17 best gasoline trimmers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Owners of country houses need a petrol trimmer to maintain their garden plot in perfect condition. This mobile technique is capable of working on uneven surfaces, near fences and foundations. At the same time, the petrol mower is able to cope not only with soft low grass, but with weeds and bushes. The Russian market offers a wide range of petrol trimmers. They differ in cost, performance and maneuverability. To find the right model for your site, you should heed the recommendations of our experts.

Selection recommendations

The intensity of the application. It is best to start your search for a gasoline trimmer with an appointment.

1. If the summer cottage is small, it is possible to often mow the grass, then you can stop at inexpensive and compact household models. If necessary, periodically transport the petrol cutter, you should give preference to collapsible models.
2. Owners of large land plots (over 20 acres) require reliable professional equipment. It can work for a long time with the tallest grass or be used to remove shrubs.

Gasoline engine type. Gasoline engines of two types are installed on the trimmers.

1. The two-stroke engines are low cost and simple in design. But every time you refuel the fuel tank, the gasoline must be mixed with the engine oil.
2. Ease of operation attracts potential buyers to four-stroke engines. Gasoline is poured into the fuel tank and oil into the engine. But such power units are more expensive, and they will be more difficult to repair.

Power. Benzokos engines differ in power.

1. Trimmers with engines of 2.5-4.0 liters are considered the most productive. from. Most often, such units are installed on professional equipment.
2. Summer residents are suitable for light models with 1.0-2.0 liter engines. from. Such a tool can cope with small grass, and with shoots of raspberries, blackberries, plums.

Convenience in work. Since mowing can take a long time, several useful functions can help reduce operator fatigue.

1. The anti-vibration system is an integral part of professional brushcutters. Thanks to rubber shock absorbers, vibration from the motor does not reach the operator's hands.
2. The shoulder strap must evenly distribute the load on the operator's body. When buying, you need to pay attention to the ease of adjustment and the ease of removing and putting on the belt.
3. The degree of hand fatigue depends on the design of the handle. The two-piece U-handles are best adjusted. Each of them easily adjusts to the hand.

We have selected 17 of the best gasoline trimmers for review. All of them are sold in specialized stores in Russia. When allocating seats, the editors of the journal relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the feedback from domestic users.

Rating of the best gasoline trimmers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best gasoline trimmers	1	Husqvarna 545RX	RUB 37,900
	2	Makita EM4351UH	RUB 29,990
	3	Oleo-Mac 741	RUB 23,990
	4	ECHO SRM-350ES	RUB 24,491
	5	STIHL FS 250	RUB 23,000
	6	Makita EBH341U	RUB 22,098
	7	Husqvarna 143R-II	RUB 19 490
	8	Oleo-Mac Sparta 25	RUB 11,990
	9	Husqvarna 128R	RUB 12 690
	10	STIHL FS 55	RUB 12,990
	11	Daewoo Power Products DABC 520	RUB 10,990
	12	PATRIOT PT 555	RUB 6,538
	13	Daewoo Power Products DABC 420	RUB 7,300
	14	Makita EM2500U	9 340 rub.
	15	Huter GGT-2900T	RUB 7,870
	16	PATRIOT PT 3355 Imperial	RUB 6,000
	17	Huter GGT-2500S	RUB 6,880

Husqvarna 545RX

Rating: 4.9

The Husqvarna 545RX professional trimmer features a robust design and a stiff 32mm shaft. The transmission of torque from the motor to the cutting head is provided by a 9 mm shaft. Experts note the easy start of the engine, it is possible to start it even on weight. The purity of the air entering the combustion chamber is ensured by a filtration system with centrifugal pre-treatment. The benzokos picks up well from the bottom, high torque is produced by a revolving (9000 rpm) engine with a capacity of 2.8 liters. from. Good maneuverability and complete equipment should be included in the asset of the model. The trimmer wins gold in our review.

The Russian owners liked the Swedish petrol cutter for its reliability, durability and high performance. Among the shortcomings, the high price of the brand model is noted.

Advantages

• strength;
• durability;
• high performance;
• full set.

disadvantages

• high price.

Makita EM4351UH

Rating: 4.8

The Makita EM4351UH petrol trimmer is practically not inferior in power (2.0 hp) to the winner. The high-speed motor (10,000 rpm) allows for 43 cm wide swaths. Experts pay attention to the four-stroke motor, which produces a rather soft sound without high frequencies. The equipment starts up easily, the manufacturer has installed a decompression valve, so it is enough to make a half-turn with the starter. The specialists really liked the unloading of the scythe, the operator does not even feel the large weight (8.6 kg) of the trimmer. The vibration damping system also deserves praise. The model receives the Silver from our review.

