The device of electric trimmers
Most models consist of the following basic elements:
- Electric motor . The main driving part. Can be located above or below.
- Speed control system . Speeds up or slows down the movement of the equipment.
- Barbell . The core of the structure. It can be fixed or with adjustable length.
- Cutting head . Rotates and mows grass using a plastic thread or metal blade.
The bar handles come in the following shapes: J - the safest, T - for long-term work, D - the most maneuverable.
No. 5 – Caliber ET-1700VR+
Price: 4900 rubles
The best electric trimmers do not lose performance to their gasoline counterparts, and this device is a good example of this.
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Very powerful, with an excellent cutting width, the device covers a significant area in a matter of minutes and leaves behind perfectly even grass. Even after prolonged operation, the motor remains slightly warm, and no problems with overloads arise.
The fishing line that you find in the box leaves much to be desired - our country still hasn’t learned how to make high-quality consumables. The shoulder strap is simple, the start button is stiff—a couple of other not-so-pleasant details, but the overall impression of the device is positive.
Caliber ET-1700VR+
Advantages and disadvantages
Trimmers are mains powered - they only function when connected to electricity. An important plus is the low cost, because the scythe is one of the cheapest types of garden equipment. There are other advantages :
- Lightness . Even a fragile girl or teenager can work with a device with a power of 450 - 550
- Reliability . The trimmer uses a fail-safe electric motor as its power unit.
- Easy maintenance . All the gardener needs to do is check the integrity of the power cable and brushes in the motor.
There are also disadvantages , for example:
- Low mobility . A working socket is required for the scythe to work. In an open field the device is of no use.
- Injury hazard . High humidity, damaged cords, and even fog can cause electrical shock to the operator.
It is forbidden to use a trimmer with a lower motor on wet grass , and during rain it is better to interrupt the activity altogether.
No. 2 – Stihl FSE 81
Price: 10,000 rubles
Compact trimmer with a practical circular handle that can be easily adjusted to suit your height. The support wheel will protect useful plants located in close proximity to the knives.
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The device is powerful and efficient, working with it resembles an easy walk; you can improve a plot of six hundred square meters in the shortest possible time.
The device has an automatic power selection function, which cannot be turned off, but at times it would be desirable. There is no belt or any vibration-reducing devices included, so you'll have to invest in additional accessories.
Stihl FSE 81
How to choose a trimmer
When choosing a reliable trimmer that 100 % cope with its tasks and last for more than one season, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- Power . A device with a rating of 300 W can only trim soft, short grass. Stronger models will be needed to combat weeds.
- Cutting width . Indicates the maximum diameter of a weed patch that can be covered in one pass. The bigger, the better.
- Weight . A heavy scythe is difficult to work with, but it has maximum productivity.
- Engine location . The top one is much more practical (balances the trimmer design) and safer.
- Cutting equipment . A plastic line cuts thin vegetation, and a metal knife copes with hard weed trunks and even bushes.
Some models of electric scythes are equipped with a combined cutting head : it can be used to install spools of fishing line, metal circular knives and even attachments for trimming branches on trees.
No. 8 – Denzel TE-1200
Price: 3850 rubles
A chic garden trimmer that can improve even a rather neglected area. It is assembled conscientiously, there is enough power to spare, it is simple and convenient to use.
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If you use the device for no more than half an hour, the engine does not heat up at all, and it does not make much noise either. A gasoline trimmer with similar characteristics will cost you much less, and its advantages are very questionable.
The instructions are not informative, and therefore it is unclear how to maintain the trimmer before and after work, but thematic sites on the Internet are replete with useful recommendations on these issues. In general, a high-quality device for a reasonable price is an excellent offer in its price segment. Don't know which trimmer is better to choose? Take this one - you won't regret it.
Denzel TE-1200
Rating of the best models: top 6
There are many manufacturers on the modern market offering potential buyers high-quality trimmers at an affordable price. We do not aim to understand the entire range. Let's talk about only 6 devices, 3 of which belong to the economy class, and 3 to the middle class.
Bosch ART 26 Easytrim: maximum compactness and lightness
The homeland of the brand is Germany. But the assembly is carried out in China. The reason for the popularity of the model can be called its low weight - only 1.6 kg, and the low noise level that accompanies the mowing process.
