However, a brush cutter's motor or engine may be substantially more powerful than a string trimmer's, and its cutting head will usually feature metal blades or cutting disks instead of plastic string.

The last of the dedicated Makita brush cutters is the 36V LXT Brushless Brush Cutter ($539.00), which is roughly equivalent to the GXT 40V — as powerful as a 30cc engine, carrying a 9-inch blade.