What is the difference between a trimmer and a lawnmower

The presence of a garden, lawn or lawn near the house imposes a certain responsibility on the shoulders of the owners - it is necessary to monitor the aesthetic view of the territory. In this connection, a reasonable question arises: what is the best choice for such purposes? Most often, a grass trimmer or lawn mower is used for grass mowing, but not everyone knows how these instruments differ. Meanwhile, the area of ​​their application varies significantly.

Useful information about the trimmer

Under this name is hidden appliances that work on an electric or gasoline engine. In the unit is used two cutting elements:

• steel knives (discs);

• fishing line (cord) from nylon.

Also there are universal combined models.The peculiarity of the work is that its width is no more than 40 cm (and in some models it only reaches 25 cm). The device can cut the grass and thin shoots. The trimmer is perfect for grass growing around trees and for working in hard-to-reach places where it is impossible to work with something else.

Also important is the appearance, which is determined device design. This determines the usability. Manual models are represented by one or a pair of handles. In the shoulder version added special belts. There are also knapsack designs - here the motor is hung on the back, like a satchel. The "command" is transmitted to the knives through a flexible wire.

Pluses device

What merits can I praise the trimmer for? Among them, especially distinguished:

• light weight (4-10 kg);
• compactness - storage of the device does not take up much space;
• low power consumption - the power of such devices is usually not more than 1 kW;
• great find for uneven terrain.

Cons of use

The trimmer is not suitable for handling large areas - the user will get tired very quickly due to the constant holding of equipment in his hands. The device is blocked during long operation - the reason is banal overheating. According to the owners, from the intensive work may even begin to float the drum.

In addition, the device has perceptible noise level. Especially this statement is true with respect to gasoline models - very often you even have to work in special headphones. The power cord is often very short, which limits the radius of use.

When using a fishing line, it can be plucked by young shoots.

Key feature: the trimmer will not be able to make an even mowing of the growing grass of the lawn. Therefore, you can forget about the beautiful lawn carpet. The latter circumstance gradually brings us to the question: what is the best way to mow a lawn? The answer is quite logical: lawn mower.

What is the lawnmower for?

Lawn mower is a unit on wheels, which can also run on a gasoline (diesel) or electric engine. However, these devices are not only the type of engine. The apparatus may have different cutting elements: for rotary models, steel knives move in a horizontal plane, and in cylindrical versions, knives rotate vertically (the cut is more qualitative). But any kind of lawn mower ensures that the cutting height of the grass remains unchanged, so that you can get a perfectly flat lawn.

This is achieved through a special design, which is a cart on wheels. The unit can be pushed by the user (manual version), or the equipment is able to move independently due to the drive and represent something like a tractor. In the latter version, the person sits in a special chair.

Device can collect grass differently:

• have a capacity for collection - the area is clean after work;

• do not have a special tank - waste is collected separately;

• work like a mower - these models are used for small trees and real hay mowing.

When buying, the actual indicator will be the width of the grip - the larger it is, the larger the processing area itself will be.

What are the advantages

The difference from trimmers is significant - this unit does not cut, but chopping grass. As an advantage, the following points of difference between the two devices can be given:

• processing of large areas;
• straight haircut;
• the ability to adjust the height of the blades (and, therefore, the length of the grass);

Mowing height adjustment in a lawnmower

• models with Sabo function will also suck the leaves when mowing.

Cons of the device

Among the disadvantages of this type of technology can be identified:

• the inability to work on the territory with uneven terrain;
• the need to allocate a special place (ideally, even rooms) for storage of the device;

• expensive maintenance.

What to choose

What is better to choose for your site? Need to know, for what purposes is purchased device. In the case of work in a small area with uneven terrain, you need to stop on the trimmer. It is ideal for precision mowing of grass growing in hard-to-reach areas. They can also decorate the edges of lawns, work along walls and fences.

And if you have to handle the entire territory of 6-10 acres, then it is better to choose the lawn mower - this will save time and effort (especially if you choose a convenient and maneuverable model). In addition, the result will be evenly trimmed grass carpet.

Experienced gardeners are advised to have both devices available. This tip is perfect for owners of sites with variable terrain.