Ranking of the best lawn mower engines for 2022

How pleasant it is to spend time with family or friends in nature, where a neat garden and a beautiful lawn please the eye. The untidiness and abandonment of the site not only negate all design decisions, but also spoil the mood of those present, and also give rise to gossip to guests and neighbors. Neatly cut grass can only be thanks to a lawn mower. Manually achieve beauty and perfection will not work. And one of the most important parts in the device is the engine.

What are lawn mowers

The best manufacturers produce a variety of models of lawn mowers, which differ not only in the average price, but also in functionality. Each user has their own selection criteria. But before you decide which one is better to buy, it's worth finding out what they are.

Popular models are available:

• electric;
• mechanical;
• rechargeable;
• gasoline.

According to buyers, the electric type is considered the most convenient tool. It is purchased because of its low weight, small size and reasonable cost. The main disadvantage is the presence of an electrical cable and the obligatory presence of an outlet. Therefore, the unit is often used in a small area, a maximum of 12 acres.

Rechargeable devices are not in great demand. Therefore, they are produced by only a few companies. They are light and manoeuvrable as they do not have a cable. The scope of their use is hard-to-reach areas with numerous obstacles, bevels, potholes.

Petrol engines are powerful and portable. They are acquired by the owners of large plots (over 25 acres). The area of ​​​​use is not limited to the suburban area. Their owners are utility companies and small farmers who harvest hay.

Mechanical equipment is almost silent and runs without fuel. But to cope with it, you need not hefty physical strength and endurance. It is used for putting in order small lawns, lawns, flower beds. Not very popular.

Recently, more and more often, unusual braids with an engine began to appear on the farm.They are called trimmers. There are two types: petrol and electric. Ideal for areas around shrubs, trees, where tall grass grows and in abandoned areas. The disadvantages include the need to constantly hold the device in your hands and the lack of a flat surface after processing.

Let's look at each type in more detail.

Units with petrol engines

The structures are powered by an internal combustion engine. What to look for in the purchasing process? If the name of one company is on the lawn mower and components, then this indicates that the product is produced in the Middle Kingdom and cannot boast of the quality of the materials used and productivity.

Varieties:

1. Household. Power 3 - 5 l / s. Units that are used to put in order a small area of ​​​​up to 10 acres. The maximum bevel width is 46 cm.
2. Semi-professional. They have a capacity of 5 to 7.5 horsepower. At the same time, the width of the bevel is within 51 - 53 cm. We are ready to process plots up to 20 acres.
3. Professional. They have a direct drive for the wheels, thanks to which the movement of the apparatus occurs. To increase maneuverability, the weight rests on the rear wheels. Designed for large agricultural enterprises and utilities. In order not to make mistakes when choosing, you should pay attention to the diameter of the wheels. The larger it is, the easier it will be to move equipment over uneven areas and high vegetation. The elements are made of durable and reliable material, which allows you to withstand the significant weight of the mower.

Devices with electric motors

It is considered a complex design, and if it is acquired by a person who does not understand electrical at all, then the question of what type of engine is located inside does not arise. The problem is updated when there are problems in operation:

• the motor burns out;
• there is not enough power to complete the tasks;
• constantly overheating and turning off the device.

It comes down to repair or replacement of the motor. Therefore, before making a final decision about the best popular models, you need to find out what accessories are available for electric lawn mowers. Two types are produced:

View	Description
Synchronous	A distinctive moment: the same speed of rotation of the rotor and the magnetic field (synchronism). With an increase in the load on the rotor, the speed remains at the proper level. The structure remains stable. Sliding contacts help to achieve this effect. The cost is high, so the price is significant.
Asynchronous	The frequency of rotation of the magnetic field and the rotor do not match (asynchrony on the face). There is an air gap between the stator and the rotor. Contact rings are not provided. The structure is elementary, so the manufacturer does not have any difficulties in its manufacture. Cost-wise, inexpensive.

Each engine has both its advantages and disadvantages, so it is not possible to get unambiguous advice on which company is better to buy. The main components of the devices: rotor and stator. Electric current is supplied to the stator. Due to the presence of a winding on it, a magnetic field appears, which contributes to the rotation of the rotor.After that, the rotation of the rotor is transferred to the vertical shaft, where the cutting element of the lawn mower is located.

It should be noted that the performance of the knife directly depends on the engine speed. With stable operation, the knife works perfectly. At low speeds, the movement of the knife is weak, and the grass can be drawn into the device. Not strong enough to deal with it. Therefore, it is believed that a synchronous motor is more reliable, and an asynchronous motor is budgetary.

