How to choose a cultivator or walk-behind tractor

With the arrival of spring, annual work begins on summer cottages and fields-plowing the land and planting vegetables and plants. One of the main tools of summer residents are cultivators and walk-behind tractors, with the help of which the process of soil cultivation is greatly simplified.

In this article, we will learn how to choose the right cultivator or walk-behind tractor, as well as determine the main parameters for selecting these devices.

How to choose a cultivator

The cultivator is a specialized technique for loosening and plowing the land using rotating cutter knives.

What processes will the cultivator simplify?

• weeding with shredding
• hilling
• fertilizing the soil
• removing weeds with roots
• plowing the soil

The main components of the cultivator are the engine and the pointed cutters. And the cultivator is controlled using levers and comfortable handles.

Some cultivators can work together with accessories such as a tiller, plow, potato digger and many other tools that are used in agriculture.

Cultivators can be divided into 3 types:

• compact with low power and weight
• slightly larger models with increased power
• heavy models with a powerful engine up to 10 l/s

Cultivators of the first type are suitable for cultivating plots of up to 12 acres. On average, their weight does not exceed 30 kg and they have an engine with an output of up to 4 l/s. They can be easily managed by both girls and retired summer residents.

The second type includes cultivators with a capacity of up to 7 l/s and a weight of up to 90 kg. It is recommended to use them in areas up to 50 acres. A feature of such cultivators is the increased width of the cutter, due to which it penetrates the soil to a depth of under 30 cm.

The third type already includes equipment with a capacity of up to 10 l/s and weighing more than 90 kg. Accordingly, such cultivators will be able to cope without any problems even with hard soil and can plow areas of more than 50 acres. Such devices can work for a long time under high loads, even with additional attachments.

How to choose a walk-behind tractor

A walk-behind tractor is a self-propelled vehicle that can move both forward and backward, and, depending on the installed body kit, is capable of plowing the ground, clearing snow, and much more.

The walk-behind tractor is initially larger than the cultivator, it has large front wheels and control levers.

What can be done with a walk-behind tractor?

• spud
• harrow
• plowing
• digging potatoes
• weed
• dig holes for root vegetables
• remove snow
• cut crops
• transport goods
• pump water

Like cultivators, walk-behind tractors can be divided into 3 groups:

- Lungs. Such devices have small (by the standards of motoblocks) dimensions, power up to 4 horsepower and are quite easy to use. Suitable for small home areas.

- Average. The golden mean in the price-quality ratio. They can have a capacity of up to 10 l/s and are capable of treating medium-sized areas.

- Heavy. Due to the powerful engine (more than 10 l/s), they work faster and better. Recommended for use on large land plots.

The basic equipment of the walk-behind tractor often includes only cutters for plowing the soil and a built-in headlight for comfortable work even in the dark. All additional body kits that can be installed on the walk-behind tractor are optional and purchased separately.

Motoblocks with a power take-off shaft allow you to install active "body kits" such as a seeder, sprinkler, mower, aerator, etc.

Well, in addition, the walk-behind tractor can be used to transport goods, for example, at a construction site, due to its high power and self-propelled device.

Mains power or battery?

Cultivators and walk-behind tractors can operate from a 220V network. Only cultivators can operate from the built-in battery. There are no motoblocks with built-in batteries.

Battery cultivators are of the light type-they are low-powered, but lightweight and easy to use. On average, the processing width of such devices is no more than half a meter, and the cutters are immersed in the ground by about 10 cm.In autonomous mode, such equipment can work for up to 1 hour.

The advantages of such cultivators are definitely low noise level and maneuverability. And the disadvantages include special storage conditions (it cannot be left in the open air) and the need to buy a new battery over time, as they tend to lose capacity over time.

Cultivators and walk-behind tractors that operate from the mains are slightly more powerful than their battery-powered counterparts. Their huge drawback is the power cable, or rather its length. The presence of a cable negatively affects the usability and range of work, so this technique is recommended for work in small areas or in greenhouses.

Vehicles with gasoline or diesel engines

Motoblocks and cultivators with a gasoline engine are technically more complex than electronic ones. They are more powerful, heavy and noisy. Capable of handling even the most difficult tasks.

Diesel vehicles are considered more reliable and durable, but also more expensive.

Conclusion

To summarize, we can say that cultivators and walk-behind tractors are generally needed to perform the same task-plowing the soil. For small land plots, a light cultivator is well suited, and for processing large areas, we recommend choosing a walk-behind tractor with a gasoline or diesel engine. In addition, the walk-behind tractor can be improved with additional attachments and expand its functionality.

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