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Any owner of a summer house or a private house is faced with the problem of harvesting hay or simply mowing weeds. The best assistant in this matter is an electric trimmer, which in a short time will help clear the area of thickets. However, choosing a good lawnmower is not so easy. To help the owner in this matter, we have compiled a rating of the most purchased trimmers.
What you need to know about electric trimmers
In order for the trimmer to cope well with the tasks, you need to choose the right model. This is done not by name, but by technical characteristics.
Motor type
Choosing a trimmer, considering only the power of the electric motor, is a big mistake. First, you need to pay attention to the type of food. The motor can run on AC or battery. A power-only brushcutter is more powerful and lighter in weight. Battery models are convenient for their mobility, but the owner will have to suffer small losses due to the power and weight of the product.
Secondly, when buying lawn mowers, it is important to consider the installation location of the motor. With the upper location of the electric motor, a flexible cable or shaft goes from it to the knives. They transmit torque. The lawn mowers with a lower electric motor do not have these elements.
The lower position of the motor is typical only for weak trimmers with a power of not more than 650 W, as well as battery models. In the second case, the battery is installed from above near the handle. This achieves optimal balance of the unit.
Shaft shape, cutting element and additional nozzles
The convenience of working with a trimmer depends on the shape of the rod. In the curved version, the rotation of the working head is carried out by means of a flexible cable. Such a drive is less reliable, but due to such a rod it is convenient to get grass under benches and in other hard-to-reach places. In an even version, the torque is transmitted by a shaft. Such a drive is more reliable, but in order to crawl under any object, the operator will have to bend down.
Режущим элементом триммера является леска или стальной нож. Первый вариант предназначен для скашивания только травы. Дисковыми стальными ножами можно срезать тонкую поросль кустарников. Оптимально для дачи покупать универсальный триммер, у которого можно менять резак.
The cutting line is sold in different sections and shapes. On low-power trimmers, strings up to 1,6 mm thick are usually used. For lawn mowers with a power of 0,5 kW or more, there is a fishing line with a thickness of 2 mm or more.
Usually, the manufacturer completes electric trimmers only with cutting elements. Separately, you can buy equipment that significantly expands the functionality of the unit. A leg attachment is sold for the battery trimmer, which allows you to get a boat motor. Of course, its power will be limited due to the capacity of the battery.
Насадка для уборки снега поможет очистить зимой дорожки возле дома.
When installing two cutters on a trimmer, you get a cultivator for giving. With it, you can loosen the soil in flowerbeds up to 10 cm deep.
A tire attachment with a chain from a chainsaw allows you to get a garden lopper from a trimmer. It is convenient for them to cut tree branches at a height.
Popularity rating of electric trimmers
Now we will consider the best models of electric lawn mowers, the rating of which was based on user reviews.
Stihl FSE 52
A household grass trimmer has a low power of 0,5 kW. The engine is installed at the bottom of the boom. The swivel mechanism allows it to be tilted to any angle. The coil with the cutter on the trimmer can even be placed perpendicular to the ground. A feature of the model is the absence of ventilation slots. The manufacturer, therefore, took care that no water gets inside the engine. The unit can mow green vegetation with dew or after rain.
Lightweight and compact model with low noise level. The telescopic rod is adjustable according to the height of the operator. Due to the mechanism for unloading the electric wire, the possibility of pulling the plug out of the socket during the operation of the scythe is excluded.
Makita UR3000
A garden trimmer from the Makita brand has less productivity. The model uses a 450 watt motor. The characteristics of the lawn mowers coincide with the FSE 52 model of the Stihl brand. The difference is the lack of a hinge mechanism. The engine is fixed in one position, which does not allow changing the angle of inclination.
The manufacturer has provided ventilation slots on the motor housing. Due to better cooling, the operating time of the unit is increased. The trimmer motor does not overheat, but only dry grass can be mowed. In operation, the brushcutter is silent, very comfortable due to its curved shape and D-shaped handle. The length of the electric cable is 30 cm. During operation, a long carrying time will be required.
