Starting our review of Sterwins lawn mowers, let’s pay tribute to the manufacturer of this equipment. The creator of the Sterwins brand is the French production and trading company Leroy Merlin, founded in the early 20s of the last century. The company is better known as a trading company that has opened a global network of supermarkets and online stores.
The huge range of goods offered to consumers forced us to sign contracts and create our own production sites located in various parts of the world. For example, factories producing garden equipment for the Stervins brand are located in China. In addition to lawn mowers, the following garden equipment can be found under the Sterwins brand:
- snow blowers;
- motor cultivators;
- pump equipment;
- trimmers and brush cutters, etc.
Sterwins range of lawn mowers
The garden equipment manufacturer produces several lines of lawn mowers under the Stervins brand:
- gasoline;
- electric.
Gasoline mowers are represented by the following modifications:
- Sterwins 150cc 510 mm self-propelled lawn mower.
- Sterwins bs500e lawnmower.
- Petrol self-propelled lawn mower “Stervins” bsp450 125cc.
- Self-propelled lawn mower sterwins 650.
- Sterwins QT 55 petrol lawnmower.
Let's talk about the advantages of gasoline models:
- mobility;
- no connection to the power grid;
- relatively light weight;
- simple controls;
- reliable body;
- availability of self-propelled and non-self-propelled models;
- several cutting modes with central adjustment;
- presence of a bag for collecting grass;
- presence of side and rear discharge;
- engine brake lever;
- possibility of performing delicate haircuts;
- American-made Briggs & Stratton engine.
We invite you to take a closer look at their characteristics.
Gasoline mowers
Sterwins 150cc 510 mm self-propelled lawn mower
Mower weight 38.05 kg. This is a semi-professional unit designed for work on large areas (up to 15 acres). The body and deck of the Stervins gasoline lawn mower are made of stainless steel, the wheels are plastic, and the drive is rear-wheel drive.
Sterwins 150cc 510 mm self-propelled lawn mower
The mower is equipped with an American four-stroke Briggs&Stratton engine. The power of the power plant is 4.07 liters. With. The engine starts from a starter rope, there is an emergency brake. Forced air cooling.
The lawn mower is equipped with several cutting modes with adjustable cutting height from 2.5 to 7.5 centimeters.
Adjustable cutting height for central type. The grass cutting width is 510 millimeters. To collect grass clippings, a fabric grass catcher with a plastic lid is used; the bag capacity is 60 liters. Comfortable rubberized handles are height adjustable.
Characteristics:
| Width(cm): | 55 |
| Depth (cm): | 155 |
| Grass tray volume (l): | 60 |
| Cutting width (cm): | 53 |
| Engine brand: | BRIGGS & STRATTON |
| Launch type: | Manual |
| Cutting height (cm): | From 2.5 to 7.5 cm |
| Oil tank volume (l): | 0.8 |
| Drive system: | Trailed |
| Tray type, grass catcher: | Fabric/plastic |
| Case material: | Steel |
Lawnmower Sterwins BS500E 140CC
This is a semi-professional self-propelled lawn mower designed for cutting grass in medium-sized areas - up to 9 acres. The mower weighs 32 kg, the body and deck are made of stainless steel, four wheels are made of durable plastic, the drive is on the rear wheel pair.
Petrol lawn mower STERWINS BS500E 140CC
The grass catcher is soft with a plastic lid, its useful volume is 60 liters. The manufacturer has equipped the Stervins lawn mower with a centralized lever for selecting cutting heights from 2.5 to 7.5 cm. The working width of the surface to be treated is 46 cm. The Briggs & Stratton gasoline power plant has a capacity of 1.91 liters. With.
The engine is started from a manual starter. Air overheat protection. There are adjustable handles.
Characteristics of the model BS 500 E 140CC:
| Weight, kg: | 33.8 |
| Vendor code: | 15451314 |
| Grass tray volume (l): | 60 |
| Power (hp): | 2,6 |
| Cutting width (cm): | 46 |
| Engine brand: | BRIGGS & STRATTON |
| Power, kWt): | 1.91 |
| Sound pressure level (dB): | 96 |
| Engine capacity (cm³): | 140 |
| Brand: | STERWINS |
Petrol self-propelled lawn mower “Stervins” BSP450 125CC
This is a household lawn mower designed for processing small areas, from 2 to 5 acres. Mower weight 28.13 kg. The American-made gasoline power plant has a power of 2.6 liters. With. Starting from a starter rope, there is a brake lever.
