Today, many summer residents are seeking to facilitate the already difficult work with the land. For this, various automated equipment is bought. For example, a cultivator will help to dig up the earth, remove weeds, loosen the soil and so on. However, it is quite difficult for a beginner to make the right choice. This is due not only to a large selection, but also to various technical characteristics. Let's talk about how to choose a cultivator. Customer reviews are an important aspect when choosing a unit.
General technical information
In fact, a cultivator is a mechanized device that completely replaces your shovel. At performance of such works as an earthing up, harrowing, weeding, it is an irreplaceable unit. In addition, one can not help but pay attention to the fact that the motor cultivator usually does not weigh more than 50 kilograms, so this unit can be safely attributed to light gardening equipment. Summer residents, for whom standard functionality is not enough, can purchase upgraded units. The set of additional functions and nozzles they have more, therefore, the range of application is wider. For example, various hoes, plows and scissors may not be included in the standard equipment, but this can always be bought and installed. Let's take a closer look at such an aggregate as a cultivator. Customer reviews are where we start.
What buyers say
When buying, it is extremely important to familiarize yourself with consumer feedback. Many buyers say that it is necessary to choose the right power. This is quite logical, because it makes no sense to buy heavy equipment for a small summer cottage. Many recommend a closer look at cultivators weighing no more than 20 kilograms. Both a teenager and an elderly person will cope with it. And the last among the inveterate summer residents is the lion's share. Many buyers say that this is the perfect solution for small areas. But the depth of cultivation of such equipment usually does not exceed 8-9 centimeters. More powerful models weigh about 40 kilograms, have a capacity of up to 4.5 liters. from. The depth of cultivation here is already about 18 centimeters, but the efficiency of the unit is less, and the dimensions are greater. Let's see how to choose a cultivator. Customer reviews suggest that there are several criteria that should be guided.
What to look for when buying
Even a seasoned summer resident can be baffled by a huge selection of models. Oddly enough, when buying, it makes sense first to pay attention not to the cost, but to the manufacturer. Without any doubt, we can say that there are several leaders whose products are considered to be standard in the whole world. Pay special attention to MTD, Champion, Texas, Husqvarna and so on. After you have decided on the manufacturer, carefully go through the technical specifications. Buying too powerful and heavy a unit is a waste of money. Also, a too weak device will not meet your expectations in terms of performance. Of course, cost is not in the last place. Since today there are a variety of motocultivators, the reviews and prices are also different, so you need to understand this issue in more detail. To do this, consider several popular models.
Motocultivators: reviews and prices
One of the popular models of the manufacturer "Texas" from Denmark is the TG475 unit. This is a lightweight equipment weighing 43 kg and a capacity of 4.75 liters. from. In principle, this is a good solution for medium sized plots of land. This is also indicated by users. Many consumers respond very positively about this model. According to customers, this is an exceptionally high-quality and functional technique, with the service of which there are no problems. The price of such equipment is approximately 30-35 thousand rubles.
You can not ignore the cultivator "Husqvarna TF334" originally from Sweden. It is safe to say that this manufacturer is one of the most popular in the world. The technique has practically no drawbacks. Here and high-quality assembly, and shields for plant protection, etc. Users say that this is a good choice for processing medium and large tracts of land. Buy only proven cultivators. Reviews and prices, as you see, correspond to each other, which cannot be said if we consider Chinese fakes.
Electric or gasoline?
If you have a small plot of land or a lawn with a lot of trees and shrubs, then the electric option is best for you. Such a motor cultivator has small dimensions and weight, which allows it to be used in hard-to-reach places. The main advantage of such equipment is the lack of additional care (fueling, lubricants, etc.). It is enough just to insert the plug into the outlet and you can begin to work.
The gasoline version is somewhat more difficult to maintain. It is necessary to constantly add oil and gasoline, and of a certain brand, etc. In addition, the engine makes quite a lot of noise, and there are exhausts that harm both you and the surrounding plants. This may not seem like the best option. However, such models are more powerful, and there is no need to connect to the network. In addition, it is a good solution for a large plot of land. In any case, it is not always advisable to use an electric motor cultivator. Reviews say that the main limitation is the length of the cord. However, if desired, it can be lengthened.
Battery and manual models
In addition to electric and gasoline cultivators, there are others. For example, battery-powered models. We can say that it makes little sense to buy such a device. This is due to their low power and high cost. The main advantage is the mobility of the tool. As for the manual equipment, this is the easiest option. As the working bodies are several stars and discs. Such a cultivator is good only for decorative work, for example, to cultivate a garden, a flower bed, remove weeds and loosen the soil.
About optional equipment
If you ask about which cultivator is better, customer reviews will tell you that one that has a large number of additional attachments. You must admit that in most cases standard cutters are not enough, additional nozzles are often required. For example, an okuchnik and a rake for lawns will not be amiss. Wheels for axial cultivators can save from digging into the ground, and if you need to achieve better cross-country ability, pneumatic tires will be very handy . If you have purchased a powerful model, then spend money on a trolley that is definitely useful to you. The aerator, for example, makes holes in the ground, so that plants receive a large amount of oxygen and water. In any case, pay attention to the equipment at the time of purchase. You can always buy attachments specifically for your model of cultivator.
Something else
Do not confuse the cultivator with a walk-behind tractor. The last unit is much more powerful, it is able to plow the soil, transport heavy loads and so on. The cultivator is less universal, but very useful on the farm. In principle, we examined with you what advantages and disadvantages, as well as features, motor cultivators have. The price differs depending on the manufacturer, capacity and configuration. For example, the same model can cost as much as 10, or all 20 thousand rubles. But in the first case, the set is minimal, and in the second - the maximum. Much depends on the manufacturer, China is a relatively cheap equipment, Europe is a better and more expensive one. Domestic producer is something in between. And the price here is the most acceptable.
Conclusion
So we talked with you about what cultivators are. Which is better, it's up to you. Remember that the life of the equipment (warranty) is only a few years. But if the operation is correct, the cultivator will last much longer. It does not always make sense to buy too expensive models. If you do not use all the power and capabilities of such an aggregate, then just waste your money. If we talk about popular models, then among the leaders almost all gasoline units and only a few electric ones. But you decide for yourself what to buy. In principle, this is all that can be said about the right choice of a cultivator that will facilitate work in the summer season.