The advantages of devices with synchronous engines are as follows:

• noteworthy power factor;
• high efficiency;
• stability of rotation of the cutting element;
• load independence;
• low sensitivity to power surges.

The disadvantages include:

• heating brushes during friction;
• the complexity of the device;
• getting started takes some effort.

Lawn mowers with asynchronous motors are more popular and are purchased more often. The knife is located on a vertical shaft. The design is simple and reliable. There is no winding on the rotor. Brushes are also not provided. Efficiency at height.

The pluses should include:

• ease of maintenance;
• the possibility of do-it-yourself repairs at home;
• elementary nature of structural elements;
• low cost;
• practically does not heat up;
• with insignificant heating, it can function by slowing down a little.

There are few negative points, but they are still present:

• in terms of power factor and efficiency, it is inferior to a synchronous analogue;
• dependence of revolutions on the mains;
• sensitivity to voltage drops;
• low controllability, which makes self-regulation of speed difficult.

The maintainability of such structures is at its best. If you decide to put the equipment in order on your own, but you don’t know how to repair it, step-by-step instructions posted on the Internet will come to the rescue. She will become an assistant even for an amateur. Written in simple and accessible language. It describes in detail how to remove the structure, and what manipulations with it in the future must be done so that it continues its work.

Petrol units

Belongs to the category of complex motorized equipment. It is used for its intended purpose: mow grass, tidy up lawns, level vegetation parallel to the ground level.

The main structural elements of the device are:

• gasoline type device;
• chassis made of durable plastic or metal;
• decks that do not allow mowed vegetation to scatter in different directions;
• knives made of metal or plastic (fishing line);
• self-propelled or non-self-propelled chassis.

The main difference from its mechanical counterparts is that the deck is mounted on a four-wheeled or three-wheeled trolley, which makes it possible to mow the grass parallel to the ground. The quality of work is excellent. The location and width of the wheels is adjustable, which allows you not to leave protruding areas. The trampled grass will be picked up and cut at the same level.

Manufacturers also produce special types of gasoline lawn mowers - a wheeled trimmer or a disc lawn mower. They are mowing high weeds.

Gasoline devices differ in the following characteristics:

• power;
• engine type;
• weight and dimensions;
• cutting width;
• the presence or absence of autorun;
• cutting element;
• grass bevel height;
• the direction of vegetation ejection;
• mulching function;
• the presence of a grass collector;
• price;
• mobility.

The width of the grass cut, work efficiency, price and weight of the structure, as well as the functionality of the wheel drive, reliability and durability depend on the power. There are no official gradations, but depending on the volume of the element, they are divided into:

1. Household. Power from 1 to 5 l/s. Able to mow small lawns. They are not suitable for large areas, as they will start to overheat greatly, and you will have to take constant breaks in work.
2. Semi-professional. An average of 7 l / s. They will master cutting grass on one hectare.
3. Professional. Element volume over 7 l/s. Able to put in order areas of tens of hectares.

There are also differences in the type of engine. The units are equipped with two-stroke and four-stroke internal combustion elements. The advantages of two-stroke are as follows:

• small price;
• low weight with the same power;
• reliability;
• ease of maintenance.

The positive aspects of four-stroke designs;

• significant economy;
• operate almost silently;
• little smoke emission.

How to choose

Specialized outlets will offer a large selection of units. Professionals recommend paying attention to such popular manufacturers as Lifan, Patriot, DDE, Mitsubishi, Honda. A self-propelled lawn mower needs the most powerful engine. If it's time to replace an engine in an older model that has been discontinued, a tooling compatibility review with other brands should be done.

Every year, a rating of quality products from the world's leading manufacturers is published, companies acquaint their admirers with the latest in their garden equipment.Where to buy a product? It is advisable to purchase in specialized stores. The manager will help you make a choice, select a product with the necessary function, tell you how much it costs. There is an option to order the unit in the online store by making an application online. But first you need to decide on the model, read reviews about it, study the rating of suitable products, carefully read the characteristics and capabilities, decide on the possibility of repairing it yourself in the event of a breakdown or failure of certain elements. The main disadvantage of this type of acquisition is the ability to get a Chinese fake for a lot of money.

The best gasoline engines

B&S 675 EX Series 126 T 02 – 7340 H 1

The manufacturer has launched the production of four-stroke engines for lawn mowers. There is an inertia brake. Shaft 80 mm long and 25 mm in diameter. Belongs to the category of practical and reliable. Purpose - equipping semi-professional equipment and devices used in private households. Unpretentious to fuel. Valve sticking is rare. Power - 6.5 l / s. With vertical shaft. Equipped with a liter tank. The Ready Start system makes it quick and effortless to start. It works quietly, the tone is even. Working volume - 190 cc. Weight - 10.9 kg. Oil pan with a volume of 0.6 liters. Belongs to the category of top. Produced by an American company.

