Brushcutters are incredibly versatile machines that have made many laborious tasks substantially easier. Generally, when we think of these powered cutters, we imagine them in a suburban setting, used to trim edges of small flower beds. Although brushcutters are good at this too, they can be used for hundreds of other applications. From public landscaping to forestry, agriculture, and even city maintenance, these advanced tools can do it all.

 

This improved versatility in our modern age can be attributed to several factors. One of the most common that professionals will point to is the improvements made to engine quality and settings. Today, you can choose from either electric or gas-powered machines. The more powerful gas engines have allowed brushcutters to be used in more demanding settings, whereas the improvements made to electric engines have allowed owners to use them in quiet suburban settings. But brushcutters have become more versatile in ways other than engine options.

 

One aspect that is often overlooked is the ability to switch the blades to tackle different tasks. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at brushcutter blades. Not only will we look at what these blades are made from, but also explore different suggestions for unique settings. We hope this article will not only improve your knowledge of brushcutter blades but also encourage you to think about purchasing your very own versatile powered cutter.

 

 

Understanding Blade Materials For Brushcutters

 

Before we can get to all our exciting suggestions and look at different settings in which you can use a brushcutter, we need to better understand the blades. As we mentioned in our introduction, when we think of the blade component, we don’t always consider how it can contribute to the cutter’s versatility. In the later sections, you will see how important blade types can be, but the materials these blades are made from also play an important role in improving the usable range of these machines.

 

Technological developments have allowed us to make better use of a wide range of materials for the blades. But three options are the most popular in the market right now; these include:

 

Brushcutters And Steel Blades

 

When we think of the blades of brushcutters, we must first highlight steel. Not only is steel the most popular material from which to make blades, but it has also been around for a long time. Steel blades are not a new addition, but the way in which the steel is tempered and impurities removed from the material has improved their usability and durability dramatically. This has made them an even more popular option in recent times.

 

There are many advantages to choosing a steel blade option when comparing it to everything else on the market, but the most important advantages of steel blades include affordability, versatility, and simple sharpening. Steel is typically one of the cheapest metal options, only out-priced by thread-cutting options like nylon. It also has the widest range of use, as it can easily cut grass while still tackling some thicker vegetation.

 

Carbide-Tipped Blades For Your Brushcutters

 

There is no getting around the fact that carbide-tipped blades are the most expensive option out of the materials discussed here. But when it comes to brushcutters and their blades, carbide-tipped blades stand out due to their quality, durability, and strength. So, what is a carbide-tipped blade?

 

Carbide-tipped refers to the way the carbide, an extremely strong and durable material, is applied to the metal blade. Once the metal blade (generally made from steel) is crafted into the required shape, it is then dipped into the carbide material, which reinforces the strength of the blade. This not only makes it more durable but also improves the effective lifespan of the blade’s sharpness. This improved sharpness allows this type of blade to cut through the thickest of vegetation more easily than any other.

 

String Trimmer Attachments For Brushcutters

 

One other popular option that we need to discuss in this section is the use of string trimmers. Although this isn’t strictly a type of blade, its popularity and affordability make it important to talk about in this context. Of course, the string trimmer works in a similar way to the other metal blades described, in that the powered cutter spins the string blade at high speeds, allowing it to make cuttings.

 

Generally, string trimmers are made from nylon. Although this is an incredibly strong type of thread, it still can’t be used on thick vegetation. Although this limits the range of brushcutters, the string is extremely cheap and is still very effective at cutting grass and weeds. It is also a lightweight option, making it extremely manoeuvrable, and that is why it is most often used in trimming edges.

 

How To Address Grass And Weeds

 

Steel, carbide-tipped, and string are the most popular materials for brushcutter blades. But as alluded to in the previous section, this is not the only aspect that affects what blade we use in which situation. When it comes to brushcutters, using the correctly shaped blade is also incredibly important. So going forward, as we look at the different settings brushcutters can be used in, we will primarily be discussing blade shapes and why they work best. It is important to remember that the shapes discussed generally can come in either steel or carbide-tipped options.

 

The first and most important setting is those areas covered by grass and weeds. Although this sort of setting offers no sort of challenge to powerful modern brushcutters, it is still important to highlight it here as this is the majority of the work brushcutters will be used for. Cutting grass and weeds is not limited to your backyard; many city cleanup or road maintenance projects will consist of cleaning up grassy patches and weeds.

