To pick lawn mowing equipment you will want to consider:
1. projected reliability of machine
2. Weight
3. Power
4. Price/Value
To predict reliability, you will want to read consumer reviews. Many people find that Honda, Stihl, and Echo rank well and therefore choose those brands. Picking a reliable machine is very important because it can actually reduce long term expenses such as maintenance and needed to replace the machine.
Another factor to take into consideration is weight. For gas trimmers and backpack leaf blowers this is especially important. The lighter the better. However, often times you will find that lighter machines are less powerful and the more powerful machines are heavier. Several manufacturers have tried to create light weight, high power, and reliable miles. One machine worth looking into is the Stihl FS 100 RX Trimmer. It is lightweight, powerful, and produced by a great company. For a well balanced backpack mower, you may want to consider the Stihl BR 600 STIHL Magnum.
Power if often measured in horsepower. The higher the horsepower, the more power a machine has. For example, a 2 horsepower machine is more powerful than a 1 horsepower machine. In some instances, however, all you will know about a particular unit is how many cc’s of engine displacement there are. For example one gas trimmer engine may be 20cc’s while the other is 30cc’s. In general the higher the cc’s, the greater the power.
Value should be the number thing you look for in a piece of equipment. You will want to buy something that is quality because it will have lower maintenance costs, be more reliable, and less problematic to use. Spending a little bit more on lawn equipment can save you a lot of headache later. This is especially true if you run a lawn mowing service and use the equipment on a daily basis
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