Self-propelled petrol lawn mower STERWINS BSP450 125CC
The deck and body are steel, the grass tray is soft with a plastic lid. Grass catcher capacity 50 l. The width of the beveled surface is 40 cm. There is a centralized adjustment of the cutting height (from 2.5 to 7.5 cm). The handles are rubberized, foldable, and height adjustable.
Characteristics:
| Weight, kg: | 28.13 |
| Vendor code: | 15451322 |
| Grass tray volume (l): | 50 |
| Power (hp): | 2,6 |
| Cutting width (cm): | 40 |
| Engine brand: | BRIGGS & STRATTON |
| Power, kWt): | 1.91 |
| Sound pressure level (dB): | 96 |
| Engine capacity (cm³): | 125 |
| Brand: | STERWINS |
Self-propelled lawn mower 650
This is a semi-professional self-propelled unit designed for cutting grass in medium and large areas. The American Briggs&Stratton 650 Series engine has a power of 6 hp. With.
Self-propelled lawn mower 650
Manual starter, brake, convenient soft container for collecting grass for 75 l. There is a cutting height adjustment (2.5-7.5 cm), a working width of 60 cm. Adjustable folding handles.
Characteristics:
| Weight, kg: | 30 |
| Manufacturer country: | Hungary |
| Vendor code: | 13090957 |
| Grass tray volume (l): | 70 |
| Power (hp): | 3,3 |
| Cutting width (cm): | 46 |
| Power, kWt): | 2.43 |
| Sound pressure level (dB): | 96 |
| Brand: | STERWINS |
| Recommended treatment area (m²): | 1000 |
Lawnmower Sterwins QT 55 petrol
A professional unit designed to work with large areas. The power of the gasoline power plant is 4.02 liters. With. Manual launch.
Lawn mower "Sterwins" model qt 55
There is an emergency brake. Adjustable folding handles. The cutting element is a three-bladed knife. The fabric grass catcher has a capacity of 68 liters. There is a cutting height adjustment (2.5-7.5 cm). Rear wheel drive.
Characteristics:
| Cylinder displacement | 160 cm3 |
| Power | 4.07 l. With. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 750 ml |
| Vegetation container capacity | 68 l |
| Cutting element | Knife with three blades |
Range of electric lawn mowers
Electric lawn mowers “Stervins” are represented by the following models:
- Sterwins 360 EP 3W-1 lawn mower.
- Electric lawn mower Sterwins 320 ep.
- Electric lawn mower Sterwins 400-EP 1700 W.
Electric mowers have their advantages and disadvantages. Let's talk about the advantages:
- compactness and lightness;
- environmental friendliness, no harmful emissions;
- low noise
- simple controls;
- convenient grass catcher;
- unpretentious;
- affordable price;
- durable body.
The disadvantages include:
- connection to the power grid;
- power reduced;
- non-self-propelled models.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the characteristics and descriptions of Stervins electric mowers.
Lawn mower Sterwins 360 EP 3W-1
This non-self-propelled electric mower weighs about 10 kg and is compact in size. The lawn mower body is made of durable lightweight plastic, and the wheels are the same. Electric motor power 1400 W, push-button control.
Lawn mower Sterwins 360 EP 3W-1
Adjustable cutting height above each wheel separately (3-6 cm). The working width is 36 cm. The cut grass is collected in a fabric bag with a plastic lid with a capacity of 35 liters. The handles are folding, height-adjustable, rubberized.
