The trimmer is a mechanical device that can be considered an improvement on the conventional scythe. With its help, you can mechanize not only mowing the lawn, but also other types of work.

Description and characteristics of the trimmer

It actually functions as a scythe. The grass is cut by the action of the cutting element of the device. In various models, this can be relatively thick line, special cutting discs or rotating knives. The trimmer, unlike lawn mowers and brushcutters, is a tool for solving more complex tasks when trimming grass.

Lawn Mower Trimmer

The most famous models are Black Decker, Bosch, Combitrim, Garden.

Types of trimmers

One type of such device is gasoline trimmers. The engine used in them can be two-stroke or four-stroke.

Gardena Lawn Mower

The difference between them is that the first one is easy to repair. It has a resource of approximately 400 hours of operation. A "motorcycle mixture" is used as fuel (it consists of oil and gasoline in a ratio of 1 to 40 or 50). When working, trimmers with such a motor emit too loud noise, while they overheat. If you do not pay enough attention to this problem, it can lead to engine damage.

The four-stroke engine is much more economical. It makes much less noise than a two-stroke one. During operation, gasoline of the AI-92 brand is usually used. However, repairing such a motor will cost more. In terms of its weight, such an engine will be heavier. The resource of the engine is such that it can reach 1000 operating hours.

It is customary to distinguish between electrical devices in connection with what method of power is used in them. They can be powered by batteries, they can be powered by a 220-volt power supply. The latter are also called network devices. They are widely used in lawn mowing and completely cover the segment of work that can be carried out in the country.

Note! This tool is significantly cheaper than gasoline models. Another advantage is that old or physically weak people can work with it without problems. It is also relatively light in weight.

Advantages of electric trimmers:

  1. Since they are highly maneuverable, such devices are good for treating lawns with a complex configuration, for example, those that have a large number of trees on their territory.
  2. Their important qualities are simplicity and ease of maintenance.
  3. They practically do not make noise even in calm weather, and also do not have a harmful environmental impact.
  4. Their weight is relatively small. It usually ranges from 1.5 to 7 kg.
  5. The mains electric option is not only cheaper than the gasoline one, but also more profitable in comparison with the battery one.

However, it has certain disadvantages:

  1. Such devices have a relatively low power (from 0.3 to 1.4 kW).
  2. They can only be used within the length of the cable that supplies them with electricity.

Reference. Cordless trimmers have a much greater autonomy compared to mains.

They are usually used for:

  1. Working off difficult places after working with a lawn mower.
  2. Haircuts under shrubs, trees.
  3. Cutting short grass.

Trimmer application

A special knife is used for cutting dry grass and thick stems

How to choose a trimmer for a summer residence

The lawn mower trimmer can be equipped with the following brush heads:

  1. A special knife is used for cutting dry grass and thick stems.
  2. A cultivator designed to loosen the topsoil. In particular, it can include special trimmer brushes.
  3. The brush cutter attachment for the trimmer is needed in order to remove limbs and dried branches in the garden. To install it, there must be a special connector on the trimmer.
  4. Lopper.
  5. An air blower is needed in order to clean the lawn from debris. It can be used not only for blowing off the soil, but also for fences or walls of buildings.
  6. The saw, although it is made as a nozzle, nevertheless, is actually a full-fledged tool with which you can perform work in the country.
  7. There is a special snow nozzle. With its help, you can completely clear the yard after a snowfall.
  8. Pole cutter attachment for brushcutters.

Comparison of trimmer, lawn mower, brushcutters

Trimmer Calm electric

This is how a trimmer differs from a brushcutter: the first of them is designed for processing more difficult areas, hard-to-reach parts of the lawn, for landscaping.

Trimmer selection: petrol models

Various trimmer models are available for sale. The following is a brief overview of the various options, a kind of rating. The best value for money devices will be considered.

Husqvarna 128R

Note! This trimmer is manufactured in Sweden. Taking into account all the available equipment, its weight does not exceed five kilograms. This quality allows the employee to work for a long time without much stress. The mower is held in place with knapsack straps. This significantly reduces muscle load when working with it.

The control handle of this medal is rotary. The rod on which the device is installed is telescopic. The engine has a power of 1.1 liters. from. Its electric trimmer brushes allow you to cut virtually any thickness of grass. The Smart Start system is used when starting the motor. This makes it possible to quickly and easily start the engine when starting work.

Husqvarna 128R

The capacity of the tank is 0.4 liters. When cutting grass, the knife rotates at a speed of 8 thousand revolutions per minute. The width of the processed grass strip is 45 cm. This device can be purchased for 14,990 rubles.

Interesting. The trimmer combines a powerful motor and relatively light weight.

