10 Best Mechanical Lawn Mowers

Agree, for a plot of 5x5 m, buying an expensive and inconvenient trimmer does not make sense. The CMI lawn mower is ideal for mini lawn care. One of the most inexpensive models on the market, it will help solve the owner's urgent task - without unnecessary trouble, trim the plants in a matter of minutes and give the site a well-groomed look.

In reviews, it is compared with a broom - it takes up little space, weighs at least (6.5 kg), works on the principle of "got it, mowed it, hid it." You should not expect that the mechanism will cope with rough stems, on an area of ​​\u200b\u200bmore than 100 square meters. m. with him, too, nothing to do. We can say that it is suitable only for a professionally leveled area sown with cereals. But in its element, the device is indispensable, many users operate for 3-4 years. From their experience, it is necessary to refine the design - to drill through the plastic and install screws for a more reliable adjustment of the cutting height.

Another inexpensive lawn mower that they prefer to buy in addition to the existing electric or gasoline. On the drum drive of the wheels there are movable and fixed knives that cut the grass, and do not tear it off, as trimmers do. You can adjust the bevel height at any of 7 levels - from 17 to 37 mm.The device is not heavy, the operator may well be a teenager or an elderly person.

Prudent owners immediately note the convenience of transporting and storing the mower due to the collapsible handle. As unnecessary, it can easily be detached from the body and the machine can be installed, for example, on a shelf or under a desktop in a garage. The owners also indicate that the structure looks reliable on the outside, the steel used is thick and heavy. No wonder the German manufacturer confidently provides a 2-year warranty on its offspring.

The Einhell GC-HM 30 lawn mower helps the homeowner to quickly clean up the local area. Drum knives are driven by the movement of the wheels. The cutting height is set by a stepless regulator within 15–42 mm, the cutting width is 30 cm. The manufacturer claims that the cutting edges do not require sharpening due to a special knife production technology, but the processing area should not exceed 150 sq.m.

Users, for their part, inform that the model is quite well thought out, cuts even dry grass, and makes moderate noise. The mowing process is greatly facilitated by the presence of a grass collector made of fabric. It is small (16 l) and has to be unloaded frequently. A common complaint is a weak fixing of the height level. The disadvantage is corrected by a simple refinement - fixing the entire mechanism with a bolt with a nut and washers.

The model is equipped with a mowing mechanism with 5 sharp stainless steel blades that provide an even cut at a width of 38 cm and gentle grass care. The wheels, increased to 22 cm, together with a wide tread, have a minimum specific pressure on the surface and do not leave marks when driving. A rubber bumper is provided to protect the case from accidental impacts. In general, the whole structure is thought out thoroughly, and the processing of areas up to 250 sq.m. carried out effectively.

From the reviews it is known that there is no need to adjust the lawn mower - it mows evenly and quietly immediately after assembly. Justifies expectations, but only for those who regularly cut the ends or alternate mowing with a mechanical and motor machine. Grass 10-15 cm mows "with a bang", and without any extensions, roar and subsequent long-term cleaning. By the way, the grass catcher, according to the description on the official website, is included in the kit, but in some stores it is offered as an accessory for an additional fee.

Unique in its kind, the mechanical lawnmower features a 4-wheel mechanism with a special cutting blade system called StaySharp. They are made of hardened steel, sharpened in a certain way on a precision machine and arranged in such a way as to ensure cutting grass like scissors. For different types of lawns, you can adjust the cutting height from 2.5 to 10 cm.

The machine turned out to be weighty - more than 18 kg, but also productive: in one pass it can process a strip 43 cm wide.Thanks to 4 wheels, the load on the arms and shoulders is minimal, it is quite easy to roll it. The model can hardly be called inexpensive, besides, about 3 thousand rubles. You will have to spend more to buy a grass catcher. But compared to other lawn mowers, its cutting power is 75% more, and the required push force is 40% less.