Characteristics:
| Model | 360 EP 3W-1 |
| Voltage | 230-240V-50Hz |
| Power | 1400 W |
| Speed | 3300 approx.10%/min. |
| Width | 360 mm |
| Sound pressure | 84.7 dB(A) K= 3dB |
| Cutting height | 30mm~60mm |
| Degree of protection against moisture | IPX4 |
| Device weight | About 10 kg |
| Knife number | 5130 |
| Vibration level | (K=1.5 m/s2) 1, 655 m/s2 |
| Wheel adjustment | Manual |
| Grass container volume | 35 l |
Electric lawn mower Sterwins 320 ep
The weight of the non-propelled lawn mower is 11 kg. The body and deck are made of durable polypropylene, the wheels are plastic, and the grass catcher is fabric with a plastic lid. There is a filling indicator. An electric motor with a power of 1200 W is fixed in the body, and there is an emergency brake.
Electric lawn mower Sterwins 320-EP 1200 W
The mower is equipped with three cutting height levels, manually set above each wheel from 2.5 to 6.5 cm. Grass capture - 32 cm. Discharge into a soft grass catcher with a capacity of 30 liters. A bladed knife acts as a cutting element. The handles are rubberized and foldable. Recommended processing area is up to 1.5 acres.
Characteristic:
| Weight, kg: | 12 |
| Vendor code: | 15090002 |
| Height (cm): | 90 |
| Grass tray volume (l): | 30 |
| Cutting width (cm): | 32 |
| Engine's type: | Coal |
| Cutting height (cm): | From 2.5 to 6.5 cm |
| Power, W): | 1200 |
| Drive system: | Push |
| Tray type, grass catcher: | Fabric/plastic |
| Case material: | Polypropylene |
| Network cable length (m): | 0.35 |
| Type of product: | Electric |
| Sound pressure level (dB): | 96 |
| Brand: | STERWINS |
| Recommended treatment area (m²): | 250 |
| Name of product: | Lawnmower |
| Warranty (years): | 3 |
| Color palette: | Grey |
| Main material: | Polypropylene |
| Country of Origin: | China |
| Type of packaging: | Cardboard |
Electric lawn mower Sterwins 400-EP 1700 W
This lawn mower is capable of mowing an area of 5 to 9 acres at a time. Weight of the mowing unit is 16 kg. The body and wheels of the lawn mower are made of polypropylene. An electric motor with a capacity of 1700 W is mounted on the body. There are several stages of cutting height (2.5-7.5 cm), the height is adjusted centrally.
Electric lawn mower Sterwins 400-EP 1700 W
The working width is 40 cm. The grass catcher is made of fabric with a plastic lid, its volume is 40 l, there is a filling indicator. There is a handle for carrying the lawn mower from place to place. The handles are folding, rubberized, adjustable.
Characteristics:
| Weight, kg: | 16.5 |
| Vendor code: | 15089976 |
| Height (cm): | 97 |
| Depth (cm): | 129 |
| Grass tray volume (l): | 40 |
| Cutting width (cm): | 40 |
| Engine's type: | Coal |
| Cutting height (cm): | From 2.5 to 7.5 cm |
Features of Sterwins 1200W, 1400W and 1700W Electric Lawn Mowers
The lawn requires constant care and mowing, which requires a high-quality lawn mower. There are currently a huge number of different manufacturers on the market with models that have many different features and technologies. However, if you need reliable and inexpensive equipment just for mowing the lawn, you can pay attention to the Italian brand Sterwins.
The Sterwins company is an Italian brand that produces various garden equipment, car washing tools, chain saws, and so on. Products are primarily assembled in China. The advantage of all equipment is reliability, low cost, and a fairly long warranty.
Here are the advantages of Sterwins models:
- Light weight, foldable handle, and a fabric grass catcher bag make for easier transportation and storage;
- The electric motor is much more economical compared to gasoline models;
- Powerful electric motor from 1.2 to 1.7 kW;
- Ability to adjust the handle to suit the user’s height;
- Convenient network cable reel;
- Low cost;
- High reliability;
- Long warranty period;
- Wide range of cutting height adjustment and easy adjustment.
Electric models also have a number of disadvantages:
- Lack of official representation of the company;
- The need to work only near a power source;
- There is no mulching function;
- There is not a single self-propelled model.