Makita EBH253U

This trimmer is made in Japan. The Makita brand is renowned for its emphasis on ergonomic mechanism performance as well as optimizing the performance of its trimmers.

The motor power of this device is one horsepower. It is suitable for most types of work performed. The tank has a capacity of 0.5 liters. It is large enough not to refuel too often and relatively small so that the trimmer is not too heavy. The engine in this device is a four-stroke. It is distinguished by low noise, has a high level of stability and does not require any kind of fuel mixture for its operation.

Note! Customers claim that with the help of this mower it is possible to process an area of ​​50 acres. It is generally believed that this braid is the best on the Russian market in terms of value for money. Moreover, this model has been produced for a long time, its reputation is well deserved. The unit can be bought for 15 585 rubles.

Stihl FS 55

This device is manufactured in Germany. It has a reputation for being a reliable and durable trimmer. The use of a trimmer is universal. It can be used not only for mowing lawns with young grass, but also for mowing, for example, reeds or felted grass.

The unit is equipped with a starting device called Ergo Start. It allows you to start the motor quickly and effortlessly. The design provides for a manual fuel pump.If necessary, after a long downtime, it can be used to pump gasoline into the carburetor in order to reduce the number of jerks at start.

Since the weight of the device does not exceed 5 kg, it can be operated for a long time without causing severe fatigue.

Important! All trimmer controls are built into the handle. This simplifies the work process and makes it highly safe.

On sale, goggles are included with additional side protection.

The engine power is one horsepower. The capacity of the tank is 0.33 liters. The width of the cut grass strip is 35 cm.

Customers note the reliability of the trimmer after many years of use. At the same time, there is sufficient motor power for most work. The trimmer has an easy start and low fuel consumption when working. The cost of the device is 15,990 rubles.

RYOBI RBC 52FSBOS

RYOBI RBC 52FSBOS

This trimmer is of Japanese origin. But it produces its plant, which is located in China. This company specializes in the manufacture of professional tools at a reasonable price. The power of the unit is 1.9 liters. from. The gasoline tank on this unit can hold 1.1 liters.

Note! This petrol trimmer lawn mower can be operated with a fishing line or with a cutting disc. In the first case, she mows the grass on a strip 42 cm wide, in the second - 23 cm.

The cutting element in this trimmer is a special line. The design used:

  1. A RealEasy spool that makes it easy to replace your old line with a new one.
  2. A special Vertebrae belt fastening system was used, which allows you to easily hold the device during work, despite the fact that the trimmer weight is 8.3 kg.
  3. The battery-powered EasyStart system is used to start the trimmer quickly and easily.

Customers note the high power of the device, which is combined with a high-quality assembly.

The device can be purchased for 16,190 rubles.

Choice among electric models

Below are the models that are powered by an electric motor.

Makita UR 3501

This electric hand lawnmower has a D-shaped handle. A bent shaft is used here. This feature makes it possible to process grass in hard-to-reach places.

The motor power is 100 W. This allows you to quickly cut thick grass.

On a note. The design of this electric garden trimmer is completely environmentally friendly and safe. When the trimmer is operated with an electric motor, there is no exhaust or other environmental pollution.

For a unit of such power, it has a weight that can be considered small - 4.3 kg. The device has a special casing that pushes the cut grass to the side.

When working with an electric hand-held lawnmower, the noise level is very low. In order to be able to work for a long time, almost without experiencing fatigue, a special shoulder strap is provided.

On sale, a wrench is included for adjusting the various connections. A 2 mm fishing line is used as a cutting element.

Note! This electric garden trimmer can be purchased for 5,950 rubles.

Patriot ET 1255

In the budget segment of electric trimmers, this brand occupies an important place. This device is highly reliable. Moreover, it can work not only with young grass, but also with thick stems or wet plants.

Note! The engine in this unit has a top placement model. The electric motor is equipped with an additional control device that prevents the possibility of overheating during prolonged operation. This attachment extends the life of the trimmer.

The design uses a bar that has a straight shape. It is equipped with a gearbox.It is possible to use additional attachments that expand the capabilities of the Patriot trimmer. The cutting element is a line with a diameter of 2.4 mm. At the beginning of work, the line is released in a semi-automatic mode: when you press on the ground, it comes out automatically.

The complete set provides for the use of a strap to make it easier to carry the trimmer during operation. The trimmer is compact and lightweight. The design of the rod provides for the possibility of disassembling it, which is important for the convenience of transporting the device.

The device can be purchased for 5,300 rubles.

Trimmers allow you to make high-quality processing of lawns, including the ability to mow in areas with a complex configuration or relief.