Gasoline cultivators are an extremely useful thing in the household. Compact equipment is divided into several types by power, allows you to perform various operations for cultivating the land, planting and harvesting. Below is an overview of popular and proven models, as well as owner reviews about them.
Echo
The TS-210 gasoline cultivator model belongs to the category of light equipment, it handles soft and medium soils well. Initially, the series was completely Japanese assembly, later they began to use Chinese engines, which did not improve the performance of the car. It is worth noting that many modifications of the Echo TC-210 are oriented to the American market, and therefore some of the fasteners are made in inch size. This complicates the selection of nuts in the domestic market.
Consumers note the ease of operation and low weight (only 9.5 kg). Even a woman can handle such a unit without any problems. Four-stroke engine with a capacity of 1.02 liters. with. reliable, but not suitable fortillage of hard soil. Economy is also a plus. Among the minuses are the high price (from 32,000 rubles) and low performance compared to other analogues. For this amount, you can purchase a variant with better characteristics.
Hyundai T500
Continues the rating of light walk-behind tractors gasoline cultivator Hyundai. It is equipped with a 2.6 kW power unit. The owners note that the device is able to go through a strip 5.5 cm wide at a time with immersion in the ground up to 25 cm. The advantages of consumers include the presence of a transport wheel, protection of cutters and height adjustment of the handle.
Main parameters:
- Motor - four-stroke internal combustion engine with a volume of 87 cc and a power of 3.5 "horses".
- Number of gears - one forward speed.
- Start - manual type.
- Number of cutters - 4 pcs.
- Cooling of the power unit - atmospheric.
- Fuel tank capacity - 1.6L.
- Noise level - 96 dB.
Huter GMC-1, 8
This gasoline cultivator has the best combination of quality and price. The model is equipped with a two-stroke motor with a power of 1.25 liters. with. A weight of 11 kilograms does not allow you to carefully process heavy soils. The price from 10,000 rubles justifies itself, given the decent working life of the Chinese motor. Users in their reviews note that in order to extend the life of this machine, you should listen to the manufacturer's recommendations and not save on oil.
DDE ET1200-40
Thisthe Chinese device is perfect for processing small open areas, as well as greenhouses and greenhouses. The power indicator of the device is only 1.2 kW. The processing width is 40 cm. Among the advantages are ease of operation, maneuverability, the presence of transport wheels and well-placed switches. Cons - does not cope with solid ground, "lame" build quality.
Mantis Honda
This petrol mini cultivator is not among the leaders of the rating due to the overpriced price. Not every owner will agree to pay 40,000 rubles for a low-power unit. The rest of the model is quite interesting. It is equipped with a unique four-stroke engine that is almost twice as efficient as many two-stroke counterparts.
Consumers refer to the lubrication system as an advantage. It is produced by means of engine oil, which is supplied to the most stressed areas through a vane-type pump. The power plant functions in any position. Among other advantages - a reliable worm gear, low weight and wide functionality. The technique has two significant drawbacks - high cost and a belt-driven overhead camshaft.
Daewoo DAT 4555
Daewoo gasoline cultivators are leading in the ranking of mid-range motoblocks. The machine has a non-standard design, the engine is moved forward, and the worm gear is connected to the element by means of a belt drive, which is located under a special casing. It also serves as a fastener "engine". This configuration allows you to improve the weight distribution, maximizing the load on the cutters.
The owners consider confident work on hard ground, a decent working width, and an acceptable price as advantages. Among the disadvantages is a complicated layout.
Specifications:
- The motor is a four-stroke engine with one cylinder.
- Power - 4.5 liters. s.
- Working volume - 142 "cubes".
- Transmission - one gear without box.
- Width / depth of processing - 550/280 mm.
- Number of cutters - 4 pieces
- Weight - 31 kg.
- Gas tank volume - 1 l.
MTD T/205
Quite an interesting gasoline cultivator for a summer residence. It has a vertical layout, non-standard clutch, which is squeezed out with a bracket. This will require both hands. This solution makes sense from a security point of view. The cutters stop as soon as the operator opens the brushes. On many analogues, a latch reset is required. The Chinese copy of Honda acts as a power plant. The power of the unit is only 2.7 liters. s.
Consumers consider good motor power, practical design and comfortable steering wheel as pluses. In addition, the coulter has wheels and height adjustment. Among the shortcomings are the difficulty in finding original spare parts for the engine and inconvenient access to the belt. The average price is from 40,000 rubles.
