Best electric trimmer - Huter, Makita, STAVR or Denzel?

The power of electric motors is measured in watts, but if desired, it can be converted to horsepower, if before that you used only a gasoline tool and you are used to it. We will compare this parameter for both number systems:

The most powerful models on our list are STAVR and Huter. Both have over 2 horsepower. Denzel is a little weaker, so we will give him the second line of the nomination. Well, Bosch and Makita go to third place. They have kilowatt motors, and this will be enough for domestic needs, but if your dacha is overgrown with tall grass, it is better to choose a more powerful model. This trimmer is suitable only for low vegetation.

An electric trimmer transmits torque through the bar, but without the help of gearboxes. That is, at what speed the engine is spinning, with the same cutting module.If we talk about which option is the best, then, of course, the higher the rotation speed, the easier it will be for the tool to cut vegetation. Moreover, at high speed it is possible to chop thick stems without damaging the motor rotor. Low speeds are more common on power models, where the cut occurs due to rated power, and not due to torque.

Among our participants there are no trimmers of 5 or more horsepower, so we choose the one with the highest speed. In our comparison, this is Bosch with 9000 rpm. The fastest trimmer on the list. Huter (8000) and Denzel from Makita (7500 each) work a little slower. We give them second place. Well, STAVR is the slowest, only 6800 rpm. In principle, this is quite enough, especially considering the power of the motor. Here the manufacturer focused on the power component, but we are comparing dry numbers, so only the third place.

The trimmer, whether electric or gasoline, transmits torque through the bar. For this, a shaft is used inside it, which can be rigid or flexible. The difference is fundamental. A rigid shaft is a metal rod with splines at the ends. It is durable and reliable, and if the knife bites, the engine rotor itself rises. The soft shaft is a cable.It is not as durable, and situations where it wears out and breaks are not uncommon.

Of course, a hard drive is preferable, and a flexible one is often put on an inexpensive tool, where the manufacturer simply saves on components. There are only two flexible drive models on our list - Makita and Bosch. Quite an interesting phenomenon. Top brands, and lose out to less well-known nominees. Another proof that a celebrity brand cannot 100% guarantee quality.

The trimmer can work with fishing line and knives. This affects mowing quality and productivity. The line does a great job with small vegetation, and the knives are designed for cutting thicker trunks. Which module to use depends on the tasks you set, but some models work only with fishing line and this imposes certain restrictions. Of course, the best option is universal.

Manufacturers, knowing that knives can lead to overloads, do not allow them to be installed on weak models. This can be seen in the example of Makita and Bosch trimmers. Since both participants use kilowatt motors, only fishing line can be placed on them. Well, for us this is the second place in the nomination.The rest of the participants occupy the first line, as they are universal.

Cutting width is one of the most important factors in determining productivity. The larger it is, the faster you process the site. If you have a fairly large dacha, take a model with a maximum track. It should also be understood that the swath width depends on which cutting module you are using. For fishing line, it will be more, for knives, respectively, less.

Since we have already talked about the possibility of installing knives as a cutting element, we will not consider it in this nomination. In addition, all the presented models use the same type of knives, and they have the same mowing width. But with a fishing line, the parameter is different. The best result is shown by Huter and Denzel - 42 cm each. The gauge of the other models ranges from 35 to 38 cm. This is less than that of the winners, but the difference between them is small, so we give everyone the second position.

An electric trimmer is quieter than a gas trimmer, but even with it on a Sunday morning you risk incurring the righteous wrath of your neighbors. Of course, if your cottage is not on the outskirts.Even though the electric motor is much quieter in terms of vibration and has no exhaust, on average trimmers produce about 95 decibels of noise pollution, which is a lot.

In this nomination we have three positions at once. The Bosch trimmer turned out to be the noisiest - 103 decibels. We send to the third step of the pedestal. A little quieter, but still quite loud, STAVR and Denzel work - 98 and 96 decibels, respectively. Well, with the least noise, the grass will fall under the blades of Makita and Huter. Both have about 90 decibels. Also a lot, but in comparison with competitors - a clear victory.

In the case of an electric trimmer, it makes no sense to consider overall indicators. All of them are almost the same and are equipped with an adjustable bar. In fact, it is not so important how long the tool itself is. You can easily adjust it to suit your height. It is much more important to look at the weight of the entire structure, because even if you have an average cottage, you will spend more than one hour with it in your hands.Of course, this does not affect the quality of work, but it affects the convenience.

And here we again have a pedestal of three steps. The lightest models are from Makita and Bosch. The first weighs 4.3 kilograms, and the second - 4.6 kg. This is due to the weakest, and therefore compact, motors that are on board. However, the connection is not direct, since the most powerful electric trimmer Huter weighs 5.7 kilograms, and about the same STAVR, although its engine is weaker. Both give the second line. Well, the hardest one is Denzel. Its weight is 6 kilograms, and this is taking into account the fact that it has a medium power motor.

Absolutely all modern marketplaces publish customer reviews and ratings under products. And some of them went even further and gave users the opportunity to speak not about the tool as a whole, but about each of its components separately. There are several such portals, and we took ratings from them in order to understand what opinion real people had after using this or that trimmer:

It should immediately be noted that it is impossible to build on the choice solely on the basis of reviews. They are subjective and do not give a complete picture. But some impression still develops, and models from Huter, Makita and Denzel win in this nomination. Yes, their ratings vary, but everyone scored more than 4 points out of 5, so we will not divide them on a pedestal. But STAVR and Bosch are outsiders, and they lose by a strong margin.

Any, even the best gas or electric tool can fail. The reason may be a manufacturing defect, and a violation of the rules of operation, and much more. And it is very important what kind of guarantee the manufacturer gives, for how long he is ready to take on a free repair or replacement. Of course, the longer the warranty, the more confident the brand is.

Denzel, STAVR and BOSCH trimmers win in this nomination. All have a 3-year warranty, and this is an excellent result. In addition, the popularity of these brands is such that many service centers undertake repairs and there will be no problems finding them. Makita and Huter are also serviced under warranty in third-party services, but from the moment of purchase it is only valid for a year.

The main condition for getting into our comparison was a price tag of less than 10 thousand. This is an inexpensive segment, and all participants correspond to it. But there is a difference between the models, and quite significant:

With such a price discrepancy, 7 thousand rubles can be considered the central starting point. The lesser bidders, i.e. Huter, Bosch and STAVR, take first place in the category. Makita and Denzel are above the amount indicated, and therefore, they only have the second line.

Based on the results of the comparison, the winner turned out to be quite predictable. Huter is one of the leading manufacturers of garden equipment on the market today. Moreover, it most often occupies an inexpensive segment, which further adds to its popularity among users. The electric trimmer won in a large number of nominations, so we can safely say that its quality and price are fully correlated.

Denzel and STAVR also showed good results. These are powerful tools that can handle not only small grass, but also more serious vegetation. Much more surprising was the loss of such top brands as Bosch and Makita. Yes, they also have their advantages. In particular, it is the best tool in terms of reliability and durability. The build quality is always at the highest level, but in the case of the Makita, you will have to overpay for it.