How to choose a lawnmower to give

Owners of country houses and cottages for the care of lawns and local area have to use technical devices that allow cutting or mowing the grass. The lawn-mower is very popular: the purpose of the equipment becomes clear from its name. We consider the features of the choice of lawn mower, and what are its differences from the trimmer for lawns.

Features of the use of wheeled lawn mowers

The device on wheels for cutting green vegetation is called a lawn mower. With this handy fixture, the effect of uniform lawn mowing is achieved. The lawn mower is comfortable and productive on even wide lawns with a soft grassy surface, without any obstacles in the form of potholes, branches, stones and high weeds. Allowed slope - no more than 10 °.

On sale you can find models of different performance, which is positioned as a household, capable of processing 3-5 hectares of green lawn, and professional for mowing lawns in squares and parks. Accordingly, the technique also differs in price plan.

A country wheeled tool cuts grass quickly, grass width makes 40-45 cm. The result after processing represents an equal grassy rug 3-4 cm high.

The mowed grass is collected in a special bunker, which periodically needs to be released. It is recommended to lay greens on the compost.

What is the difference between a lawnmower and a trimmer

Manual mobile version of the tool for cutting vegetation is called a trimmer. And what kind of inventory is suitable for cottage or country estate, depends on several factors.

1. Type of vegetation for processing: a soft cultivated lawn or a plot with weeds.
2. The area of ​​the plot.
3. Relief features of the land plot.

Lawn mower out of place in neglected areas, narrow aisles between the beds and flower beds. Here is more suitable compact hand trimmer. With this tool with a metal knife high weeds are mown, as well as young growth of fruit crops. It can be used to cut grass on overgrown uneven areas with a height difference. Trimming green mass is required to be harvested with a rake - it is also recommended to be used under compost.

Thus, depending on the specific goals and objectives, a trimmer or lawn mower is purchased to give.

For home gardens with an extensive amount of green lawns and the presence of flower beds, both options are appropriate and complement each other.

Lawn mower varieties

Depending on the control method, the mower may be mechanical or self-propelled. In turn, self-propelled options may have an electric or gasoline drive to reduce the force of the operator. Wheel drive can be front or back.

Mechanical

The mechanical control method involves pushing the cutting mechanism by hand only.This model is performed in the form factor trolleys with a comfortable handlewith which the operator performs the work. The cutting mechanism and the motor that drives it are located in the body of the mower.

Self-propelled electric

The electric lawn mower is a handy tool that does not pollute the air with harmful emissions. No need to worry about respiratory protection. Power tools work quickly and neatly, and fit well. for lawn area 1 or a bit more.

The limiting factor in the application is the length of the power cable, which will not allow to move away from the power source beyond 20 meters.

When working requires care that the cable does not fall under the knife. Cutting wet grass without rubber boots is dangerous.

Self-propelled electric lawn mower Stiga Combi 48 ES

Self-propelled petrol

If necessary, process more extensive plot with green vegetation, it is better to choose a gasoline unit. It is more productive and maneuverable, and is also able to mow up to 10 acres. When working, the operator needs to protect the respiratory organs and hearing, because the unit is noisy and smokes.

Usually, a protective mask and headphones are included with the device. If there are none, it should be purchased separately.

Comparison of electric and gasoline models in the price plan in favor of the first. Electric lawn mowers are more affordable and easier to maintain, but more expensive to operate. What lawn mower is better to buy - there is no definite answer. All wheel tool types have their advantages and disadvantages.

Lawn mower petrol self-propelled Stiga Combi 48 SQ

Tips for choosing the unit

The following main criteria will help you choose the right lawn mowing tool:

• performance, which depends on the power model and the type of drive of the cutting mechanism;
• operational safety;
• service frequency;
• dimensions and weight;
• the presence of additional useful functionality.

Lawn mowers working on gasoline are considered to be more productive, since they are equipped with more powerful engines.. If you want to trim the green areas of 6 acres or more, you should give preference to the gasoline model.

Given the advice of professionals, it is enough to purchase a model with a capacity of 5 - 7 horsepower.

When choosing, you should pay attention to the ergonomics of the device and the level of environmental protection, take into account the costs of necessary preventive actionsassociated with its operation, as well as overall weight parameters affecting the power efforts of the person working with the lawn mower.

Useful additional options

On sale there are models equipped with additional features.

1. Mulching - release to the ground of cut and chopped grass as a fertilizer. The function is useful in application on soft and dry lawns.
   

2. Container for collecting cut greens extremely useful, despite periodic stops for its release. Containers are made of plastic or fabric base, and in some models can reach a volume of 90 liters.
   
3. Slice Level Control useful for working on lawns with different types of green spaces.
   

Additional features affect the cost, so it is recommended to weigh the pros and cons before making a choice. Overpaying for the functionality that will practically not be used is meaningless. It is necessary to choose a lawnmower for the parameters corresponding to the intended purpose.