The most reliable and popular motor cultivators

Cultivator Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E

Cultivator

• Rotation direction of cutters: straight
• Rotation speed of cutters: 140 rpm
• Tillage width: 40 cm
• Cultivation depth: 23 cm
• Number of cutters included: 6 pcs.

Lightweight, powerful, processing width honest 40 cm.

The new cutters are not quite sharp, I had to go through with a file. Only one gear.

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A very cool, lightweight and compact cultivator. For my small site - what you need. It loosens soft soil well, of course it is not suitable for virgin lands (you need something more powerful and heavier). The case is solid, it is clear that everything is assembled conscientiously and soundly. For me, a significant plus is that you don't have to mess with gasoline. But whoever has a large area, of course, it is better to take gasoline so as not to get tangled in the wires.

A powerful enough 1.75 kW is enough to walk on virgin soil. Low price 9990 rubles.

Very light 13 gk, because of which it is necessary to walk 2-3 times on unplowed land to plow it by 10-15cm. The grass is wrapped around knives, so it's better to mow it.

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I am satisfied, it works perfectly for my money.

Lightweight, quiet, nimble.

For light earth only.

Light. No gasoline or oil needed. Simple to work with. Nice brand.

You constantly need to monitor the wire so as not to cut

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Cultivator for 6 acres. They will not be able to plow the crushed, trampled earth. It is suitable for digging up beds and greenhouses after winter, for example. In a day, the entire plot can be cultivated and the earth turns out to be soft and crumbly. I advise. The apparatus is worth its money. It will pay off in the first year.

I bought it spontaneously, so to speak, according to my mood. But surprisingly, this cultivator has done so much work that has not been done for several years. The power and working width are more than enough for a plot of 6 acres. Good sturdy cultivator.

Lightweight and manoeuvrable.

there are no additional attachments, as if combing out old grass on a lawn

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I use the cultivator in the greenhouse and in the flower beds, it is quite simple to use, it is a pity that the width of the cultivation cannot be adjusted, but it justifies itself. We like him, we work with the whole family, even his grandmother can easily cope with him.

Price, quiet, fits in the trunk, lightweight. Whoever thinks that he is immersed to the axis of the cutters is mistaken, there is a distance of about 3-4 cm to the flap, the back of the flap crawls along the ground.

Well, it doesn't work out to roll it on wheels. I would like to take the depth with a shovel, but there the price tag for walk-behind tractors and cultivators is 3-3.5 times higher,

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He digs 18-20 cm of black soil, the earth is like sand (he worked this year the soil that was dug up and sown last spring), while to achieve such a depth, you should not rush, swings left to right to cut the earth under the gearbox, and the distance between the cutters, and further it was possible to go deeper. Using the pulling method, he buried himself with a protective shield below ground level, 20 cm for the sake of interest. I processed 6 acres of cleanliness in 26 hours, 6 hours of which I rested with the motor-block engine, I did not notice fatigue, it was boring and dreary, music and beer with a captcha fish helped to dispel boredom. In order not to trample the ground behind him, he plowed 1-1.5 meters in length and returned back, if you plow not all 40 cm in the width of the cutters, but only one half, and with the other half go along the plowed part, then it feels like it turns out faster , and the load on the engine is less. The cutters did not sharpen, somewhere they write that it is necessary to sharpen and somewhere that is not necessary, he does not notice weeds and small branches, does not reel especially. My wife and I are happy, we will not block it with a shovel to increase the depth.I did my part of the work, the earth is beautiful like sand and was not tired as when digging with a shovel earlier, now it is my wife's turn to plant and weed, watering is my business (later I will throw pipes and sprinklers with a timer for water with Ali express) and most importantly fishing ...

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I made myself a present for March 8th. I bought this small and one might say cozy cultivator. I have already tried to cultivate in a greenhouse. I can confidently say a handy thing, it loosens the earth perfectly. Comfortable handles, no need to put a lot of effort when working, he buries himself in the ground and plows, just hold and set the direction. It grinds all weeds without problems. If the garden is small and near the house (like mine) is an irreplaceable thing

I advise women to pay attention to this model.

