Lawn care without noise and stench: TOP-5 electric trimmers

A small network trimmer Vitals Master EZT 063g is great for processing compact areas where lawnmowers have nowhere to turn around. With the help of such a braid, it is convenient to cut lawns of complex configuration, "manoeuvring" between bushes, flower beds and garden paths. On the trimmer, a retractable restrictive bracket is installed above the casing, which allows you not to mow the excess. The presence of a movable mowing head (with tilt and rotation mechanisms by 90 degrees) and an edging roller allows you to mow along walls and curbs without fear of damaging the tool, or carefully trim the edges of lawns, The trimmer is light (only 2.5 kg) and convenient. The length of the barbell and the angle of inclination of the front handle are adjustable (a person of any height can adjust the braid as he pleases).

It should be noted that this scythe is intended exclusively for mowing grass. It will not "pull" weeds with thick fleshy stems, large burdocks or reeds, despite the engine's quite decent power (550 watts). The fact is that only a thin fishing line with a diameter of 1.5 mm can be filled into the mowing head, which is "too tough" for more serious "rivals" than ordinary grass. The spool, by the way, is not removable. It is not very convenient to fill it with a fishing line, and it is difficult to replace it with another one.

The Vitals Master EZT 063g electric scythe is perfect for those who have a small well-groomed lawn with an area of a couple of acres. It handles well with simple tasks in which the tool is not subjected to intense loads. And the low price (less than $ 50) makes this trimmer the optimal choice for thrifty owners of suburban and homestead plots who do not want to buy expensive garden equipment.

The Greenworks GST5033M Deluxe trimmer is designed for mowing soft grass and fresh growth. A moderate power motor (500 W) and a thin fishing line with a diameter of 1.6 mm allow mowing grass cover up to 30 cm high, as well as destroying weeds with not too thick and dense stems (for example, nettles or young burdocks). The small size and light weight (only 2.4 kg) make this scythe an excellent tool for working in hard-to-reach places: along fences, under benches, between bushes and trees.

The engine is located at the bottom, on the rotary head. A variable angle of inclination of the head, as well as a roller on which the trimmer can rest, and a restrictive bracket will be useful when performing work on edging curbs and flower beds or cutting grass at the junction of the lawn and garden path. The possibility of attaching the shoulder strap by the design of the mower is not provided, but even without it, working with such a light tool does not cause discomfort. Moreover, the trimmer has comfortable handles, and the length of the telescopic rod can be changed to customize the device for yourself.

The Greenworks GST5033M Deluxe network mower is suitable for processing small areas with lawns that are more or less constantly cared for. But it will be inconvenient to clear high and dense thickets with its help — there will not be enough engine power. Separately, it is worth noting the low cost of the tool. Although this trimmer can not be called very cheap, but $ 75 is not such a large amount for a good garden equipment.

Electric scythe Makita UR 3000 with a lower engine (450 W) is well suited for processing small areas with decorative lawns and flower beds. It perfectly cuts any grass, as well as small weeds (with stems up to about 5 mm thick). The tool is light (2.6 kg) and practically does not transmit vibrations to the hands during work, so women, teenagers and the elderly can mow grass with it.

This mower has no replaceable nozzles, it is equipped only with a spool with a nylon fishing line. But the trimmer head is rotatable. It can be rotated 90 degrees to make a neat edging of the edges of the lawn or flower bed. A restrictive bracket is installed on the swivel head. It allows, when mowing grass, not to damage the stems of taller plants that you want to preserve (flowers or bushes).

The rotating spool with a fishing line is covered with a plastic casing, which is designed to protect the user from flying grass. But many note that during mowing, the grass mass sticks to the casing or gets clogged between the stiffeners, and you have to pause to clean it from there.

The Makita UR 3000 is the "weakest", but at the same time the lightest and cheapest motorcycle mower among the Makita trimmers. It is worth buying if you need a relatively inexpensive, but reliable tool for caring for a small lawn with an area of up to 5-6 acres. Owners of larger plots can count on this electric scythe as a "partner" for a more performant lawn mower.

The Bosch ART 35 household electric scythe can mow not only soft lawns. It handles perfectly with pruning tough and dense grass (for example, swamp or meadow), as well as mowing weeds with sufficiently long and thick stems, which are always full in the "wild" corners of any garden or under the fences of the infield.

The instrument is perfectly balanced. The motor located on top serves as a counterweight to the trimmer head and its surrounding protection. The set includes a shoulder strap that allows you to unload your arms and back while working. The handle is adjustable in height and angle of inclination. The engine (with a power of 600 watts) makes moderate noise and almost does not heat up.

The rod is curved for more convenient operation in hard-to-reach places and on inclined sections. It is durable and tolerates even bumps and falls well. The rod can be disassembled into parts to fold the trimmer for storage or transportation in the boot of a car. Included with the tool is a trimmer head with automatic feeding, on which 8 metres of fishing line with a diameter of 1.6 mm are wound at once (this stock is enough for about 20-30 acres, depending on the density of the grass and the neglect of the site).

The Bosch ART 35 network trimmer is a good choice for caring for medium—sized areas. It is reliable, you can buy accessories and spare parts for it, and there are service centers serving Bosch equipment all over the country. But if you need a device for large or neglected sites, it is better to take its "big brother" — Bosch ART 37, which is more powerful (1000 watts), but also more expensive.

The Hyundai GC1400 scythe is equipped with a very powerful engine — as much as 1400 watts are at your disposal. Therefore, it perfectly mows any growth, practically without feeling loads. Due to the high power of the motor, engine speeds close to the maximum (10000 rpm) are maintained all the time during operation. Due to the high speed of the cutting equipment, plants are less damaged on the cut. To prevent the device from twitching at the start, the manufacturer has equipped it with an electronic module that provides a smooth start.

Due to the large width of the grip (in one movement you can mow a 42 cm wide strip), lawn mowing is performed quickly. Nylon strings with a diameter of 2 mm can be inserted into the trimmer head. To cut woody weeds and small bushes with thin branches, instead of a head with a fishing line, you can install a three-bladed knife, which is included in the kit. It is made of hardened steel, so it cuts perfectly and does not break even when hitting small stones. The rod and handle (with rubberized handles) are made of aluminium. The rod is collapsible, so the mower can be folded for storage or transportation.

The "side effects" of a powerful engine are disadvantages such as a sufficiently large weight of the trimmer (5.5 kg — almost like gasoline analogues), as well as noticeable vibration and very noisy (by the standards of power tools) work.

Hyundai GC1400 electric scythe is a real competitor to gasoline trimmers of the middle power class. It is just as powerful and handles just as well with weeds and thickets, but it does not require gasoline and does not stink of exhaust. At the same time, the Hyundai tool has quite a reasonable cost, as for garden equipment with good characteristics and a claim to "professionalism".