You can buy products at a price of 26590 rubles.

• reliability;
• maintainability;
• not capricious to gasoline;
• productivity;
• any oil will do;
• manufacturer's warranty;
• value for money.

• not identified.

Champion G 200 VK

Vertical shaft device.Four stroke. Runs on gasoline. The engine is single cylinder with overhead valves. Power - 4.4 kW. The fuel tank is designed for 1.2 liters. Automotive detergent oils are used. The oil must be changed every six months. It is installed on lawn mowers of both household and semi-professional class. Rarely fails. Does quality work.

The price of the goods is 10490 rubles.

• build quality;
• productivity;
• reliability;
• durability;
• versatility.

• not installed.

Champion G 160 VK

Belongs to the professional category. Four-stroke, valves are located in the upper part. The shaft is vertical. Suitable for almost all lawn mowers. 159 cc petrol engine has a capacity of 5.0 l / s. The shaft operates with a maximum power of 3.3 kW at 3600 rpm. Fuel tank 1.2 liters. 0.6 l is placed in the oil crankcase. Replacement occurs every 100 hours of intensive use. Detergent automotive options are suitable.

The cooling system is air, forced air circulation is used. Starting is carried out using a reciprocating mechanism - a manual starter. Ignition system - transistor - non-contact semiconductor. The crankshaft rotates counterclockwise. Additionally equipped with a candle wrench and instruction manual. Unit weight - 13 kg. Despite the American brand, products are manufactured in China.

The average price is 9500 rubles.

• practicality;
• performance;
• unpretentiousness;
• the quality of the materials used;
• one year manufacturer's warranty;
• repair possibility.

• missing.

Lifan 1 P 70 FV-B

The petrol model is produced for installation on lawn mowers, walk-behind tractors, motor cultivators and other garden equipment. The manufacturer Lifan tried to enter into the position of consumers of products, making it compatible with brands such as Honda, Patriot, Forza, Brait, Loncin, Carver and others. Unit power - 4.1 kW. The recommended brand of fuel used is AI - 92. A tank of sufficient volume, which is enough to work continuously for one hour. The shaft is vertical.

The cost of production is 10,500 rubles.

• ease of use;
• durability;
• strength;
• quality;
• low price.

• not installed.

Briggs & Stratton 675 Exi (D-25.0)

A four-stroke single-cylinder motor with an electric starter is in the TOP of purchased designs. Differs in reliability and a practicality. Belongs to the category of power elements for small-scale mechanization. Power indicator - 4.3 l / s. Able to run on pure unleaded gasoline. Refueling takes place in a liter tank. The optimal electronic start system makes it quick and easy to get started. Thanks to the Super Lo - Tone muffler, the unit works almost silently and with an even tone. The valves on the engine are located at the top. The combustion chamber is filled with high quality. Weight - 8.5 kg. It is launched by means of a cable. The maximum torque is 9.83 Nm.

Sellers offer products at a price of 20,990 rubles.

• durability;
• performance;
• the quality of the materials used;
• manufacturer's warranty;
• ease of operation;
• fast start.

• not identified.

Honda GCV 200 H S 3 AL

The working volume of the device is 201 cc. For the operation of the motor, oil in the amount of 0.4 liters is sufficient. The shaft is located vertically that allows to establish it on garden equipment and small agricultural units. Complies with EURO 5 standards. Everything on which this power element is installed works properly and for a sufficiently long period.

The average price is 21990 rubles.

• universality;
• ease of maintenance;
• productivity;
• reliability;
• build quality.

• not installed.

DAMAN DM 406 P (20)

The motor is four-stroke, with one cylinder, a horizontal shaft. The manufacturer provides an air cooling system. Electronic type ignition. Started by manual start. It is light in weight and compact in size. There is an oil level sensor. Fuel tank with a capacity of 3.6 liters, device power - 6.5 l / s. Weight - 16 kg. Shaft with a diameter of 20 mm under the key. Runs in manual mode.

The average price is 16990 rubles.

• practicality;
• the presence of an oil level sensor;
• wear resistance;
• assembly quality factor;
• long service life;
• versatility.

• missing.

Carver 188FL

The product is produced in Russia. It has a power of 13 hp. Fuel consumption indicator - 325 g / kWh. Runs on gasoline. 3380 cm3 engine. Starting is carried out in manual mode. Parameters: 51 * 41.5 * 48.5 cm. Weight - 31 kg. Air cooling provided. The valves are on top. Sold in all specialized outlets. There are practically no complaints.

The average price is 17300 rubles.

