How to choose a grass trimmer: gasoline and electric

The dacha overgrown with weeds or the yard area looks extremely untidy, but in order to bring its appearance to a decent condition, it can take a lot of effort. For a long time, wild-growing grass was mown by hand, using the good old scythe. However, working with it is far from being obtained everywhere, and the effectiveness of mowing sometimes raises many questions. Currently, the manual devices have been replaced by trimmers - compact mowers, which allow accurate cutting of even the most remote corners of the garden plot.

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1. Top trimmer manufacturers
   
2. The principle of operation and the trimmer device for grass
3. Types of grass trimmers
4. Grass trimmer selection options
5. What grass trimmer to choose
6. How much does grass trimmer cost

The best manufacturers of trimmers - which company to choose

The release of trimmers is now mastered by all without exception the companies involved in gardening equipment, you can find such devices in the catalogs of manufacturers of building equipment. When choosing a trimmer to give, you should pay attention to the products of those firms whose name is on everyone's lips:

1. Bosch

2. Shtil

3. Makita

4. Echo

Before you give preference to any device, you should study the reviews of people who have tried to test such a device in action and take into account both positive and negative comments.

The principle of operation and the trimmer device for grass

Trimmers are used for mowing grass and not too hard stalks of shrubs. The form factor of most models provides shoulder fixation with a belt or belt and, if properly adjusted for its length, ensures its natural position during operation. Unlike lawn mowers, the trimmer is not as an example more compact and allows cutting around vegetation even in the most hard-to-reach places. The cutting edge of the trimmer, equipped with a special line or blades, is driven by a motor that transmits torque through a longitudinal shaft that passes through the entire length of the device. Adjustment of turns is carried out by means of a trigger located in the central part of a handle of the device.

The main design elements of any trimmer are the following components:

1. Engine;

2. Rod, which is a housing within which the rotating shaft is hidden;

3. Handle to hold and control the device;

4. "Head", inside which the cutting element is enclosed;

5. Shoulder strap or straps for fixing;

Types of grass trimmers

Electric trimmer

A simple and reliable device, the power source of which is an ordinary household network with a voltage of 220 volts. The great advantages of such a device are environmental friendliness - exhaust gases are absent as a class, as well as almost complete noiselessness - you can mow the grass late at night and early in the morning.

Virtues

• Low weight;

• High eco-friendliness;

• Complete noiselessness;

• Ease of operation, no need for fuel and fuel;

disadvantages

• Low power;

• Work radius is limited by the length of the power cord;

• The need to have a power outlet nearby;

Petrol trimmers

Devices whose principle of operation is based on the operation of an internal combustion engine. They are distinguished by sufficiently high power and a wide range of adjustment of revolutions, they allow working even in a bare field. They require regular and timely maintenance, as well as the use of high-quality fuel and oil for lubrication of the piston group. Two-stroke and four-stroke engines are distinguished, the difference between them lies in a fundamentally different design and principle of operation.

Virtues

• Maximum mobility - you can work anywhere;

• Low cost;

• A wide variety of models on sale;

• Unpretentious operation;

disadvantages

• Demanding on fuel and oil;

• Heavy enough;

• During operation emit a significant amount of exhaust gases;

• Very noisy;

Cordless trimmers

Devices that combine the advantages of the above types. Compact and mobile, they allow mowing the grass away from the power source, and due to the absence of an internal combustion engine, there is no need for fuel and oil in principle.

Virtues

• Compact, lightweight and mobile;

• A wide variety of cutting parts and quick replacement;

• You can work away from the power source;

disadvantages

• Low power;

• High price;

• The need for constant charging;

• The battery lasts only 20-30 minutes of work;

Grass trimmer selection options

Device power

The higher the power delivered by the engine, the faster the cutting edge will rotate and the more efficient the mowing of the grass will be. Currently on sale are a variety of models, the power of which starts from 0.2-0.25 kW and can reach 2-2.5 kW. For household use, a model whose power will not exceed 1 kW is quite enough.

Cut width

Another parameter directly affecting the mowing efficiency. Means the maximum allowable departure of the cutting edge of a knife or fishing line, can vary from 150 to 450 millimeters. The larger it is, the wider the radius of the working surface and, accordingly, the more effective the operation of the device.

Device weight

A value that directly affects the usability of the trimmer. This parameter is directly proportional to the power of the device: the more powerful the trimmer, the greater its weight. Electric trimmers have the lowest weight (about 2-3 kilograms), but the most heavy (10 kilograms or more) professional gasoline models

Working tooling

As a cutting element in modern models can be used as a soft fishing line, and hard steel knives. The line is used for mowing grass stalks and hollow stalks of perennial plants, as well as on uneven surfaces with frequent stones. knives, however, are used when it is necessary to thin the thickets of a bush or to give a perfectly flat lawn shape.

Engine location

The rear trimmers are currently the most popular. The engine in such devices is located at the back and, if properly positioned, it perfectly balances the long boom of the device.

Handle shape

Differ trimmers and the shape of the handle. On sale you can find models equipped with a D-shaped handle, as well as devices, the handle of which resembles a bicycle. The choice of trimmer for this parameter is purely individual.

Power source and its capacity

If the conversation is about gasoline trimmers - such is the fuel tank and its volume. The higher it is - the longer the battery life of the device and, accordingly, the greater its weight.For electric models, a similar characteristic can be the capacity of an internal battery, measured in ampere-hours. The higher it is, the longer the trimmer is able to work without recharging.

What grass trimmer to choose

1. If it is necessary to perform landscape works on small personal plots, the electric trimmer is quite sufficiently compact, with a fishing line as a cutting edge. The cut-off width of such a device must be at least 250 mm;

2. In a situation similar to the above conditions, away from a constant source of electricity, attention should be paid to a trimmer using battery power. The width of the cut should also be at least 250 mm, and as a cutting unit a fishing line with a diameter of 2.5-3 mm should be used;

3. If the upgraded area has a significant area, it is best to choose a 0.75-1 kW petrol trimmer with a tank capacity of 1-1.2 liters. The cut-off width of such a device should be at least 300 mm, and both a fishing line and metal knives can be used as a cutting unit;

4. If it is necessary to work not only with soft vegetation, but also with shrubs, a petrol trimmer with a capacity of 1.5-2 kW will be the optimal choice, as strong cutting knives which act as a cutting unit. Cutting width - about 350-400 mm.

How much does grass trimmer cost

1. The simplest electric trimmers working on 220V mains are quite inexpensive devices. The price for them varies in the range of 2000-4000 rubles;

2. Cordless trimmers are more expensive - from 3,000 to 12,000 rubles;

3. Prices for gasoline trimmers vary widely. The role played by the power of a particular device, and all sorts of additional functions. As a rule, their price starts from 10,000 and ends at the level of 20-25 thousand rubles;

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a guide to purchase.