Brushcutter attachments (petrol trimmer): features and types

The modern brushcutter has found its application not only in the garden and vegetable garden. Due to the fact that the device is sold with interchangeable attachments, it can be used as a ripper, weeder, mower, delimber, for destroying grass, weeding potatoes, removing snow and in many other cases.

When buying a gasoline trimmer, you should immediately think about purchasing attachments. To begin with, it is worth deciding in what work the unit will be used. Thanks to modern technology, the petrol hog can become a faithful assistant in the personal plot if the suspension is changed on it. Units of this type can perform a wide range of agricultural work.

The advantages of using units with replaceable nozzles are obvious:

• multifunctionality;
• high quality of work performed;
• ease of use;
• efficiency;
• low cost of hanging equipment for a brushcutter, in contrast to attachments for a walk-behind tractor;
• processing speed;
• the ability to use not only in a large area, but also in a greenhouse, flower garden and flower bed;
• safety at work.

Disadvantages:

• attachments can increase the weight of the device;
• some implements should not be pressed against the ground, as this may lead to breakage of the device;
• during operation, there may be some inconvenience due to vibration.

For effective use of brushcutters every owner can purchase the following attachment options.

• Drill. No electrical energy is required when using a petrol trimmer. Despite this, this type of equipment is characterized by high efficiency, strength of action and reliability in use. Rotation on the drill is provided by a reducer.

• Driving wheels for a petrol cutter. The use of this nozzle is possible in conjunction with a blower or other devices. The travel wheels are especially suitable for use with a sweeping brush or roller. In this case, the work process is accompanied by convenience and comfort.

• Lopper - This is a type of tool for brushcutters, which is used for cutting off knots, twigs that are located at a height of about 250 centimeters. The lopper works like a hacksaw.

• Gardening scissors used for trimming hedges and curly shrubs. At the heart of the nozzle is a couple of modifications that have different hose lengths, which is convenient in different situations.

• Lawn aerator. The direct purpose of this nozzle is lawn aeration. With its help, you can saturate the upper soil layer with air by piercing it. Also, this equipment breaks the surface crust of the lawn, which was formed after rains, heavy watering or trampling. By using a lawn aerator in conjunction with a brushcutter, the air permeability of the soil can be restored.

• Cultivator. This type of nozzle, a soil milling cutter, is used when loosening the soil in flower beds, in greenhouses or in a small garden bed, as well as near trees and bushes. Users note that due to the low weight, only the top layer of the soil is processed. If the soil is hard, the cultivator on the brushcutter will scratch the top of the substrate without penetrating deep.

• Pole cutter. The direct purpose of the saw is to cut branches and bushes, the thickness of which does not reach 0.15 meters. Also, using this device, it is possible to thin out tree crowns that are below 450 centimeters. The pole saw is in the form of a gearbox located in a housing together with an oil tank and a trimmer connection hole.

• Reducer attachment. It can be used as a motor for mobile vehicles. The reducer is able to reduce the speed by 5 times.

• Water pump. With the help of a pump, you can supply water from rivers, lakes, tanks, wells for subsequent irrigation of beds, washing a car, household water supply, pumping water into an outdoor shower, and so on.

• Brush and roller. This type of nozzle looks like a rubber brush that rotates with high performance and sweeps debris, while not harming the surface. The brush and roller can be used to sweep a garden path, clean grass that is mown, and remove moss. A high working effect is achieved in conjunction with travel wheels.

• For snow removal. The snow brush makes it easy to clean up snow in your yard and surrounding area. While functioning, the trimmer throws snow a certain distance.

• For weeding. The gasoline hoe can be used to weed potatoes, beets, carrots and other root crops from weeds.

• Blower. A device of this type is used for blowing off fallen leaves, cleaning paving slabs from debris, and also putting order on lawns.

• Beveler designed for neat leveling of the lawn, creating a beautiful border of the personal plot, path, flower bed.

• Boat motor. Designed for use in boat, wooden and rubber boats, the transom of which has a height of no more than 0.36 meters. The speed of the boat in this case will be affected by the power of the petrol trimmer. The attachment looks like a separate leg; it is attached to the trimmer using a special adapter.

When using any technique, including manual and agricultural, you should follow the safety rules. The user must carefully read the instructions for the unit and work without violating them. Accessories for a petrol cutter can be attached to it in the following ways:

• instead of a gearbox at the bottom of the trimmer hose;
• instead of a hose near the motor;
• by disconnecting the hose at the center.

The brushcutter motor can operate in various positions, as it is characterized by high power density, reliability and small size.

Owners of petrol trimmers with attachments claim that they are much cheaper than bulky walk-behind tractors, but in terms of efficiency they are not too inferior to them. The purchase of these units is a profitable investment, since they can handle a garden, a vegetable garden, and clean up the territory in warm and cold seasons. When buying equipment of this type, you should pay attention to the quality and design features, as this will guarantee the long-term use of brushcutters with attachments, as well as effective work on the territory and a high yield.

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