We form the perfect lawn: TOP-5 networked lawn mowers

The power of the engine (1200 W), which is installed on the Greenworks GLM1232 mower, is enough to mow lawns sown with lawn grass or various grasses. The front part of the plastic deck is made in such a way that the machine bends the tall stems well. Therefore, you can safely go out on the lawn, on which the grass is knee-high. The lawn mower is compact, and its grip width is not very large (33 cm). The narrow body allows you to mow grass in hard-to-reach places, and you do not have to buy a mower for mowing lawns between bushes and flower beds separately.

The design of the device is extremely simple. The lawn mower doesn't even have a synchronous wheel adjustment function. The mowing height is changed by rearranging each axis separately into one of three positions: 20 mm, 40 mm or 60 mm. The handle is folded, but it is not adjustable in height (and its length is not enough for comfortable work for tall people, they have to work slightly bent). The grass collector is combined (a fabric bag on a wire base plus a plastic lid). It has a small volume (only 30 liters), so sometimes it is more convenient to use the mulching function, in which the crushed grass is simply thrown back under the user's feet.

The Greenworks GLM1232 network mower is great for mowing small flat lawns with an area of up to 3 acres. It is important to note that it is very light (by the standards of lawn mowers) — only 8.3 kg, and it is easy to push it across the lawn. The controls are simple, and even someone who is completely not friends with technology can assemble and use the device. Given the low price of this model (even manual mowers cost the same), it can be safely recommended to anyone who wants to buy simple and cheap lawn care equipment. It also perfectly fits the role of an inexpensive, but practical gift for a summer resident or the owner of a house with a private plot.

The Bosch ARM 37 lawn mower has an engine with good power (1400 watts) and decent torque (16 Nm), and even the thickest lawn grass is unlikely to be able to stop it. In one pass, the device captures a strip of lawn up to 37 cm wide, so it is advisable to use it for mowing lawns with an area of up to 5-6 acres. An interesting feature of this model is the side rails, which are located behind the front wheels. They grab the grass that did not fall under the deck and send it under the knife, which makes it possible to cleanly mow lawns close to walls, fences and curbs. Synchronous adjustment of the wheels allows you to change the mowing height with one movement of the lever, choosing one of five positions: 20, 30, 45, 55 or 70 mm.

A distinctive feature of this lawn mower is its ergonomics. You won't have to slouch or take an uncomfortable position. The distinctive "branded" Ergoflex handle of ergonomic shape and the presence of four starting buttons at once provide several ways of gripping. This ensures a healthy and comfortable posture during work. The handle is adjustable in height and folds so that the mower has the minimum possible dimensions when folded. The grass collector is rigid, as it is made of durable plastic. It has an interesting shape, thanks to which the grass thrown out from under the knife completely fills all 40 liters of available volume. Users note that the herbal mass practically does not stick to the soundboard from the inside, but enters directly into the container allocated to it.

Perhaps the only drawback of this lawn mower is noisy work. It works, of course, quieter than gasoline analogues. But when mowing lawns in the early morning, the sound of its engine can irritate not only you, but also your neighbors.

The Bosch ARM 37 network lawn mower (as well as its slightly less powerful "brother" Bosch ARM 34) is perfect for owners of medium-sized plots with lawns that require constant maintenance. A big plus of Bosch equipment is the availability of service centers throughout the country and the opportunity to buy any spare parts and accessories for lawn mowers of this brand.

The GARDENA PowerMax 1400/34 mower, powered by a network, is designed for "maintenance" of lawns with a size of 4-5 acres. Naturally, you can mow larger lawns (if the length of your extension cord allows), but it is for this area that the volume of the grass collector (40 liters) and the width of the grip are calculated. In one pass, the lawn mower cuts the grass with a strip 34 cm wide (that is, slightly larger than the average trimmer).

The case is made of durable, yet lightweight ABS plastic. Therefore, the device turned out not to be very heavy — 9.7 kg. On the sides of the body there are grippers in the form of "combs". They bend the grass and direct it under the deck, allowing lawns to be cut close to fences or curbs. The mown vegetation is collected from the lawn almost completely. There is a filling indicator on the grass collector, which allows you to determine on the go whether it's time to empty the bag or not yet.