How to choose?

The modern market offers female representatives a huge assortment of ultra-light small cultivators. Each buyer will be able to purchase the product that suits his needs and budget. These devices are easy to operate, have good functionality and impressive characteristics for such sizes. The machines are recognized as excellent helpers for any farm, and every year they are in great demand.

In order for the device to serve for a long time, and not to turn out to be a meaningless purchase, further we will consider the criteria, being guided by which you can choose the desired model.

Weight of goods

So that you can work comfortably with the device, and it does not cause discomfort, always pay attention to the weight. The cultivator should be light enough.

Engine view

Small cultivators can operate on both electricity and fuel. Electric options are great for women. Due to its small size and lack of a gas tank, this option will not be difficult when compared with those that run on gasoline. But it should be borne in mind that for comfortable work you will have to constantly charge the battery. Before you decide which device to take (fuel or electric), check the availability of power supply networks near the area where work will be carried out.

• The complexity of the design. Not every woman can handle a screwdriver, adjustable wrenches and wrenches. Therefore, you should choose simple assembly models. So, in case of malfunctions, you can always diagnose the device, even at home.
• The structure of the device. The comfort of gardening depends on the adaptability and ergonomics of the machine.
• Availability of positive reviews. Get in the habit of always reading reviews from the owners of the model you like. The device must strictly comply with all the characteristics indicated on the packaging and give proper performance. If the soil on your site is dry and solid enough, then you cannot do with the most primitive cultivator. Conversely, if it is very soft, then there is no point in overpaying for a more productive model.

Selection rules

When choosing a walk-behind tractor, it is worth starting from the size of the territory that will be processed by this equipment

Then you should take into account the power of the unit.

For a large area, you will need a powerful motor unit. So, for the processing of an area of ​​15 acres, you should buy equipment with a capacity of 3 to 3.5 liters. with. To work on an area of ​​1 to 5 hectares, the unit must be quite powerful - about 9 to 10 liters. with.

The next criterion for choosing equipment for work on the site is the width of the soil. Here it is also worth starting from the area of ​​work.

So, in order to process a plot with an area of ​​15 to 20 hectares, the working width can be about 60 cm, but to process a plot from 1 to 5 hectares, a walk-behind tractor with a working width of at least 100 cm will be required. Work performance directly depends on this criterion.

When choosing a walk-behind tractor, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

• main technical characteristics: weight, fuel consumption, power;
• application features;
• weaknesses of the units according to user reviews;
• cost of the product, taking into account the power take-off shaft.

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The best electric cultivators

Electric cultivators are lightweight and manoeuvrable devices for uncomplicated soil cultivation. Their low weight and ease of handling make them very popular, since anyone can handle them - a teenager, a pensioner, a woman. They are mainly used for weeding beds and loosening the soil.

An electric motor powered by the mains is installed as a power unit in electric cultivators. The absence of harmful emissions allows these devices to work in a closed greenhouse or greenhouse.

Hyundai T 2000E

Light class cultivator with electric motor. Able to loosen the soil to a depth of 26 cm, and the working width of this equipment is 45 cm. It has no reverse gear and only works at one speed. The diameter of the four cutters is 28 cm. The productive power of this technique is 2000 W, which is quite enough for loosening the soil.

+ Pros Hyundai T 2000E

1. Special discs attached to the cutters protect the crop from damage.
2. The presence of protective shields, installed on the body over the cutters, prevent the ingress of earth on the operator.
3. To deepen the cultivator does not require much effort, it goes into the ground under its own weight.
4. Rubberized handles with controls make the process of work convenient and comfortable.
5. Low noise and vibration from work.
6. High power allows for a long time to work the soil.

