More and more owners of private farmsteads are acquiring (or doing with their own hands) equipment to make their work easier. And one of its most popular types is a walk-behind tractor. It is able to be equipped with various mounted mechanisms. The only drawback is the lack of space for the driver. The adapter to the motor-block with a steering will help to solve this problem. This is the most convenient option for operation.
What is an adapter?
The adapter is a regular trolley, which, due to its robust design, is attached to the walk-behind tractor. It moves on wheels due to the draft force of the motor block engine. The driver's seat is attached to the trolley, located on which, you can control the equipment.
There are several types of adapters. They differ in their design, control method and coupling with a walk-behind tractor. The adapter to the motoblock with a steering, it’s homemade or factory, is characterized by the presence of a steering wheel. This greatly facilitates the management of equipment during operation.
Design features
The adapter to the motor-block with a steering is equipped with a steering gear, made in the form of a separate unit, and a rigid coupling, with the help of which the structure is connected to the motor-block.
There are two options for adapters with steering. They differ among themselves by the location of the wheels: front or rear. The selection of a suitable option depends on the purpose according to which the structure will be assembled. Also, the choice of assembly option is influenced by the availability of spare parts.
If the design is located in front, then they talk about the front adapter for the motoblock with steering. In this case, the motor-block engine pushes the whole structure in front of itself. If the unit is located at the rear, and the walk-behind tractor pulls it along, then the adapter is rear-mounted.
Do it yourself
The adapter to the motoblock with steering can not only be purchased in specialized stores, but also assembled on your own. But for this it is necessary to understand what basic nodes it consists of.
The design is a frame on which the driver's seat is fixed. A wheel axle with wheels is attached to it: rubber or metal. The first option is suitable in cases where traffic is planned. Metal wheels are better suited for working in the field.
Another important element is the device that allows you to connect the adapter to the walk-behind tractor. This coupling mechanism is the most vulnerable element of this design. Most often, steel or cast iron is used for its manufacture. The individual elements are fastened by welding. The shape of the hitch can be of several types. The most popular is the U-shaped version - the most stable during movement and work.
During operation of the device, it is important to consider the location of the engine. The front adapter for the motoblock with steering is assembled taking into account the track width of the base wheels. When using this option, the track should be wider. Otherwise, the equipment will not be able to balance correctly. If there is no way to increase the adapter’s gauge, you can increase the bridge of the walk-behind tractor.