For people involved in agriculture, especially on a large territory and difficult soils, heavy walk-behind tractors will become indispensable assistants. These devices greatly simplify the work of any farmer and private landowner. The equipment is multifunctional, equipped with various attachments, however, its choice should be approached very carefully, since the price for the kit is quite serious. Consider the most popular and affordable models of domestic and foreign production.
Garden Scout GS 101DE
The heavy Scout walk-behind tractor can be safely called the leader in its segment among foreign counterparts that are popular in the domestic market.
Brief characteristics and features:
- An excellent combination of price and quality parameters.
- Fuel consumption - about 300 grams per 1 kW.
- Unit weight - 273 kg.
- Type of motor - 11 horsepower diesel engine.
- Start - electric starter or manual mode.
- Additionally - the ability to lock the steering, swivel clamp, single-stage final drive.
The standard equipment of the heavy Scout walk-behind tractor includes a seat, a soil cutter, a plow. The device is assembled in China, characterized by reliability and practicality. At a cost of 60 thousand rubles, the design has excellent functionality, high-quality assembly and reliability. The negative aspects of the users include poorly developed after-sales service and the high cost of spare parts.
Catmann g-192
The heavy Chinese walk-behind tractor is great for cultivating a large area. The power of the power unit is a dozen horsepower, weight - 255 kg. Large wheels allow you to handle the soil of complex configuration, even after rains.
Good speed is inherent in a cultivator, the functionality is regulated by means of six forward and a pair of reverse gears. Additional functionality includes height adjustment of the handles, comfortable sitting, the presence of a rotary plow and soil cutter. The power unit is not particularly reliable, but is subject to independent repair. There are no problems with spare parts.
Pros:
- Good equipment.
- Decent build quality.
- Functionality.
- It works even in severe frosts.
- Affordable price.
The disadvantages include poorly developed after-sales service, control complexity and an inefficient motor.
CROSSER CR-M 12E
This brand is definitely included in the category of “best heavy motoblocks” of Chinese production. It is equipped with a four-stroke power unit, the mass is 250 kilograms. Features: liquid cooling, quiet operation, economy, the ability to work on any type of soil.
The equipment includes a soil cutter, a coupling plow, a small seat. The design includes a standard gear reducer, frontal spotlight, electric start system.
Minuses:
- Sophisticated management.
- Unregulated steering column.
- Belt transmission.
Pros:
- Good build quality.
- A rich set of attachments.
- Profitability and the minimum noise level during the work.
Domestic products
Among the heavy motor-blocks of the native assembly, we note several modifications. We begin the review with the Neva MB version. The unit is manufactured in St. Petersburg, equipment can plow, harrow, cultivate, sow, mill soil, as well as transport goods.
Parameters of the specified heavy walk-behind tractor:
- The unit is capable of transporting up to 450 kilograms.
- The mass of the cultivator is 110 kg.
- The engine is a Japanese Subaru gasoline engine with a capacity of nine “horses” with one cylinder and four strokes.
- The capacity of the fuel tank is 3.6 liters.
- Clutch type - belt unit with gear reducer.
- Number of gears - 6/2 (forward / reverse).
The model is characterized by increased reliability and safety. The advantages include low weight of the device, high build quality. Among the shortcomings are the small capacity of the gas tank, the high cost (about 800 dollars).
Ugra NMB-1N13
The specified unit belongs to the leaders in the corresponding segment. It has a weight of only 90 kilograms, while it is able to carry out all the work provided for such machines. The package includes a cutter, lug, plow, opener, extension cord.
The power unit is the Japanese Mitsubishi gasoline engine with a capacity of six horsepower. The engine aggregates with four forward and a pair of rear speeds. Owners speak out about this technique mostly positively. Among the shortcomings are poor start in the winter, oil leakage, great vibration and lack of differential. The advantages include high maintainability, affordable price and multifunctionality.
Belarus-09N (MTZ)
The agricultural machine has a high power, performs a variety of functions, easy to repair. The Belarusian "heavyweight" is equipped with a high-quality power unit from Honda. Its power is nine horsepower. Experts often draw a parallel between the specified unit and the Agros model, which has recently been discontinued. The general similarity of these versions in an affordable price, wide functionality and technical parameters.
The gasoline engine aggregates with the transmission at six forward and two rear speeds. The design includes a power take-off shaft, which is responsible for the operation of attachments.
Among the shortcomings, the owners note a slightly overpriced price, problems with shifting gears, and flaws with the clutch. Objective advantages: multifunctionality, maintainability, excellent engine.
In conclusion
Above, the features and technical characteristics of heavy diesel walk-behind tractors and gasoline analogues, which are popular in the domestic market and among people with farms, are considered. When choosing such a unit, one should take into account not only cost, but also functionality, availability of after-sales service and the ability to work in a specific region, taking into account soil characteristics and climatic conditions. Among the specified assortment, it will not be difficult to find a suitable model for private farmers and farmers who own large land plots.