Lawn mowers with a grass catcher: features and types

To give the garden and backyard plot an aesthetic appearance, it is necessary to regularly mow the grass. The desired result is achieved with the help of a special unit designed to quickly and beautifully shape lawns.

The grass catcher lawnmower is a mobile mowing machine with an attached collection container. The convenient design allows you to save time on cleaning the area from the cut grass that remains when mowing with a manual power lawn mower, which does not collect the greens in a container, but scatters it on the ground.

The service life of a lawnmower with a grass container is influenced by the material from which the body of the product is made. The strongest is the steel structure, but it is susceptible to corrosion. The aluminum body is durable and lightweight. The disadvantages of a plastic product include its fragility.

Lawn mowers are divided into electric and gasoline products according to the type of energy consumed. The electrical device is great for small areas. The advantage of gasoline units is mobility, independence from electricity and the ability to use them on huge areas. When filling the tank with gasoline, it is necessary to exclude any ingress of foreign substances into the container: water, oil, dirt.

The cleaning and washing process is not the same for different models. It is important for the consumer to find a design with a minimum investment of time for cleaning a container intended for mowed greenery.

Plastic tanks are very handy. Lightweight and durable material does not crack, does not fade in the sun. The plastic box is usually built into electrical and gasoline structures. Compared to other types of containers, the rigid container has some advantages, described below.

• A clear advantage of the model is convenient unloading: simple and easy shaking out of the grass from the container.
• The product is easy to clean: some designs are equipped with a flushing hose with a fitting.
• The plastic container is well ventilated due to the unobstructed passage of air through the holes in the walls. Good ventilation promotes the compaction of greenery. Models created with the latest air flow technology have a very high grass density. Such a product does not need frequent cleaning.

The disadvantages include the periodic clogging of the ventilation slots with greens. As a result, the passage of the air flow is reduced, the cut grass hardly penetrates into the container. In order to avoid such problems, constructions are produced with a collector that holds only 30-40 liters.

The German company AL-KO produces oversized tanks with a powerful ventilation system. The capacity of the container is 70-80 liters. The tank is designed for gasoline vehicles.

The lightest product is the mower with a fabric cut bag. The container is made from strong woven threads or synthetic fabric. The bag is usually attached to gasoline models. Textile collections have several positive aspects:

• the soft grass catcher does not add additional weight to the mower;
• during operation, the unit almost does not vibrate;
• the dismantled bag does not take up much space, which affects the convenience of its storage;
• there is a possibility of increasing the volume up to 90 liters;
• the grass collector can be easily detached from the structure and has a simple way of shaking out the greens.

Some models are supplied with a special brush for cleaning the walls of the herbal container.

The air throughput is reduced due to the lack of a ventilation system.

The lawn mower combi collection box is constructed of plastic and fabric. Rigid material placed at the top and bottom gives the bag a great shape. The upper part is equipped with ventilation holes. Some models have a built-in filter to fill a large container completely with grass. The universal collection is endowed with undeniable advantages:

• the combination of fabric with plastic gives lightness to the product;
• plastic helps to maintain the shape of the structure;
• an excellent ventilation system is created with the help of plastic;
• at a very high density, the grass does not fall out of the container, but is compacted;
• greens are shaken out of the collection very easily;
• quick cleaning of the container is easy.

The companies providing the modern market with lawn mowers are located in different countries.

Mowers of well-known brands Makita, Hyundai, Stiga, Bosch, Viking are very popular. The devices described below are recognized as the best modern models.

• Self-propelled lawn mower Makita PLM4621 equipped with a device for mulching grass. The mowing width is 46 cm, the height is from 2 to 7.5 cm. The machine weighs 32.5 kg.

• Non-self-propelled petrol mower Hyundai L4310 has a mulching nozzle. There is a central adjustment of the cutting height. The volume of the collection is 45 liters. Provides for the mowing of greenery 42 cm wide and 2.5-7.5 cm high. The fuel tank holds 1 liter of gasoline.

• Self-propelled electric mower Stiga Combi 48 ES has an adjustable handle and a foldable handle. The pluses include a steel body, a nozzle for chopping grass, excellent maneuverability, a large wheel diameter (front - 18 cm, rear - 24 cm), good capacity for a grass collection (up to 60 liters).

• Model AL-KO 119617 Highline 46/5 SP-A has 7 levels of mowing. The height of the lawn is adjustable from 3 to 8 cm. The device weighs 32 kg. The very robust housing provides the unit with durability. The mower has incredible impact resistance. There is a possibility of mulching. An additional nozzle allows you to grind greens to a state suitable as fertilizer for the soil.

• Bosch ARM 37 does not have a device for chopping grass. The rigid collector holds 40 liters. There is a central adjustment of the cutting height from 2 to 7 cm.The cutting width is 37 cm.

• Austrian gasoline mower Viking MB 248 distinguished by compactness and excellent maneuverability. The body is made of steel. The fabric soft bag holds 45 liters. The device weighs 28 kg.

When choosing a lawn mower, you should pay attention to the possibility of mulching. It is better to choose a product with a knife or a special wedge that chops the cut grass at the time of mowing. Greens cut into small pieces become a source of moisture, which has a positive effect on cleaning the container of herbs. The knife must have a sharp and durable blade, so a steel blade is ideal.

The front-wheel drive mower with a grass bag has good maneuverability, but when the tank is filled with grass, the center of gravity shifts, the front wheels slip on the surface of the green. The rear-wheel drive technique is the most convenient. During the operation of the gasoline unit, the rear is subjected to heavy loads, which creates additional comfort during work.

Petrol lawn mowers are not suitable for uneven terrain. Any thirty-degree slope makes it very difficult to use such a mower.Electric models are well suited for working on embossed surfaces. They are distinguished by their quietness, maneuverability and lightness.

For an uneven area overgrown with weeds, you need to choose a device with a powerful engine. To avoid overheating, it is necessary to take a break every 15-20 minutes of operation. Do not forget about the length of the cord and extension cord, since electrical structures have a limited range. They are more suitable for a small area.

For a small area, the Viking MB 248 is a good fit. The mower manages superbly between flower beds, skillfully avoiding all hummocks. The huge area can be easily handled by the AL-KO 119617 Highline 46/5 SP-A. It copes well with tall grass and uneven surfaces.

How to choose a lawn mower, see below.