Electric Grass Trimmers & Brushcutters Under £50

Flymo Mini-Trim ST Grass-Trimmer

The Flymo Mini-Trim ST Grass-Trimmer weighs just 2.1kg, making it one of the lightest strimmers on the market. Its ultra-lightweight design and ergonomic grip make it really easy to use; while its 230w provides ample power and will give you no starting or maintenance problems. This model has a manual-feed nylon-line head with a 21cm cutting-path; and it comes with a six-metre power-cable, which can be stored integrally.

Power: 230w
Cutting diameter: 21cm
Line diameter: 1.5mm silent
Cutting system: trim only
In-line edging: no
Plant guard: no
Cable storage: yes
Cable length: 6m
Weight: 2.1kg

Bosch ART-23 'Combitrim' Electric Grass Trimmer

A versatile tool, the Bosch ART-23 'Combitrim' Electric Grass Trimmer is supplied with two spools, one for normal grass and the other for heavier undergrowth. Handling is made easy thanks to its perfectly balanced design and height-adjustable telescopic handle, while angle adjustment on the trimmer shaft allows for easy trimming under benches and bushes. The ART-23 also features reliable 'Pro-Tap' spools which prevent the line becoming tangled when the spool is changed.

Motor capacity: 400 W
Telescopic handle: 115 cm
Cutting circle diameter: 23 cm
Weight: 2.7 kg

Flymo Power-Trim Electric Grass-Trimmer

With its powerful 300w motor and generous 25cm double-line cutter-head, the Flymo Power-Trim Electric Grass-Trimmer will make short work of domestic trimming jobs. The cutter-head has a time-saving automatic line-feed; and it can be rotated through 90° for easy edging. As with all Flymo power-tools, this model is really easy to use, with its incredibly lightweight build (2kg) and sleek, ergonomic design working to ensure operator-fatigue is minimised. A 10m power-cord is included.

Power: 300w
Cutting diameter: 25cm
Line diameter: 1.5mm silent
Line feed: dual auto
Cutting system: 2-in-1 (trim & edge)
In-line edging: yes
Plant guard: yes
Cable storage: no
Cable length: 10m
Weight: 2kg

Bosch ART-26 'Combitrim' Electric Grass Trimmer

The Bosch ART-26 'Combitrim' Electric Grass Trimmer is very comfortable to handle thanks to its perfectly balanced design and ergonomic, height-adjustable telescopic handle. A versatile machine, the ART-26 is supplied with two spools, one for normal grass and the other for heavier undergrowth, while vertical trimming and edging allow you to achieve faster, more precise results when walking. The trimmer-head angle is adjustable for easy trimming under bushes and benches. The ART-23 also features reliable 'Pro-Tap' spools which prevent the line becoming tangled when the spool is changed.

Motor capacity: 450 W
Telescopic handle: 115 cm
Cutting circle diameter: 26 cm
Weight: 3.0 kg

Flymo Power Trim 500-XT Electric Grass-Trimmer

Offering power and performance levels comparable to those of many petrol strimmers, the Flymo Power Trim 500-XT is well placed to take-on tough domestic trimming-applications. Its high-powered 500w motor is long-lasting, and will obviously give you none of the starting or maintenance headaches you’d get with a petrol engine; while its generous 25cm cutting-path and twin-line cutter-head combine to ensure fast and efficient trimming. This versatile machine offers three operating modes (trim, edge and shrub-shear); and is equipped with automatic line-feed, so you don’t have to put the trimmer down every time new line is required. The Flymo 500-XT’s ultra-lightweight build (3.6kg), superior ergonomics, auxiliary ‘steady’ handle and extendable shaft all work to make it one of the best handling grass-trimmers you’ll find. A guide-roller allows for neat and accurate edging; and a plant guard ensures you’ll be able to trim close to plants without damaging them. The 10-metre power-cord can be stored within the body of the machine.

Power: 500w
Cutting diameter: 25cm
Line diameter: 1.5mm silent
Line feed: dual auto
Cutting system: 3-in-1 (trim; edge; shrub-shear)
In-line edging: yes
Plant guard: yes
Cable storage: yes
Cable length: 10m
Weight: 3.6kg

Ryobi RLT-5030S Easy-Edge™ Electric Grass-Trimmer

The Ryobi RLT-5030S Easy-Edge Electric Grass-Trimmer features a spring-assisted change support; a handy mechanism that allows you to change between trimming and edging modes without having to set the trimmer down. The trimmer-guard is equipped with small guide wheel for accurate edge-work; and a plant-protector allows for safe trimming and a neat finish. Powered by a long-lasting 500w electric motor, the Ryobi RLT-5030S weighs just 3.1kg and utilises Ryobi’s comfortable Grip-Zone overmould technology, so it couldn’t be easier to handle. A telescopic shaft further enhances user-comfort. Other features include an automatic-feed line-head, so you can reel-out new line without stopping work; and a Livetool indicator, which glows blue when the trimmer is plugged-in and ready to go.

Input power: 500w
Cutter diameter 30cm
Line cutting-system: Auto-feed
Line type: 2 x 1.5mm, twisted
Weight: 3.1kg
Cable length: 10m