About two-wheel tractors and two-wheel tractors

The choice of a tillerblock or a cultivator largely depends on what area it is planned to process, and what work is to be done. Depending on the weight and power, these devices are conventionally divided into four groups – ultralight, light, medium and heavy. Ultralight cultivators with a weight of up to 15 kilograms and a power of up to 2 horsepower are mainly used for processing small areas, flower beds, flower beds and greenhouses. With their help, the soil can be loosened to a depth of 10 centimeters, processing a strip 20-30 centimeters wide per pass. The low weight allows you to transport such cultivators in the boot of a car, train or even in a backpack.

Light cultivators with an engine with a capacity of up to 4 horsepower and weighing up to 50 kg can loosen the ground to a depth of 20 centimeters, weed plants and cut furrows for planting them. Such devices are suitable for small plots with an area of 3 to 12 acres and medium-heavy soils, for example, loamy. It is not recommended to use them for processing large areas with heavy clay soils – low weight will not allow them to loosen the ground deeply, and a large load, for which they are not designed, can cause gearbox failure. In addition, it will take a lot of time to process a large area with such equipment.

Medium cultivators have a larger weight - from 50 to 90 kilograms, and a greater power – 5-7 horsepower. Thanks to the power and wide grip, they are more stable and more performant than light ones, but also less manoeuvrable, which makes it difficult to work in a narrow space, in particular, in the aisles. They are used for plots with an area of 10 to 50 acres, for long-untreated or complex soils, for example, clay.

Heavy cultivators are the most performant. They weigh more than 100 kilograms and have a power of more than 8 horsepower. Such equipment is designed for long–term work on large areas and can be used with a variety of attachments - a spud, a plow, a potato digger, etc. This is a professional technique with a reinforced gearbox, which is most often used in large farms.

At the selection stage

The larger the area of the plot, the more powerful the cultivator is used for tillage. If the plot is divided into many small zones for different crops, it is better to choose an ultralight or light cultivator as the most mobile, even if the total area of the plot is large for it. Medium and heavy cultivators are used on larger plots.

 

The wider the milling cutter of the cultivator, and hence the grip, the faster it will be possible to process the site with it. For different types of work and processing of zones of different widths, it is better to purchase a set of special cutters together with a cultivator.

Most modern models of motor cultivators and two-wheel tractors have a four-stroke petrol engine. Its fuel consumption is significantly less than that of a two-stroke, the noise level and vibration are noticeably lower; at the same time, it is almost twice as heavy. Two-stroke engines are installed mainly on light and ultralight devices, and run on a special mixture of gasoline and oil, unlike four-stroke engines running on gasoline.

The longer the engine life, the longer you can do without major repairs. Engines with lined cylinders do not need major repairs after the development of the engine life – it is enough to replace the sleeves that wear out during operation. Many modern motor cultivators and two-wheel tractors have a collapsible gearbox, the design of which allows them to be easily replaced when individual components break down. The non-disassembled gearbox has to be changed completely.

It is worth paying attention to the handle of the cultivator – whether it is adjustable only in height (vertically) or also horizontally. It is convenient when the handle has the ability to adjust the length and/or angle of inclination in relation to the motor – this allows you to choose the optimal position of the handle during operation. Some manufacturers equip their equipment with an additional portable handle for ease of transportation.

Manoeuvrability is important if the site has a complex terrain or shape. Light cultivators are equipped with a special handle that allows you to lift and turn the device. Medium and heavy have a reverse gear.

The cost of two-wheel tractors and cultivators depends not only on technical indicators, but also on the basic configuration. Most often they are equipped with a set of cutters (from 2 to 6) and transport wheels, although some manufacturers offer other equipment. Before buying, be sure to specify what is included in the basic kit so that, if necessary, you can buy the components you need. Also find out if the sales company has a service centre and where it is located.

Question price

The cost of a motor cultivator or tillerblock depends on its functionality, power and brand. Two-wheel tractors are more expensive – the cheapest one can be purchased for 6 500 hryvnia, and the price of cultivators starts from 2000 hryvnia. The most expensive is Japanese, Italian and German equipment. Swedish equipment is generally a bit cheaper. The cheapest is from Chinese and Russian manufacturers. Reputation roughly corresponds to the price – the more expensive, the more reliable and functional.