Motoblock owners always face a choice when buying attachments for their assistant. It is not cheap, so you need to approach its acquisition responsibly.
Mower models are different
A mower for a walk-behind tractor is an indispensable thing in the household. It saves not only the strength of the owner, but sometimes precious time. You can, of course, make such a unit yourself, but not everyone has the skills for this. It is easier to buy a mower in a specialized store. How to make the right choice? First you need to decide on the model. There are two types of mowers: rotary and segmented. Each type has its pros and cons.
Rotary mounted mower for walk-behind tractor
An important role in choosing a mower is played by the relief, size and vegetation of your site. If low grasses or crops grow on it, then the Zarya rotary mower will do. For a walk-behind tractor, it is the best budget option. Such a mower mows well on a flat area or with a deviation of no more than 20 degrees. The principle of operation is the rotation of the disks,mounted on the rotors.
Pros of a rotary mower:
- mowed grass is laid in swaths;
- simple disc design;
- easy to repair.
Cons:
- traumatic in operation;
- when working, you must always be on the alert so that stones do not damage the knives.
Many landowners buy a rotary mower due to the fact that it can be mounted differently (front or rear).
Segment mower for walk-behind tractor
The design of this model is somewhat reminiscent of a hand saw. The knives here move back and forth due to the motor shaft. Such a mower can work on a large area and any relief. It features good performance and an extended working width of up to 1100 millimeters.
Advantages of segment mower:
- cuts the grass almost to the root;
- equipped with a manual emergency shutdown mechanism;
- creates a minimum of vibration in the knife blade;
- adjustable blade tilt.
Disadvantages of the segment model:
- difficulty in maintaining the mechanism;
- high enough price;
- large dimensions and weight.
Motor-block lawn mowers
What if you need to mow the lawn around the house? Neither a rotary nor a segment mower for a walk-behind tractor can cope with this task due to its size. To do this, there are mechanical or gasoline lawn mowers thatare purchased as attachments to the walk-behind tractor. They are easy to operate and have proven to be reliable assistants in small work areas.
Choice made
Whatever mower you have, it requires proper operation. When you start the mower for the first time, after half an hour of work, stop the walk-behind tractor and check all fasteners. If the scythe vibrates strongly, then it is necessary to stop work and eliminate possible malfunctions (fix or replace the knives). If there are uncut areas of grass, you need to check the sharpening of the knives and the tension of the drive belt. Also, before work, the oil in the gearboxes is checked.
