How to choose the motoblock depending on the size of the site and the given work
Soil cultivation in summer cottages today remains no less relevant than it was in previous years, albeit the food focus has changed to landscape, but you still need to dig the land. Only doing this has become much easier than 20-30 years ago, because in the service of the modern summer resident there are accessible mechanical units of motoblocks (or motor cultivators, as they are sometimes called). And the choice is such that your eyes run wide! And since this technique is quite complicated and costs much more than a shovel, you need to choose the device very carefully, taking into account various factors, in order to purchase the best walk-behind tractor, one that will be optimal for your site. The surface area and soil characteristics are essential criteria that must be taken into account when choosing a walk-behind tractor. In this article, we will consider the dependence of the required unit parameters on these criteria and tell you how to choose a walk-behind tractor that meets your specific needs.
Content
- Motoblock purpose
- Motor-block device and its technical characteristics
- Attachments
- Principles of work of the walk-behind tractor video
- The most famous manufacturers of motoblocks video
- Motoblock maintenance
Motoblock purpose
A mechanical device with a gasoline engine is designed to ensure uniform digging or loosening of the soil in sufficiently large areas where these operations using hand tools are time-consuming. If the walk-behind tractor is equipped with rubber wheels, then it can also be used to transport goods over short distances by attaching a trailer.
When working with a walk-behind tractor on a site, it is important to ensure good adhesion to the ground, therefore, when plowing and hilling, special metal wheels are installed on it, preventing them from rolling on slippery and clay soil. For loosening, the metal cutters included in the kit are sufficient.
Motor-block device and its technical characteristics
Motoblock consists of a metal frame on which the engine is mounted. Usually a four-stroke engine is used (the most famous engine manufacturers for motor blocks Briggs & Stratton and Honda). Engine power ranges from 2 to 9 hp. (usually the most powerful walk-behind tractors are on sale have 6.5 hp) and is selected depending on the operating conditions. Such an engine runs on motor gasoline and follows the same principle as in a car. Oil must be poured into a separate tank and monitor its level. This is a very important point, as some think that large garden equipment works like a chainsaw and uses a fuel mixture of gasoline with added oil. This is a serious mistake that will quickly lead to engine damage. On the transverse axis of the frame there is a shaft on which wheels or special cutters are mounted for cultivating the soil.
No need to be scared if after the purchase you do not find rubber wheels in the set, in most cases walk-behind blocks are standardly equipped with only milling cutters, and wheels (rubber or metal) must be bought separately. Depending on the type of drive, motoblocks are:
- single speed (only moving forward at a constant speed)
- multi-speed (moving forward with the ability to switch speeds)
- multi-speeds with reverse gear (in addition to forward speeds, backward movement is possible)
In any case, if you are not familiar with similar equipment, the question of which walk-behind tractor to choose and reviews of the most popular brands should be asked before the first visit to the store and mandatory consultation with a specialist (seller or service center mechanic) is necessary.
Attachments
The motoblock can be operated with various types of nozzles, mounted both on the axis and on the bracket (tow hitch) located in the rear of the frame. As mentioned above, the standard equipment usually involves only the presence of soil mills (we do not take into account very powerful and expensive walk-behind tractors). Separately, each manufacturer offers rubber and metal wheels, plows (there are different types of straight, full-speed, etc.) and spouts, harrows and mowers, as well as trolleys.
Principles of work of the walk-behind tractor
Before first launch cultivator in the work it is necessary to carefully read the instruction manual and strictly comply with all the requirements specified in it. The unit is started with a handle and a cable (just like a wheeled lawn mower). The motoblock is controlled by handles located on the frame, while the operator moves after the unit.
For plowing heavy soils, it is necessary to use a walk-behind tractor with the most powerful motor. Also, the most powerful engine should be the unit, whose function is to transport goods (like a tractor). For hilling and cultivating the soil, a walk-behind tractor with an engine of 3-4 hp is suitable. In this case, loosening (cultivation) is preferably done on dry soil, so as not to overload the engine again.
In addition to the soil condition, an important condition for the operation of different types of walk-behind tractors (in terms of power) is the size of the site. Below are the data for using the aggregates on relatively loose and dry soils:
- 0.1 hectares (10 hectare) power 3 hp
- 0.2 hectares 3.5 hp
- 0.5 hectares 4.5 hp
- up to 1 hectare more than 5 hp
With an area of \u200b\u200bmore than a hectare, the use of a walk-behind tractor is inefficient and you need to think about a tractor.
The most famous manufacturers of motoblocks
After the question of how to choose a walk-behind tractor for a summer residence, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of the most famous and well-established manufacturers on the Russian market.
These include domestic Moles and Neva, which have recently significantly improved quality, as well as imported MTD, VIKING, Kaiman, Honda, Texas.
Most foreign manufacturers have production facilities in China, but this is already common practice, with proper technology and quality control in the Middle Kingdom reliable units are produced that do not suffer from frequent breakdowns.
Naturally, you need to refrain from buying counterfeit products, usually offered at an attractive price, as well as from unknown brands.
Motoblock maintenance
It is advisable to buy a walk-behind tractor from an authorized dealer that has its own service center, where equipment will subsequently be serviced.
Since such machines belong to a rather complex class of devices, it is necessary to follow the requirements of the operating instructions and carry out regular maintenance (partly, operations to replace oil, candles, belts can be carried out at home). With proper handling, the equipment can serve for a long time, saving the owner from the hard work of caring for the site.
