WOLF lawn mower

The best cordless, petrol and electric lawnmowers from WOLF Garten

The WOLF-Garten brand can look back on a long history. The company was founded as early as 1922 in the Palatinate region. Today it belongs to the American MTD Group – one of the largest suppliers of power gardening equipment in the world. A Wolf lawn mower is characterised on the one hand by its unmistakable red and yellow appearance. On the other hand, the devices can also convince with innovative functions. A good example is the Smart-Pace wheel drive, which independently adapts to your walking speed. The Wolf range includes battery lawn mowers, petrol lawn mowers and electric lawn mowers.

In the following, we will show you which Wolf Garten lawn mower is recommended. You will also find out what you should bear in mind when choosing. We hope to be able to help you with this guide.

WOLF lawn mower – 3 models in the presentation

WOLF-Garten A 370 E

Under the Wolf-Garten brand there are several electric lawnmowers that have already proven themselves in numerous households. Particularly popular in this segment is the WOLF-Garten A 370 E .

The device has a cutting width of 37 cm and is recommended by the manufacturer for areas up to 500 m². The low weight of 17 kg and the height-adjustable handlebar ensure that it is easy to use. This means that both short and tall people can work in an upright position. In addition, the cable runs in a special guide, which ensures that you can always have both hands on the rubberised handle. Nevertheless, there is no need to worry about running over the cable.

The catch bag holds 40 litres and has a practical fill level indicator. During operation, you can regulate the power/speed in 3 ways. Furthermore, the cutting height can be adjusted centrally between 2.5 and 7.5 cm. A mulching function is anything but a matter of course for an electric lawnmower. However, it is available here. For transport and space-saving storage, the handlebar can be folded away completely after use.

WOLF-Garten A 460 A SP HW IS

High-quality petrol lawn mowers are also part of the Wolf-Garten range. One recommendation in this context is the WOLF-Garten A 460 A SP HW .

This lawn mower is equipped with a 3.5 hp Briggs & Stratton engine. Thanks to this, you can mow large and high lawns without having to fear a loss of power. The cutting width of 46 cm and the 60-litre basket ensure that large areas can be mowed quickly. The latter has a fill level indicator and a hardtop. The cutting height can be adjusted very flexibly between 2.8 and 9.2 cm.

The housing is largely made of robust sheet steel. A wheel drive is installed so that handling is easy on the hands. This can be adjusted 6 times, so you don’t have to rush or get impatient. The maximum speed is 3.6 km/h. The available side discharge and mulching function also ensure universal application possibilities.

WOLF-Garten 72V LI-ION 34M

Battery lawn mowers are becoming increasingly popular. They combine the advantages of a quiet and maintenance-free electric motor with maximum freedom of movement. A good example here is the WOLF-Garten 72V LI-ION 34M .

This cordless mower is operated with a 2.5 Ah battery, which is included in the scope of delivery. The same applies to the matching charger. The voltage is an impressive 72 V, which means that no loss of speed is to be expected even during longer work. If necessary, you can of course get batteries with more ampere hours to increase the range as much as you like. The manufacturer states that the available set covers an area of 150 m². The cutting width of the mower is 34 cm.

Furthermore, the cutting height can be varied centrally, between 2.5 and 7.5 cm. The fact that this cordless lawn mower can also mulch if required is certainly impressive. It weighs a light 14 kg, which is why women and elderly people can also expect a high level of comfort. In addition, the height of the handlebar can be adjusted and it can be completely folded. An additional handle on the top supports you during transport.

WOLF lawn mower – This is what you should look for when choosing

Selection options & design

Wolf Garten offers a wide range of lawn mowers. For the sake of clarity, we will only deal with the hand-held devices in this guide. These can be divided into 4 main categories:

• Electric lawn mower with cable
• Battery lawn mower
• Petrol lawn mower
• Reel mower

Electric lawn mowers with cable are an inexpensive solution for maintaining small and medium-sized gardens. Compact models cost less than 100 euros at Wolf Garten. The permanent connection to the mains power also provides energy throughout. However, the mains cable can restrict freedom of movement and in some areas even prevent operation altogether. In general, electric motors are virtually maintenance-free and quite quiet.

Battery lawn mowers promise you maximum freedom of movement. With such a model, you can immediately reach any remote corner of your choice. In addition, the same advantages of a quiet, low-wear and environmentally friendly electric motor come into play. The disadvantage is the rather limited area performance. In addition, the power output cannot (yet) keep up with a powerful combustion engine.

Petrol lawn mowers are ideal for maintaining large lawns. Their powerful engine does not drop in speed even when working in tall grass. Wolf Garten sometimes uses the high-quality engines from Briggs & Stratton. Petrol engines are also the first choice in adverse conditions on overgrown meadows and the like. Their disadvantage is the rather high noise level and the maintenance-requiring engine (e.g. changing oil and spark plugs). They also have a certain environmental impact during operation.

