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The presence of a land plot is not only harvesting and recreation, but also constant and painstaking work that is performed daily. With its small size, it is possible to process the site manually, but when the dimensions are significant, then you cannot do without technical assistants. Among the most popular types of equipment, it is worth noting a walk-behind tractor and a motor-cultivator. The latter, not as popular, because it cannot boast of a variety of huge functionality, like a walk-behind tractor.
Unit features
Among the main functions of a walk-behind tractor, which are in demand and which every owner of a large land plot would like to have with his equipment, is soil cultivation, which consists of such works as plowing, harrowing, hilling, planting root crops and digging them up, caring for the lawn, cleaning the territory ...
A walk-behind tractor is a kind of tractor with smaller dimensions, the movement of which is carried out using a chassis on one axis. The unit is controlled by the steering wheel, which is operated by the operator.
Selection rules
In order for the selected walk-behind tractor to optimally fit all the criteria, you should be guided by the following parameters when choosing a technique:
- Unit power. It can vary from 3.5 to 10 liters. from. In this case, the area of the treated area, the type of soil and the types of proposed work should be taken into account. For a plot with an area not exceeding 15 acres, you can choose a walk-behind tractor with a capacity of up to 4 liters. from. For an allotment with sizes up to half a hectare, you can limit yourself to an aggregate of 6.5-7 liters. from. For large plot sizes, preference should be given to the most powerful walk-behind tractors. Do not forget that it is unprofitable to use a walk-behind tractor for a land plot, the size of which exceeds 4 hectares.
- Walk-behind tractor weight. It should be selected depending on the type of soil. For plowed, light soil, you can limit yourself to light models up to 70 kg. To process a heavy clay surface, you need a walk-behind tractor of about 1 quintal in weight. The processing of virgin lands assumes the heaviness of the unit (about 120 kg).
- The presence of elements for attachments. The power take-off shaft significantly increases the set of functions that a walk-behind tractor can have;
- Engine. The reliability of the engine largely determines the efficiency of the unit. Motoblocks are equipped with both diesel and gasoline engines. The latter work well in all weather conditions and are not afraid of low temperatures;
- Large wheels that can go on any road.
The criteria for choosing a walk-behind tractor are described in more detail in the video:
Manufacturers overview
The market for manufacturers who offer walk-behind tractors is quite extensive. The owners left the most enthusiastic and positive reviews about such brands:
Bison
Motoblocks of this brand are offered both on gasoline and with a diesel engine. Their main difference from competitors is high-power units with a low weight of the walk-behind tractor, which are designed for large volumes of work (power varies from 5 to 12 liters. From.). Among competitors, it is in the middle price segment and at the same time has a good price / quality ratio.
Centaur
Motoblocks of this brand are represented by units from 6 to 13 liters. with., and can have both a gasoline and a diesel engine. Almost all models of the line are distinguished by high-speed movement, with a sufficiently high efficiency of soil cultivation.
Centaur MB 1080 D has an extended gearbox that allows you to select the optimal speed mode for specific jobs, and a halogen lamp allows you to work at night.
Oka
Motoblocks under this name are produced by a domestic manufacturer. In terms of its technical characteristics, the unit can compete with foreign counterparts. Each owner of this type of equipment of the Oka brand can say that the reliability and traction characteristics are at a high level.
Cascade
High reliability combined with multifunctionality are the key characteristics of this manufacturer, while all walk-behind tractors are distinguished by ease of operation, ergonomics and a large number of additional functions. Various modifications of engines of both foreign and domestic production can be installed on this technique.
Patriot
Ideal for large and medium-sized areas where the scope of work is not limited to simple planting and harvesting. And the reliable and powerful engines with which Patriot walk-behind tractors are equipped make it easy to move trailed equipment, as well as perform the types of work that are performed by devices connected to the power take-off shaft.
Salute 100
The unit of such a plan is suitable for processing a medium-sized plot. It is distinguished by ease of control, due to the shift in the center of gravity of the structure, which favorably distinguishes this walk-behind tractor among others, similar in price. A test drive of the Salyut-100 model is presented in the video
Ugra
Motoblocks of this brand are one of the sales leaders among similar equipment for the suburban economy and medium-sized plots. They are equipped with units from 6 to 9 horses, which are distinguished by high reliability and durability. The availability and ubiquity of service makes this brand popular.
Agate
Small in size, and low cost in their class, the Agat motoblocks have good traction characteristics, given that these mechanisms are easy to operate and have a simple design. One of the most popular is the Agat XMD-6.5 model, which is equipped with a diesel engine and a low gear. And in combination with low fuel consumption, it will become indispensable in any household farm.
Caiman
Motoblocks of this company are produced by a Russian-French manufacturing company, and have proven themselves well among competitors. The best choice would be such a walk-behind tractor for a summer residence, or a small plot of about 15 acres, which can be successfully processed, for example, Quatro Junior V2 60S TWK, which allows you to attach almost any type of attachment to the unit.
Aurora
Motoblock Aurora is an excellent choice for those who want to get a high-quality and reliable unit of light or medium type for little money. Among the models that are in demand among summer residents and farmers are the Aurora GARDENER 750 and Aurora SPACE-YARD 1050D, which boast economical fuel consumption, the ability to connect many additional units and availability.
Favorite
The versatility of the design and good cross-country ability are characteristic of the models of this brand. The external similarity with the Salute walk-behind tractors predetermines such a criterion as tractive power and engine reliability. This brand embodies the advantages inherent in the specified brand, as well as improved some of its disadvantages.
Ray
The simplicity of the design and ease of repairing such a unit, combined with controllability and power acceptable for processing a home area, makes the Luch brand popular. An illustrative example, which shows how the Ray walk-behind tractor works, is shown in the video:
Champion
Motoblocks Champion is the undoubted leader among other manufacturers of agricultural machinery. The most common and in demand are motoblocks of this company among heavy units that are designed for processing virgin lands.
Working with a walk-behind tractor is shown in the video:
Conclusion
The table shows the most popular motoblocks
Category | Model | engine's type | Price |
Light motoblocks | Aurora GARDENER 750 | Petrol | 26-27,000 rubles |
Champion GC243 | Petrol | 10-11,000 rubles | |
Medium motoblocks | Aurora SPACE-YARD 1050D | diesel | 58 - 59,000 rubles |
Agate HMD-6,5 | diesel | 28-30,000 rubles | |
Heavy motoblocks | Belarus 09N-01 | Petrol | 75-80,000 rubles |
Ugra NMB-1N13 | Petrol | 43 - 45,000 rubles |
You should choose a walk-behind tractor depending on the tasks that it will perform, so which one is better cannot be said unequivocally. In each specific case, all factors and parameters should be taken into account. But the fact that the walk-behind tractor is indispensable in the home garden and can provide significant assistance in processing and planting, as well as other agricultural work, is undeniable.
