Nothing shows off a lawn as much as neatly trimmed edges and here American company MTD have a new range of machines for the new gardening year.
First is the MTD 500 Curved-Shaft Petrol Grass Trimmer ideal for gardeners who have smaller gardens where grass growing against walls and fences need to be kept tidy.
This has a curved shaft for easier control in these areas and a 25 cc engine started with the lightest pull on the recoil cord – even one finger is enough to start it.
It weighs just 4.8 kg and the strimming line is automatically fed out by bumping the head on the ground with the engine running.
It has a D-loop handle for easier control and a split shaft for easier storage.
It costs £119, £10 less than the maker’s recommended retail price, has a two year warranty and we deliver it free the next working day.
The MTD 827 Trimmer Plus Petrol Brushcutter is a more powerful machine with a 27 cc two-stroke engine with a full crank for extra strength and to keep vibration levels to a minimum.
This engine too starts with the very lightest pull on the recoil start thanks to its spring assist and it has a cowhorn handle and shoulder handle.
As well as a strimming head there is a metal blade for cutting down denser undergrowth and scrub.
It costs £189, £20 off the maker’s recommended price and has a two year warranty from MTD. Delivery is free the next working day.
The MTD 1035K Petrol Brushcutter is powered by a hefty 34.4 cc Kawasaki engine making it suitable for both the domestic gardener and professional.
This one produces 1.34 hp and has low vibration levels with its full crank and has cowhorn handlebars supplemented by a double shoulder harness.
The 42 cm line head and 25.5 cm metal blade mean this machine can handle all manner of tasks from light strimming to cutting down heavier brush.
It costs £359, £40 less than the maker’s recommended retail price and has a two year warranty. We deliver it free the next working day.
The MTD 1045K Petrol Brushcutter is one of the most powerful machines on the market.
This has a 1.87 hp Kawasaki engine, 45.4 cc, easy starting and with a large fuel tank.
The same easy starting with cowhorn handles and a full shoulder harness means this is a machine which would find favour with the professional as well as the keen amateur.
It has a 25.5 cm metal blade and a 42 cm strimming head to give great cutting power.
It costs £379, a £50 reduction on MTD’s recommended retail price and is delivered free the next working day. And it has a two year maker’s warranty.
For the full range of MTD’s brushcutters see these pages.
