Many are wary of Chinese manufacturers of any equipment. Consumers have such an opinion that such companies save literally on everything: on parts, on materials and components. As a result, you may encounter a problem when the equipment simply fails even before it has had time to fully test it.
The same opinion applies to Chinese-made cultivators. In this article, we will dispel the myth that everything Chinese is bad. There are manufacturers who strictly monitor not only the quality of their equipment, but also the assembly process.
Features of Chinese motor cultivators
What attracts you first of all in motor cultivators imported from China? Of course, low cost. But here you need to correctly approach the process of choosing the right unit. After all, there are manufacturers located in China, but their equipment consists of European or Japanese components.
It is also worth noting the fact that Chinese manufacturers are researching the market, tracking novelties and advanced technologies, and in the shortest possible time introducing all this into their products. The low cost is due to the use of inexpensive raw materials. There are, of course, units that are more expensive, with better quality materials.
The most popular and sought-after Chinese manufacturers of motor cultivators
If you need an inexpensive but high-quality cultivator, you need to pay attention to Chinese manufacturers. There are budget models on sale, but their quality is not inferior even to European technology. Here are some of them:
- Bison (Zubr). Very popular in our country. High quality, reliability, long service life;
- Centaur (Kentavr). Very popular units in the CIS countries. There are both powerful models, and designed for very small areas. A wide selection of attachments, easy repairs, great opportunities - this is all about these cultivators;
- Zirka (Zirka). A wide range of models, affordable price, a huge selection of attachments. In addition, you can easily buy a failed part;
- KDT (Kipor). Most of all it is this technique that stands out. Everything is good in it: price, assembly, painting, welding seams;
- Mustang (Mustang);
- Sadko, and others.
On sale you will find both heavy and light cultivators made in China. The former, for example, have the following general characteristics:
- The engine can be both diesel and gasoline, four-stroke;
- There is a cooling system;
- The volume of the fuel tank can be from 4 to 6 liters;
- Number of speeds - 6 front two rear;
- Most often there is a gear reducer;
- Disc clutch.
As you can see, the characteristics cannot fail to impress. It is only important to choose the right equipment for the size of your site, for the type of soil, while taking into account the work that you will perform on it. And then the Chinese cultivators will serve you for a long time and will quickly and efficiently perform any land work.
It became easy and simple to cultivate a piece of land with a minimum expenditure of effort and time with the advent of walk-behind tractors. To date, the range of this technology is incredibly huge. Different models of walk-behind tractors differ not only in technical characteristics, but also in manufacturers. Among the European leaders, one of the leading and most demanded are Chinese-made units. They are very popular among buyers. What is their secret, and what are their distinctive features, we will now tell you.
What is the difference between Chinese motoblocks and European-made units?
First of all, this technique is available to many buyers, thanks to a good pricing policy. In addition, it is of high quality. And in the event of a walk-behind tractor breakdown, you can always easily find and purchase a replacement part. These main qualities have captivated many buyers, and thus made Chinese products so popular.
The best models of Chinese walk-behind tractors
The most popular are representatives of the ZIRKA brand. They are distinguished by their power, excellent endurance, good wear resistance. But these are not all their advantages, their features are also:
- The presence of a durable gearbox. It is difficult to break or deform due to the fact that high-quality wear-resistant AC4B aluminum alloy is used in its manufacture.
- The gearbox is made of a special cast iron alloy, which is distinguished by its high resistance to changing loads.
- Gears are made of durable alloy steel, which increases their level of wear resistance.
- All products have quality certificates for their use in all European countries.
In addition to Zirka, brands such as Kipor, KDT, Kama, Weifan are also popular. Their models are of the type of heavy walk-behind tractors. The engine power of such units reaches 12 hp, which allows them to cope with absolutely any work of different levels of complexity.
Choosing a Chinese walk-behind tractor: what you need to pay attention to
When choosing a walk-behind tractor, first of all it is worth deciding for what purposes it will be used. If you intend to cultivate land in small plots of up to 8 acres on average, then you should pay attention to the budget options for units from the general category:
- Centaur 3060B
- IRON ANGEL GT1050
- Centaur 3060D
If you are going to use the equipment in larger areas, about 20 acres, then semi-professional walk-behind tractors of such brands are perfect for you:
- Sadko M 900
- Centaur 2060B
- Aurora 105
For large plots of several hectares, units of the following Chinese-made brands are perfect:
- Centaur 1081D
- Centaur 1013D
- Aurora MT-101DE
- Aurora MT 125 D
Technical features of heavy Chinese units:
- four-stroke engine (diesel or gasoline);
- fuel tank 4 - 6 l;
- gear reducer;
- the presence of a cooling system;
- number of gears: 2 rear, 6 forward;
- disc clutch.