- Cons Hyundai T 2000E

1. Hard ride on uneven ground.
2. Lack of a handle for easy transport.
3. Some users note that the declared criteria for the diameter of the cutters do not coincide: according to the description, they are 28 cm, in fact, 25 cm.
4. When working in heavily overgrown areas with grass, it can wrap around the cutters and impair the tillage process.

Elitech KB 4 E

Another small and easy option for working in a 2000W garden. The width of the cultivated strip is 45 cm, and the depth of entry into the soil is 15 cm. Additional attachments can be placed on this cultivator. Its weight is 32 kg, due to which the cultivator can be buried in the soil without additional efforts of the operator.

+ Pros of Elitech KB 4 E

1. Despite the not-too-powerful electric motor, the model does not lack performance.
2. Small overall dimensions allow you to work even in hard-to-reach places - on flower beds, along fences, in greenhouses, greenhouses, around trees and poles.
3. Ability to apply fertilizers to the soil simultaneously with loosening.
4. The presence of a limiter that regulates the plowing depth.

- Cons of Elitech KB 4 E

1. Small depth of entry into the soil.
2. Unreliable design and poor build quality.
3. Lack of declared parts in the set.
4. No reverse gear.

Output. Elitech KB 4 E is capable of performing many tasks and will be indispensable for soil cultivation, which is constantly used for the cultivation of crops. When installing additional equipment, you can do not only loosening, but also hilling, planting and harvesting.

Eurosystems La Zappa 1300 W

Its weight is 23 kg, and the declared engine power is 1.30 kW. It is capable of cultivating soil to a depth of 15 cm and a width of 32 cm. Like all electric models, it does not have a reverse gear. The unit is equipped with a vertical rotor motor and a handle with height adjustment.

+ Pros Eurosystems La Zappa 1300 W

1. Long service life without additional maintenance.
2. The quality of work is not inferior to expensive and more powerful models.
3. Easy handling and light weight.
4. Foldable handle for easy storage and transport.

- Cons Eurosystems La Zappa 1300 W

1. Ability to work only with soft and loose soil.
2. Narrow width of the cultivated strip of land.
3. Sometimes the cutters can dig deep into the soil and you have to stop work to eliminate this defect.

Output. Eurosystems La Zappa 1300 W is a simple and lightweight device for small areas. He is not able to powerfully loosen heavy layers of earth, but those who choose him do not need this. Loosening the soil on ridges and greenhouses, creating furrows and weeding - that's what this inexpensive model can do.

What you need to know about the transmission

You already know which cultivator to choose depending on weight, power, engine type and other factors. But for the right choice, do not forget about the transmission. Much depends on the type of gearbox and clutch: reliability, comfort during work and the layout of the cultivator.

Unit reducer

The reducer is designed to transmit torque from the engine through the clutch to the wheels or cultivator working bodies. The duration of operation of the entire unit largely depends on the reliability of this unit. Usually, a chain, worm or gear transmission is used in motor cultivators.

1. Chain reducer. The chain drive is placed on soil cultivators in which the engine crankshaft is horizontal. This is the most popular solution since this gearbox has the greatest resource at a low cost.

When buying a cultivator with such a gearbox, you must pay attention to whether the gearbox is collapsible. If it is collapsible, then almost all breakdowns that may arise during operation can be eliminated

The most likely faults are: chain stretching and open circuit; damage to the sprockets, cutting off the key on the drive ox. All these malfunctions can be easily resolved with the help of a service center or even on their own.

2. Worm gear. With a vertical crankshaft, a worm gear is used on light cultivators. It is distinguished by its relatively light weight and compactness. The installation of such gearboxes on light cultivators is due to the fact that they do not withstand heavy loads. With the help of such a reducer, the cultivator will be able to loosen already cultivated land, but it will not work for more serious things. For example, this type of gearbox does not allow you to hang a plow or hitch a trailer, since this can lead to its breakdown due to high load.