• quality;
• reliability;
• long service life;
• universality;
• ease of use.

• not installed.

Asilak SL - 168 F - D 19

The manufacturer has established the production of high-quality goods for equipping various construction and garden motor vehicles. The diameter of the cylindrical shaft is 19 mm. There is no electric starter. Engine with a volume of 196 cc, with a maximum number of revolutions - 3600. Fuel consumption - 1.7 l / h. Gas tank with a volume of 3.6 liters. Valves are located at the top. There are only one cylinder. Start is carried out by a manual starter. There is an air cooling system as well as a splash lubrication system. For lubrication, engine oil SAE 30, 10 W - 40 is used. Transistor ignition system is provided. Product weight - 14.2 kg.

The average price is 9180 rubles.

• wear resistance;
• performance;
• ease of use;
• ease of maintenance;
• one year manufacturer's warranty;
• maintainability;
• build quality;
• value for money.

• not installed.

Loncin LC 1 P 90 F – 1

Petrol engine with a capacity of 15 l / s. There is one cylinder, a 12 A lighting coil, a 12 A rectifier. The shaft is located vertically. There is an electric starter. Gives out the number of revolutions per minute 3600. The working volume of the engine is 432 cm3. Four stroke. Starts electrically. Weight - 31 kg. Parameters: 43.2 * 38.8 * 30 cm. Perfectly copes with the tasks. Practically does not break and does not give failures in work. With proper use, it will last a long time.

The average cost is 26852 rubles.

• reliability;
• durability;
• universality;
• build quality;
• convenience in operation.

• missing.

Electric motors

Champion G 340 VKE

A fairly powerful device - 80.1 kW / hp. 340 cc engine. The product weighs 28 kg. The engine is single-cylinder, four-stroke. The manufacturer provides air cooling. The starter is electric. The motor is vertical. The maximum number of revolutions is 3600 per minute, at idle the figure is 1800 rpm.

The average price is 24400 rubles.

• practicality;
• quality factor;
• quality;
• reliability;
• durability.

• not identified.

Champion EM-4216

The origin of the product is China. The power of the device is 2.2 l / s. Operates from a conventional power supply. Weight - 15.5 kg. Differs in reliability and build quality. Convenient to use. Doesn't break. Overpower the tall grass. Belongs to the household type. It is intended for processing of small sites and average platforms.

The average price is 5300 rubles.

• quality;
• structural strength;
• wear resistance;
• durability;
• ease of maintenance.

• missing.

Fevill Electric

Hungarian products. Differs in good quality, quality and reliability. It has a shaft with a diameter of 17 mm, located vertically. Able to give out 2800 rpm. Operates from a network with a voltage of 220 V. Power - 1600 watts. The device is equipped with concrete mixers, cultivators, lawn mowers and other household mechanical machines. Compact dimensions help to adapt the product to various business needs. But its main purpose is gardening equipment.

The unit can be purchased at a price of 5200 rubles.

• reliability;
• ease of use;
• practicality;
• universality;
• maintainability;
• ease of operation;
• value for money.

• not installed.

TM - 8830 - DC

Miniature engine made in China. Belongs to the category of induction. Operates at a frequency of 50/60 Hz. AC voltage is 230 / 240 V. Efficiency - IE -2. Rotates at a speed of 5620 - 14500 rpm. Torque element - 0.2 - 0.7 Nm. Suitable for garden equipment, which is designed to tidy up small lawns in the backyard. The work is done efficiently and efficiently.

The average cost is 600 rubles.

• a budget option;
• convenient to use;
• maintainability;
• practicality;
• quality factor.

• not installed.

Conclusion

No private household is complete without lawn mowing. Only in this way can the territory be put in order so that it would be pleasant to look at yourself and not fall into the mud in front of the guests. There are many devices ready to facilitate the work of land users. One of them is a lawn mower. Various types are produced, depending on the presence or absence of an engine. Devices are motor and mechanical type. Mechanical devices are classified as manual devices, while motor devices are divided into electric and gasoline. Both one and the other have certain advantages and disadvantages.

As for gasoline mechanisms, they require high-quality mixing of oil with fuel. Their distinguishing feature is high power. But they emit gas exhausts into the atmosphere, which negatively affects the state of the environment and vegetation. Products weigh a lot, work noisily, but can function at any distance from civilization.

The main disadvantage of electrical appliances is the presence of an outlet. A short cord will also not allow you to go far from the power supply. Voltage fluctuations will interfere with work. During operation, it is necessary to constantly monitor the cord. In the grass, it can be easily lost and accidentally damaged. But the weight and dimensions of the devices are acceptable, the noise figure is minimal. There are no dirty emissions into the atmosphere.