All about Makita brushcutters

Owners of a beautiful garden, hedges, shrubs near their home know that plant decorations require special care. For this, a tool was created called a brush cutter. It is intended for mowing, cutting grass, bushes. Today, manufacturers offer the buyer multifunctional units that differ in power, number of modes and structural strength.

Garden pruner and brush cutter are similar tools. True, the first is able to cope with easy tasks: trim branches, remove dry, damaged shoots, create a crown for young trees, form a vine, trim shrubs.

The hedge trimmer will be able to cope with larger-scale jobs thanks to the long, massive blades. By the way, in addition to hand-held devices, electric ones, powered by a drive, appeared on the market.

Brush cutters are divided into several types.

• Mechanical / manual - a lightweight version of hedge trimmers. Suitable for very small loads: pruning or trimming a garden bush. Consists of a 25 cm blade and the same handle.

• Gasoline - used to care for hedges. They are distinguished by their ergonomics in operation. Equipped with a high power 2-stroke petrol engine. The device is capable of performing a fairly large amount of work.

• Electrical - designed for light work, for example, cutting branches of trees that are not too thick or trimming small vegetation. The device works from an electric wire, therefore, it implies the presence of a generator or mains near the generator. Differs in compactness, adjustable trim angle. Develops power from 0.5 to 1 kW, rpm - 1300-1400.

• Rechargeable - are considered portable models. The tool is equipped with a powerful motor, a strong battery that can function for a long time.

UH4861 - is an electrical type of unit. It has a 400 W motor. Provides a cutting length of 48 cm. The kit includes a protective cover for the knife, case, warranty card.

Price - 6000-7000 rubles.

Specifications:

• splitting type of coupling;
• double protective insulation;
• electric motor brake;
• three built-in switches;
• double-sided knife, ground, with special treatment;
• simultaneous operation of two switches.

UH200DZ - battery scissors with voltage up to 10.8 V. Number of strokes per minute - 1250. Cut length 20 cm.

Price - 3300-4000 rubles.

Peculiarities:

• knife types - for hedges / grass;
• provides easy replacement of knives;
• the presence of a low battery indicator;
• the knife is treated with a special coating, which increases the service life;
• the set includes a spare knife block, cover, key, instructions for use, warranty card.

UH7580 - more powerful mains-powered model with a longer blade. The engine is capable of developing power up to 670 W.

Price - 13000-14000 rubles.

The manufacturer supplied the device with:

• two switches (on the front / rear handle);
• blades with a durable coating (to increase wear resistance);
• low noise;
• light weight;
• mobility;
• a special guide (this prevents the hedge trimmer from bouncing);
• plastic shield for safe use.

UH4261 - electric type of the device with a powerful motor - up to 400 W, makes about 1600 rpm, provides a 16 mm cut thickness.

Price - from 6600 rubles.

The advantages are:

• rubber grip prevents slipping during work;
• the presence of a plastic shield will protect against chips from falling into the face;
• reversible knives - 18 mm thick;
• high performance;
• the action of the knives is terminated by the electric brake;
• the presence of three switches - on the handle, front / bottom handle;
• to start the mechanism, it is necessary to hold down two switches - this excludes the possibility of accidental activation;
• along with the product comes a power cable holder, extension cable clips.

The Japanese brand Makita is characterized by strong, durable tools with high power. Brush cutters (hand, electric, battery) provide complete maintenance of garden areas. Thus, the manufacturer guarantees an excellent result, high productivity, durability of the knives, as well as the safe performance of long-term work. You can buy this device in specialized stores - just decide on the type of garden work, and a specialist will select the right tool for you.

For an overview of the Makita UH200DWE cordless hedgecutter, see the video below.