A brushcutter with a battery costs relatively little money and is wonderfully easy to use. With this device you can also cut the areas in your garden where your lawn mower reaches its limits. Our guide explains what you need to look out for when buying a battery-powered brushcutter.

Brushcutters are used where lawnmowers cannot

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  1. Purchase Criteria
  2. How do I care for a brushcutter with a battery?
  3. frequently asked Questions

    4. Purchase Criteria

    If you have a brushcutter with a battery, you should focus on the latter. The following points are essential:

    • battery quality
    • battery capacity
    • loading time
    • Battery multifunctionality

    battery quality

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    Black + Decker cordless lawn trimmer (18V 2.0Ah Li-Ion, cutting width 23 cm, second handle, edge cutting function, E-Drive, telescopic handle, including battery and charger) GLC1823L20
    113.70 EUR To the product

    The quality of the battery determines whether you are dealing with a high-quality or inferior brushcutter in each case.

    Most battery-powered brushcutters are equipped with an 18-volt battery.

    tips

    If possible, opt for a brushcutter that already comes with the battery. Otherwise you will incur unnecessary extra costs - you should avoid this.

    battery capacity

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    Bosch Elektro Freischenider brush cutter AFS 23-37 (950 W, cutting circle Ø: 23 cm (knife), 37 cm (line), line Ø: 3.5 mm, in box)
    116.95 EUR To the product

    Depending on the brush cutter, the battery capacity is larger or smaller. This means that the scythe can work more or less continuously before the battery needs to be recharged.

    The fact is that the more extensive the work with this cutter, the higher the capacity should be. Basically, we recommend that you look out for models that have a long range.

    loading time

    While the battery life is ideally very long, the charging time can be short. Unfortunately, most models on the market need several hours.

    Battery multifunctionality

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    Makita DUR181Z cordless lawn trimmer (18 V, without battery, without charger) DUR181Z
    79.87 EUR To the product

    Some manufacturers offer you a special feature: They give you the practical option of using the brushcutter battery in other electrical devices, provided they are of the same brand and have the same battery class. If you are planning to get several battery-powered garden tools, it is definitely worth considering this aspect.

    tips

    Makita and BLACK+DECKER are among the brands that offer this useful battery multifunctionality.

    Furthermore, the following criteria must be observed when purchasing a cordless brushcutter:

    • Cutting system (line spool, knife disc or saw blade)
    • power
    • Weight
    • cutting width
    • Energy efficiency (for electric brushcutters)
    • Scope of delivery (carrying strap and several cutting systems important)

    Details on the individual points as well as on brushcutters in general can be found in our extensive guide on the subject.

    Buying Guide Brushcutter

    How do I care for a brushcutter with a battery?

    If you do not intend to use the brushcutter for a longer period of time (in winter), it makes sense to remove the battery and store it separately.

    In principle, you should remove grass residue and other dirt from the cordless brushcutter after each use. You also have to maintain the individual parts regularly.

    frequently asked Questions

    What is a battery powered brushcutter?

    Brushcutters are also known as brush cutters (€149.95).

    A cordless brushcutter helps you to restore order to heavily overgrown meadows, overgrown undergrowth and overgrown beds. Where the conventional lawn mower literally gets stuck, the scythe takes over. You can use it to cut everything that is blooming in your green oasis. The battery-powered brushcutter will also provide you with valuable services on steep slopes and in ditches. In general, the device gets along well on rough terrain.

    In addition to petrol-powered versions and models with a power cable, there are also battery-powered brushcutters. These scythes are powered by a motor that draws energy from the battery. The latter must be charged regularly from the power grid. In short, a battery-powered brushcutter works just like other battery-powered electrical devices.

    Who benefits from a brushcutter with battery?

    Hobby gardeners who own a small to medium-sized garden are usually well advised to use a battery-powered brushcutter. The investment is relatively manageable - with a noticeable and visible effect in the garden, because the green oasis is definitely more beautiful with a brush cutter than without.

    How much does a brushcutter with a battery cost?

    Inexpensive entry-level models are available in stores from around 20 euros. But if you are more demanding and want to buy a branded brushcutter, you have to expect higher costs of around 100 euros.

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