Top 7 Best Petrol Strimmer Reviews – Comparisons and Buyers Guide

The Hyundai HYBC5200 Petrol Strimmer & Brushcutter features a powerful 2-stroke engine. It is capable of cutting even the toughest areas with less strain on the engine. This helps in prolonging the engine lifespan compared to lesser capacity models.

The machine has a 2-string nylon cutting head for use as a grass trimmer, while it comes with two different metal cutting blades for use as a brushcutter, with 3 and 8 teeth. The 3 tooth blade is ideal for trimming brambles and the 8 tooth blade for thicker wood. The Hyundai HYBC5200 Petrol Grass Trimmer also has a large cutting width starting from 25.5cm to 45cm, which allows you to cut through large areas.

For increased comfort during operation, the tool comes with “bike handles”. The handles give you precise control of the machine during application. It has a single point adjuster which enables folding flat of the trimmer for easy transportation and storage. The machine also has a split shaft which allows you to split the unit in half. This makes it easy to transport in the boot of a car or back of a van.

The Strimmer features a double shoulder harness and multi-position attachment for ideal balance. This allows you to use the machine for long periods of time without strain on your back, shoulders or arms, also because it is has a low weight of 9.1Kg. The machine also comes with spares for quick maintenance.

The Hyundai HYBC5200 Petrol Grass Strimmer is ideal for large areas and is one of the best affordable petrol strimmer's have had the pleasure of reviewing. This model is a great alternative to our best pick as it shares a lot of the features and qualities, being made by the same manufacture. The fact that it trims grass, brambles, weeds, nettles and general overgrowth, makes it one of the most versatile tool for most of your trimming tasks.

Being lightweight (for its size & power) and easy to assemble, you will find the machine incredibly easy to use. Noise is an issue, however, it comes with ear defenders to remedy the problem but with petrol engines and power this cannot be avoided. Thus, with its impressive features, the machine will get the job done without too much strain.

Considering that it has a full double shoulder harness, it also ensures ideal balance during application. This model is a great cheaper alternative to the Draper model and a better alternative to the ParkerBrand model. Overall and excellent and very versatile model thats comes with everything you need which is what helped it secure its spot as our 'Runner-up' model.

The Hyundai HYWT5080 is a powerful grass trimmer ideal for both domestic and professional use which along with its unique design ensured it for the top spot for our 'Best Pick' award. The tool is mounted onto large wheels for ideal balance and manoeuvrability and along with the powerful engine, this trimmer cuts through tough grass, weeds and even tougher undergrowth such as brambles with the least effort possible.

The HYWT5080 wheeled trimmer is powered by a reliable 50.8cc 2-stroke easy to start petrol engine. Featuring a compact well balanced design that lets you to guide it under low hanging branches which can be difficult to reach with a standard strimmer. This ensures that the trimmer cuts in those hard to access areas making it a very versatile machine.

The tool comes with a durable nylon string cutting head which as we have all ready mentioned cuts through weeds, brambles, and overgrown grass and has a large cutting width of 40cm to 45cm making it idea for tackling larger strimming jobs, the trimmer enables quick and easy operations. The machine also has a large 800ml fuel tank so you can work for longer without frequent top ups, the larger 800ml tank is possible as the user is not physically holding the weight because of its wheeled design.

Equipped with a foldable handle, the grass strimmer is easy to transport from job to job and store in the corner of a room. The handle is adjusted to suit your height for increased comfort during use. As with most strimmers the trimmer has controls which are mounted on the hand grip to ensure safe and easy control.

One feature we really like which makes it stand out from the crowd is the innovative design of this strimmer, you can easily cut grass next to trees and walls with ease. This also ensures that the main body of the strimmer remains without any damage from the obstacles.

Finally it comes with a 3 year warranty for full peace of mind.

The fact that the trimmer allows you to cut through tough weeds, brambles, scrub, and grass, makes it ideal for both domestic and professional use and the 51cc engine offers more than enough power.

A standout feature about this trimmer is the ability to be mounted on to wheels which is the main selling point and we feel is a brilliant design and one that works incredibly well. For its size this machine is fairly lightweight and provides perfect balance during trimming which keeps the wait off your body which makes it very easy to use, we think this would be a great model for anyone who may struggle with a standard petrol strimmer as it also helps in reducing back and arms strain.

We also like the ability to trim under low-hanging trees which can be a problem with standard models. This improves versatility and allows for efficient trimming of large areas. The durability of the tool is also impressive. The trimmer is affordable and offers good value for money. 

Overall the Hyundai HYWT5080 51cc Wheeled Grass Strimmer gets the job done in no time and is very easy to use. Anyone who does strimming for longer periods of time or struggles to use standard petrol strimmers because of the weight. We think it is a brilliant design and is worth the extra cost when compared to the cheaper alternatives and is specially useful for people with bad backs as its take the weight off your back.

The Draper Expert 45576 32 cc Petrol Brush Cutter and Line Trimmer combine useful features which improve its performance and makes it a more versatile tool. Built with Expert Quality, the tool is reliable and durable making it ideal for both home users and professionals.

We like the fact that the trimmer has a one-piece single shaft which we find helps reduce breakages. The tool also has a U-shaped bike handle for increased comfort and full control during operations which we like.

The trimmer allows you to work without straining. It comes with a double safety shoulder harness and hip pad for enhanced support. Despite the limit of line let-out from the trimmer’s head, the machine gets the job down.

For this trimmer, the price is really a bargain and the fact that its actually has a steel brush trimmer blade and strimmer line attachment make it one of the most versatile models we have reviewed. This is one model that should be considered and want let you down.

The Parker PGBC 52cc petrol trimmer/Brush cutter is designed more for home users doing a little strimming in there garden. however it does feature a heavy-duty construction and larger 52cc engine so can tackle small and large-scale tasks if needed.

The tool comes with a strong and reliable 52cc two stroke petrol engine. It produces enough power which allows for one-time prolonged operation. The trimmer has a twin line feed spool which puts you in full control of your line usage. It also features a three blade brush cutter attachment which tackles more overgrown gardens which gives it more value for money and makes its a more versatile strimmer.

The ParkerBrand 52cc Strimmer/Brush Cutter has a split shaft design. This allows for easy reassembling and transportation as it helps keep it compact. The machine includes harness for increased comfort.

A standout feature in this model is the comprehensive user guide it comes with. It has clear instructions which guide you on setting up, using and maintaining your new garden trimmer. This along with the lower price makes the PGBC 5200 petrol trimmer perfect for first-time user. For ease of use, the strimmer comes with an accessory pack that keeps everything you need for the job.

The Parker PGBC 5200 petrol trimmer is a valuable workhorse that requires little upfront investment and is one of the cheapest models available. With a powerful engine it's certainly not short of power. We like the heavy duty construction since it allows the trimmer to tackle small and large scale areas jobs. It's not the lightest models but it's fairly easy to assemble making it ideal for first time users and home users.

The fact that is has clear instructions makes it reliable and trustworthy for first-time users as a petrol engine can be daunting id you have never used one before. It gives seasoned gardeners and DIY enthusiasts all the strimming power they need. 

The minimal difficulty in starting the engine should not put you off, just follow our tips in the above. In fact, there are other models that pose the same issue that are twice the price.

All in all, if you are looking for a powerful and reliable petrol strimmer, the Parker PGBC 5200 petrol trimmer is a decent selection and comes at one of the best prices we have have seen. It make lack the quality of some of the more expensive models but it get the job done.

If you don't need the extra power or bush cutter feature then a good, lighter alternative (maybe even better) model is McCulloch TrimMac 25cc Petrol Grass Trimmer.