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Maintaining a large, beautiful lawn without equipment is difficult. To help summer residents and utility workers, manufacturers offer trimmers and other similar tools. The Makita lawn mower has a high rating, which has established itself as a reliable and affordable unit.
Lawn mower design
When deciding to purchase a lawn mower, it is important to consider that the machine is only effective on level ground. Moreover, it will only cut grass, and not bushes and other thick growth. weed. The unit moves on wheels, which significantly reduces maneuverability compared to a trimmer. The lawn mower is well suited for mowing even lawns.
The design of all lawn mowers is almost the same and simple. The chassis, body, grass cutting blade and grass catcher are attached to the frame. If the tool is intended for mulching, then it is equipped with a different cutting mechanism design, and a grass spreader is installed instead of a grass collector.
The main heart of the car is the engine. It can be gasoline or powered by electricity.According to the type of movement, lawn mowers are divided into two types:
- Manual models move across the lawn when pushed by the operator. Such cars are usually powered by an electric motor, but there are also gasoline analogues.
- A self-propelled lawn mower moves across the lawn by itself. The operator only needs to steer when turning. Most gasoline models fall into this category.
All lawn mowers differ in engine power, blade design, grass catcher capacity, grass cutting width and wheel size. The more productive a machine is, the more its value increases. Prices for the Makita brand vary from 5 to 35 thousand rubles.
Makita mowers powered by electricity
The Makita electric mower is usually used by private owners of cottages and country houses. The machine is capable of serving an area of up to five acres. Moreover, the lawn or lawn should preferably be located closer to the house. Such requirements are justified by the presence of an outlet for connecting to the mains. Sometimes lovers of environmentally friendly technology lay electric cables over large areas. In this case, the range of action of the mower increases.
The width of the blades is directly related to the power of the electric motor. After all, cutting a large amount of grass requires a lot of effort. Units with a grip from 30 to 40 cm can be powered by a 1.1 kW electric motor. They can be connected to a regular outlet. Lawn mowers with a cutting width of more than 40 cm are equipped with powerful motors. A separate line is made to connect them. House wiring may not be able to withstand this load.
All models of Makita electric mowers have a control mechanism that allows you to set the height of grass mowing.
Review of Makita electric mowers
Electric lawn mowers are chosen based on performance. Let's look at several popular models of different classes.
Lightweight mower ELM3311
Among Makita light-class lawn mowers, the ELM3311 model is very popular. A small four-wheeled unit will help maintain a small lawn near your home. The grass is cut with virtually no noise, so the machine will not wake up your sleeping neighbors even in the early morning.
The weight of the Makita mower is within 12 kg. The manufacturer managed to reduce weight thanks to the lightweight polypropylene body. This material is quite strong, but if neglected it tends to crack. The wheels of the mower are also plastic. The tread is designed so that the grass is not damaged while driving. The electric unit operates from a 1.1 kW engine. There are three grass cutting height positions, as well as a soft grass catcher with a capacity of 27 liters. The cost of a light lawn mower is within 6 thousand rubles.
Electric mower Makita middle class ELM3711
A representative of the middle class Makita mowers is the ELM3711 model. Its operational characteristics coincide with those of light category vehicles. All the same efficiency, silent operation, comfortable operation. The difference is that it is equipped with a more powerful electric motor – 1.3 kW.This increases the productivity of the unit, which makes it possible to mow old weeds with thick stems. The blade grip width has been increased, and the low center of gravity gives the machine stability when driving on uneven terrain.
The manufacturer has equipped the Makita mower with a more spacious 35-liter grass catcher. The basket is equipped with a fullness indicator. The operator no longer needs to constantly monitor the amount of debris in the grass catcher while working. A fan is installed in front of the electric motor. Forced air cooling increases the duration of continuous operation.
The chassis is made so that the wheels are buried inside the car body. This makes it possible to mow grass close to the fence. Another big plus is that the operator has the ability to independently adjust the height of each wheel. The price of Makita is approximately 8 thousand rubles.
Makita mowers powered by a gasoline engine
The Makita petrol mower is mobile, as it is not connected to an outlet. A self-propelled machine is considered professional. It is usually used by utility workers for mowing grass in large areas. This includes city squares, lawns, parks and other similar objects.
To refuel the unit, use AI92 or AI95 gasoline. The gasoline mower runs on a two-stroke or four-stroke engine. For the first type of engine, fuel must be prepared manually. It consists of the proportions of oil and gasoline recommended by the manufacturer. For mowers with a four-stroke engine, oil and gasoline are poured separately.
A gasoline lawn mower is self-propelled and requires operator control. The second option is more difficult to work with, since the unit constantly has to be pushed by hand. A self-propelled mower moves across the lawn by itself. The operator only directs the direction of movement with the handle.
Overview of the PLM 4621 model
The self-propelled model is equipped with a four-stroke engine from the manufacturer Briggs & Stratton with a power of 2.3 kW. The combined grass catcher is designed for a volume of up to 40 liters. A big plus is the steel body of the mower, which is resistant to mechanical stress. Makita weighs no more than 32.5 kg. A special force sensor is installed on the control handle. If the operator releases the handle while working, the machine will stop instantly. For a self-propelled lawn mower, such a sensor serves as a guarantee of safe operation.
The petrol model PLM 4621 has the following advantages:
- independence from connection to the electrical network eliminates the limitation of the radius of operation of the unit;
- a powerful engine with forced air cooling is capable of operating for a long time without interruption;
- The stainless steel housing is resistant to corrosion and shock, which serves as reliable protection for the motor, as well as other working components;
- the gasoline unit can be used even in the rain, since the motor is protected from moisture, plus there is no risk of electric shock.
As for functionality, the petrol model PLM 4621 is designed for mowing tough vegetation on an area of up to 30 acres. There is a mulching mode. Rear-wheel drive improves machine control during operation. The grass cutting height is adjustable in four steps – from 20 to 50 mm.
The video provides a review of the Makita PLM 4621:
Conclusion
The Makita model range is very large.Each consumer can choose equipment with the desired characteristics.