CAIMAN NANO 40K
Caiman petrol cultivator is interesting, first of all, for its engine. To worktechnique leads the Japanese Kawasaki Fj-110. Another feature of the machine is the original configuration of the working part. It is strongly curved back, which allows you to quickly install the transport wheels. With a weight of 26 kilograms, the walk-behind tractor is easy to maneuver, but does not cope well with hard ground.
Owners consider additional equipment in the form of two sets for plowing (steel wheels and a plow), as well as well-thought-out ergonomics and an excellent “engine”, to the advantages. Minus - difficulties with the processing of clay and complex soil.
Parameters:
- Power - 3 liters. s.
- Working volume - 98 cc
- Cultivation width/depth – 460/200mm.
- Transmission - chain reducer with one gear.
- The volume of the fuel tank is 1.6 l.
TARPAN TMZ-MK-03
If you need to buy a gasoline cultivator inexpensively, pay attention to this domestic brand. This modification belongs to the middle class, however, it surpasses many heavy analogues in terms of performance. According to users, the main advantage of this technique is the combination of weight (45 kg) and a power unit with a capacity of six “horses”.
Some owners note that this advantage is also a disadvantage on heavy soils. When processing this type of soil, there is a lack of downforce, which contributes to the bouncing of the machine. Other advantages include a processing width of up to one meter, a worm gear.
NEVA MK-200-S6, 0
Moreone domestic motor cultivator that has earned popularity among users. This is due to the high build quality, since most of the components are made abroad. At the same time, the technique has a completely democratic price. Among the minuses - poor after-sales service, unpresentable appearance, inconvenience in operation. The average cost is from 33,000 rubles.
CHAMPION BC6712
These American-made gasoline cultivators can be safely attributed to the leaders in the ranking of analogues of the middle category. The unit combines high power, performance and affordable price.
The benefits owners include the following points:
- Cultivation depth - 330 mm.
- Band width - 850 mm.
- Motor power - 5.5 liters. s.
- Number of cutters - 6 pcs.
- Economy.
- Reliability.
Among the disadvantages is the possibility of damage to the wheels when working in the lowest position.
Husqvarna TF 224
It's the turn of the review of heavy category cultivators. This modification will cost 27,000 rubles and more. It is equipped with a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 3 liters. with. The equipment weight of 53 kg allows you to confidently process different types of soil without overloading the engine. The width of regular cutters is 60 cm, special discs are mounted on the end part.
The advantages include reliability, performance and economy, as well as a well-developed dealer network in Russia. Among the disadvantages is the high noise level (93 dB).
Viking HB 585
Another "heavyweight" made in Austria. Below are its main features:
- Power Rating - 3.13 HP s.
- Transmitting node - 1 reverse and 1 forward speed with reverse.
- Weight - 46 kg.
- Cultivation width - 850 mm.
- Cutters - directly arranged elements in the amount of six pieces (diameter 320 cm).
This model may require the use of weights for difficult soils. Among the advantages are the presence of a reverse, reliability, high-quality motor, wide cutters. Disadvantages - a rather high price compared to analogues (from 52,000 rubles).
Elitech KB 60N
As evidenced by the reviews, the gasoline cultivator of this brand is one of the cheapest representatives in the heavy category. It allows you to perform the maximum necessary work in a small and medium area. The cost of the unit starts from 20,000 rubles. In addition, the machine is equipped with a 6.5 “horse” motor, the maximum processing width is 85 cm. The price is due to the use of Chinese-made parts. But there are no problems with the availability of spare parts.
Features:
- Recommended processing area - up to 1500 sq.m.
- Cutters - straight 330 cm diameter (6 pieces).
- The engine is a single cylinder, four-stroke gasoline engine.
- Displacement - 196cc
- Power - 6.5 liters. s.
- Fuel consumption - 395g/kWh.
- Clutch - belt type.
- Speeds - one gear forward and one reverse.
- Reverse - provided.
- Dimensions - 825/420/780 mm.
- Weight - 56 kg.
- Gas tank capacity - 3 l.
Recommendations
Before buying a motor cultivator, you should first decide on the expected list of works and their complexity. It does not make sense to overpay if soft soil is being processed. However, it is also not worth overloading low-power equipment on difficult soils.
The most relevant moment for petrol versions is the quality of the power unit. Motors with a small volume must run at high speeds. Without proper cooling and the quality of the material of the cylinder head, such engines wear out quickly, so when choosing a cheap model, pay attention to the type of power plant with the possibility of buying spare parts on the market.
