Are you the owner of the garden, and there is a need for mowing grass? Need to get a motokosa. What model to choose? What criteria should be considered when buying? Let's try to figure this out.

Fishing line

The fishing line is made of nylon. The thread can be of different diameters (1.2 - 4.0 mm) and have a triangular or rectangular section.

Among the advantages of the cord can be distinguished that the unit with such a cutting tool has a fairly wide range of grass mowing (from 40 to 50 cm). Such equipment can be successfully used for mowing grass of any height. The unit with fishing line will be relevant for work in hard-to-reach places, which is especially important for owners of small garden plots or house adjoining territories with flower beds, lawns or benches. When the cord comes into contact with tree trunks, it does no harm to them.

In addition to the advantages of the model with a cutting element in the form of a cord, there are some disadvantages. For example, it is suitable for mowing only fine grass.. It is not suitable for harvesting hard and dense vegetation. When operating devices with fishing line, do not press the implement head close to the ground. This can lead to increased load on the engine, severe overheating and wear. When the fishing line is worn out, it cannot be restored. Will have to buy a new babin. This leads to new spending.

Knife

If the motokosa is equipped with a cutting element in the form of a knife, it can be made of plastic or metal. Such an aggregate is suitable for mowing thick and rough grass, thin shrubs and thickets.

Several options are known depending on the number of teeth on the knife: from 2 to 80 pieces. The more teeth on the disk, the greater the complexity of the work the device can perform. For the manufacture of knives, high-strength steel is used, which ensures its strength and long service life. Unlike fishing line, if the knife is dull, it does not need to be thrown away. Just sharpen it, and it is suitable for further use.

If we talk about the disadvantages of models with a cutting element in the form of a knife, it should be mentioned that such units are not suitable for work in hard to reach places. When the knife touches a hard surface, for example, a bench leg or a curb, the possibility of its breakage or cracking is not excluded. Such a knife becomes unsuitable for further operation.

Disk

For the manufacture of discs, high-quality steel with soldered victorious hard alloy plates (VK10) is used. Thanks to this, the discs are characterized by high durability and a long service life without intermediate re-sharpening. Such an aggregate is intended for mowing vegetation with a solid trunk, a thin shrub, and felling around trees. Disk models are relevant for working in a small garden area, as well as in large areas.

To perform different types of tasks, discs of different diameters should be selected. Otherwise, the use of motokosa will be inappropriate and not practical.

Which brushcutter to choose depending on the tasks

Before purchasing a certain model of scythe, it is recommended to pay attention to the technical characteristics of the unit. Of no small importance is what goals will be set before the scythe.

For example, if you plan to use the equipment not often for work in small areas, you should opt for motor-scythes equipped with a cutting element in the form of a cord. Such models will also be relevant for grass cleaning between houses or on a small garden plot.

If you plan to use equipment for haying for livestock, it is recommended to opt for disc models of motokos.

For mowing grass on roadsides, motor-scythes with a plastic knife are ideal.

It is acceptable to use metal knives to equip motokos designed for mowing young shrubs, hard grass with thick trunks.

The quality of the work performed and the life of the device depend on how correctly the model of scythe is selected to perform a certain type of work.