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It is difficult for owners of a summer cottage or their own home to do without a tool such as a trimmer. From early spring to late autumn, it is necessary to mow areas that are intensively overgrown with grass. Of all the varieties, the gasoline trimmer has the greatest demand among users. This is due to the mobility and high performance of the unit. Let's figure out which model is better to choose for home use, and find out reviews about the tool from users.
How to make the right choice between a professional and household trimmer
A gasoline trimmer, like any other tool, is made for professional and household use. It is stupid to choose a unit at a low cost due to the fact that such models are usually low-power and sometimes of poor quality. A cheap trimmer purchased in a hurry simply may not cope with a certain amount of work. However, you should not buy an expensive professional unit in reserve if the volume of work does not require it.
To choose the right gasoline trimmer, you need to take into account a number of important nuances:
- First of all, you need to assess the type of vegetation on your site., which the lawn mower will have to contend with. Any low-power model can cope with mowing meadow grass. To combat large weedsIf you have overgrown bushes, you will have to buy a trimmer with more power.
- When choosing gasoline trimmers, you need to decide on the expected amount of work.. The larger the area to be treated, the more powerful the unit will be required. Low-power models cannot do volumetric mowing. Frequently cooling an overheated engine will reduce performance.
- An important indicator is the terrain of the area. If this is, for example, a garden with a seating area, you will have to mow the grass around trees, under benches and in other inconvenient places. A trimmer with a curved rod can do this job well.
- You must remember that you will have to wear a working trimmer on you all the time.. The weight of the tool must be selected so that working with it is less tiring. It is important to pay attention to the shape of the handles. They should be comfortable.
- Depending on the model, the gasoline trimmer is equipped with a two-stroke or four-stroke engine. The first option is easier to maintain and repair, but weaker than its brother.
- An important parameter that requires attention when choosing a trimmer is the type of cutting element. For ordinary grass, a fishing line is sufficient. Shrubs and large weeds must be cut with metal knives. The cutting width of one strip of grass during mowing depends on the size of the cutting element.
Having dealt with all these nuances, you next need to decide which tool to choose - household or professional.
Design features of household trimmers
All household gasoline trimmers are powered by a two-stroke engine. This tool is the best option for the garden. Many users leave reviews on the Internet about the functionality of different household models, which will help you make a choice.
Let's look at the design features of household trimmers:
- The engine power of household trimmers usually does not exceed 2 liters. With. Sometimes there are models with a capacity of up to 3 liters. With. The tool will cope with an area of up to 10 acres.
- The weight of almost all models does not exceed 5 kg. However, we must also take into account the volume of the fuel tank, which can be from 0.5 to 1.5 liters. A full tank of gasoline adds additional weight to the tool.
- Continuous operation of a household trimmer is limited to 20–40 minutes. The engine needs to rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Limited access to the control system located on the boom creates certain operating inconveniences. The rods themselves are flat and curved for working in hard-to-reach places. For ease of transportation, they are often made foldable.
- Usually the tool is equipped with additional handles of different shapes. The cutting element is a fishing line or a metal knife.
- The operation of a two-stroke engine is carried out from prepared fuel. Refueling is carried out with a mixture of gasoline and engine oil in a ratio of 1:50.
In terms of cost, household trimmers are almost 2 times more expensive than professional models. Even women, teenagers and the elderly can use this tool.
Design features of professional trimmers
Most professional household trimmers are equipped with a four-stroke gasoline engine. A rather heavy unit weighs from 5 to 7 kg without taking into account a full tank of fuel, the volume of which varies from 0.5 to 1.5 liters. Separate from the main tank, the unit is equipped with additional tanks. They are necessary for the oil. The process of preparing fuel in professional units occurs independently, unlike its household counterparts.
An inexperienced person with a professional lawn mower can mow 10 acres of grass in 5 hours of work. The purchase of such a tool is justified for farms and service enterprises. Municipal services use professional trimmers to improve lawns, and farmers prepare hay for animals.
