Handheld Brush Cutters

On my property, it does not make sense to have brush hogging equipment that you may attach to a tractor or walk behind. There is a thought that it could be rented when needed but I don't tend to like renting equipment unless it is something that can't be substituted for. As an end result, I discovered handheld brush cutters and have found them to be a welcome addition to my tool shed.

In the simplest of explanations, a handheld brush cutter is a weed whacker with a saw blade on the end. Yes, it is a tool that requires respect but it can be really useful as well. I personally utilize an electric style (Ryobi 18v series) but there are alternative power sources such a petrol available as well.

Depending on the type of blade you have, you can cut anything from thick grass to two to three inch saplings. I've seen styles such a multiple pronged blade, a circular saw styled blade, and a round chainsaw tooth-type blade.

If you are looking for a little more oomph than a weed wacker can provide but don't want to break out the tractor, I find handheld brush cutters to be a good fit.