If you want the grass on your lawn to look attractive, you should purchase the appropriate technique. Prior to this, trimmers and mowers are sold in the respective tool stores. Many consumers do not know what is best to purchase. If you, too, are among them, then you should know that it is easier to control the trimmer than a lawn mower, and it is better to choose it also for the reason that it is more maneuverable.
The next question that should be addressed is the choice of the manufacturer. Among others, Caliber presents its products on the market; you can read reviews about the trimmer of this company in the article. The described technique is electric or gasoline.
Overview of the electric trimmer ET-1500V
This trimmer costs 3073 rubles. and is a model for mowing grass in the house area or around the garden. The knife and fishing line are the cutting element of the “Caliber” electric trimmer, so with the help of the unit it will be possible to cope with both soft grass on the lawn and dense shoots. The design has a folding bar that facilitates transportation. An additional convenience is the shoulder strap, it helps to reduce the burden on the hands during work.
Specifications
The trimmer “Caliber ET 1500V” has a power equal to 1.5 kW, a flexible drive shaft, and the weight of the device is 5.4 kg. The cutting width can be equal to the limit of 25 to 45 cm. The spindle speed is 10,000 rpm. Landing diameter is 25.4 mm. The design is equipped with a d-shaped handle and has an upper engine arrangement. The thickness of the fishing line is equivalent to 1.6 mm.
Model reviews
The trimmer "Caliber ET 1500V", according to consumers, has many positive features, among them are:
- safe work;
- easy transportation;
- comfort at work.
With regard to safety, it is provided with a protective casing, which eliminates the ingress of mowed grass into humans. Thanks to the special design, this trimmer is easy to transport and store, but working with it, according to consumers, is very convenient. This feature, according to reviews on the “Caliber” trimmer, is guaranteed by the handle, which provides reliable tool holding and contributes to comfortable work.
Consumers also like the fact that this equipment does not emit toxic emissions during operation. The model is low noise, has little weight, so even an elderly person or woman will be able to cope with it. The design is equipped with a semi-automatic trimmer head, which allows quick change of fishing line.
Review of gasoline trimmer BK-1800
If you do not want to purchase an electric model for the reason that you will work with it outside the city, where it is not possible to connect to an electrical outlet, it is better to purchase the “Caliber” petrol scythe, the model of which was mentioned above. True, you can purchase it at a higher cost, which is 5850 rubles.
This petrol trimmer can be used to care for grass in the garden. The equipment is equipped with a powerful engine, which has a long service life due to air cooling. It should also be noted the presence of contactless electronic ignition. The equipment is equipped with a reel with fishing line and a steel knife. The thickness of the first is 2.4 mm. Starting the motor is facilitated by the primer.
Model Specifications
The above caliber gas trimmer has a capacity of 2.4 liters. from. or 1.8 kW. The device works due to a four-stroke engine. The drive shaft is rigid. The design provides for the presence of a J-shaped handle. Sound pressure level reaches 110 dB. The spindle speed is 9000 rpm.
Bore diameter is also sometimes of interest to consumers. In this case, it is 25.4 mm. Engine displacement is quite impressive and reaches 43 cm 3 . The capacity of the tank is equivalent to 1.2 liters, which indicates the possibility of long continuous operation at one gas station. The device weighs, however, quite a lot, its weight is 8 kg. The design does not provide for a collapsible shaft.
Positive feedback about the model
When consumers consider the caliber gas trimmer, which was described above, they note that it has many advantages, among which are:
- the possibility of contactless ignition;
- the presence of a protective casing;
- the presence of a shoulder strap;
- comfortable grip;
- the presence of a lock key against accidental switching on.
If you read reviews about the Caliber trimmer, you can understand that consumers also like the fact that you can use a fuel mixture of gasoline and oil for two-stroke engines in the design.
Overview of the electric trimmer ET-1350V
This model costs 3,700 rubles. and is equipment with which you can mow grass without fatigue. It is noteworthy that this device is the most powerful in its class from the manufacturer "Caliber". With this model, the operator will be able to cope even with very thick grass. The engine is located on top, this allows you to work after the rain.
The cutting parts are protected by a transparent casing, this greatly increases human safety. You can also use the belt, which allows you to work with the tool as comfortably as possible.
Specifications
The above-described electric caliber trimmer has a capacity of 1.35 kW. The design has a flexible drive shaft. The weight of the device is significant and reaches 6 kg. The mowing width is 25 cm. The spindle speed is 6500 rpm. You may also be interested in the landing diameter, for this electric trimmer it is 25.4 mm. The thickness of the fishing line is 2 mm.
Positive reviews
If you still do not know which trimmer model to buy for you, then you can consider the ET-1350V equipment option in more detail. It is a device that, according to consumers, has many advantages, among them it should be highlighted:
- comfortable work;
- convenience of transportation;
- the presence of a semi-automatic coil;
- reliable control.
Buyers note that comfortable work is ensured by the presence of an additional handle, but the convenience of transportation is guaranteed by a split bar. Buyers note that they also like the semi-automatic coil, which instantly fires as soon as the device touches the ground.
You can take advantage of reliable control, it is provided by the main handle, which has an ergonomic design. Considering the reviews about the caliber trimmer, you can understand that it has a fairly high engine power. The cutting element can be a fishing line or a metal knife, this allows you to work with different grass. Unit operation is not accompanied by too high noise levels.
Cons of the described equipment
No matter how high-quality the equipment may be, it may have some disadvantages. For example, the ET-1350V model weighs quite a lot, its mass is as much as 6 kg. Some are not satisfied with the upper engine layout, which this option of equipment possesses. But if you look closer at the ET-1500V model, then you can note that it supplies a fishing line of not very impressive thickness. Here, the engine is also located on top, and the weight is very impressive and reaches 5.4 kg. But the “BK-1800 Caliber” petrol scythes have a high cost, which scares away many consumers, which is why they often tilt their choice towards other options.
The cost of spare parts and consumables
If you purchased a model of the described equipment, then you may need a coil for the Caliber trimmer. You can buy it for 491 rubles. This element is a black cutting head for working with several models. In the reel there is a replaceable fishing line, which is a cutting element. There are holes on the sides through which the tails of the fishing line exit.
But you can buy the fishing line itself for 129 rubles. In this case, we are talking about a 3-mm cutting element, the length of which reaches 15 m. A star is in the section. By purchasing a two-meter fishing line, you will pay 82 rubles. A round section with the parameters of the first fishing line will cost you 158 rubles. In general, the line for the caliber trimmer is chosen by the consumer independently. He may prefer different sections and lengths, but the thickness is recommended by the manufacturer.