The design of a professional lawn mower is slightly similar to its household counterpart. The difference lies in the equipment with a four-stroke engine and an expanded set of cutting accessories:
- In addition to the metal knife, the product is equipped with plastic cutting elements and discs with various teeth and blades.
- Bobbins with nylon fishing line of different thicknesses. The more powerful the lawn mower, the larger the cross-section of the fishing line used.
To make it easier to use, the professional lawn mower is equipped with belts. They help to conveniently fix the unit on the back with even distribution of the load.
Rating of household gasoline trimmers
After studying numerous user reviews, a rating of popular household trimmers from different manufacturers was compiled.Now we will look at the best models based on the criteria of price, quality and performance.
PATRIOT PT 555
The rating of household lawn mowers is topped by a model from American manufacturers with a capacity of 3 liters. With. The tool will cope with young bushes without any problems. Due to the high rotation speed of the cutting element, the grass does not wrap around the shaft. The gas lever on the handle is equipped with a lock to prevent accidental pressing. The product package includes a regular and circular knife, a reel with fishing line, and a measuring canister for preparing fuel. Knife grip width – 51 cm, engine volume – 52 cm³, fuel tank capacity – 1.2 l, cutting element rotation speed 6500 rpm.
Huter GGT-1000T
Excellent reviews and the 2nd place in the rating were won by the German model with a capacity of 1 liter. With. A petrol mower is indispensable for the owner of a home garden. Reliable operation of the product is ensured by a rigid drive shaft. Thanks to the anti-vibration system, the noise level during operation is reduced, and hand fatigue is also significantly reduced. The tool is equipped with a 33 cm³ engine and a fuel tank with a capacity of 0.7 liters. Knife grip width – 25 cm, rotation speed – 7500 rpm.
AL-KO 112387 FRS 4125
Despite the fact that the brush cutter is made in China, according to user reviews, its rating has risen to 3rd place. The powerful unit will cope with mowing large areas of grass and young bushes. The fuel tank volume of 0.7 l allows you to work for a long time without refueling. The anti-vibration system reduces the strain on your hands during operation. The non-separable rod gives strength to the product, but is inconvenient for transportation.
HUSQVARNA 128R
A Swedish-made brush cutter would be a good choice for caring for your summer cottage. When fully equipped, the unit weighs no more than 5 kg, which makes grass mowing easier.Engine power 1.1 l. With. enough to mow any vegetation, but it is advisable not to use it for bushes. The telescopic rod and adjustable handle contribute to ease of use. The petrol mower is equipped with a 28 cm engine3 and fuel tank - 0.4 l. The cutting width is 45 cm, the rotation speed of the cutting element is 8000 rpm.
The video provides an overview of the Husqvarna trimmer:
Echo SRM-22GES U-Handle
User reviews about Japanese technology are always the best. The trimmer power is only 0.91 liters. With. The tool is suitable for trimming small vegetation around the house and on the garden lawn. The anti-vibration system, as well as the light weight of the product (4.8 kg), allows women and teenagers to work. Ease of use is due to the presence of a quick engine start system with no kickback of the starting cable. The gas mower is equipped with a translucent fuel tank with a capacity of 0.44 l, a two-stroke engine with a volume of 21 cm3. The cutting width is 38 cm, the rotation speed of the cutting element is 6500 rpm.
STIHL FS 55
Completes our lawn mower rating famous German brand with a capacity of 1 liter. With. The tool has proven itself well in mowing thick grass and reeds in wetlands. The quick start system allows you to start the engine the first time. After long breaks in operation, fuel can be pumped up with a manual fuel pump. Convenience of working with the tool is possible thanks to the adjustable handle with all built-in controls. The trimmer is equipped with a 27 cm engine3 and fuel tank - 0.33 l. The cutting width is 38 cm, the rotation speed of the cutting element is 7700 bpm.
The video provides an overview of the Stihl trimmer:
User reviews of gasoline trimmers
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