Diesel Chinese walk-behind tractors
A feature of Chinese-made diesel motoblocks is their idling, which very often leads to engine failure. To avoid such problems, it is worth turning on the engine at full power for 2-3 hours. But, despite this disadvantage, nevertheless, these units have many advantages:
- economical fuel consumption;
- high weight allows the cutters not to jump out of the ground;
- a feature of the diesel engine of the Chinese walk-behind tractor is the presence of either water or air type cooling;
- the absence of a carburetor, spark plugs and magneto in the design of the equipment allows such a unit to be very convenient to maintain.
It is worth noting that many diesel walk-behind tractors are equipped with a power take-off shaft, which makes them even more functional and versatile. This advantage allows you to attach attachments of any type to such walk-behind tractors:
- potato diggers;
- pumps;
- rototillers;
- seeders;
- plows;
- mowers.
When buying a diesel walk-behind tractor, special attention should be paid to the type of transmission operation. It can be with dry or liquid friction. It is better to take a transmission with a liquid type of friction, which will increase the wear resistance of the mechanical transmission.
Such a well-known brand of Chinese walk-behind tractors as KIPOR was even awarded the ISO9001 European quality certificate. This merit was awarded for the high reliability of the products, and for the optimal design of the models.
Nevertheless, in the end, we can conclude that the diesel walk-behind tractor from China is distinguished by its high quality, good wear resistance, and affordable price. Thanks to a huge range of products, each buyer will be able to choose a unit for himself, according to his goals and the area of the cultivated area. The main thing when choosing such equipment is to pay attention to the engine power and its type of cooling, to the strength of the mechanism, to the presence of a power take-off shaft. With this technique, you can easily cope with work of any complexity. So work for pleasure together with Chinese walk-behind tractors.
Today, most of the products sold on the world market are owned by a Chinese manufacturer. When choosing a walk-behind tractor, is it worth looking at the Chinese unit, or is it still European?
Which Chinese diesel walk-behind tractors are better?
When choosing Chinese diesel walk-behind tractors, you need to study the characteristics and performance of the engine, because this is the heart of any technique. Typically, engines for walk-behind tractors are produced by well-known world brands, and are four-stroke models with power from 4 to 9 kW (from 5 to 11 hp), and the volume of the fuel tank is 2-10 liters. The engine power should be enough for the free movement of the walk-behind tractor, despite the resistance.
If you decide to buy a Chinese diesel walk-behind tractor, you should pay attention to the type of transmission operation: with liquid or dry friction. The first option is well suited to mechanical transmission, because. reduces wear as much as possible. On the other hand, it requires constant lubrication of all working surfaces.
There is no fundamental difference in the design of Chinese and European-made walk-behind tractors. During their production, the same kinematic links are used, which increases the level of standardization and unification of equipment sold on the market. Thus, there is a reduction in the options for garden equipment components, which simplifies the possible repair, service and replacement of spare parts. Therefore, when purchasing equipment, pay attention to its versatility of operation and operation.
The main advantage of diesel walk-behind tractors made in China is affordability and a large selection. If you carefully operate the equipment, taking into account the nuances of use, then the difference between the Chinese, European and Russian brands is almost erased.
How to choose a diesel engine for a walk-behind tractor
Most modern engines for walk-behind tractors work on a four-stroke cycle. This is an undoubted advantage, because such motors are much more unpretentious and more economical than two-stroke ones. Recently, diesel engines have also gained popularity. For example, a KM186F diesel engine can develop 9 hp using a displacement of 0.4 liters. And forced air cooling allows you to operate the motor for a long time.
You can also highlight the Chinese model Lifan160F, which has a good power of 4.3 kW. Moreover, the working volume is only 0.118 liters. It is also indicated that the engine life is 3000 hours, which is a good indicator.
When choosing an engine, you need to remember that its durability depends on power. For example, if you use 3 hp walk-behind tractors on the same soil. and 9 hp, then in the first case the walk-behind tractor will get more potential problems than in the second.
When choosing an engine for a walk-behind tractor, first plan the working conditions and its duration in order to determine the power and equipment of the unit. This will save on the purchase of a motor, and avoid the acquisition of unnecessary functions.
Do-it-yourself diesel walk-behind tractor repair
The arising malfunctions of the walk-behind tractor are conditionally divided into two categories: engine breakdowns and malfunctions of other mechanisms and assemblies. In most cases, the owners of these multifunctional machines are faced with the first type of problem.
Before you start repairing a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you must definitely study the diagram of your walk-behind tractor.
