Country house often takes a lot of energy for its maintenance. Almost constantly it is required to carry out current repairs, procure animal feed, and simply put the territory in order. The trimmer helps a lot in this matter, and gasoline models are especially popular with our fellow citizens.
What reviews do they leave? The gas trimmer is an extremely useful device, but user opinions about it are different. Let's figure out what these or those statements of buyers are connected with.
Why gasoline?
By the way, why are petrol trimmers so popular in our country? There are several explanations for this. Firstly, dragging a cable of 30-40 meters behind you is simply stupid. Secondly, with wet grass or in the rain, only a potential suicide bomber will do this. Thirdly, when mowing thick and hard grass, the power of electric models may simply not be enough.
We will only consider "petrol" reviews. Gas trimmer in our conditionsis a more justified choice, so that is why they are bought most often. In addition, gasoline appliances are not new to most summer residents, so there are no problems with consumables, gasoline and oil.
General opinions about petrol trimmers
There are common, identical for all their owners, reviews. A gas trimmer is generally recognized as the best device for mowing grass in personal plots, since it is easier to bring gasoline than to wait for the electricity to turn on (and it is often turned off in rural areas). In addition, a single power surge can tragically end the life of an electrical appliance. However, let's continue the conversation about the gasoline varieties of the trimmer.
Many agree that for serious work it is preferable to buy four-stroke models, as they are much more powerful and reliable. However, there are other reviews as well. A two-stroke type petrol trimmer is much simpler in its technical device, and therefore is better suited for novice owners of this kind of equipment.
In any case, many buyers confirm that in the event of a breakdown, it is much easier to repair just such a device, since this does not require special knowledge in the field of mechanics.
Disadvantages of two-stroke models
However, such models have many drawbacks. First, fuel. Many complain that they have to buy special oil for two-stroke engines, and even dilute it instrict proportion. Far from everyone has enough patience for a long time, and therefore many users begin to fill in any engine oil “by eye”, not particularly choosing the gasoline used. This does not remain without consequences for a long time: the piston system flies, the replacement of which is very, very expensive.
Many people think that the best gas trimmer is a four-stroke variety. The reason is simple: no need to use special oil, regular gasoline is poured into the tank. The fact is that these models use a separate lubrication system. Reviews indicate that in this case, you can use almost any normal engine oil for cars.
A little about gasoline
By the way, what kind of fuel should be used, and what is the situation really? It all depends on the instructions. If it is written that only fuel with an octane rating of "92" should be used, then you should not engage in amateur activities. Remember that almost every modern engine is designed for a certain type of fuel, so your experiments may not end too well: the designers did not put an eternal resource into the gas trimmer. The instruction is “our everything”!
However, the reviews also indicate that cheap Chinese models do not have to be "fed" with high-quality gasoline, since AI-92 is enough for them.
Important! Experienced users of gasoline vehicles strongly advise against mixing different types of fuel. Please note that by "grades" in this case we mean not only different octanenumber, but also the origin of gasoline.
So, some gardeners noted that when mixing Lukoil fuel with oil for two-stroke engines, an incomprehensible whitish precipitate forms in gasoline. Of course, you should never use such a mixture, otherwise you will need to buy a new gas trimmer carburetor.
Don't get carried away with storage
In the vastness of the network, there are constantly data on the replacement of the piston system after using a long-stored fuel mixture. What is causing this trouble? It's simple: as a rule, our gardeners store the finished mixture (gasoline + oil) in plastic cans.
Motor oil is quite an "aggressive" thing. It has the ability to dissolve plastic and rubber over time. When mixed with fuel, it does not lose its properties. As a result, you do not fill your trimmer with gasoline, but with an incomprehensible chemical reagent. The result is predictable: you lose the gas trimmer. Parts are expensive, so don't do it.
The same builders and lumberjacks say that the mixture is best prepared for one or two days. For the owners of the trimmer, this is especially true: it is unlikely that you will heroically mow ten hectares, and therefore buy an insulin syringe better, with which you can accurately measure the oil to prepare a liter and a half of the fuel mixture that you can actually spend in a day.
Line or knife?
This question is of particular concern to many summer residents. In our country, it is widely believed that the best option for mowing thick and tough grass is a knife. However, the reviews of summer residents are far from being so unambiguous …
Firstly, many complain that such models are much more expensive than those varieties that use fishing line. In addition, some weeds have a bad habit of wrapping around the auger, making it impossible to work properly.
Negative feedback about fishing line is very often associated with the fact that users simply do not know how to choose the right type of fishing line that would best suit their needs. So, in order to save money, many buyers at close range do not notice the beautiful star-shaped lines.
They cost no more than usual, but the performance of such consumables is much better. Firstly, gardeners like the fact that the star shape of the line gives an excellent opportunity to mow even thick and old weed stalks without much difficulty, and the engine does not get very hot. Much lower is the fuel consumption. Thus, in most cases, fishing line will be enough for you. However, if you need to mow thick grass with young trees, a knife is still the best choice.
But our article would not be so interesting if it did not tell about the real experience of using trimmers from specific manufacturers.
Champion trimmers
This company was originally American. However, until now the rights to the brand belong to the United States, but the actual production is located in China. Actually, from thisall the pros and cons of this technique follow.
Consumers are impressed by the low cost of trimmers, which rarely exceeds 4-6 thousand rubles. In addition, almost every "collapse" you can find all the necessary consumables, as well as spare parts. Unlike products from more famous manufacturers, you will not have to pay almost half the cost of the trimmer itself for components.
Reviews indicate that problems can be fixed on their own, since the design of the Champion trimmers is quite simple. In addition, the engines perfectly “eat” not very high-quality gasoline, giving out very acceptable power, which is very important in our conditions.
Championship flaws
Like any cheap Chinese equipment, the Champion gas trimmer has many negative sides. Buyers are very often dissatisfied with the overall build quality, which is rarely perfect. First of all, this is expressed in the low quality of the plastic used, which is too fragile and hard, which causes the trimmer to vibrate and rattle during operation.
A huge number of complaints are caused by the quality of the overlays on the working handles: again, they are too rough. Ergonomics are low, and therefore, with prolonged work, thick gloves cannot be dispensed with. Approximately the same complaints are caused by buttons and other control devices that skilled gardeners prefer to replace with something more thoughtful and reliable.
Causes criticism is quite a large mass. Combined with strong vibration, this makes the "Champions"unsuitable for their exploitation by the female sex or gardeners of slender complexion.
Chill trimmers
This manufacturer is known and loved in our country, and the Stihl gas trimmer today can be found in almost every household. The company is German, and so far most of the production is located in Germany and other countries of Western Europe. However, a certain amount of components is made in China, but under strict control, so their quality is quite “on par”. Having bought a purely Chinese Patriot gas trimmer, you will immediately feel the difference.
Delight of buyers causes a resourceful and compact engine, which is not too picky about the quality of fuel. However, consumers still specify that it is desirable to use a special two-stroke oil from the manufacturer, since in this case the piston group will last much longer (in the case of two-stroke models).
Other benefits
It is important that only high-quality materials and components are used in the manufacture, and therefore the vibration level of this manufacturer's trimmers is very low. In addition, the engine is much less noisy than in the case of the manufacturer described above. Customers also like the ease of starting the motor: you need to pull the starter a maximum of a couple of times, after which the trimmer can be used.
Disadvantages: increased cost of consumables and spare parts, but in many ways this is the best gas trimmer.
