Makita brand lawn mowers review
The maintenance of the lawn is an indicator of the correct maintenance of the garden. The Makita lawn mower is a recognized gardening tool for cutting grass. High reliability, easy maintenance of the tool and affordable price expand its area of popularity. With the advent of online stores, it is possible to buy first-class equipment in small settlements.
Lawn mower selection
The device is not difficult. Attached to the carrier platform are the powered cutter bar and grass bag or mulch knife and grass diffuser. There is a handle by which the mower is pushed or guided. It happens that a Makita self-propelled lawn mower is equipped with a seat.
When choosing a tool, you need to know that mowers are:
- electrical;
- gasoline;
- manual;
- self-propelled.
In its class, the tool is distinguished by power and working width, by the cutting mechanism, the size of the wheels and the grass catcher. But the better the mower is equipped, the higher its cost. The price range of Makita units is 5-35 thousand rubles. Electric models are cheaper than petrol ones. The most expensive will be self-propelled gasoline vehicles with a large grip.
Electric lawn mowers
Makita electric lawn mowers are in demand from owners of lawns with an area of 4-5 acres. This is exactly what the radius of action of the tool tied to the point of energy extraction can be. However, lovers of ecological technology can carry out the wiring of the network, which will allow processing large areas.
The wider the cutting width is, the more energy it needs. For mowers with a grip of 30 cm or more, a power of 1.1 kW is required, for cutting widths of 40 cm and more, a separate line is needed, since the network is unlikely to withstand the load.
Electric lawn mower Makita or any other can only be operated in dry weather, safety is paramount. When processing the lawn, you should carefully monitor the location of the cord, so as not to cut the wire when mowing.
When choosing electric lawn mower power and bandwidth are essential. All machines have an adjustment for the level of cutting height. Easy start-up and quiet operation add bonuses to the electric powered tool.
Lightweight Electric Lawn Mower
In the ratings and numerous user reviews, the Makita ELM3311 lawn mower is preferred among light models. Such a miniature worker is suitable for keeping in order the local area and small lawns... At the same time, the work is carried out almost silently and will not disturb the morning sleep of household members.
The device is lightweight, weighs no more than 12 kg. The lighter weight is achieved by using a polypropylene body, but this also makes the model less durable if handled carelessly. The wheels are made of durable plastic, do not damage the soil when moving.
Specifications:
- engine power - 1.1 kW;
- beveled strip width - 33 cm;
- cutting height - 3 positions 20-55 mm;
- grass catcher - soft, 27 l;
- discharge of grass - back into the collection box.
The price of the model on the official website from the manufacturer is 6 thousand rubles.
Electric mower, medium capacity
We present to your attention the Makita ELM3711 lawn mower, an improved and more productive unit. It carries all the same advantages of using electric traction - low noise in operation and easy economical operation. The absence of harmful emissions during engine operation creates comfortable conditions for the operator and the inhabitants of the country house. The slightly increased engine power allows the device to be used in areas with weeds, old nettles. A slightly larger grip increases the mower's performance. Comfortable wheels do not crush grass. The low center of gravity makes the model resistant to rollover.
When working on a lawn mower, remember that it is a traumatic tool. Any repair and maintenance work must be performed only with the device disconnected from the mains. Clean knives only with leather gloves to protect them from cuts.
The large collector is designed as a basket and takes in more waste. By the way, the device is equipped with a level indicator and a bag filling notification system. The engine is protected from debris by a ventilated casing. Forced cooling of the motor, by the impeller propeller. This is an additional protection against overheating and a longer service life.
The wheels are recessed into the casing, and this allows you to clean the lawn close to the fence. During storage, the handle folds down and the device takes up little space. Each wheel has a separate height adjustment.
The data characterize the mower:
- power consumption - 1.3 kW / h;
- cutting height regulation - three-stage, 20-55 mm;
- width of the cut strip - 37 cm;
- grass catcher volume - 35 l;
- frame material - polypropylene;
- device weight - 14 kg.
The price of the Makita lawn mower is 8 thousand rubles.
Makita ELM 3800 device
The main difference of the presented electric lawn mower Makita ELM 3800 is the use of a collector motor instead of an asynchronous one. Brush motors are lighter, transmit more torque and tolerate short-term overload better.
To reduce the speed of rotation of the rotor knives, a belt drive is used in the design. To ensure safety in the event of a sudden stop, obstacles, the cutting mechanism is equipped with a brake that is activated immediately after the start bar is lowered.
The polypropylene body is made for lightweight construction. The cutting height has 6 levels of adjustment. The grass hopper has a load indicator.
Tool technical parameters:
- power consumption - 1.4 kW;
- swath width - 38 cm;
- grass receiver with a volume of 40 liters;
- wheel size - 127.178 mm;
- weight - 13 kg.
The price of a 1.4 kW lawn mower is 10 thousand 560 rubles.
Makita Petrol Lawn Mowers
A mobile, not tied to mains electricity, the Makita gasoline lawn mower is used in large fields as a professional tool. It is also used by housing and communal services employees when caring for the squares and lawns of the city cluster.
The advantage of the models is in a special four-stroke engine capable of running on AI92 and AI95 gasoline. Often gasoline models self-propelled, that is, they do not require the use of physical force of the operator. The worker's functions are reduced to setting the direction of travel and adjusting the cutting height.
An example is the Makita PLM4617 petrol lawn mower. The model is equipped with a 3, 75 hp four-stroke American engine. from. The unit can perform mulching functions, side discharge of grass or store the cut in a special bag with a volume of 60 liters. Bevel width 46 cm per pass. The center of gravity is shifted so that the machine can easily handle slopes and places near vertical structures. When transporting, the grass catcher can be removed and the handles folded.
Such a machine processes about one and a half hectares of area per day.The total weight of the unit without fuel is 29.2 kg. The equipment costs 18280 rubles.
In addition to the presented models of Makita lawn mowers, there are installations with other functions of additional lawn care... All of them have a free warranty service in service centers.