Such a tool as an electric mower requires special attention when choosing, since there are a number of points of particular importance. If you know them, you can easily make a choice, as a result of which you will get the best option for your cottage assistant.
Electric mower: features
You can consider the main types of this tool. The rotary version of the mower is designed for cutting grass on an area of up to five hundred square meters. If the area of the lawn is up to four hundred square meters, then a power of 800-1000 watts will be quite enough, and the mowing width will be 32-38 centimeters. The area of the lawn from four to eight hundred square meters requires the use of a more powerful unit - 1100-1600 watts, while the width of the grip should be 38-40 centimeters.
The electric mower is made of reliable and high-strength materials. The handle has an ergonomic shape, which does not allow the back and arms of a working person to get tired. The grass catcher can be easily removed to get rid of mowed grass. The mower does not require the use of oil or gasoline, which not only simplifies labor, but also provides environmental protection. There are non-self-propelled and self-propelled lawn mowers. The second option is equipped with wheels powered by an electric motor, so the user only needs to move the device forward as the plot is processed, directing it in the right direction. The non-self-propelled version is designed for those who are not afraid of additional loads, since the model requires constant manual movement.
We can say that buying a four-wheeled unit allows you to save money, since such a tool is usually three to four times cheaper than the gasoline version. The noise level of such a device is much lower, the appearance of exhaust gases is also completely eliminated. But there are also disadvantages that relate to the need to constantly pull the mower cord around the site, as well as to ensure that it does not get tangled in bushes or trees.
It is worth paying attention to certain points regarding the choice of such a complex unit. The depth of the deck should be maximum. This is the only way to ensure that all mowed grass gets into the grass catcher. Cutting width is also an important issue. The larger it is, the less number of passes you will need to mow all the grass on the site. This parameter depends entirely on the mower deck: the larger it is, the greater the width. A wide knife with large blades allows you to create a more powerful air stream. The knife must always be sharp so that the grass is cut off and not torn off. Electric mowers "Bosch" are made in such a way that their knives do not become dull for a long time. Another important parameter is the wheels. The larger diameter they have, the easier it will be to move on the lawn. The electric mower should be equipped with a rigid grass catcher, as this facilitates the process of getting rid of mowed grass. It is very good if the device allows you to adjust the cutting height. In this case, you can get a beautiful lawn.
Now you know how to choose a mower and what to look for.