Anyone seeking a high-quality but completely affordable brushcutter for more challenging homeowner-use should take a good look at this fine example from long-established British brand Mountfield. Unusually for a handheld power-tool, it's driven by a four-stroke rather than two-stroke engine. This confers numerous advantages, including a marked reduction in noise, emissions & vibration; & a significant saving on fuel-costs (the engine has a cylinder displacement of 25cc & develops a beefy 0.81k W). The Mountfield MB4252 Four-Stroke Brushcutter features a 'bike'-style handle configuration; the sort preferred by landscape professionals because of the enhanced control & manoeuvrability they provide. A highly effective shock-reduction system works to ensure the users arms & hands are not exposed to potentially damaging levels of vibration; while Mountfield's provision of a double shoulder-harness means you'll be able to work safely on inclines like verges & ditch banks. Another key feature on this model is its aluminium shaft that's corrosion-resistant, & which helps to keep the machine's weight down to just 7.9kg. A three-tooth brushcutting blade & a bump-feed strimmer-head are both included, as is a pair of safety goggles.