Consider what needs to be done if the diesel engine does not start. Common faults or conditions that prevent diesel engines from starting are described in the table.
How to break in a diesel walk-behind tractor, instructions
When buying a walk-behind tractor, we check it for: the presence of oil in the crankcase (quantity and brand), the inclusion of all gears, how the light works, the complete set, what is the sound of the engine, are the wheels the same, do the unlockers work, do the control rods correspond (they may not be the same lengths and different), etc. After that, we bring the walk-behind tractor home.
We add oil to the desired level, of the brand that the seller filled in. If this oil does not suit us, we completely change it to another. It is possible to use mineral diesel oil specifically for break-in.
Pour antifreeze into the radiator.
- Tighten the bolts securing the frame to the gearbox.
- Remove and disassemble the clutch pulley. Add grease to bearings.
- Remove and disassemble the fan tension roller. Add grease to bearings.
- Adjust the handles to suit your height. We fix at this height.
- Adjust brake and clutch.
- We tighten the belts and set the alignment of the pulleys.
- At unlockers, we adjust the length of the rods. Also, with the engine running, we adjust the length of the gas rods.
- We set the wheels the same way.
- At the support stand, we adjust the traction.
- We stretch the cable to the handicap switch and connect it.
After preparing the walk-behind tractor, we proceed to the break-in
We start the walk-behind tractor and let it run for 5 minutes at idle. Let cool and restart for another 15 minutes. Let cool and increase the time to 20-30 minutes. Let's cool down. Having installed the trailer, we begin to move without increasing the engine speed above average. At the same time, we monitor temperature, oil pressure, average speed and exhaust from the pipe.
Let the engine cool down frequently. During breaks, once again check all the bolts, fasteners, and settings of the walk-behind tractor.
The main rule when running a walk-behind tractor is not to overheat the engine, do not increase the speed above average.
After break-in, you need to drain all the oil, and completely flush the engine, and fill in new oil. Starting work, do not install the cutter immediately.
Proper assembly of the active tiller of a diesel walk-behind tractor
Consider the assembly of an active rototiller using the example of the Garden Scout GS81D(E)-GS101D(E)-12DE model.
- We install the knives in special mounts on the hub. When rotating, the knife should go deep into the soil with its sharpened side. The hubs are located with anthers opposite each other. First install the knife, which is close to the anther. The curved part of the knife should be directed towards the gearbox, and its pointed part - along the movement of the cutter.
- We install other knives by analogy with the first. Then we prepare the gearbox. We install the emphasis on the lower part of the gearbox and fasten it with bolts.
- Between the drive gear and the stop, in the center of the gearbox, we install the chain tension screw.
- Next, install the hubs with knives on the gearbox. The fixing bolt, which is located on the hub, must match the hole in the spline shaft of the gearbox.
- We install the studs in the hubs and screw them into the gearbox shaft.
- We install the casing on the gearbox, and attach it with bolts.
An important part of the cutter is the wheel, which regulates the depth of cultivation and attaches the adapter seat. A wheel fork is installed on the mounting beam of the cutter. The wheel height adjustment knob is mounted on top of the fork.
Large farms use powerful and specialized equipment, but for subsidiary small farms or summer cottages, large tractors and combines are not really needed. It needs something compact, agile and versatile. Motoblocks came to the rescue.
What are walk-behind tractors
Units capable of performing various work related to the cultivation of land, that is, for agricultural purposes, are called walk-behind tractors. They differ from tractors mainly in that they have only two driving wheels, are small in size and can be used to cultivate small plots of land. Under the cultivation of the earth is meant plowing, hilling, planting seeds and harvesting with the help of this mechanism. Due to their increased maneuverability, they are used in farms, as well as for the selective work of scientific institutes for the cultivation of agricultural products, in the areas of landscaping settlements and housing and communal services. Depending on the cost and engine power, they are divided into cultivators (or light) and heavy walk-behind tractors. A variety of attachments can be used for walk-behind tractors for various types of work.
Various classes of walk-behind tractors
Differences between walk-behind tractors - in their mass, engine power and performance:
- Super light, or cultivators, are used for processing light soils with cultivation areas up to 20 acres. With a weight of no more than 20 kilograms, they are easily transported to the right place by car, trailer or trunk. They are mainly used for cultivating summer cottages, on light soils and for removing weeds.
- Lightweight, weighing up to 60 kilograms, are designed for plowing relatively large land plots, the engine power does not exceed 4 horsepower.
- Middle class, weighing up to 100 kg, motor power up to 7 hp. They have twice the performance of the light class. They cultivate about one hectare of land.
- And finally, heavy walk-behind tractors with engine power from 7 to 16 hp are close to tractors in terms of productivity and can continuously plow areas up to 2 hectares of heavy, clay soil.
