For most gardeners, a lawn mower is a necessary part of garden equipment. Today there is a huge selection of all kinds of models with different power and functionality. The most popular devices with the ability to mulch mowed grass. And such a choice is justified, because in addition to well-groomed territory, you can also get natural fertilizer - mulch.

Features of the mulching function

A mower equipped with a mulching function is not much different from the usual. The only difference is that it has special knives that immediately grind the mowed grass. The device works as follows:

  • cutting off the top layer of grass;
  • further mowed grass is chopped with a special knife;
  • at the end, the resulting mass is uniformly thrown back into the territory.

Types of Lawn Mowers

Despite the richness of the choice of modern devices with the function of mulching, in the first place, they are all divided by the type of power unit. It can be a four-stroke gasoline engine or an electric motor powered by a mains or battery. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Gasoline models

Lawn mowers equipped with a gasoline ICE are notable for their considerable power, which is why their productivity increases significantly. Petrol models are able to work in areas with an area of ​​400 to 1500 m2.Such devices use power units capable of developing a power of at least 2 hp, and they are installed in the most modest lawn mowers. However, it is not recommended to purchase a mower with a shredding function whose power is less than 3 hp. It is better to give preference to more powerful options.

This is due to the fact that the main energy produced by the engine is directed to a knife mowing grass. The remainder of the power falls on the wheel drive or mulching blades. Thus, a motor with low power simply can not cope with the load applied to it.

As for their shortcomings, here are a few points:

  • higher cost;
  • the device emits significantly more noise during operation;
  • the need for periodic cleaning not only of the working bodies of the apparatus, but also of the carburetor.

Electrical devices

Electrical counterparts with mulching function are not very popular. This is due to the fact that the most powerful model is equipped with a 2000 W motor. For continuous operation over a large area, this is extremely small for the mowing knife itself, not to mention the mulching function. When operating electric options for lawnmowers, frequent interruptions are required, which can lead to significant delays in maintaining the area.

The advantages of such devices are their low cost, as well as less noisy work.

Does everyone need this feature?

The main task of mulching is the application of natural fertilizers. In addition, shredded vegetation reduces the frequency of watering the lawn due to moisture retention, and also does not allow all kinds of weeds to take root.

Naturally, you can give preference to conventional units, but still the mulching function for any summer resident will not be superfluous.

To extend the life of the working parts of the mower, remember that you cannot use the mulching function after rain. Wet grass is difficult to cut and contributes to the appearance of corrosion of parts. It is also necessary to clean the cutting organs of adhering grass after each mowing.