Powerful and easy to handle, the BC 500e brush cutter is designed to tackle tough weeds, foliage and vegetation cluttering your garden. Its 500W brushless motor delivers superior performance, efficiency and longevity. And because it’s a battery-powered cordless brushcutter, there are no cables or emissions to worry about – and it’s much quieter than a typical petrol brush cutter.
- Battery powered for cable-free, stress-free brushcutting
- Variable speed for better energy management and performance
- Tap and go’ head makes releasing the line quick and easy
- Adjustable handle for more comfortable operation
- Brushless motor delivers superior performance and longevity
- Suggested battery: STIGA ePowerE 440 (4Ah) – sold separately
Product details and specs
When tough vegetation has taken root in your garden, turn to the BC 500e cordless brush cutter. Driven by a powerful 500W brushless motor – encased in strong aluminium housing – this tough electric brush cutter slices through stubborn foliage. And because its battery powered, you’ll find its lightweight, easy to handle and quiet. You’ll also enjoy 30 to 60 minutes cutting time on just one charge. Simplicity and flexibility are at the BC 500e’s core. Its intuitive keypad gets you up and running with one button press. For a comfortable working position, you can adjust the handle’s length. Releasing the line is easy too – just tap the cutting head on the ground. To tackle tougher foliage, the brushcutter comes with a speed boost, helping you get the most from the included durable four-teeth metal blade.
Features
Battery powered – for cable-free, quieter brushcutting
Driven by a recommended 48V 4Ah battery, the BC 500e brush cutter is powerful yet quiet, delivering a working time of 30 to 60 minutes on a single charge.
Cutting head that’s a cut above
Innovative ‘tap and go’ cutting head automatically releases line with a simple tap – and a tough four-teeth metal blade is included.
Comfort while you cut
Adjustable handle provides a comfortable working position.
Efficient brushless motor
500W brushless motor provides superior performance and efficiency, and a longer lifespan.
Variable speed to tackle your tasks
Variable speed with boost function helps you clear all types of garden foliage.
One press and you’re off
Easy-to-use keypad with simple on/off switch for safe use.
Technology
STIGA ePower
Smart, safety tested and synched with STIGA products, ePower is the next generation in batteries. Tests we run on ePower batteries are 5 times tougher than Industry standard requirements, to ensure the highest quality standards in terms of performance, reliability and battery health through time. Our batteries are efficient, as we optimised and secured the position of each individual cell; safe, as we created space to allow air to cool; and smart, as we we developed and tested the electronics and software that controls the cells. They power longer and live longer, thanks to a smart energy management operated by all machines and tools running on interchangeable ePower batteries.
What’s in the box
BC 500e
- Key
- Harness
- Nylon head
- Blade
Technical specs
Level | Experience | SKU | 278200008/ST3 |
Series | Series 5, ePower 48 V | EAN/UPC | 8008984854413 |
Power | 0.5 kW | Suggested battery capacity | 4 Ah |
Power source | Lithium-ion battery | Battery kit | Not included |
Motor type | Brushless | Maximum motor speed | 6500 rpm |
Voltage | 48 V | Lithium battery nominal energy | 172.8 Wh |
Working time (+/- 20%) | 30 min | Battery capacity | 4 Ah |
ePower | Yes |
Nylon line diameter (millimeter) | 2 | Cutting width | 38 cm |
Cutting angle | Fixed | Nylon head type | Tap & Go dual line easy load |
Nylon line length | 4 m | Blade type | 3 T |
Blade diameter | 255 mm |
Handle type | Loop | Shaft type | Straight |
Shaft tube diameter | 25.4 mm | Soft grip handle | Yes |
Harness | Single |
Battery charger | Single standard | Battery charger output current | 1.5 A |
Vibration level rear handle (m/s2) | 2.81 | Measured sound pressure level at operator ear dB(A) | 75.7 |
Measured sound power level dB(A) | 88.3 | Vibration level front handle (m/s2) | 3.63 |
Guaranteed sound power level (LwA) – dB(A) | 96 |
Pack weight | 5.5 kg | Product weight without battery | 4.7 kg |
Product weight without cutting system | 4.3 kg | Product length | 1800 mm |
Product width | 380 mm | Product height | 180 mm |
Product weight | 4.7 kg |