Users praise the brushcutter for its power, easy start, acoustic comfort. Disadvantages include inconvenience during transportation and mediocre instructions.

Advantages

• 4-stroke motor;
• easy start;
• high power;
• good unloading.

disadvantages

• inconvenient to transport;
• short instruction.

Oleo-Mac 741

Rating: 4.7

Experts include the Oleo-Mac 741 trimmer as professional petrol equipment. The model can work both with a fishing line up to 3 mm in diameter and with a three-blade knife. The unit is powered by a 2.1 liter two-stroke gasoline engine. from. The rotation speed reaches 11000 rpm. With the help of the Italian petrol cutter, you can mow the grass on an area of ​​about 50 acres, remove shrubs and weeds with thick stems (up to 2 cm). The device comes with a knapsack belt, which is equipped with a leg guard and chest support. The resistance of the trimmer to continuous loads is ensured by the magnesium body. For easy start-up, the manufacturer has installed the Easy-On system.

While the trimmer is inferior in popularity to the leaders of the review. The owners are pleased with the good equipment, power and competent suspension.

Advantages

• power;
• easy start;
• multifunctionality;
• competent suspension.

disadvantages

• low popularity.

ECHO SRM-350ES

Rating: 4.7

Suburban real estate owners are showing particular interest in the Japanese ECHO SRM-350ES petrol trimmer. The model combines reliability, performance and adequate price. Experts consider the petrol cutter to be a successful device for caring for summer cottages or village farmsteads. In terms of power (1.47 liters. From.), The trimmer is inferior to the leaders of our review, but this is enough for domestic use. The technique can handle both fresh grass and hardened vegetation without any problems. The manufacturer has provided for the possibility of installing a knife, but the cut stems fall on the cutting head, making it difficult to work. The model stops one step away from the prize pedestal.

Russian users are satisfied with the power, ease of use, and reliability. Of the minuses, the noisy operation of the motor and a large weight (8.3 kg) are noted.

Advantages

• power;
• ease of use;
• rich equipment;
• easy start.

disadvantages

• noisy work;
• great weight.

STIHL FS 250

Rating: 4.7

Traditionally, high demand in the European part of Russia is observed for gasoline vehicles of the German company STIHL. In the manufacturer's catalog there was also a professional trimmer FS 250. Experts note the high build quality, powerful motor (2.15 HP), comfortable shoulder strap. The model was appreciated by professional foresters, road workers, gardeners. To make starting the motor easier, the manufacturer installed the ElastoStart system. The use of rubber buffers made it possible to minimize the vibration impact on the operator's hands. However, there are no headphones and a line head included.

Domestic users speak flatteringly about the reliability of the trimmer, even distribution of the load, and comfort in work. Of the minuses, they single out an incomplete package and a good appetite for the motor.

Advantages

• German quality;
• power;
• endurance;
• ease of use.

disadvantages

• incomplete complete set;
• high gas mileage.

Makita EBH341U

Rating: 4.6

The Japanese petrol trimmer is in the TOP-6 of our review thanks to the 1.4 HP 4-stroke engine. from. And even if the model loses to the leaders in performance, the experts promise acoustic comfort and ease of use. Benzokosa is intended for owners of suburban real estate who regularly mow their personal plot. The equipment is completed with a knife and fishing line (2.4 mm), an unloading vest. The instructions describe in sufficient detail all stages of maintenance, as well as the algorithm for starting the motor.

Owners like to operate a Japanese petrol trimmer, clean petrol is poured into the tank, and the engine is quiet. Half a tank (300-350 ml of gasoline) is enough for mowing grass on 6 acres. The disadvantages are the absence of a line reel and inconvenience of transportation.

Advantages

• quiet work;
• 4-stroke motor;
• profitability;
• easy start.

disadvantages

• no coil;
• inconvenient to transport.

Husqvarna 143R-II

Rating: 4.5

The Swedish petrol cutter Husqvarna 143R-II is capable of handling any weeds. The manufacturer installed a 2.0 liter 2-stroke engine on the trimmer. from. The set includes a 3 mm line and a brush cutter. Experts note the power of the equipment, the efficient unloading system, the roomy gas tank (0.94 l). At first, the trimmer consumes a lot of gasoline (0.5 liters goes away within 40-50 minutes), but after running in, the engine's appetite becomes more modest. Thanks to the clever cutterhead design, even long grass does not wrap around, saving operator time.