Efco 8092
Further, our rating is headed by a worthy representative from the manufacturer Efco. Model 8092 is capable of cutting dense vegetation up to 50 mXNUMX2. The top arrangement of the motor allows to carry out a mowing by a trimmer of wet vegetation after a rain and with dew. A big plus of the model is the presence of an anti-vibration system. After long work with the trimmer, hand fatigue is practically not felt.
A curved shaft with an adjustable handle provides comfortable work with the tool, and a special carabiner eliminates the occurrence of sharp cable jerks. On the protective casing of the cutter there is a special blade designed for cutting fishing line. The large radius of the rounded casing does not interfere with the convenient movement of the torch over difficult terrain.
Patriot ET 1255
Model ET 1255 is universal, as the cutting element can be a fishing line and a steel knife. The motor on the boom is mounted on top, which allows you to mow wet grass. Cooling occurs through the ventilation slots, and the protective system will turn off the motor in case of overheating.
Due to the flat bar, on the trimmer, the torque is transmitted by the shaft. In addition, the presence of a gearbox allows the installation of additional equipment that functionally expands the capabilities of the lawn mower. The reel works with 2,4 mm thick line and has a semi-automatic release when pressed on the ground.
Tsunami TE 1100 PS
The trimmer is equipped with a 1,1 kW motor. The flat collapsible bar consists of two parts, which allows you to quickly fold the tool for transportation. The motor is on top. This enables the operator to mow wet grass. A blocking system is provided against accidental starting of the engine. The reel has an automatic line take-off, and the casing is equipped with a cutting blade.
По отзывам садоводов, модель TE 1100 PS считается очень удобной в работе, но на ровной местности. Чаще всего триммер берут для ухода за газонами. Катушка работает с леской толщиной 2 мм, а ширина захвата составляет 350 мм. Вал для передачи крутящего момента разборной. Весит мотокоса не более 5,5 кг.
Champion ET 451
Мотокоса предназначена для стрижки зеленой растительности небольшой высоты. Обычно ее применяют во время ухода за газонами. Модель ЕТ 451 будет комфортна для представительниц слабого пола. Ровная штанга не мешает обеспечить удобное скашивание в сложных местах. Благодаря регулируемой ручке оператор имеет возможность настроить инструмент по своему росту.
The electric motor is located on top of the bar. It contains all the controls. This design allows you to mow wet grass. The main advantage of the engine are wear-resistant parts, thereby increasing the life of the unit.
Bosch ART 23 SL
This brand has long been famous for the quality of its equipment. Motokosa ART 23 SL is no exception. Lightweight and handy tool ensures the comfort of work in any conditions. A collapsible trimmer can simply be taken with you to the country in a bag. The unit is designed for mowing soft grass in small areas. The automatic reel only releases line when it starts spinning. The tool weighs only 1,7 kg.
Caliber ET-1700V
Quite popular motokosa among summer residents. It is usually used when mowing green vegetation in the surrounding area, in the garden and on the lawn. The cutter is a fishing line 1,6 mm thick, as well as a steel knife. The top location of the motor allows you to mow wet grass. The manufacturer has provided an effective ventilation system. The engine will not overheat quickly even when hay is being harvested for the animals for the winter. The semi-automatic reel has a quick line change system. The unit weighs about 5,9 kg.
Gardenlux GT1300D
Initially, the lawn mower was developed for domestic use. The ability to work with fishing line and steel knives determines the versatility of the tool. With a trimmer, you can mow not only wet grass, but also young shrubs. A convenient handle and bar allow you to work in hard-to-reach areas under the bench, around trees and poles.
Двигатель мощностью 1,3 кВт имеет двойную изоляцию, поэтому безопасность работы гарантирована производителем. Штанга легко разбирается, что очень удобно при частых транспортировках.
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Reviews
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