Harvest intensity among motorized brush cutter repair shops

In Samsun's Çarşamba district, there is increased activity at motorized brush cutter repair shops due to the hazelnut harvest.

In Çarşamba, the repair work of motorized brush cutters, used for clearing weeds before the hazelnut harvest, has intensified. Farmers are not only getting their engines serviced but also procuring the necessary equipment to make the most of the season. Rising motor prices are prompting farmers to repair their faulty engines instead of replacing them with new ones.

İsmail Uzunoğlu, who has been repairing motorized brush cutters in Çarşamba for many years, noted a significant increase in the number of motors coming in for repair recently. Uzunoğlu said, “Demand for motorized brush cutters is very high due to the hazelnut harvest. In the coming period, we expect an increase in interest in blowers and collection motors.”

Uzunoğlu also mentioned that the rise in motor prices is driving farmers to repair their malfunctioning engines rather than buying new ones. He added, “One reason for the increase in repair work is the rising motor prices. New motors start at around 15,000 to 20,000 TL and can go up to 50,000 TL. This price increase is starting to strain farmers' budgets.”

Uzunoğlu emphasized the importance of maintaining motors and warned that running motorized brush cutters continuously for long periods can lead to serious faults. He explained, “When motors run non-stop for extended periods, problems like wear and overheating can occur in their internal mechanisms. Therefore, it’s crucial to give the motor occasional breaks. Otherwise, farmers might face expensive major repairs.”