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Brush Cutters Comparison

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Brush cutters can easily grind through overgrown fields, up steep hillsides, and into deep ditches where regular lawn equipment has a hard time performing. When you have lawn care needs that a lawn mower and weed wacker can’t handle, a brush cutter might be the answer.

In my years as a landscaping pro, I used everything from heavy-duty handheld to commercial walk-behind machines I wouldn’t necessarily choose as a homeowner. So for this guide, I whittled down the initial 40 brush cutters of all sizes and types I researched to just nine for testing.…