Features of the device and operation
The Sterwins electric lawn mower has an impact-resistant plastic body, which contributes to its light weight. The handle can be folded, allowing for a more compact size, and is also adjustable in height, so it can be adjusted to suit a user of any height.
Mowing occurs thanks to the blade blade, which receives power from an electric motor. Side ridges allow you to work close to fences or walls.
The grass catcher is not made of one piece of plastic, but is equipped with a bag, which also makes storage more convenient. The cutting height is adjusted using a special lever.
For carrying, the lawn mower model has a comfortable handle, which is not found on all models from other manufacturers.
The lineup
Let's take a closer look at the features and technical characteristics of popular models:
1200 W
The younger model of the series, which does not have a centralized height adjustment system.
Technical characteristics of the Sterwins 1200 W lawn mower:
| Model | 320ep |
| Power, W | 1200 |
| Cutting width, cm | 32 |
| Cutting height, mm | 25-65 |
| Grass catcher volume, l | 30 |
| Weight, kg | 11 |
| Noise level, dB | 88,9 |
| Warranty, years | 11 |
Photo of electric lawn mower Sterwins 320 ep
Sterwins Lawn Mower Operating Instructions
Electric and gasoline lawn mowers are produced under the Stervins brand. The kit for each garden tool must include an instruction manual, which contains all the information about the unit. The instructions include the following sections:
- The structure of a lawn mower, a step-by-step description of the assembly with schematic drawings.
- Technical characteristics table.
- Safety requirements for operation and maintenance.
- Preparing the mowing unit for work.
- Carrying out the first launch.
- Running in the engine (for gasoline mowers).
- Maintenance.
- Fault table.
Preparing for work
Let's start with electric models, which are more unpretentious and require the following preparation:
- checking fasteners;
- checking the integrity of the network cable;
- checking the voltage in the electrical network;
- connecting the Stervins electric lawn mower to a power source;
- launch.
Preparing a Sterwins petrol mower is as follows:
- checking the tightness of mounting bolts and screws;
- filling the fuel tank with fuel (unleaded gasoline AI-92);
- refilling with engine oil;
- installation and fastening of the knife;
- connecting a high-voltage wire to the spark plug;
- contact verification;
- starting the lawn mower engine;
- running-in.
Break-in period
Run-in lasts from 5 to 8 hours. During this period, it is prohibited to load the engine more than 50% of its power. Grinding of moving parts and mechanisms should occur under minimal loads.
At the end of the break-in period, the owner of the Stervins lawn mower needs to drain the used engine oil and refill with fresh one.
Maintenance
Maintenance of electric mowers “Stervins” is as follows:
- timely blade change and sharpening;
- cleaning the air intake;
- cleaning and washing the lawn mower body;
- monitoring the status of the network cable.
Sterwins petrol lawn mowers require the following maintenance:
- Changing the engine oil.
- Cleaning the air filter.
- Replacing (sharpening) the knife.
- Setting (replacing) the spark plug.
- Cleaning the carburetor (if necessary).
Preservation of the Stervins lawn mower for periods of non-use:
- the handle is removed and folded;
- the wire is disconnected from the spark plug;
- fuel and oil are drained;
- the knife is removed and placed in paper soaked in motor oil;
- the mower is cleaned and washed;
- components and mechanisms are lubricated.
Sterwins lawn mower malfunctions
First, let’s look at the problems with Stervins electric mowers, for example, consider the reasons why the electric motor does not want to start:
- low voltage in the network;
- no voltage in the network;
- the wire is not connected or disconnected;
- wire break or damage;
- air intakes are clogged with grass;
- the motor burned out.
Problems with starting the engine in Stervins gasoline units can occur for the following reasons:
- The fuel supply valve is not open;
- no fuel in the tank;
- engine oil runs out;
- poor quality fuel or oil;
- the spark plug has failed;
- break of a high-voltage wire;
- the gap on the spark plug is not set, there is no contact;
- problems with magneto;
- wear of oil seals, no compression in the cylinder;
- the carburetor is not adjusted;
- carburetor clogged;
- the air filter is clogged with debris;
- fuel lines.
Let's look at common problems for electric and gasoline Sterwins lawn mowers.