The worm gear is characterized by high friction losses and rapid wear of the brass gear, as well as heating and the formation of backlash in the output shaft. In addition, this type of gearbox has an unpleasant self-locking effect. This means that while pushing the cultivator, its cutters or wheels will not turn, regardless of whether the clutch is engaged or not. Special wheels or strong arms are required to move.

3. Gear reducer. This type of gearbox is the most reliable and designed for long-term operation. As a rule, they are equipped with powerful motor cultivators. The disadvantage of such a device is its price.

4. Gear - chain reducer. It is a kind of compromise between chain and gear reducers. It increases the operational properties of the cultivator while not adding much to its cost.

Clutch

On motor-cultivators, there is a mandatory clutch, which is of three types:

• With a release clutch (motorists will understand);
• Belt with installed tension roller;
• Automatic centrifugal (exactly the same as on a chainsaw).

The release clutch is installed on professional models, which are designed for intensive and continuous work.It is the most preferred option. The tension roller clutch is installed on devices from the middle price category. Budget cultivators are equipped with a centrifugal version.

Reverse

It is good when the cultivator is equipped with a reverse gear. This makes it much easier to use. Light class motor-cultivators, as a rule, do not have such functionality.

Number of gears

It is desirable that the cultivator has two or more gears. This makes the unit more versatile and convenient to use.

The best light motor cultivators.

Motor-cultivators with an engine power of up to 1.5 liters are called lungs. with . and weighing up to 15 kg. They have one gear and the rotational speed of the cutters is about 130 rpm. This technique is not suitable for dense soil, virgin lands and large areas - its maximum is 15 acres of already cultivated, loose soil. Such models are very maneuverable, easy to handle and transport in light vehicles. Consider the best gasoline cultivators for summer cottages in this category.

ECHO TS-210

Lightweight garden equipment suitable for loosening and cultivating soil in beds, flower beds and greenhouses. Its operation is provided by a simple two-stroke engine with a capacity of 1 liter. with. and a volume of 21.2 cm³. Also, the engine has an air cooling system, which provides protection against overheating during long periods of operation.

+ Pros of ECHO TS-210

1. The motor-cultivator is very light, its weight is 9.5 kg, so both a woman and a teenager can handle it.
2. The rubberized ergonomic handle makes it easy to carry and work with the cultivator.
3. 4 serpentine cutters with 10 knives provide fast chopping of stems and roots of weeds.
4. Cultivation is carried out at 8 cm, which is safe for cultivated plants.
5. Easy maintenance and simple two-handed operation.

- Cons of ECHO TS-210

1. The cultivator does not have a reverse gear, so the equipment has to be turned manually.
2. One gear allows you to work at only one, rather low speed.
3. Large roots and stones can cause a stop.
4. Some users report problems with starting a cold engine.

Output. ECHO TC-210 is well suited for simple garden tasks. Conventional cultivation, weed control and a little loosening are all that this technique is capable of. However, even with such modest characteristics, this unit is very popular, as it allows you to mechanize and facilitate manual labor, and the process of soil cultivation with it will occur many times faster.

Huter GMC-1.8

Two-stroke unit with an engine volume of 1.25 liters. with . It is used for loosening light soil, mixing soil and fertilizing. The cultivator weighs 11.5 kg and the working width in one pass is 23 cm.

+ Pros of Huter GMC-1.8

1. The presence of a folding handle allows compact storage and transportation of equipment.
2. To deepen into the ground, the operator does not need to exert additional efforts - the cultivator sinks into the soil under its own weight.
3. Low cost and easy handling.
4. Large working width - cultivation can be carried out between beds and in hard-to-reach places.
5. Economical fuel consumption and a translucent tank for monitoring its level.

- Cons Huter GMC-1.8

1. High noise level
2. The need to mix gasoline with oil.
3. Long-term operation gives rise to a plastic smell.

Output. The Huter GMC-1.8 is another reliable and inexpensive companion for garden use. It is good for them to work both in the beds and in greenhouses. Its narrow aisle width allows it to work the soil around plant trunks. However, like the previous version, this cultivator is not suitable for dense soil, virgin lands and deep loosening of the soil layer.

