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A motor cultivator can handle the cultivation of light soils at home, and heavy professional-grade motor blocks are produced to perform more complex tasks. The domestic market is now oversaturated with powerful units from different manufacturers. The most popular among consumers is the Neva diesel walk-behind tractor, as well as a number of other models that we will now consider.
Review of popular heavy walk-behind tractors running on diesel fuel
In Russia, the equipment market is mostly occupied by Chinese walk-behind tractors. But these units are not necessarily all brought from there. Many brands of diesel engines are domestically assembled. It’s just that original Chinese spare parts are supplied for them. Equipment equipped with Japanese and American engines is in wide demand. Let's review popular diesel engines from different manufacturers.
Neva MB 23-SD 23, 27
This Russian-made diesel walk-behind tractor is equipped with a DY27-2D or DY23-2D engine from Robin Subaru. The unit has four forward and two reverse gears. The maximum speed reaches 12.5 km/h. When working with cutters, the working width is from 86 to 170 cm, and the loosening depth is 20 cm. The weight of the walk-behind tractor is no more than 125 kg.
Neva MB 23 is designed for long-term operation in all weather conditions.The engine will start without problems in hot weather and severe frost. The equipment will cope with labor-intensive agricultural work, cargo transportation, and snow removal. A special feature of the design is the presence of a low plowing speed, which does not exceed 2 km/h.
The DY23/27 diesel engine is filled with oil of grade no lower than CC, which is determined by the API classification. The first replacement is carried out after 25 working hours. Subsequent oil changes are made after 100 operating hours. Transmission oil TEP-15 or TM-5 with a volume of 2.2 liters is poured into the gearbox.
Diesel "ZUBR" 8 l. With.
Zubr walk-behind tractors began to be sold en masse in Russia in the late 90s. Initially, the equipment came with a gasoline engine. The consumer immediately appreciated it. Now Zubr has appeared with a diesel engine with 8 horsepower. The unit can be called a universal agricultural machine because of its functionality. In addition to all soil processing operations, Zubr is capable of working with mowers and other complex attachments.
The walk-behind tractor is equipped with an improved gearbox with an additional power take-off shaft. Large wheels plus a differential lock gave the vehicle high cross-country ability and maneuverability. The weight of the unit without attachments is 155 kg. The width of the soil cutters is 80 cm, the depth is up to 18 cm. The fuel tank is designed for 8 liters of diesel fuel.
The four-stroke water-cooled engine is started by an electric starter. The built-in generator produces a voltage of 12 volts. The headlights are connected to it.
The video demonstrates Zubr in action:
Patriot Detroit
In its class, the Patriot diesel walk-behind tractor is the most powerful model. The unit is capable of working with any type of attachment, which makes the machine universal in use. The cost of a Patriot walk-behind tractor on the domestic market is approximately 72 thousand rubles. Detroit is not the only diesel in the lineup. The Boston 9DE model has similar characteristics.
The Detroit walk-behind tractor is equipped with a four-stroke diesel engine producing 9 horsepower. The weight of the unit without attachments is 150 kg. Despite the fact that it is a diesel engine, the engine is air cooled. The Patriot is equipped with a gear reducer and a disc clutch. The manual transmission has 2 forward and 1 reverse gears. When processing soil with milling cutters, a maximum loosening depth of 30 cm is achieved.
Domestic diesel engines Salyut
The diesel walk-behind tractor of the Salyut brand is distinguished by its original design. The manufacturer did not copy working units from imported analogues, but created equipment based on its own developments. All diesel models of Salyut turned out to be successful and are able to compete in the equipment market. A feature of the diesel engine is a downward shift in the center of gravity.
The manufacturer invites the consumer to choose a walk-behind tractor with the engine he likes. The Salyut can be equipped with a domestic or American engine. There are models with the Chinese Lifan diesel engine, and fans of branded products are offered Honda or Subaru. All engines are four-stroke.
Of all the Salyut diesel engines, the 5DK model is the cheapest. The price was formed due to the use of a domestic drive.However, users noticed an increased noise level, but this does not affect the performance of the walk-behind tractor. The 5BS-1 model will cost the consumer more, but you can overpay slightly for the high quality of performance characteristics.
Tselina MB-400D
The Tselina brand walk-behind tractor weighs more than 120 kg without additional equipment. Thanks to this mass and a specially designed tread pattern, the unit holds steady on difficult terrain and also glides weakly on snowy roads in winter. The Tselina MB-400D model is equipped with a Vympel 170 OHV air-cooled diesel engine with an output of 4 horsepower. An automatic decompressor helps ensure easy starting.
The Tselina unit is equipped with a PTO, which allows you to work with attachments. It is not included in the kit, but is purchased separately by the owner of the equipment as needed. MB-400D Tselina has a high torque, has adjustable operating handles and a two-speed chain gearbox. With the help of a manual transmission, 2 forward and 2 reverse speeds are switched. The cutting width of the cutters is from 70 to 90 cm. The depth of soil loosening is 30 cm. The walk-behind tractor is capable of transporting loads weighing up to 550 kg on a trailer. Having such equipment on your farm, you don’t have to think about buying a mini-tractor. The Tselina unit will cope with all types of garden work, and will also become a reliable assistant on the home farm.
We looked at a small number of diesels. Their popularity is justified by quality, reliability and affordable cost. If desired, you can find other more expensive and powerful models on the market.
