In 2004, two significant events took place in the history of the Leroy Merlin firm: the firm began its activities in Russia and produced lawn mowers, trimmers and other mechanical garden tools under the Sterwins trademark. These products quickly gained popularity of the Russian consumer due to their convenience, wide service network, and long warranty period.

Features of Sterwins lawn mowers

Sterwins units have a classic design for this type of mower. Petrol models use B&S engines predominantly. Parts for all units are manufactured in China, then imported into Russia for final assembly. Some of the models are positioned as made in Hungary.

Important!The Sterwins range of models contains two categories of lawn mowers: electric and petrol.

Lawn Mower Sterwins

Electric mowers

The model line of electric mowers from Leroy Merlin contains only non-self-propelled lawn mowers, however, due to their low weight, this does not cause any inconvenience in operation. The manufacturer divides the line of electrical units into categories depending on the power of the drive motor.

  • The category of 1200 W mowers is represented by the Sterwins 320EP electric lawn mower. This budget version, made of plastic, is suitable for use in areas up to 500 m². It has a cutting strip of 32 cm, the cutting height is adjustable between 25 and 65 cm. The plastic grass-collecting container has a volume of 30 liters.
  • The 1400W motor power allows the 340EP and 340ELM models to work in areas up to 500 m², but unlike the previous model, both units can cut grass in a 34 cm strip. The increased power also improves the mowers' flotation. Working in hard-to-reach areas is also facilitated by the original three-wheel design of the 340EP unit (this model is also called Sterwins 360 ° for its increased maneuverability). The range of height adjustment for the 340EP is 25-75 cm and for the 340ELM it is 20-70 cm. The volume of the grass catcher is 35 liters.
  • The most powerful model in this section is the Sterwins 400EP with a 1700W electric motor. Its performance is almost equivalent to that of a gasoline-powered mower, except for the mulching function. The width of the cut strip is 40 cm, the height is adjustable from 25 to 75 cm. The volume of the collected grass is 40 liters.

Sterwins 400EP

In cases where there is no electrical outlet within an accessible distance, rechargeable models can be the way out. This row is represented by:

  • Sterwins 36V Expo is a low-power (only 600 W) three-wheel maneuverable compact mower for small lawns made of polypropylene. Mows grass 3 to 6 cm high and 36 cm wide.
  • The ACCU Sterwins 340 LM Li-1 1 kW cuts a strip 34 cm wide. The grass catcher can hold 60 liters of chopped grass.

Sterwins 36V Expo

Important!Mulching with chopped grass is not available on the Sterving electric range of lawn mowers.

Gasoline mowers

In this class, a heavyweight professional gasoline lawn mower Sterwins QT55 series stands out. The 4.07 horsepower (3000 W) carburetor engine allows mowing of neglected areas up to 10 acres. This model with a steel body is not afraid of thickets even on slopes up to 30 °.

The next category of units is equipped with, perhaps, the most successful for this kind of mowers, a power unit manufactured by Briggs & Stratton.

  • This class is opened by the Sterwins BS300 mower with a 1700 W motor, which allows mowing grass from 2.5 to 8 cm in height in a strip of 40 cm in an area of ​​up to 800 m².
  • The non-self-propelled BP450 125CC unit with the same cutting band has the same power. It is intended for smaller areas - up to 500 m², but it has a twist in the design - at the bottom, an air stream is formed, which lifts the laid grass, thereby improving the quality of mowing.
  • The BS500E self-propelled model is designed for lawns with a cutting height of up to 8 cm. The engine power of 1900 W can handle areas up to 1000 m².

Model BS500E

  • The two-kilowatt drive has a self-propelled 460 BTC model, which mows a 46 cm strip of grass with a maximum height of 90 cm, up to 70 liters of grass mass fits into the grass catcher. Recommended area 1000 m².
  • The 530 BTC machine will process an area of ​​up to 1600 m², which is facilitated by a 2200 W motor. Cutting strip 53 cm, the grass tray has a volume of 80 liters.
  • BS625E is a powerful self-propelled mower with 2400 W power unit. Cutting width 51 cm, grass height up to 8 cm. Mows grass in areas up to 1200 m².

Important! The maximum area to be treated means that this area is designed for a continuous operation of the unit, after which the grass catcher will overflow or the engine will heat up to maximum. To cover a larger area, you will have to pause to cool the engine and clean the container. From the same considerations, the volume of the fuel tank of the Sterving lawn mower is calculated.

Advantages and disadvantages of Sterwins lawn mowers

Lawn mower Stiga

The advantages of the units of this brand include:

  • nice design;
  • reliable design;
  • the convenience of use;
  • developed service network;
  • a wide range of models for any purpose.

The disadvantages of gasoline models are characteristic of a similar product from any manufacturer - they are the presence of exhaust and increased noise.

Repair and maintenance

Self-propelled lawn mower

Important! Before performing any maintenance and repair work, it is imperative to read the appropriate section of the Stervins lawn mower operating instructions!

In order for the Sterwins lawnmower to serve for a long time, you should not forget to carry out periodic maintenance, which usually boils down to:

  • cleaning the deck;
  • oil level control and, if necessary, replace it;
  • revision and replacement of the air filter;
  • revision and replacement of the oil filter;
  • other small jobs.

You can also do other minor repairs at home, such as sharpening or replacing knives, changing belts, and fixing oil or fuel leaks. For more complex repairs, it is better to contact a service center, where it will be carried out by qualified personnel using genuine Sterwins spare parts.

Lawn mowers of this brand are known all over the world. They are in high demand and serve for a long time and regularly. The main thing is to choose the right model!