Motocultivators, which one to choose for a summer residence
Soil cultivation techniques are currently being produced in great numbers. We will try to help you figure out the right technique.
Content
- Light cultivators video
- FROM lightweight electric models
- Middle class motor cultivators video
- Heavy cultivators video
- Useful Tips video
First you need to pay attention to the power and maneuverability of the cultivator.
Light cultivators
Experts believe that for small plots, if the soil is cultivated between trees, in a greenhouse or a greenhouse, light cultivators can be used, their weight is from 10 to 25 kg., The power is 2-3 hp, the working width is 30-40 cm. , processing depth 15-20 cm.
But these cultivators will not cope with clay and marsh soils, as they will not be able to provide the necessary depth of processing. This iron horse shows itself well on a plot of land up to 3 acres, it usually has only one speed, it can only move forward. This unit has up to two pairs of cutters, hiller.
In more modern models, there is a plane cutter, aerator disks, a rake for moss, an earthen plow, a device for removing weeds, an equalizer of edges, a scarifier.
Some models have removable handles, which allows you to transport this unit in the trunk of a car and even in public transport.
Ultralight electric models
Ultralight electric models are used to work in a greenhouse or greenhouse.
They have low weight (up to 10 kg.), Low power (up to 2 hp), processing width of 20-30 cm, depth of 10-20 cm. They show themselves well in a small area of \u200b\u200bup to 2 hundred parts.
They are easy to operate, crush the soil well, do not vibrate too much, and are noisy. They are safe to work in a confined space, as they work from electricity and do not have exhaust gases.
Their only drawback is the limitation of work due to the electric cord, the danger of damaging the cable with a mill and getting an electric shock.
Battery cultivators do not have such disadvantages, the disadvantage is that only one charge is enough for 30-60 minutes of work, and charging takes 3-4 hours in time.
Middle class motor cultivators
Middle-class motor cultivators move forward and backward, with a power take-off system, it can be equipped with transport wheels and a plow.
Its power is from 4 to 6 hp, weight up to 40 kg., Working width up to 80 cm, processing depth up to 25 cm.
This unit is suitable for tillage of up to 15 acres.
The heavier the unit, the larger the diameter of the cutter, the heavier the soil and the thicker layer it can loosen.
The greater the power of the cultivator, the higher the fuel consumption.
If the cutters move towards each other - this improves the quality of cultivation of the soil.
Heavy cultivators
A heavy cultivator can also plow virgin soil. Its weight is up to 60 kg., Power is more than 6 hp, the working width is up to 1 meter, the processing depth is up to 35 cm, it can handle up to 25 hundred parts.
These units have several speeds, reverse, they are more maneuverable, can do work in hard-to-reach areas.
These assistants have several pairs of cutters, equipped with disks for protecting plants in a row.
Due to the presence of a power take-off system (a pulley is installed on the motor shaft), additional equipment is installed on the walk-behind tractor: a lawn mower, edge trimmer, mowing machine, snow blower, trailer, etc.
Some models, in terms of their parameters, approach the walk-behind tractors, but win in price.
Due to the fact that the control handle is adjustable for human height, which makes it possible to choose a comfortable position when working, and on some models the steering column rotates in two planes, which allows you to go sideways from the unit when working.
The pneumatic clutch of the walk-behind tractor avoids jerking when shifting to any gear.
However, experts advise, when choosing a heavy cultivator, to choose a model with a deepener so that a highly vibrating cultivator maintains balance.
Useful Tips
When buying, carefully study the technical data sheet, the higher the resource hours, the more reliable the engine.
Professional engines (they are labeled GX) are more reliable than semi-professional ones.
The service life of cultivators increases with the upper position of the valves, this reduces fuel consumption, reduces noise.
A motoblock with a four-stroke engine consumes less fuel than a motor equipped with a two-stroke engine.
A model whose engine is located on the steering column can start working without waiting for the dew to dry.
The durability of the gearbox can also be determined by the technical data sheet.
The advantage of a non-collapsible transmission, which does not require maintenance, is completely lost when it breaks down, since it will have to be changed completely, and this is expensive.
The chain transmission wears out faster, serves less, but is easier to use.
If the power of the unit does not exceed 1.5 hp, gear-worm and worm gears are very reliable.
The service life of the cultivator is increased if the engine is protected from collision with large obstacles, a metal casing or a bumper.
It is good to protect the unit from dirt, dust, small debris with metal or plastic wings. Pay attention to the shape of the cutting tool: a milling cutter with 6 and 8 teeth cuts the soil better than a 5-beam one.
The saber-shaped milling cutters have proven themselves well, they can easily cope even with virgin lands, the crow's feet are also good.
Pay attention to the quality of the metal of the cutting tool, for a long time there are steel, heat-treated blades, forged mills made of tool steel with side edge cutters.
When processing large areas of land with heavy soils, it is good to use walk-behind tractors.
When buying, pay attention to the materials of which the equipment is made (give advantages to parts made of metal or durable frost and heat-resistant plastic), to the assembly quality of the unit, to its appearance.
Engines and assembly techniques of American, French, Japanese and South Korean firms are considered more reliable and durable.
Domestic motor vehicles are inferior to them in compactness, convenience and noise level.
Chinese manufacturers offer equipment of European and Russian analogues, their price is cheaper, but sometimes they are made from toxic materials.
However, there are manufacturers in China who make quality equipment, such as Lifan, Wanda Machine, Elitech and YIHU, so cheaper quality equipment can also be purchased.
The warranty period for domestic and Chinese units is usually 1-1.5 years, for American, Japanese, European models - 3 years.
