Choosing a garden brush cutter to give

If there are fruit trees, berry bushes or a hedge in the summer cottage, it is difficult to care for such plants with the help of a secateur. It does not work out a smooth trim of a green border, and to remove excess and dried shoots from trees and bushes requires physical strength and a lot of time. In this case, help to buy a special tool called brush cutter. Sometimes it is denoted by a longer term - scissors for trimming trees. The distinctive feature of this device is massive and long blades.

Features of various types of tools

Depending on what the device is put into action - the physical efforts of a person, an electric motor or a gasoline engine, the brush cutters are divided into 3 types.

1. Hand tools for trimming trees and shrubs. It is also called mechanical.
2. Electric brush cutter.
3. Brushcutters with gasoline engine.

Electric scissors for trimming bushes, in turn, depending on the type of power are divided into network and battery-powered models.

Manual brush cutters

Externally, the tool looks like a massive scissors with elongated blades and handles. The device weighs in different ways, depending on the material used to make the blades and the handle. For example, among models of the popular Gardena brand, the weight category is about 800 grams. It is possible to work with such tool in any weather conditions.

For pruning trees and shrubs manually, man has to make an effort. Some models for distribution of forces are equipped with a ratchet mechanism, which allows cutting branches 3-4 mm thick in a few taps. Also on sale can be found telescopic brush cuttercharacterized by movable handles: they can be pruned branches, which are difficult to get.

If it is necessary to carry out a large amount of trimming, the hand tool is inferior in performance and labor intensity to motorized counterparts.

Garden electric shears

Form factor appliance is different from the usual scissors. The device is equipped with a large number of short moving knives relative to each other. The blades are reinforced in pairs in perpendicular rows on either side of the core, projecting 20-50 cm from the hull. There are models with a longer cutting element. Inside the case is an electric motor.

Scissors for bushes electric Gardena EasyСut 42

The blades of garden electric shears are made of steel (lower) and self-sharpening metal (upper). The quality of cropping depends on a parameter such as knives stroke frequency. Sharpening the blades of individual models can be one-sided or two-sided.

Brush cutters with double-sided sharpening of knives belong to the professional category, they can be used for artistic cutting of green spaces.

An important parameter of the device - type of knife movement. There are two options: the knives are mutually cutting (both blades in motion) and one-way (one blade is stationary, and the other moves).

Manufacturers in the annotation usually indicate the power of the brush cutter and its capabilities: the maximum allowable thickness of the pruned branches, and also regulates the use of the appliance without interruption. But work with such a device limits cord length.

Battery Models

A device with a battery power source is capable of working on a single charge on average 2-3 hours. The battery life depends on the power consumption of the motor and the battery reserve. Due to their low weight and mobility, electric shears for battery-type bushes allow efficient processing of branches in hard-to-reach places. Nickel-cadmium or lithium-ion batteries are used as batteries in various models.

Accumulator lawn scissors Gardena ClassicCut

It is worth noting that the network electrohaws more powerful battery analogs and can work for a longer time. There are models with two handles and a blade up to 80-84 cm long, able to cope with larger branches. And the presence of additional equipment in the form of a rod allows you to reach the branches at a height of 3-4 meters, without resorting to the use of stairs.

Electric models of both types have one drawback - it is impossible to engage in pruning in a drizzling rain, fog, and after heavy rainfall.

Gasoline machines

To give with a large garden, landscape solutions in the form of hedges and borders need a powerful mobile tool for pruning. Such can be a brush cutter with a gasoline engine. Usually it is used for professional purposes. The tool cuts off both thin and thick branches, it can work in any weather. The time of continuous operation is limited by the presence of fuel in the tank, after refueling of which you can again begin pruning.

The brush cutter is noisy and also releases exhaust gases into the atmosphere. Recommended for work protect the respiratory system. In addition, for the price it is an expensive type of garden motorized equipment for shrubs.