The mower cuts unevenly:
- the knife has become dull;
- The cutting mode is set incorrectly.
Strong vibration during operation:
- the mounting bolts have become loose;
- the knife has become deformed;
- the knife is unbalanced.
The grass is not cut:
- the grass is wet;
- the knife became dull;
- wrong cutting mode;
- the cutting element is blocked.
Preparing the lawn mower for use
To ensure a long service life for the Stervins 400 electric lawn mower, it is necessary to properly prepare it for work:
- assemble garden tools, following the instructions from the instructions;
- the cutting element is securely fastened;
- the reliability of tightening the fasteners is checked again;
- depending on the height of the grass, the cutting mode is selected;
- the network voltage is checked;
- the lawn mower is connected to an extension cord;
- the network cable is connected to a power supply with a voltage of 220 V;
- the electric motor starts.
Lawn mower maintenance
Maintenance of the Stervins garden lawn mower comes down to three stages:
- Daily work.
- Planned works.
- Preservation for storage.
The owner of this garden equipment must perform the following actions daily (every day of operation):
- check the tightness of the bolts before (and during long-term operation) operation;
- monitor the sharpness of the knife, sharpen it and change it in a timely manner;
- monitor the cleanliness of air intakes;
- check the voltage in the network;
- After use, clean the lawn mower from dirt;
- monitor the integrity of the network cable.
If any malfunctions or malfunctions occur in the operation of the lawn mower, a scheduled inspection is carried out aimed at eliminating the problems that have arisen and for preventive purposes.
At the end of the working season, the Sterwins 400 lawn mower must be properly prepared for long-term storage, this process is called preservation. conservation includes:
- the handle is removed and folded;
- the knife is removed, cleaned, sharpened and lubricated, and stored in paper soaked in motor oil;
- the lawn mower is thoroughly cleaned, washed, and dried;
- accessible mechanisms are treated with oil.
Problems with the Stervins 400 lawn mower
Let us note some malfunctions characteristic of the Sterwins model 400 electric lawn mowers.
The electric motor does not start:
- there is no mains voltage;
- the unit is not connected to the network cable or to the electrical network;
- the network cable is damaged;
- problems with the electric motor.
The electric motor is overheating:
- the air intakes are clogged with grass debris;
- mains voltage is very low;
- the lawnmower is overloaded - the cutting mode is selected incorrectly.
Strong vibration during operation:
- the mounting screws are loose;
- the knife is deformed;
- the cutting element is unbalanced.
The blade has stopped rotating and the lawn mower is humming:
- dull knife;
- the grass is too high, the cutting mode is selected incorrectly;
- grass or foreign objects (rope, rags, wire, etc.) are wrapped around the knife
Uneven cut:
- the cutting element is dull:
- The cutting mode is set incorrectly.
Petrol lawn mower STERWINS BS500E 140CC, reviews
Nikolay, 27 years old, Poltava
Successful modification. It starts easily both cold and hot. It worked for three seasons, there were no serious breakdowns. It cuts both wet and tall grass and moves confidently in the given direction. I hold on to the slope, I don’t want to take risks. After downtime it comes out without losses.
Arsen, 47 years old, Kirovograd
The lawn mower is a little heavy, but its self-propelled nature makes up for this. The controls are incredibly simple; it is often operated by the wife. Uniform cutting, mows both wet and dry lawns. It roars loudly, you have to protect your ears, this is its drawback.
Peter, 33 years old, Kharkov
I bought it 2 months ago, immediately started it on a solid grass stand, went through it with a blade, and leveled everything out. I checked it with and without a grass catcher - the first option suited me better. It pumps out my 5 acres at a time, it doesn’t even have time to burn out all the gasoline, it’s very economical.
In order for your site to be well-groomed and neat, you need to monitor the growth of grass. A high-quality lawn mower will help to ensure timely and high-quality processing of your garden or home area. Today, a huge number of both domestic and foreign companies are engaged in the production and sale of such technical devices.
A popular lawn mower manufacturer is the Sterwins brand. It is preferred by a large number of users. In this material we will look at the main advantages of this brand. Also in the article you will find a detailed overview of popular models and customer reviews.