The Swedish model also has some drawbacks, which prevented it from climbing higher in the review. Users are dissatisfied with the high noise level and inconvenience of transportation.

Advantages

• high power;
• efficient unloading system;
• long grass does not wrap;
• easy start.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• inconvenient to transport.

Oleo-Mac Sparta 25

Rating: 4.5

The Oleo-Mac Sparta 25 household trimmer has won a good reputation among Russian summer residents. Experts believe that the best option is to use the Italian model on a plot of up to 20 acres. The manufacturer has equipped its equipment with an economical 2-stroke 1.0 liter engine. with., thanks to which you can easily mow fresh grass and rough weeds. The swath is about 40 cm wide and includes a 2.4 mm line and a knife. A safety clutch and an anti-vibration system are installed in the petrol cutter.

In operation, the device does not bring serious trouble to the owner, only routine maintenance is required. This conclusion can be made by analyzing user reviews. The disadvantages include noisy work and an uncomfortable shoulder strap.

Advantages

• light weight (6.2 kg);
• reliability;
• sufficient power;
• good balancing.

disadvantages

• noisy work;
• uncomfortable shoulder strap.

Husqvarna 128R

Rating: 4.5

Lightness (5.0 kg) and high quality workmanship are the main advantages of the Swedish Husqvarna 128R trimmer in a tough fight against competitors. The experts liked the convenience of the device in work, the well-thought-out shoulder strap evenly distributes the load, and thanks to the rotary control knob and telescopic bar, you can quickly adjust the equipment for any height. The model is equipped with a small 2-stroke 1.1 liter engine. with., which speaks of the household appointment of petrol cutters. The tool is completed with a fishing line with a diameter of 2.0 mm and a circular knife.

Judging by the number of reviews on NM, the model is highly popular with Russian summer residents. They praise it for its reliability and durability. Of the minuses, there is a winding of grass on a spool and a difficult adjustment of the belt.

Advantages

• good balancing;
• ease;
• low noise and vibration;
• easy start.

disadvantages

• the grass is wound on a spool;
• the strap is difficult to adjust.

STIHL FS 55

Rating: 4.4

Russian consumers also like the German development STIHL FS 55. Versatility of application, reliability and durability should be added to the asset of the model. The experts liked the easy start of the motor the most. Even after a long period of inactivity, the engine starts up with half a turn, only first you need to pump fuel into the carburetor using a hand pump. The petrol trimmer weighs only 5 kg, which is explained by the compact 1 liter power unit. from. Equipment management is simple and safe. Together with the trimmer, the German manufacturer supplies a knife, fishing line (2.4 mm) and a shoulder strap. But before installing the knife, it should be sharpened.

In reviews, the owners also express dissatisfaction with the shoulder strap, the lack of a spare coil and useless instructions.

Advantages

• ease;
• profitability;
• ease of use;
• simple construction.

disadvantages

• the knife is not sharpened;
• uncomfortable shoulder strap.

Daewoo Power Products DABC 520

Rating: 4.3

High power (3 HP) helped the petrol brush Daewoo Power Products DABC 520 get into our review. The trimmer is equipped with a large fuel tank (1.1 l), protective hood and shoulder strap. The manufacturer has installed a U-shaped bicycle handle and comes with a 2.4mm line and a durable knife. A collapsible structure should be added to the asset of the model, which facilitates the transportation of the trimmer. Experts are pleased with the easy starting of the motor and the quality spool.

The low position of the South Korean trimmer is due to several reasons. Gasoline equipment has a large weight (8.69 kg), during mowing, a noticeable vibration is generated. The powerful engine consumes all the gasoline from the tank in half an hour. But users have no complaints about performance and reliability.

Advantages

• high power;
• collapsible design;
• easy engine start;
• high quality spool.

disadvantages

• heavy weight;
• gluttonous motor.

PATRIOT PT 555

Rating: 4.3

The PATRIOT PT 555 trimmer boasts high performance. Thanks to the powerful two-stroke engine (3.0 HP), it will be possible to make a wide swath (42 cm). By installing a 40-tooth saw blade, you can remove bushes or coarse weeds. Reliability of the design is provided by a rigid shaft, a new comfortable casing effectively protects the operator from grains of sand, stones and cut grass. The U-shaped handle is divided into two halves, allowing you to find the optimal position for each hand. The attractive factor for buyers is the low price.

In the reviews, users praise the model for its high power and good equipment. The disadvantages include noise and quick clogging of the trimmer head (the line does not come out).

