The Best Brush Cutter for Tall Grass

Husqvarna

• Husqvarna manufactures two small brush cutters, the 343 FR and 335 FR. Consumer Reports lists Husqvarna's brush cutter models as one of the top-quality brands on the market. Both models are gasoline-powered. The 343 FR model has a 45cc engine and the 335 FR has 34.6cc engine. The 343 FR is slightly heavier to carry than the 335 FR; 343 FR weighs 18 pounds, while 335 FR weighs nearly 14 pounds. But the 343 FR offers a trio-balance harness, which provides shoulder straps and back support for holding the brush cutter while mowing.

Worx

• Worx manufactures two cordless, electric brush cutters, the WG 150 and WG 151. The WG 150 won the Popular Mechanics Editors Choice Award for best string trimmer. Both models use lithium battery technology, making these string trimmers lighter than other brands. The WG 150 and WG151 are able to convert into wheeled edgers. These brush cutter models are able cut tall grass in hard-to-reach places due to their 90-degree tilting shaft.

Poulan

• According to Galt Technology, one of the best gas-powered string trimmers on the market is the Poulan 3500. The Poulan 3500's engine has 25cc and is a two-cycle engine. This string trimmer is also lightweight, weighing approximately 10 pounds. The Poulan 3500 is also able to convert into an edger by replacing the string encasement with a blade. The brush cutter has a cutting width of 17 inches.

Shindaiwa

• According to Popular Mechanics, the Shindaiwa T2510 is one of the fastest and toughest string trimmers on the market. The Shindaiwa T2510 has a 25cc four-cycle engine. At the date of publication, this brush cutter is more expensive than other brands on the market. The T2510 has a 17-inch cutting width. Other Shindaiwa brush cutters are the C282, C254 and C344. The C344 has a 20-inch cutting width and weighs approximately 15 pounds.

Fragram

• Mow Direct lists the Einhell BG-BC Petrol Brushcutter as one of the top brush cutter models on the market. This brush cutter is able to cut tall grasses with its 16-inch cutting width. This brush cutter is also able to accommodate a 9-inch four-toothed blade. The four-toothed blade specializes in trimming near the base of the grasses' stems. The brush cutter runs on gasoline. The Einhell BG-BC features a bicycle-style handle to provide extra sturdiness while mowing.