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The walk-behind tractor is an excellent assistant for the gardener. The main purpose of the equipment is soil treatment. The unit is also equipped with a trailer for transporting goods, and some models are capable of harvesting hay for animals with a mower. In terms of power and weight, the units are divided into three classes: light, medium and heavy. Models of the first two classes are usually equipped with gasoline engines. A heavy walk-behind tractor is already considered a professional unit and is most often equipped with a diesel engine.
Heavy motoblocks
The technique of this class most often operates from a diesel engine with a capacity of 8 to 12 liters. with., therefore it is hardy and can be used without interruption for a long time. In terms of tractive power, the unit may not be inferior to a mini-tractor. The weight of heavy motoblocks sometimes exceeds 300 kg.
Garden Scout GS12DE
The model is equipped with a four-stroke water-cooled R 195 ANL diesel engine. The start is carried out by an electric starter. 12 hp engine from. pretty hardy. The motoblock without rest is capable of cultivating a plot of land up to 5 hectares, as well as transporting goods weighing up to 1 ton. The unit weighs 290 kg without attachments. The width of soil processing with a milling cutter is 1 m, the depth is 25 cm.
The technique is considered to be made in China, although the assembly takes place in Russia. The model is of high quality, inexpensive to maintain and easy to repair.
Shtenli G-192
Professional diesel motoblock with a capacity of 12 liters. from. can rightfully be called a three-wheeled mini-tractor. The unit is produced by a German manufacturer. The complete set includes a driver's seat, an additional wheel, a rotary plow and a milling cutter. The water-cooled motor does not overheat in the heat and is easily started up from the electric starter in severe frosts. The 6-liter fuel tank allows you to use the equipment for a long time without refueling. The walk-behind tractor weighs 320 kg. Soil processing width - 90 cm, depth - 30 cm.
Superintendent GT 120 RDK
The professional model is equipped with a 12 hp diesel engine. from. and is water cooled. The technique is in demand for working on a personal plot and a small farm. The walk-behind tractor has an eight-speed transmission, where there are 6 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. Fuel tank with a capacity of 6 liters ensures long-term engine operation. The four-stroke Kama engine easily starts from the electric starter even in winter, and 12 horses help the walk-behind tractor to pick up speed up to 18 km / h. The model weighs 240 kg. The tillage width is 90 cm.
The video provides an overview of the Zubr JR-Q12 model:
Medium motoblocks
The middle class models are available with a gasoline and diesel engine with a capacity of 6 to 8 liters. from. The weight of the units is usually in the range of 100-120 kg.
Bison Z16
The model is great for housekeeping. The gasoline walk-behind tractor is equipped with an air-cooled engine with a capacity of 9 liters. from. The manual transmission has three speeds: 2 forward and 1 reverse. The fuel tank has a capacity of 8 liters of gasoline. Unit weight - 104 kg. The width of soil processing with milling cutters is from 75 to 105 cm.
Ugra NMB-1N16
The durable diesel motoblock Ugra 9 l weighs only 90 kg.However, the technique is able to cultivate a large plot of land without rest. The unit is equipped with a Lifan four-stroke engine. The manual transmission has 3 forward and 1 reverse speeds. The steering column is vertically and horizontally adjustable. The cutters are 80 cm wide and 30 cm deep. The engine and clutch control levers are mounted on the handlebars.
CAIMAN 320
The model is powered by an air-cooled Subaru-Robin EP17 gasoline engine. The power of the four-stroke engine is 6 liters. from. The unit is equipped with a manual transmission with three forward and two reverse speeds. The technique is capable of processing up to 3 hectares of land The cutting width is 22–52 cm. The gasoline tank is designed for 3.6 liters. The mass of the walk-behind tractor is 90 kg.
Light motoblocks
The weight of the light class units is within 100 kg. Models are usually equipped with air-cooled gasoline engines up to 6 hp. with., as well as a small fuel tank.
Bison KX-3 (GN-4)
The lightweight walk-behind tractor is powered by an air-cooled gasoline engine WM 168F. The maximum power of the unit is 6 liters. from. The manual transmission has 2 forward and 1 reverse speeds. Model weight without cutters - 94 kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 3.5 liters. The tillage width is up to 1 m, and the depth is 15 cm.
The technique is intended for gardening and housekeeping. The optimal cultivated area is no more than 20 acres.
Weima Delux WM1050-2
The light class model is equipped with a WM170F gasoline engine with forced air cooling. The minimum engine power is 6.8 liters. from. The gearbox has 2 forward and 1 reverse speeds. The width of soil processing with a milling cutter is from 40 to 105 cm, and the depth is from 15 to 30 cm. The weight of the unit is 80 kg.
The model is perfect for a wide range of agricultural work. The functionality is expanded due to the possibility of using different attachments.
Positive and negative sides of heavy motoblocks
Most manufacturers equip heavy equipment with diesel engines. The cost of the units is increasing, but there is still a benefit for the consumer. Let's take a look at the pros of heavy diesels:
- Diesel fuel is cheaper than gasoline. In addition, a running diesel engine consumes much less fuel than its counterpart.
- By weight, the diesel engine is heavier than the gasoline counterpart, which increases the total mass of the walk-behind tractor. This factor has a positive effect on the adhesion of the wheels of the unit to the ground.
- Diesel has more torque than a gasoline engine.
- The service life of the diesel engine is longer than that of the gasoline counterpart.
- Exhaust gases from diesel fuel are less harmful than those emitted from the combustion of gasoline.
The disadvantage of a diesel engine in the first place is the high price. However, when performing complex work, such a technique pays off in a couple of years. Here, one can also note the weak maneuverability of heavy motoblocks due to their large dimensions. Large weight complicates the transportation of equipment on a car trailer. Even in severe frost, diesel fuel tends to become thick. This makes starting the engine more difficult. In this case, it is better to give preference to models with an electric starter.
Each class of motoblocks is designed to perform specific tasks. This should be taken into account when choosing a model for your household.