Motoblock manufacturers
Models of both foreign manufacturers and Russian ones are presented on the market. It will be incorrect to compare imported or Russian-made equipment, because many components in the manufacture of walk-behind tractors are often used from foreign parts, which equalizes them in quality with imported samples. The main differences are in prices. If you decide to purchase a quality walk-behind tractor made in Europe, then you will have to overpay for a popular brand. In the event that you need a relatively inexpensive unit equipped with a high-quality engine and equipment, heavy Chinese walk-behind tractors will be the best option. Not all products made in China are of poor quality; walk-behind tractors of some Chinese manufacturers can compete with outstanding European counterparts in terms of quality and low price. Of particular note are heavy diesel walk-behind tractors of popular models, such as ZIRKA 105, FORTE MX series, CROSSER, ZUBR.
Motoblock functions
Some Russian craftsmen adapt walk-behind tractors for purposes not intended by manufacturers. For example, as a drive for woodworking machines in a summer cottage where there is no electricity, like a road vehicle. But this is a topic for another article, the main purpose of a heavy walk-behind tractor is tillage, namely:
- Plowing virgin or already cultivated land.
- Milling or tillage.
- Hilling beds.
- Planting plants, seeds.
- Harrowing, leveling the soil.
- Potato digging.
- Transportation of goods and crops.
Heavy Chinese walk-behind tractors: reviews and prices
These walk-behind tractors are multifunctional, it depends on the number of attachments that can be used on a particular model of the unit. More details can be obtained from the sellers of special equipment. Chinese manufacturers of walk-behind tractors use European components that increase the reliability of these machines at a lower price. Depending on the configuration and model, prices for walk-behind tractors can vary from 30,000 rubles. and up to 100,000 rubles. It all depends on the needs and capabilities of the buyer.
When purchasing a walk-behind tractor, you need to find out consumer reviews about a particular model. View videos and specifications. It is worth buying a walk-behind tractor only in specialized stores, at least you will see what you are buying. According to numerous customer reviews, Chinese heavy walk-behind tractors have one big advantage - this is a low price compared to similar models of European brands, as well as good technical characteristics that allow you to perform all agricultural work. But there is no perfect technique, some owners of these mini-tractors complain about flaws. For example, plastic parts are too fragile and do not withstand the slightest stress, some metal parts are used from non-hardened metal, disgusting painting of walk-behind tractors, they quickly corrode.
Motoblock "Zubr"
Heavy motoblocks "Zubr" (made in China) are very high quality equipment. They can perform all types of work described above, in addition, when equipped with special devices, they can clear areas of snow, be used as a vehicle for cargo transportation, if you attach a special cart, mow the grass. You should be aware that some additional equipment is supplied with the walk-behind tractor, and some can be purchased at specialized stores. These heavy walk-behind tractors easily cope with clay soil, have a low center of gravity, which prevents them from tipping over on uneven terrain or when hilling.
Specifications
The speed of movement is carried out by a full-fledged gearbox and a gear reducer, which prevents the wheels from slipping on heavy, clay soil. Despite its impressive weight, it is perfectly and quite easily controlled by one person. These heavy diesel walk-behind tractors are equipped with batteries and electric starters, which makes it easy to start the engine even in the cold season. They are marked with the Latin letter E. The speed in the transport mode of use reaches 13 kilometers per hour, which will allow you to transport various goods quite quickly. Heavy walk-behind tractors are economical, their low fuel consumption ensures the operation of the mechanism throughout the daylight hours. For example, model 135 with a motor power of 9 hp. and a volume of 400 cubic centimeters consumes only three hundred and fifty grams of gasoline in one hour. This will ensure continuous operation of the unit with a tank capacity of 3.5 liters for ten hours when working in difficult field conditions. The economy is there.
Conclusion
Manufacturers of equipment for agricultural work took care of farmers and summer residents.
Despite the fact that walk-behind tractors "know how" to cultivate the land no worse than tractors, and sometimes even surpass them in some additional functions, they have very affordable prices. In that case, even if you have a large plot of land that is almost impossible to cultivate without the help of mechanisms, then the prices for heavy walk-behind tractors will delight and surprise you. You will receive a full-fledged unit that facilitates the hard work of the tiller, you will be able to cultivate the land and get excellent results in the form of an excellent harvest. The use of walk-behind tractors allows you to increase the speed of tillage at low labor costs. Among the models of walk-behind tractors there are those running on gasoline and diesel fuel, which provides an additional choice to the buyer in which fuel it will be more profitable to buy. By purchasing heavy motoblocks (diesel), you will make a profitable investment that will quickly pay off.
