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.

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.

While both string trimmers and brush cutters will help cut your lawn, ... the high-speed spinning metal of a brush cutter will do severe damage. Plus, they are very prone to throwing rocks, ...