Advantages

• high performance;
• wide scope;
• good equipment;
• effective protection against stones and grass.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• the trimmer head is clogged.

Daewoo Power Products DABC 420

Rating: 4.2

Another development of a well-known Korean manufacturer was included in our review. The Power Products DABC 420 Petrol Trimmer Daewoo is powered by a 2HP two-stroke engine. from. The swath width is 42 cm, the set includes a fishing line and a knife, which expands the scope of the petrol cutter. In one pass, it is possible to cut branches of bushes up to 4 cm thick. Experts pay attention to the collapsible bar, thanks to this design, the tool is conveniently transported in the trunk of any car. The owners do not have any problems with starting the engine.

The model also has disadvantages. Users complain about a short-lived and unreliable belt, and besides, it does not distribute the load from heavy gas equipment (8.3 kg) poorly. Fragile plastic is used in the manufacture of the spool, when hitting stones it breaks.

Advantages

• good power;
• collapsible bar;
• universality of application;
• easy start.

disadvantages

• fragile spool;
• short-lived belt.

Makita EM2500U

Rating: 4.1

Maneuverability and lightness (4.5 kg) are the strengths of the Makita EM2500U petrol trimmer. The model is equipped with a compact 1.0 liter two-stroke engine. from. The experts liked the quiet, smooth operation of the power unit, the ease of starting and the ease of maintenance. The asset of the model should include high-quality assembly, good materials. Gasoline consumption is about 1 liter per 4 ares of fresh grass. The set includes a 2.4 mm fishing line, a knife and a shoulder strap.

Users have found several weaknesses in the trimmer. After the first mow, the bolts are unscrewed, therefore, all connecting elements should be tightened before starting. The shaft and bearing in the lower gearbox are short-lived. Many owners find a shoulder strap inconvenient.

Advantages

• lightness and maneuverability;
• affordable price;
• quiet work;
• easy start.

disadvantages

• uncomfortable belt;
• the shaft and bearing wear out quickly.

Huter GGT-2900T

Rating: 4.1

The most powerful (3.9 HP) petrol cutter in our review was the Huter GGT-2900T model. At the same time, German developers managed to create an effective vibration damping system. The well-thought-out design has a protective cover, the grass does not get on the clothes. The experts liked the comfortable knapsack strap that evenly distributes the impressive weight (7.5 kg) of the petrol equipment. The manufacturer has installed a capacious fuel tank (1.2 l), at one filling you can mow all the grass in your backyard. In the asset of the model, you should add a rich package, along with the trimmer there are goggles, keys, a cutting disc, a spool with a fishing line, instructions.

In the reviews, users complain about a weak coil made of fragile plastic, spontaneous loosening of the air filter mounting bolt.

Advantages

• high power;
• profitability;
• comfortable belt;
• rich equipment.

disadvantages

• the air filter mounting bolt is unscrewed;
• fragile coil.

PATRIOT PT 3355 Imperial

Rating: 4.0

There are many owners of PATRIOT PT 3355 Imperial petrol trimmers in our country. Experts attribute the high popularity to the most attractive price. At the same time, the petrol brush has a good power of 1.8 liters. with., providing a wide swath (up to 46 cm). At the same time, the trimmer instantly crushes the grass into powder, even weeds will not stop it. Thanks to the collapsible design of the Quick System boom, the equipment is easy to transport. The two-stroke engine is easy to start and easy to service due to easy access to the air filter and spark plug.

Domestic owners speak flatteringly about the price-quality ratio, compactness, and easy start-up. The disadvantages include an uncomfortable shoulder strap, high noise levels and perceptible vibration.

Advantages

• low price;
• high-quality assembly;
• wide swath;
• collapsible bar.

disadvantages

• uncomfortable belt;
• noisy work.

Huter GGT-2500S

Rating: 4.0

The Huter GGT-2500S petrol trimmer demonstrates high performance. The model is equipped with a powerful two-stroke engine (3.3 HP), which helps to cope with weeds in the form of elderberries and burdocks. Experts recommend balancing the attachment point of the carabiner before starting for the first time, clean the outside of the rod from grease, and carefully tighten the casing fasteners. The advantages of the petrol cutter include a folding handle, the ability to adjust it in height. The engine starts 2-3 times.

Domestic users are pleased with the trimmer power, translucent fuel tank, effective casing protection. To the disadvantages of the model, they include a flimsy coil, fuel leaks from under the tank cap, fragile protection of the gas tank.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• good power;
• collapsible design;
• translucent tank.

disadvantages

• low quality materials;
• requires thorough preparation before use.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.