The nuances of choosing a brush cutter

To choose a suitable model to give, you need to proceed from the need for pruning. Several bushes and a couple of trees can be processed with a pruner, or better, using a manual brush cutter. For large volumes of pruning, the electric model is preferable, and if the budget allows it, then a gasoline equivalent. When choosing hand tools need to pay attention

• on the strength and sharpness of the blades;
• the presence of a protective coating from sticking;
• convenience of the handle;
• is there a gear to increase / distribute the power of the mechanical force;
• weight.

Deciding on a choice electric modelneed to find out:

• power consumption of the device, the frequency of the stroke of the knives - performance depends on these criteria;
• type of movement of knives;
• convenience of the handle;
• the quality of the material and the sharpening at the cutting part, its length, the capabilities of the device depend on them (the maximum thickness of the cut branches);
• the presence of a special coating against sticking;
• case material;
• security level;
• cord length for the network model;
• battery capacity for no network tool;
• weight.

To select gasoline model it is important to determine:

• power;
• the presence of an anti-vibration system;
• type of ignition system;
• fuel tank capacity;
• availability of high-quality filter;
• cutting length, type of knives and sharpening;
• blade travel frequency;
• the presence of additional devices for convenient operation (bar, swivel handle);
• weight;
• warranty period.

Sales leaders

Based on the reviews of owners of equipment for the care of garden plantings, as well as the demand for a particular model, a rating of the best models is compiled. When deciding on a choice, it would be nice to look at such a list. We present the most popular models of each segment - manual, electric, battery, petrol brush cutters.

Manual Gardena Comfort 600

Good customer reviews have won models of the German brand Gardena. The manual brush cutter of this Comfort 600 brand is intended for trimming hedges, trees and bushes in a garden. The tool is made of high strength steel. The blade length is 23 cm, and the comfortable handles with helium pads are slightly longer - 37 cm.

Users note the high-quality sharpening of the blades and the presence of a special coating that protects the work surface from sticking.

Brush cutter is equipped with an innovative gear technology, which allowed to increase the power of impact on the branches when they are cut. The instrument weighs just over 800 grams. The average price ranges from 3000 to 3500 rubles. The weight and cost of the model, many users have noted as a disadvantage.

Electric Bosch AHS 45-16

The manufacturer of household and garden equipment Bosch, well known in the market, has in its assortment an Bosch AHS 45-16 electric brush cutter. This model has a decent power, good balancing, equipped with comfortable handles. Relatively low weight allows you to use it for a long time. Users note the quality and sharpness of the knives, low noise, compact size and a high level of safety of the power tool. The tool perfectly copes with branches up to 1.6 cm thick. The disadvantages are low mobility (within the length of the cord), restrictions due to weather conditions and cost from 26 thousand rubles.

Battery MAKITA UH200DWE

Cordless brush cutter Japanese MAKITA UH200DWE brand is intended for trimming garden plantings on the site. Differs in the compact sizes, small weight. The autonomy of the device is provided by a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1.3 Ah. On the body of the device has a battery level indicator, non-slip rubber grip. Length of the cutting part is 20 cm., The knife has a nickel coating. The brush cutter perfectly copes with cutting of branches with a diameter no more than 8 mm.The tool is equipped with attachable collection container. Users note the convenience of operation, the ability to replace knives, blocking from accidentally pressing the switch. The model is available at a price of 8500 rubles.

Among the shortcomings - a slight cutoff restriction in thickness, noise at work and the inability to operate in wet conditions.

Gasoline Stihl HS 45

Motorized brush cutter Stihl HS 45 of the European brand runs on gasoline. This model is powerful (750 W) and compact, equipped with anti-vibration system, electronic ignition and high-quality filtering. There is a built-in 0.22 liter fuel tank. The cutting surface is 60 cm long serrated (teeth 3 cm). Knife system bilateral. The model is equipped with a comfortable swivel handle. The unit is able to cope with thick branches. In the shortcomings, users note a high noise level (97 DL), an insufficient volume of the fuel tank. The cost of the model for its segment is quite affordable - from 14,500 rubles.

The given examples will allow buyers to correlate their desires with existing financial opportunities and choose the best model for themselves.