Overview of petrol brush trimmers

Gasoline brush cutters help you tidy up quickly hedge and give the shrubs a beautiful shape. Thanks to the fact that the trimmer motor runs on gasoline and not on electricity, it allows you to mow excess branches anywhere. The lower end of the hedge trimmer is equipped with a sharp cutting disc, and the upper end has a long adjustable handle with motor and fuel tank. We recommend reading the article about the popular Chainsaw Calm ms-180!

Husqvarna brush cutter 545FX version

Huskvarna's company produces chainsaw, electric saws, petrol cutters, electric scythes and other tools for household and professional use. The 545FX hedgecutter was released in 2011 and is a professional tool with high performance and increased durability. This is why the Husqvarna 545FX petrol hedgecutter can be used throughout the entire work shift. The tool was developed specifically for forest clearing. This task is possible only with a powerful petrol trimmer with low vibration level, as well as equipped with a high-speed gearbox.

The 545FX brushcutter has an X-Torq engine with a 45.7cc cylinder³... The power is 2.2 kW. Thanks to X-Torq technology, the Husqvarna 545FX two-stroke brushcutter engine revs quickly with the least amount of exhaust fumes and significantly saves fuel. The launch is carried out using the Smart Start system. This requires minimal effort, since the resistance of the starter cord is reduced by 40%.

A distinctive feature of the model is that the gearbox is located at an angle of 24 °. This makes work much more comfortable.

The ergonomic and adjustable bike handle of the petrol hedge trimmer is also angled for easier control of the mowing process. The handles are finished with soft pads, which completely eliminates the possibility of slipping. The anti-vibration system significantly reduces vibration and stress on the hands, so the tool can be used for a long time.

Specifications:

• power - 2.2 kW or 3 hp;
• the bar is straight;
• weight without installed cutting elements, protective covers and fuel - 8.1 kg;
• fuel tank volume - 900 ml;
• the maximum recommended idle speed is 13000 rpm.

The fuel priming pump helps the hedge trimmer start up quickly, even after extended periods of inactivity. The filter cover can be removed without tools, making it easy to replace without keys. The start button automatically returns to the starting position for easier and faster re-engagement of the hedge trimmer. For comfortable work with the tool, the kit comes with a harness, consisting of a belt, two shoulder straps and a wide back support. The back can be adjusted.

Petrol brush cutter Stihl FS 450

The FS 450 hedge trimmer is a reliable professional petrol trimmer with many different functions. Designed for use in agriculture, forestry or municipal services. The power of its two-stroke engine is 2.1 kW. The working volume is 44.3 cm³... Thanks to the ElastoStart soft start function, the brushcutter starts quickly and easily. To prevent the user from being exposed to strong vibrations and loads, a system for their damping is installed, consisting of several rubber dampers.

The rod of the petrol hedgecutter of the Shtil FS 450 version is straight, and the handle is made like a bicycle or in the shape of the letter T. This handle allows much better control over the work process, and less fatigue during prolonged use. The rod can be adjusted in height with a T-screw, without any tools. All controls are mounted on one handle.

Compared to household petrol trimmers, the FS 450 hedge trimmer carburetor is equipped with a compensator. As a result, even in the case of a heavily clogged filter, the tool will be able to operate at constant power.

The compensator will maintain the optimal mixing rate of gasoline and air in the carburetor, until the filter is completely damaged. To make it easier to start the Shtil FS 450 hedgecutter after a long period of inactivity, it has a manual fuel pump and a decompression valve. The latter lowers the pressure in the cylinder. As a result, starting the engine becomes even easier, and it also reduces wear on the petrol trimmer engagement system. For comfortable work, a belt harness is included with the Shtil brush cutter. The weight of the device without filled in fuel and cutting parts is 8 kg. The volume of the container for gasoline is 670 ml.

Carver GBC-043

Trimmer brush cutter gas-powered Carver version GBC-043 is designed to work on a personal plot. It can be used to level lawns, cut small bushes or thick grass. Equipped with a hedgecutter with a single-cylinder engine with a power of 1.7 kW. The volume of the cylinder is 43 cm³... As with previous models, the handle is made in the form of a bicycle to make it more comfortable to work with. The volume of the fuel container is 950 ml.

The main features of the Carver GBC-043 brushcutter:

• the trimmer line has a square section, which significantly reduces the level of noise and vibration;
• air cooling of the engine;
• straight bar;
• a large-volume fuel tank allows you to work for a long time without refueling;
• the engine cylinder is chrome-plated, thanks to which it will last longer;
• light weight - 6.7 kg.

Comparison table of petrol trimmers Husqvarna 545FX, Stihl FS 450 and Carver GBC-043:

The price of gasoline hedge trimmers primarily depends on their power and purpose. Household trimmers are significantly less expensive than professional tools.

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