters would be best for professional users that would use the machine for long periods.

When selecting your brush cutter, it could be useful to consider the type of handle it has because specific brush cutter handles are suited to certain types of work. ‘Loop handled’ brush cutters are great if the ground is uneven, or sloped, as they can offer you a steadier grip. However, ‘cow horn’ handled brush cutters are better for cutting large areas of weeds or long grass where the ground is relatively flat.

Safety is important when using a brush cutter, as the powerful blades of the brush cutter can occasionally throw debris up into the air. So it is advisable to wear protective clothing and ideally a hard hat with a safety visor to protect your eyes and face during use.