In the conditions of a summer cottage, your own house or a garden, a lawn mower is an irreplaceable machine. In summer, when plants and grasses begin to grow, you cannot do without using a grass mower. With even the smallest lawn mower, the task of caring for a garden or vegetable garden is greatly facilitated.

Lawn mower for grass, general information

A lawn mower is a device for mowing grass in an area. There are many different models of lawn mowers available for a wide range of applications. At the moment, there are two main types of device: self-propelled and non-self-propelled. In the first case, the wheeled lawn mower moves independently, the person only needs to direct it to the desired location. In the second case, the movement of the brushcutter on wheels occurs completely with the participation of the user, it must be pushed and guided.

Lawn mower

There are many different modifications on the market, such as manual, battery and gasoline. They differ in the way the lawn mower works. An uneven area is best cut with a hand-held machine or trimmer, and for a smooth and level large area, you can purchase a lightweight self-propelled lawnmower called a rider. It is necessary to choose a device for specific tasks.

Attention! The most expensive lawn mower does not have to be the highest quality. The main thing is not the price, but the capabilities of a particular device.

First, you should study the operating instructions for the lawn mower, see what tasks you can solve with it, and familiarize yourself with how to use the lawn mower. In this case, the purchase will not be mistaken and in vain.

What are lawn mowers

Self-propelled lawn mower

At the moment, there are a large number of devices of any type on the market, differing in price and quality. There are many manufacturers that compete with each other, making the range really amazing.

Important! Regularity is essential when maintaining your lawn or lawn. For example, if you miss a certain mowing point, the grass will grow larger and harder. In this case, the use of riders and wheeled devices will be impossible.

Lawn mowers differ in the way they move, the type of engine and the general design.

Manual, or so-called trimmers

This mini hand-held lawnmower replaces the conventional scythe that has been used for mowing grass for centuries. This device was invented in the US state of Texas in 1971. It is noteworthy that the inventor George Bollas spied on an automatic car wash that used rotating brushes. Then he came up with the idea to use a similar scheme for cutting grass. It is intended for use in small areas, for mowing the lawn in the house or in the country, where the area of ​​green space is small.

Trimmer

In turn, manual mowers are divided into:

  • trimmers,
  • electric braids,
  • brushcutters, which consist of a bar with a handle and a motor at one end and a cutting front, which is equipped with a rotating head with a line or knife.

The cost and power of a lawn mower is usually low. Many manufacturers of the world's leading brands are represented in Russia.

A separate type of trimmer is the air cushion lawnmower. It is very easy and convenient to move it due to the fact that the pillow is inflated and a certain floating effect is created above the surface. This is the most expensive class among such devices.

Manual wheel

This type of device is intended for medium-sized areas. Moving this type of mower is easier than a conventional manual mower, since it moves with the wheels, you only need to push and direct to the right place. In turn, this class is also divided into several groups. They can be gasoline or electric. There is a three-wheel or four-wheel lawn mower. The most common four-wheeled.

Manual wheel

When buying this type of device, it is also necessary to take into account the shape of the site, the density and composition of the grass, the type of relief.

Attention! This type is not suitable for very uneven terrain with tall grass. Wheeled mowers are designed for a well-groomed lawn or flower bed.

The difference is in the type of grass catcher for the lawn mower. They are hard and soft. A rigid collector is the best choice as it is easier to remove the grass after cutting. There are also versions without a grass catcher, with side discharge of the cut grass. It is not very convenient, because after mowing it will be necessary to remove the mowed grass with a rake on your own.

These devices also differ in the composition from which the body is made, in which the knives are placed. They come in plastic, aluminum and steel. The most optimal, albeit expensive, is aluminum, it is the lightest, most durable and durable.

Rider

In English, "ride" means to ride. From the name it can be determined that such a mower moves independently, a person simply performs control functions. It is a small tractor designed for lawn and grass mowing.

They differ in design and some details. In some versions, the body is located at the back, but more often it is in the front. The engine is most often located in the back, directly under the driver's seat.

Rider

The advantage of this type is ease of use and the ability to re-equip the tractor for removing snow, leaves and other. Energy consumption in this case is minimal. You can mow a fairly large area of ​​the lawn without any extra effort.

Among the disadvantages are the complexity and high cost of maintenance, relatively large dimensions. They are also the most expensive devices.

Engine types

Petrol lawn mower

By engine type, lawn mowers are divided into electric, gasoline and mechanical.

Electric

The engine is powered by electrical energy. Equipped with this type of power cord, which must be plugged into an outlet.

Electric

Among the advantages, one can single out efficiency, since electric energy is one of the cheapest.

The downsides are the need to look for a power source and a limited range, which depends on the length of the wire.

Rechargeable

In this case, the source of energy is also electricity. However, the engine is powered by the battery.

Rechargeable

This does not limit the area of ​​the territory, there is no need to use a wire.

The drawbacks are low power and short runtime, which depends on the battery.

Petrol

This is the most common type of device. Allows you to work on an unlimited area.

Petrol

This type of engine is the most powerful, it is powered by gasoline, which is poured into a special tank.

The weak points are the sound of the lawn mower, which is manifested by high noise levels. They also highlight the negative impact on the environment and human health, as well as the complexity and high cost of service.

Mechanical

This is the least common type of lawn mower at the moment, as its principle of operation is entirely based on manual power.

Mechanical

High energy costs, complexity and inability to care for large areas make such devices almost useless and not used.

How to choose a lawn mower for a summer residence

To choose the right lawn mower, it is necessary to determine the type of lawn, features and terrain of the area on which you plan to use the machine.

Lawn mower rider

For a small summer cottage with tall and dense grass, hand trimmers are suitable. They are versatile, a lawn mower of this type can mow wet grass. This is a versatile device for home and garden. The most comfortable trimmers are hovercraft.

Attention! Hover mowers, while being the most comfortable, are significantly more expensive than conventional trimmers.

Wheel-mounted lawnmowers are suitable for medium-sized areas. They need to be operated manually, but they are easier than using trimmers.

The most expensive are the riders. More suitable for medium and large farms than for summer cottages. Their movement is fully automatic, you just need to steer in the right direction.

The huge selection of different types of lawn mowers puts site owners in a difficult position. For the correct choice, it is necessary to clearly determine the amount of work that must be performed with a lawn mower.