Hand-held cylinder mowers at Wolf have no engine at all and are therefore maximally environmentally friendly. They do not tear up the lawn, but actually cut it conscientiously over a reel fitted with blades. This makes them the first choice for laying an English lawn. However, the reel is very sensitive to debris and also cannot handle very tall grass (pre-work with a rotary mower may be useful).

Handling

Handling should be as comfortable as possible. In this case, mowing the lawn does not have to be a tiresome affair, but can sometimes even be fun.

An adequate weight is the main factor that contributes to energy-saving handling. A Wolf lawn mower can weigh less than 15 kg. In this case, it can also be operated effortlessly by women and elderly people. The massive petrol mowers are then equipped with a wheel drive, which is why you only have to apply power independently when turning.

Furthermore, you can flexibly adjust the height of the handlebar on a Wolf lawn mower. This allows people of all sizes to work in a posture that is easy on the back. The handle is usually rubberised or covered with foam, so that it naturally reduces the vibrations of the engine.

In order to be able to transport the mower without complications, there is sometimes an additional carrying handle on the top.

The cutting height can be adjusted centrally – often over a wide range – so that both short and long blades can be maintained with ease.

In the case of an electric lawn mower with a cable, the “flick-flack guide” also contributes to a high level of comfort. This means that the cable does not have to be guided by hand. Nevertheless, it is not run over.

To make a Wolf lawn mower easy to transport and space-saving to store, the handlebar can also be folded away completely.

Area output/reach

The area coverage must always be suitable for the conditions on site. It is primarily influenced by the cutting width. The wider the mower deck, the faster and more efficiently extensive areas can be maintained. On the other hand, a narrow cutting width is better in tight corners and narrow passages. It ensures that the mower can still be used agilely and manoeuvrable even there. A Wolf walk-behind lawn mower has a cutting width between 32 and 53 cm, which covers many requirements.

In addition to the cutting width, the drive form also influences the area performance. While a corded mower can theoretically be permanently supplied with energy, a battery-powered mower needs an adequate capacity. This is expressed in the unit Ah (ampere hours). The higher the value, the longer the battery will last. You can increase the range of a battery-powered lawnmower by keeping several batteries pre-charged.

With a petrol lawnmower, you should not only pay attention to the tank capacity, but also to the efficiency. Wolf Garten uses 4-stroke OHV engines, which can be classified as relatively economical.

Catch basket

You should also pay attention to the catcher box. Depending on the design, it can contribute to a high level of comfort or make handling more nerve-racking.

First of all, the capacity must match the size of the area to be maintained. For large areas, a correspondingly voluminous basket is also required. Otherwise, constant interruptions would be necessary for emptying, which would require more time and more energy. Smaller baskets make more sense in gardens with many nooks and crannies, as they ensure that the overall dimensions remain compact.

The capacity of a Wolf lawn mower ranges between 30 and 70 litres. A hardtop often ensures that the basket can actually be filled completely. In addition, the corresponding dimensional stability ensures that the basket can be emptied reliably and quickly.

In addition, Wolf Garten provides a practical fill level indicator for the medium-sized and large catch baskets. Thanks to this, you are informed of the optimum time for emptying.

Additional functions

A Wolf Garten lawn mower can offer a comprehensive range of functions. We will briefly explain below which functions can be particularly useful.

For example, the speed of some models can be adjusted. This allows you to adjust the performance and the volume to suit the conditions on site.

As already mentioned, the massive petrol lawn mowers are also equipped with a wheel drive. This is either fixed or can be variably adjusted in speed. Sometimes it is also based on your walking speed (Smart Pace).

In addition, a mulching wedge can be included in the scope of delivery. This allows you to process the lawn cuttings into a nutrient-rich fertiliser. The mulch not only provides the turf with nutrients, but also with additional moisture.

In addition, a petrol lawn mower can also have a side discharge. If necessary, you can simply eject the grass to the side, which makes lawn care as quick as possible.

The Instant-Starting-Technology ensures that petrol mowers can also be started effortlessly by women and senior citizens. However, the electric start at the push of a button is only available on the more expensive models.

A battery-powered lawnmower from Wolf can also be equipped with an LED display for the remaining battery runtime (Smart Index). This helps to avoid unplanned downtime.

Price

The price certainly always has a certain influence on the decision. It should generally be in a fair proportion to your own requirements. The greater the area output and the power of the engine, the more you have to invest. The same applies to the expectation of a long service life. However, the design of the lawn mower is always a deciding factor. An electric mower with a cable, for example, is rather inexpensive with each manufacturer, while a robotic lawn mower is quite expensive.

A Wolf lawn mower can convince with a favourable price/performance ratio. Some compact models are already available for less than 100 Pounds. However, if you are looking for a powerful model for large lawns, you should also plan for a higher budget.

WOLF lawn mower – Advantages & disadvantages at a glance

A lawn mower from Wolf Garten can score points with various advantages. Even the small models can be used universally, either for catching or as mulchers. In addition, unique patents, such as the Flick-Flack cable guide that protects against pulling, can come into play. Nevertheless, every demand cannot be satisfied. To help you weigh up the pros and cons, we have provided an overview below:

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