Of course, the walk-behind tractor is the best assistant for the farmer. In its abilities, it is much more powerful and productive than a conventional cultivator, and its scope is much wider. Thanks to the attachments that the walk-behind tractor can be equipped with, it is possible to quickly harvest, efficiently collect fallen leaves and even clean snow effectively. And today we’ll talk about a device such as a rake for a walk-behind tractor.
Characteristic
This mechanism relates to attachments and is aggregated using a special adapter. Some models are equipped without any additional devices, but this is usually a rarity. They are intended for the effective collection of hay and grass from fields and large garden plots. The rake for the walk-behind tractor can be raised and lowered using the handle, which is located to the right of the tool. Since the handle is height adjustable, each farmer can set the length of the handle to fit his height. The rake for the walk-behind tractor has a swivel hitch and can be placed in front of the moving mechanism. On tractors, this tool is located at the rear.
The rake for the walk-behind tractor is made of very strong steel with high anti-corrosion properties. This design can last a long time. At least in the next 5-10 years, such a rake for a walk-behind tractor will definitely not bend and will not be covered with rust. Of course, in many respects everything depends on the operating conditions, and on the storage location, but nevertheless, the fact remains.
Tedder rake for walk-behind tractor
Separately, it is worth noting such a tool as a rake-tedder. This type of attachment allows you to quickly pile not only simple grass, but also dry and even dried feed. Such devices are very convenient in operation and do not require additional maintenance. In their design, they differ significantly from their "brothers." Tedders rakes have a more complex arrangement of parts and elements, due to which their productivity increases significantly, and the price, unfortunately, also.
If we talk about specific figures, then this rake for a walk-behind tractor is 28 percent more productive than other wheel-finger type devices. On average, the use of the mentioned attachments allows you to process up to 7 hectares of land per hour. The rake design is characterized by high wear resistance, which is also a positive point in their operation. The frame of this tool consists of 2 welded half-frames, which are connected using special trunnions.
How much is a rake for a walk-behind tractor?
The price of this attachment is on average about 14-25 thousand rubles (depending on the type and country of manufacture). It is also worth noting that a rake for a walk-behind tractor costs several tens of times cheaper than similar devices that are used in agriculture on tractors and mini-tractors.