Types of grass trimmers

A beautiful and neat lawn is the dream of any owner of his own house or cottage. However, in order to carry out his plan, you have to work hard. Specially created equipment will significantly facilitate human efforts. Particularly distinguished in this regard is the trimmer for the garden. The variety of the range of these devices baffles the future buyer - as long as he does not understand what every representative of such garden assistants can do.

What is a garden trimmer

In fact, this technique was the result of the mechanization of the usual hand braids. The device operates as follows: rotating at high speed cutting parts cut off excess vegetation. Thickets of weeds, tall grass, burdocks and even a small shrub fall under the mowing.

In order to optimize the operation of the device, in addition to the used steel plates or disks like a circulating saw, also applies fishing nozzle (cord). At speeds from 6000 to 11000 per minute, it becomes a tightly stretched string that can easily cut even branches of bushes.

In addition, the fishing line is good because it does not break from a sudden contact with the ground or small stones and does not injure the user.

Usually, two nozzles are enough in standard equipment, although in expensive models their number can be up to twelve. Many trimmers even have a special nozzle that helps throw snow (enough for clearing the area in front of the gate). This is not important, but the ability to place the nozzles at different heights. Like the type of drive the device can operate on.

Classification by type of engine

The following types of grass trimmers are distinguished:

• petrol;
• electric;
• battery pack

To understand which one is worthy of the title of "best", you should analyze the information about the pros and cons of each such device.

Work on gasoline

Another name for this trimmer is a motorcycle or gas mower. Usually this reliable tool works on a two or four stroke engine, it has a large number of interchangeable nozzles. The fuel of the push-pull model is mixture of oil with gasoline (another name - "motorcycle" mixture). Four stroke option consumes AI-92 gasoline. The device without problems will cope with a rigid grass and bushes.

Benzocosa Shindaiwa C300

Typically, the typical power of such devices is 0.5-3.5 kW. This makes it possible to process large areas.

There are the following advantages:

But it was not without drawbacks:

Electrical devices

The power of these trimmers is carried out after 220 volts. In addition to this almost safe indicatormanufacturers can be commended for various modifications of devices and ease of operation.

With such devices it is easy to work even in the orchard.

Electric grass trimmer Bosch ART 37

The advantages are in such bonuses:

However, upon closer acquaintance, there are also uncomfortable moments.

Battery options

The very name of the device itself implies greater autonomy than the previous models. A direct consequence will be and work flexibility. This defines a broad front of action - from treating low grass to cutting lawns, flower beds and paths.

With a similar device you can cut the grass in hard-to-reach places where the more bulky lawn mower cannot reach.

Bosch EasyGrassCut cordless trimmer

The duration of the work will determine the battery life. This also affects power. For example, with a 1.3 Ah battery, the device will be able to develop a power of 0.15 kW, while doing so with a voltage of 14.4 volts. The main disadvantage is that it will be possible to work no more than 20-10 minutes on one battery charge, and then wait for a full charge for several hours. However, if there is an appropriate adapter, it is quite possible to connect the device to the cigarette lighter and continue working.

What brands of this garden equipment can be recommended? Among the famous names - Bosch, MAKITA, Hitachi, Husqvarna, Stihl (but here and the corresponding price). More options available from Echo, PATRIOT, Stiga and Champion. There is a domestic example - the device "Caliber", working on 1.5 kW.

Nuances of the location of the engine

There are some features that you need to know about the location of the engine in the device.

1. Lower engine location makes it simpler and cheaper as well as an ergonomic device. Of the benefits: the cutting heads can be placed at any angle, and, therefore, carry out vertical processing. These trimmers found good reviews in use in the elderly and women.However, there is also a minus - the device is not protected from dew and mechanical damage.
   

   Option with the lower arrangement of the motor

2. But the trimmer with top engine not afraid of wet grass. Very many devices are designed for this type.
   

   Option with the top of the motor

So, on which unit to stop the choice? If power is needed, then, of course, there is nothing better than a petrol model, ease of operation will provide an electric version, and full mobility - battery technology.

Before buying, you need to pay attention to the ease of use of equipment by a specific user.