The handles and buttons are made so that you can control the lawn mower with one hand. The special pride of Gardena is the original patented QuickFit height adjustment system. With its help, you can change the cutting height with one easy movement of the "twister", choosing one of as many as ten preset positions in the range from 20 mm to 60 mm.

If this model, which has a 1400 W engine, does not suit you in one way or another, then there are other interesting options in the Gardena family of electric mowers. Those who want to buy a network lawn mower may be interested in a 1200-watt GARDENA PowerMax 1200/32 5032-20 or GARDENA PowerMax 1600/37 5037-20 with a 1600 Watt motor and a mulching function.

The AL-KO Silver 34 E Comfort network lawn mower does not know how to cut lawns completely "bald" (the minimum mowing height is 28 mm, whereas most representatives of this type of garden equipment have around 20 mm). But her adjustment range is no worse than the others. There are six fixed height positions (from 28 mm to 68 mm), so the mower can be adjusted to any lawn. The settings are changed by a lever: one forward or backward movement — and the soundboard is lowered or raised to the desired height. The engine power (1200 watts) is quite enough to mow thick lawn grass or grass from a mixture of different plants, although not at the most impressive speed. But with high (and even more humid) vegetation, the machine does not cope well, since long stems, winding on a knife, "jam" the motor. Therefore, owners of lawn mowers of this model should not run their plots.

Vegetation mowed with a sharp knife is thrown back — straight into the container for collecting grass, which is made of plastic and has a volume of 37 liters. There is an indicator on the grass collector that allows you to monitor the filling of the box without bending down to the mower. You can mow without a grass collector (with a raised back cover) — in this case, the grass, finely chopped with a sharp knife, is scattered behind the mower.

Other lawn mowers need to be lifted with two hands (for example, when carrying or loading into the boot). And this device has a special durable handle on the body for this, and it can be lifted with one hand (of course, if your physical condition allows you to lift 15-kilogram weights).

The electric mower AL-KO Silver 34 E Comfort is of interest to those who have relatively small lawns (with an area of about 3-4 acres). As an alternative, you can consider its more powerful "brothers" in the model range: the 1400-watt AL-KO Comfort 40 E and the 1600-watt AL-KO Classic 4.27 E Plus lawn mower.

The Husqvarna LC141C, equipped with an 1800 Watt engine, belongs to powerful lawn mowers (by the standards of electric representatives of this type of equipment). It perfectly cuts thick grass (including tall) and easily "chews" vegetation with thick and dense stems, crushing it into pieces. Despite the very powerful motor, the device operates with an acceptable noise level (at least, the device does not cause discomfort to the lawn mower during operation and does not interfere with others). Due to the large gripping width (41 cm), the mower mows lawns quickly enough, and therefore it can be used for mowing medium and large lawns (up to 10-15 acres). Ten steps of mowing height adjustment (from 25 mm to 70 mm) allow you to choose the optimal settings, depending on the requirements for the lawn covering and its current condition.

The soundboard is made of metal. Thanks to the steel body, this mower can be used in areas where there are anthills or hummocks filled with moles (having stumbled upon such an obstacle, the lawn mower will simply push it away). The wheels of the device, unlike most network models, are mounted not on bushings, but on bearings — this design is much more reliable and durable. Large wheels make it easier to move over rough terrain. The lower part of the grass collector is made of fabric, but the lid is plastic. It holds 50 liters of mown grass. A set of BioClip accessories, which is designed for mulching grass and consists of a plug and a special knife with fasteners, can be purchased separately.

Because of the metal deck, the lawn mower turned out to be quite heavy and clumsy. It weighs 21.4 kg — almost twice as much as the average electric mower. Therefore, pushing the device is not too easy (because it does not have a wheel drive), and lifting and loading it into the boot is frankly difficult even for strong men.

The powerful Husqvarna LC141C network mower is an excellent choice for anyone who has a large and not very flat plot sown with lawn. It is not cheap, but a reliable and sturdy construction, multiplied by the branded quality of Husqvarna garden equipment, is definitely worth it.