 

In more expansive settings, you will need machines with blades that can deftly and effectively cut grass and weeds quickly, without much wear and tear being done. In these situations, using metal blades is the best option. Here are some commonly used blade options you can choose from:

 

Brushcutters And Two-Tooth Blades

 

One feature you will note from the suggestions in this article is that many of the blades are referred to by the amount of teeth (or blades) the blade head has. So, in this example, when we talk about a two-tooth blade, what we are actually referring to is the fact that the blade head is composed of two blades that sit at 180 degrees from each other. As you may expect, this is the least amount of “teeth” that brushcutter blades will come with.

 

Two-toothed brushcutters have their own advantages, which still make them a viable option, especially when cutting grass and weeds. The first and most important is speed and efficiency. With so few teeth, the blade can cut more quickly than other options, allowing it to cover more space. Also because of its straight line design, the two-toothed blade also rarely gets clogged up, especially when the grass is soft or wet, meaning you don’t have to spend valuable time cleaning the brushcutters out like with other bladed options.

 

Brushcutters: Three-To-Six Blades

 

On the other hand, many professionals will also look to use a three-to-six tooth blade. It is called this because the category of blade can vary between three and six teeth depending on the manufacturer specifications. However, with between three and six teeth, the work you can do remains pretty similar, and therefore it is collected together in one category.

 

Many people will choose this blade rather than the two-tooth blade for two important reasons. Firstly, when working on the side of roads or big grass fields, you will come across a mix of grasses and weeds. This means that if there are areas with some tougher grasses or more robust weeds, the two-toothed option may be ineffective or unable to cut. Also, importantly for situations where you are cutting big grass fields, the three-to-six toothed blade will generally give you a more precise and polished cut, making it better for aesthetic purposes.

 

What Works Best For Thick Brush And Shrubs

 

From grasslands with weeds, we move to thick brush and shrubs. Although these two environments can generally be found close to one another, their challenges are vastly different. When it comes to large grassy expanses with weeds, your main challenge is just the amount you need to cut, meaning you will opt for speedier, more efficient blade options. But thick brush and shrubs require more power brushcutters with more powerful blades.

 

Thick brush and shrubs can vary greatly and can include everything from soft fleshy plants to harder wooded bushes. That is why when you work in this environment, you want to choose more robust blades that won’t chip or break when it comes into contact with harder substances.

 

Let’s look at some of the best blade options on the market today:

 

Chisel-Tooth Blades

 

When speaking about a chisel-toothed blade, you know you are getting a heavy-duty attachment. In fact, generally, this would not be the sort of attachment you would look to buy for private use at home. Rather, the chisel-tooth blade is usually purchased for commercial purposes like forestry and agriculture. With this type of blade attached to your brushcutters, you can be certain that no matter what sort of environment you’re working in, you will be able to clear it out.

 

Unlike the other blades already discussed in this article, the chisel-tooth blade is not defined by the number of teeth (or blades) that it has attached to the head. Rather, this attachment closely resembles a chainsaw blade, sporting lots of smaller blade points attached to a larger piece of metal. As this brushcutter spins, you create a very similar sort of effect to a chainsaw. It is important here to note, however, that you can also find speciality chainsaw attachments that can also work with your brushcutters, but they have different purposes, more akin to cutting down small trees.

 

Multi-Tooth Blades (Forty Teeth And Above)

 

The final type of blade that we at BS Power want to highlight in this article is the multi-toothed blade. This sort of attachment generally has about forty teeth or more attached to the head and is used, like the chisel-tooth blade, in highly dense settings with lots of dense shrubbery. It has many advantages that make it perfect for this sort of environment, including:

 

A very precise cut, which is helped by the many teeth, making it both accurate and smooth, giving you a fine finish. You will also note that it has a remarkably reduced kickback and fewer vibrations when compared to the chisel-toothed blade. This makes it perfect for extended cuts that take a long time, as it reduces stress on the arms and hands.

 

 

BS Power Has You Covered: High-Quality Brushcutters

 

Whether you want a steel blade with a few teeth or a larger commercially sized multi-tooth blade that uses carbide-tipping, we at BS Power have you covered. If you want to learn more about our wide range of brushcutters or what machines will work best for you, don’t hesitate to visit our online store today and find out how we can help you out.