The device consumes only 300 W, providing a cutting head rotation speed of 11900 rpm. The main disadvantage is the short rod ( 110 cm) without the possibility of adjustment. A tall operator will have to bend over.
Video presentation:
Characteristics:
- Power : 300 W.
- Cutting width : 26 cm.
- Weight : 1.6 kg.
- Engine location : bottom.
- Cutting equipment : reel with fishing line.
Makita UR3000: the most reliable in its class
The company is headquartered in Japan but has production facilities in China. The main feature of the trimmer is the rotary lower motor with a degree of freedom of 180 °. You can get to the most inaccessible places.
There is a metal tamp on the cutting head. If the line becomes too short, just hit the reel on the ground - the knives on the casing will cut it to the required size. The bar can be adjusted in length: the original base increases by 24 cm.
Introductory video:
Characteristics:
- Power : 450 W.
- Cutting width : 30 cm.
- Weight : 2.3 kg.
- Engine location : bottom.
- Cutting equipment : reel with fishing line.
Huter GET-600: low cost
The device is assembled in China, although the official manufacturing country is Germany. Like the previous model, this scythe is equipped with a rotating bottom motor. But there is a useful addition - a wheel designed to simplify vertical cutting.
The telescopic handle makes it possible to increase the length of the rod from the original 100 cm to 120 . The kit comes with a fishing line of poor quality, so it is recommended to immediately replace it with reinforced one.
Video:
Characteristics:
- Power : 600 W.
- Cutting width : 32 cm.
- Weight : 2.3 kg.
- Engine location : bottom.
- Cutting equipment : reel with fishing line.
Makita UR3501: excellent ergonomics
The built-in soft start system allows the model to start without jerking. This increases operator safety. The trimmer has decent power - 1000 W and a decent weight of 4.3 kg.
Heaviness can hardly be called a disadvantage, because the device is designed in such a way that the load is distributed evenly. The set includes suspension belts that make the operator’s work as easy as possible.
Video:
Characteristics:
- Power : 1000 W.
- Cutting width : 35 cm.
- Weight : 4.3 kg.
- Engine location : top.
- Cutting equipment : reel with fishing line.
Stihl FSE 71: low noise and high power
The trimmer motor is well protected from moisture, and the handle is made of soft material that smoothes out vibration. You can add low noise level to the device's benefits.
The kit includes a fishing line, but if desired, a knife with plastic blades can be installed on the drum. The only drawback is that the suspension system from the belts will have to be purchased separately.
Video:
Characteristics:
- Power : 540 W.
- Cutting width : 35 cm.
- Weight : 3.9 kg.
- Engine location : top.
- Cutting equipment : spool of fishing line, plastic blade knife.
Daewoo Power Products DABC 1400E: unprecedented power
The power of 1400 W allows you to cope even with dense thickets of weeds on the site. In addition, the package includes a full-fledged metal knife that perfectly cuts tough grass.
The aluminum shaft is collapsible. Therefore, the scythe can be easily transported in a small car trunk. The shoulder strap will protect the operator from the rapid onset of fatigue.
Video:
Characteristics:
- Power : 1400 W.
- Cutting width : 42 cm.
- Weight : 4.7 kg.
- Engine location : top.
- Cutting equipment : spool of fishing line, metal knife.
The characteristics of all models are presented in the summary table:
| № | Model | Power, W | Cutting width, cm | Weight, kg | Motor position | Equipment |
| 1 | Bosch ART 26 Easytrim | 300 | 26 | 1,6 | Lower | Reel with line |
| 2 | Makita UR3000 | 450 | 30 | 2,3 | Lower | Reel with line |
| 3 | Huter GET-600 | 600 | 32 | 2,3 | Lower | Reel with line |
| 4 | Makita UR3501 | 1000 | 35 | 4,3 | Upper | Reel with line |
| 5 | Stihl FSE 71 | 540 | 35 | 3,9 | Upper | Spool of line, plastic paddle blade |
| 6 | Daewoo Power Products DABC 1400E | 1400 | 42 | 4,7 | Upper | Reel with fishing line, metal knife |
