Motoblock owners are always faced with a choice when buying attachments for their assistant. It is not cheap, so you need to approach its acquisition responsibly.
Models of mowers are different
The mower for the walk - behind tractor is an irreplaceable thing in the household. It saves not only the strength of the owner, but sometimes precious time. You can, of course, make such a unit yourself, but not everyone has the skills for this. It’s easier to buy a mower in a specialized store. How to make the right choice? First you need to decide on the model. There are two types of mowers: rotary and segmented. Each species has its pros and cons.
Rotary mounted mower for walk-behind tractor
An important role in choosing a mower is played by the relief, size and vegetation of your site. If low grass or crops grow on it , then the Zarya rotary mower is suitable. For a walk-behind tractor, it is the best budget option. Such a mower mows well on an even area or with a deviation of no more than 20 degrees. The principle of operation is the rotation of the discs mounted on the rotors.
The advantages of a rotary mower:
- mowed grass is laid in rolls;
- simple disk design;
- easy to repair.
Minuses:
- hazardous to use;
- when working, you must always be on the alert so as not to damage the knives with stones.
Many landowners buy a rotary mower due to the fact that it is possible to install knives on it in different ways (in front or behind).
Segmented walk-behind mower
The design of this model is somewhat reminiscent of a handsaw. The knives here move back and forth due to the motor shaft. Such a mower can work on a site of large size and any relief. It is characterized by good performance and increased working width up to 1100 millimeters.
Advantages of a segment mower:
- shears grass almost at the root;
- equipped with a manual emergency shutdown mechanism;
- creates a minimum of vibration in the knife blade;
- the inclination of the canvas is adjusted.
Disadvantages of the segment model:
- difficulty in servicing the mechanism;
- fairly high price;
- large dimensions and weight.
Lawn mowers for walk-behind tractors
What if you need to mow the lawn around the house? Neither rotor nor segment mower for walk-behind tractor can cope with this task because of its size. To do this, there are mechanical or gasoline lawn mowers that are purchased as attachments to a walk-behind tractor. They are easy to operate and have established themselves as reliable assistants in small work areas.
Selection made
Whatever your mower for a walk-behind tractor is, it requires proper operation. At the first start of the mower, it is necessary to stop the walk-behind tractor after half an hour of operation and check all fasteners. If the scythe vibrates strongly, then it is necessary to stop work and eliminate possible malfunctions (fix or replace knives). If mowed grass appears, check the sharpening of the knives and the tension of the drive belt. Also, before work, oil is checked in the gearboxes.