A handle you can take two-handed, one-handed, horizontally or vertically — up to eight grips in all — sits at the heart of Bosch’s Ergoflex Rotak mowers. Held at the right angle, arms and forearms barely flex, so muscles, tendons and joints escape strain and mowing becomes a straight-backed pleasure.
This new handle makes its lawn mowers even more maneuverable and reduces efforts exerted on the arms and back of the user.
The multi-position grip is easy to grasp and makes handling the mower a natural and spontaneous endeavor. Gardeners can finally mow while keeping a proper body posture. Their muscles, tendons and joints are much less vulnerable to strain.
Mowing the lawn turns into a moment of pleasure!
The multi-grip “softgrip” handles make for perfect control for both left- and right-handed persons thanks to its many compatible positions.
Up to 8 settings are possible: two-handed, one hand, horizontal or vertical grip…
Power-tool safety guidance commonly advises establishing a firm grip before starting the motor, since shifting hand position while the blade is running increases the risk of losing control of the tool.
The angle of the handles as compared to the lawn-mower’s frame was studied so that the operator’s arms and forearms only slightly flex. This very natural position reduces strain on muscles and joints and the lawn mower is propelled forward effortlessly thanks to the traction. Mowing is made all the more easy, especially in tight spots, when changing directions or across slopes. With these new “Ergoflex” system Bosch Rotak lawn mowers, it is now possible to mow the lawn one-handedly even along tight curves, like circumventing a tree.
The new “Ergoflex” Bosch Rotak mowers are the first ever lawn mowers to have been awarded the AGR seal of quality (Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.), a German institute that advocates for back safety. Some German automobile manufacturers have the same certification for their car seats. The new Rotak Bosch mowers handling was analyzed and validated by a panel of independent medical and science experts. This seal reassures the user upon purchase, but more importantly, it stands true when the Rotak mowers themselves are used.
The Ergoflex update sits on top of features the Rotak line already carried. Here is what each one actually changes when you push the mower.
| Feature | What it does | Where it helps most |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-grip “softgrip” handle | Offers many compatible grip positions | Left- and right-handed users alike |
| Ergoflex handle angle | Arms and forearms only slightly flex | Tight spots, changes of direction, slopes |
| Patented grass guide | Mows cleanly in a single run | Edges along walls and flower beds |
| Light frame, one-button start | Starts with the press of a single button | Quick, fuss-free start-up |
| Choice of power supply | Corded or Lithium-Ion battery models | Matching the mower to lawn and terrain |
Blade width, power and hamper capacity vary from model to model, so the lawn itself decides the choice.
The new “Ergoflex system” Rotak Bosch mowers also boast the same technical advantages of the product line that has been developed since 2007:
Depending on the lawn and terrain, users can choose from different product models (blade width, power, hamper capacity) for both wire-feed or battery powered models that use Lithium-Ion technology.
The new Rotak Bosch mowers with “Ergoflex” system are available in DIY stores, gardening stores and on several internet websites.
