Electric lawn mowers for summer cottages: types, rating and selection

Electricity is a powerful assistant in household and household affairs. It is also used for mowing lawns. But electric mowing equipment must be carefully selected and used wisely.

Electric lawn mowers are not very powerful, especially when compared directly to gasoline-powered counterparts. After all, the home power grid is unable to withstand high power. However, this circumstance makes it possible to reduce the noise level. Such equipment proved to be excellent in work:

• in summer cottages;
• adjoining territories;
• land adjacent to administrative offices and shops.

The difference between specific models is primarily related to the power of the electric motor. The electric shear will not go uphill. Therefore, it is recommended only for flat land. For obvious reasons, an electrified mower can only be used where there is a stable power supply.

The limited power of electric lawn mowers is not a definite plus or minus. These devices are not suitable for mowing grass in large, difficult terrain. Only the most advanced electric powered devices can operate in difficult conditions - and even then under extreme loads. Such exploitation results in an invariably high consumption of labor resources. But electric devices are lighter than gasoline counterparts, and they can be freely used by women, children, old people.

Since the knives are fixed firmly, the grass is cut more evenly. The power limitation prevents mowing of very hard and coarse grass. When colliding with low bushes, the knives also quickly fail. In addition, it is forbidden to mow wet grass (immediately after watering, rain, in highly humid places).

Trimmers are undoubtedly the leaders in ease of use. They are also distinguished by increased versatility. A good professional brushcutter, along with leveling lawns, will help:

• prepare hay;
• remove weeds along the road;
• cope with the young growth of the bush.

However, a brushcutter is hardly appropriate on a large flat area. She does not do well with cutting grass at the same height. This is because it is difficult to maintain a stable position of the cutting element. Trimmers are much simpler: they have an electric motor connected to a rotating head. Already on this head, a fishing line or a steel string is wound in the form of a coil.

But in some models, the cutting unit is pushed directly onto the motor shaft (if it is placed underneath). In devices with an overhead engine, the force is transmitted through a steel cable or a rod. This design best suits the conditions of long-term operation. This is achieved through weight balancing. Self-propelled devices are optimal when you have to work on a large area, therefore they can be recommended only for a large summer cottage.

And here if the space to be cleaned is small or the area has a complex shape, preference should be given to machines without wheel drive... They maneuver more efficiently and move back and forth. However, self-propelled mowers may not be able to reverse. In the absence of it, it is very difficult to adjust the speed.It becomes more difficult to hold the device in hand even at the lowest speed.

It should be noted that some designers deliberately do not equip their equipment with a grass catcher. In this case, the cut grass will be chopped up. Mulch becomes an excellent fertilizer for the suburban area and lawn. Robotic models are very rare and extremely expensive. But there is no doubt that in 5-8 years they will occupy an already noticeable segment of the market.

Commonly used lawn mowers are driven either by being connected to the mains or by using a battery. Battery models are ideal for small areas that need to be mowed infrequently. Wired devices are even more autonomous (as far as the wire can reach). But often you have to use extension cords.

Some of the best electric lawn mowers include DDE LME3109... This device is equipped with a 26 liter grass catcher. The power consumption reaches 0.98 kW. The rotary cutting system can trim grass to a height of 0.02 m. The maximum cutting height is 0.06 m. The electric motor can reach 3550 revolutions per minute. The case, although made of plastic, is quite reliable.

Among the quality alternatives included in the top is Hammer ETK 1000... The four-wheel device develops a power of 1 kW and can cut grass up to a height of 0.055 m. Thanks to the plastic grass catcher, the weight of the structure is reduced to 8 kg.

Patriot PT 1132E consumes 1100 watts. Relatively heavy (10 kg) equipment is equipped with a 3000 rpm motor. A cutting unit is built into the plastic body, which removes a strip of grass 0.32 m wide. The capacity of the grass catcher is 35 liters. The system is designed to be connected to a 220 V household network.

A number of other models could also be named. But it is much more important to know how to make the right choice. Non-self-propelled modifications are easier to transport and easier to store. However, it is very difficult to use such devices on uneven terrain. Jerking negatively affects even the best mechanisms. And therefore, the reliability of non-self-propelled vehicles is rather low.

Self-propelled mowers only need direction - they will do the rest without human assistance. Such a device will suit the owners of any large summer cottage. It is undesirable to give preference to the most powerful models. All the same, they are needed mainly for the constant mowing of "neglected" lawns. Mowers with moderate powers will be more economical.

It will only be necessary to check the documentation for how long they actually work. For ordinary summer residents, a device that works continuously for 30 minutes is enough. The width of the mowing strip will also be a very important parameter. Inexpensive devices remove grass by 0.3 m.In more advanced versions, this figure reaches 0.4-0.5 m.

You can find out how to choose an electric lawn mower in the video below.