Which manufacturer to prefer

The natural question of how to choose an inexpensive and reliable walk-behind tractor cannot be solved without taking into account manufacturers. Many are already accustomed to the fact that the best and high-quality equipment comes to us from abroad. But you may be surprised that the most convenient and reliable devices are produced by Russian manufacturers. Among the most popular are the manufacturers Cascade, Neva, Krot, Ugra, Nadezhda, Salyut. These devices have long proven themselves well among the population. It's all about not only the excellent quality of performance, but also the adequate cost, which is much lower than that of imported equipment, and with the same parameters. Therefore, a large number of summer residents choose the best walk-behind tractor from these manufacturers.

In addition, Russian vehicles are often equipped with foreign high-quality engines - Mitsubishi, Honda, Briggs & Stratton, Lombardini, Minsel. Considering the question of which walk-behind tractor is better to choose, we can say that the best choice would be to buy a Russian device with an excellent imported engine.

In addition, you can pay attention to the choice of Chinese manufacturers. Even despite the stereotype that they are not of high quality, many manufacturers have gained confidence in themselves.

Among such manufacturers are Bison, Centaur, Forester, Zirka, KDT. They are distinguished by ease of operation and repair, reliability, excellent build quality, and most importantly, low price. Therefore, studying the assortment and deciding which is the best to buy a walk-behind tractor for a summer residence, you can pay attention to these options.

Among the foreign varieties, such venerable manufacturers can be distinguished - Honda, Bertolini, Huter, Husqvarrna, Texas. All of them, of course, have a higher price than their Russian and Chinese counterparts, but they still sell well due to the guaranteed build quality and reliability. Therefore, when asked which walk-behind tractors are the best and most reliable, individuals will say that it is better to choose Western manufacturers, proven over the years.

And in conclusion, about the question of how to choose the right walk-behind tractor, it is worth saying that when purchasing it, you should find out how simple spare parts and components are, if it comes to repair, and also where you can find service centers. Knowing about problem-free subsequent maintenance, you will work calmly and not think about problems during possible repairs.

We advise you to read:

• How to choose a chainsaw;
• How to choose a chain saw;
• Punch selection

Types of cultivators

To decide which type to choose for yourself, you need to delve deeper into the study of the details of the device. Based on the weight, the units are divided into the following several groups:

• Lungs are suitable for processing greenhouses and flower beds, since they have a grip of only about 30 centimeters. With a small amount of immersion, they are able to easily get to the hidden areas of the garden and process up to 35 acres. They cannot boast of great functionality, but, thanks to a mass of up to 15 kilograms, the fair sex can easily cope with them.
• Medium devices weighing 30 kilograms will cover an area of ​​up to 30 hectares. The powerful motor allows you to dive 25 centimeters into the ground, the grip ranges from 45 to 55 centimeters. The kit most often includes a set of fasteners and attachments. This option has an average price category.
• Heavy equipment can be used to plow very dry soil with stones. Sixty-kilogram units will cope with 50 hectares of virgin land. About a meter of grip and 30 centimeters of immersion depth in the soil ensure they work smoothly. In addition, plows, hillers or mowers can be installed on the axle, thereby expanding the cultivator's capabilities.

Materiel

Before you start looking for a model suitable for your site, you should study the device of this garden machine and its varieties.

Walk-behind tractor device

Component parts of the walk-behind tractor:

• engine (electric or gasoline);
• transmission;
• control;
• chassis;
• aggregate system.

Unit device diagram

Let's consider all these nodes in more detail:

The main mechanism of the walk-behind tractor is a soil cutter. It is used for removing weeds, plowing, adding mineral fertilizers to the soil.

The speed and quality of soil processing depends on the size of this element.

In addition to the soil cutter, walk-behind tractors are equipped with other attachments:

• plow;
• snow bucket;
• mower;
• trailer;
• pomp;
• electric generator.