Mountfield BC 450 HD 4-Stroke Petrol Brushcutter (Honda Engine)

This high-performance brushcutter from Mountfield is designed to meet the requirements of the professional landscaper, but comes-in a price affordable for the enthusiastic amateur gardener with large areas of rough to keep in check.

Unusually for a handheld brushcutter, it’s powered by a four-stroke engine, in this case the lightest-in-class Honda GX50. These cutting-edge 50cc overhead-cam (OHC) units trump similarly rated two-stroke motors on every consideration, including fuel economy, smoothness of operation and emission output.

A transistorised-magneto ignition system means consistently dependable starting under all conditions; a pressure-driven lubrication system keeps wear and tear at bay for an extended service life.

The Mountfield BC 450 HD 4-Stroke Petrol Brushcutter is fitted with a vibration-isolated, ‘bike’-style handlebar, which spares your hands and arms from strain, and ensures a comfortable and controlled left/right ‘sweeping’ action (the controls are conveniently incorporated into the hand grip).

It’s supplied with a line head and a metal brush blade, so it can be adapted to suit the nature of the task facing you, and it’s constructed around a large, 26mm-diameter shaft, which confers superior robustness and longevity.

This model features time saving bump-feed line renewal, and comes as standard with a fatigue-inhibiting double comfort harness.