Mowing height is one of the key factors affecting the appearance of the lawn. So, the legendary English parterre is mowed at a level of 1‒2 cm, for the winter, before restoration and scarification, it is required to shorten the grass to 2‒3 cm, and the European style is considered the most sparing - 3‒4 cm. Do you want to follow all these rules? Then you can’t do without the Bosch AHM 30 mechanical mower, in which the knife system is regulated just in this range - from 12 to 40 mm.

The model also differs from its counterparts in a narrow drum blade - only 30 cm. With its help, it is very convenient to mow paths in the garden or take care of a small lawn. On the other hand, on large areas, this lawn mower will be ineffective. In unequivocal pluses, she is recorded with excellent sharpening of knives from the factory, corporate design, and a perfectly even haircut. In the minuses - a design flaw in the form of a warp of the support roller when changing height.

In a small farm, the Champion MM4026 mechanical model will certainly be useful.It can be operated in any weather, very economical in operation, designed for a long service life. The main parts are made of metal, the moving parts are lubricated to prevent friction and corrosion, respectively, have a high margin of safety. Efficiency can be judged by technical characteristics. In one pass, the drum mechanism captures 40 cm, the vegetation mows at a height ranging from 25 to 40 cm, thanks to the smooth adjustment, you can set absolutely any position of the knives.

According to reviews, the lawn mower copes with its tasks quite well. The assembly is called solid, the mower itself is inexpensive, convenient and easy to transport. It does not cope well with forbs and tall weeds, but it was created solely to care for a flat parterre. To facilitate and speed up the work, it is better to immediately purchase a 30 l grass collector, but this is not always available.

The reputation of the Wolf-Garten brand says a lot about the fact that all lawns of championships and olympiads are cut with its lawn mowers. Today it is one of the leading manufacturers of garden equipment, which will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary. The range of lawn mowers produced by him is extremely extensive, and each category has its own flagship.

Among the drum models, it is worth noting the TT series, which stands out for a number of design features: a height-adjustable curved handle for comfortable grip and a soft grip, a light and corrosion-resistant aluminum case, and a central mowing height adjustment within 13‒38 mm. It seems to be an ordinary manual lawn mower, but it is thought out perfectly. The line even includes several modifications of the device with different cutting widths - 30, 35 and 38 cm.

The Husqvarna brand has always been known for the reliability of its machinery, and the 54 drum mower is no exception. The body, handles, bearing elements are steel, the construction looks reliable, manual settings are very quick and simple. Only the wheels are made of PP plastic, they are wide enough and have a deep tread that provides good grip on dry and wet surfaces. The model is designed for long-term operation, and it has a 2-year warranty.

The reviews indicate such advantages of the model as durability (it has been used by some users since 1998), efficiency, maneuverability and ease of maintenance. Unlike most lawn mowers, this device is capable of cutting grass that has grown up to 15-20 cm. To do this, you need to increase the speed of passage and apply a little more effort, starting the mechanism from a running start. After this procedure, you will need to remove the tangled stems. Some owners notice the clanging of the cutting elements, but this means that the knives require adjustment.

All manual lawn mowers are quiet, but the Gardena 400 C Comfort is one of the quietest. It is comfortable to work with it, since the cutting drum and the counter-blade do not touch each other, respectively, they do not produce noise and vibration. There is such a small distance between them that the grass is cut evenly and efficiently, the cut of the stems does not turn yellow, and the lawn acquires a juicy green color until the next mowing.

The cutting height is adjustable with a 4-step mechanism. The reviews recommend cutting off no more than a third at a time and preventing growth above 15 cm. To maintain order on a plot of 10-12 acres, its capabilities are quite enough. They speak commendably of noiselessness, you can mow at least at night. It is convenient that the design provides for a deflector - a special chute for ejecting grass. But the length of the handles may seem a bit short for tall people, from 185 cm. If you also install a grass catcher (optional), they will have to adjust to walking.