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It is difficult to maintain a large beautiful lawn without equipment. To help summer residents and public utilities, manufacturers offer trimmers and other similar tools. The Makita lawn mower has a great rating, which has established itself as a reliable and affordable unit.
Lawn mower device
Having decided to buy a lawn mower, it is important to consider that the machine is effective only on flat terrain. Moreover, she will cut only grass, and not shrubs and other thick growths of weeds. The unit moves on wheels, due to which maneuverability is significantly reduced compared to a trimmer. The lawn mower is well suited for mowing even lawns.
The design of all lawn mowers is almost the same and simple. The chassis, body, grass cutter and grass catcher are fixed to the frame. If the tool is intended for mulching, then it is equipped with a different design of the cutting mechanism, and a grass spreader is installed instead of a grass catcher.
The main heart of the car is the engine. It can be gasoline powered or powered by electricity. According to the type of movement, lawn mowers are divided into two types:
- Manual models move across the lawn from being pushed by the operator. Such machines are usually powered by an electric motor, but there are also gasoline counterparts.
- The self-propelled lawn mower drives itself across the lawn. The operator only needs to steer around corners. Most gasoline models fall into this category.
All lawn mowers differ in engine power, blade design, grass catcher capacity, grass mowing width and wheel size. The more productive the machine, the higher its cost. Makita brand prices range from 5 to 35 thousand rubles.
Makita mowers powered by electricity
The Makita electric mower is usually used by private owners of cottages and country houses. The machine is capable of servicing an area of up to five acres. Moreover, the lawn or lawn should preferably be located closer to the house. Such requirements are justified by the presence of an outlet for connecting to the mains. Sometimes lovers of environmentally friendly technology in large areas lay an electric cable. In this case, the range of the mower is increased.
The width of the knives is directly related to the power of the electric motor. Indeed, when cutting a large amount of grass, a lot of effort is required. Units with a grip of 30 to 40 cm are capable of operating from a 1,1 kW electric motor. They can be plugged into a regular outlet. Lawn mowers with a working width of more than 40 cm are equipped with powerful motors. To connect them make a separate line. Home wiring may not withstand such a load.
All models of Makita electric mowers have a regulating mechanism that allows you to set the height of grass mowing.
Overview of electric mowers Makita
Electric lawn mowers are selected by performance. Let’s look at a few popular models of different classes.
Light mower ELM3311
Among Makita light class lawn mowers, the ELM3311 model is very popular. A small four-wheeled unit will help maintain a small lawn near the house. Mowing the grass takes place almost without noise, so the car will not wake up the sleeping neighbors even in the early morning.
The weight of the Makita mower is within 12 kg. The manufacturer managed to reduce the weight thanks to the lightweight polypropylene case. This material is quite strong, but with a careless attitude it tends to crack. The mower wheels are also plastic. The tread is designed so that the grass is not damaged during the movement. The electric unit is powered by a 1,1 kW engine. There are three cutting height settings, as well as a soft bag with a capacity of 27 liters. The cost of a light lawn mower is within 6 thousand rubles.
Electric mower Makita middle class ELM3711
The representative of Makita middle-class mowers is the ELM3711 model. Its operational characteristics are the same as those of light category machines. All the same efficiency, quiet operation, comfortable control. The difference is the equipment with a more powerful electric motor – 1,3 kW. This increases the productivity of the unit, which allows mowing old weeds with thick stems. The width of the knives has been increased, and the low center of gravity gives stability to the machine while driving on uneven terrain.
The manufacturer equipped the Makita mower with a more capacious grass collector with a volume of 35 liters. The basket is equipped with a fullness indicator. The operator no longer needs to constantly monitor the amount of debris in the grass catcher during operation. A fan is installed in front of the motor. Forced air cooling helps to increase the duration of continuous operation.
The undercarriage is made so that the wheels are buried inside the body of the machine. This makes it possible to mow the grass close to the fence. Another big plus is that the operator has the ability to independently adjust the height of each wheel. The price of Makita is approximately 8 thousand rubles.
Petrol powered Makita mowers
The Makita petrol mower is mobile, as there is no attachment to a power outlet. A self-propelled car is considered professional. It is usually used by public utilities for mowing grass in large areas. This includes city squares, lawns, parks and other similar facilities.
To refuel the unit, AI92 or AI95 gasoline is used. The mower is powered by a XNUMX-stroke or XNUMX-stroke engine. For the first type of motor, it is required to prepare fuel manually. It consists of the proportions of oil and gasoline recommended by the manufacturer. For mowers with a four-stroke engine, oil and gasoline are poured separately.
A gasoline lawn mower is self-propelled and requires operator power control. The second option is more difficult to work with, since the unit constantly has to be pushed by hand. The self-propelled mower drives itself on the lawn. The operator only directs the direction of movement with the handle.
Overview of the PLM 4621
The self-propelled model is equipped with a four-stroke engine from the manufacturer Briggs & Stratton with a power of 2,3 kW. The combined grass collector is designed for a volume of up to 40 liters. A big plus is the steel body of the mower, resistant to mechanical stress. Makita weighs no more than 32,5 kg. A special force sensor is installed on the control handle. If the operator releases the handle during operation, the machine will stop immediately. For a self-propelled lawn mower, such a sensor serves as a guarantee of safe operation.
The petrol model PLM 4621 has the following advantages:
- independence from the connection to the mains eliminates the limitation of the radius of operation of the unit;
- a powerful engine with forced air cooling is able to work for a long time without interruption;
- the stainless steel case is resistant to corrosion and shock, which serves as a reliable protection for the motor, as well as other working units;
- the gasoline unit can be used even in the rain, as the motor is protected from moisture, plus there is no possibility of electric shock.
As for functionality, the PLM 4621 petrol model is designed for mowing tough vegetation in areas up to 30 acres. There is a mulching mode. Rear wheel drive improves machine control during operation. The grass cutting height is adjustable in four steps – from 20 to 50 mm.
The video provides an overview of the Makita PLM 4621:
Conclusion
The Makita lineup is very large. Each consumer can choose a technique with the desired characteristics.