What happens to the grass when it’s cut? On a self-carrying mower, there are three solutions: the pick-up tray, the side ejection and the mulching. Each has its advantages, and the right choice depends on your lawn and the time you want to spend on it.
The three systems at a glance
| Pick-up bin (rear ejection) | Side ejection | Mulching | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made | Very clean, clean lawn | Herb deposited on the side | Invisible crushed grass |
| High grass | The ferry fills quickly | Ideal, no stuffing | Avoid |
| Stops to empty | Yes | No | No |
| Green waste | To be evacuated or composted | Staying on the spot | None, feed the lawn |
Pickup tray: for an impeccable lawn
The cut grass is blown to a tray placed at the back. You get a clean grass, no grass on the aisles, and you also pick up some of the leaves in the fall. This is the ideal choice if you regularly go and like a “green golf” look.
Look at the capacity of the ferry: the bigger it is, the less you stop. The STIGA Estate 384 M andAlpina AT4 84 A have a tank of 200 L, and Fuxtec FX-RMT84M goes up to 280 L.
Side ejection: for large surfaces and high grass
The grass is rejected on the side of the machine. Without a vacuum box, you’re going straight, even a grass that has grown a lot. This is the solution of large properties, grasslands and less frequently maintained land.
The Mountfield MTF 98M SD (98 cm, 7 cutting heights from 25 to 80 mm), the CUB CADET LT1 S86 (86 cm, engine 439 cm3) and the MTD SMART RF 130 H (92 cm) operate in lateral ejection. Without a bac, they are also shorter and more manageable.
Mulching: free fertilizer
With the mulching, the grass stays under the tray and is cut several times before falling into the form of fine particles. It decomposes quickly and nourishes the lawn. You no longer have any green waste to handle.
Mulching often requires mow, on dry grass and not too high. Many machines offer it with a simple stopper or stopper: it is included with the Alpina AT4 84 A and the MTD SMART RF 130 H, and available as an option on other models.
How to choose
- You want a clean rendering and make it every week : collection tray, with mulching as an option for growing periods.
- You have a large lot or rarely tondez : lateral ejection.
- You want to limit green waste : a mulching compatible model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The laisse-t-il mulching traces on the lawn?
Not if it’s well used. Tough often, without cutting more than a third of the grass height at each passage, and only in dry weather.
Peut-on add a tray to a side ejection?
Some models offer an optional tray, such as the MTD SMART RF 130 H. Check the product details.
What to do with the grass picked up?
Mixed with brown waste (dead leaves, cardboard), it makes an excellent compost. You can also use it in fine mulching at the vegetable garden.