Agriculture is first and foremost cultivating the land. In the garden and in the garden you can handle it manually, but if the area is too large, you cannot do without the profile technology. And if a real tractor looks too big and expensive, it can be successfully replaced by a walk-behind tractor. However, these devices are different - each type is suitable for a specific job. Therefore, to make a good choice, it is necessary to understand their features and characteristics.
What is a walk-behind tractor
First, let's understand what motoblock differs from a motor-cultivator, as many manufacturers and sellers of such equipment put them in one row. The motor-cultivator is less functional adaptation, capable only to process the top layer of the earth. A walk-behind tractor is a universal remedy, because it can replace any type of agricultural equipment for a garden, vegetable garden or farm.
The motorblock is a mini-tractor on two wheels, having an engine and equipped with working equipment. Holding the handle, a person sends it in the right direction - the motoblock does everything else itself. 
Thanks to various nozzles and hook-on mechanisms it can carry out the most different tasks.
Tillage:
- planting and harvesting - a walk-behind tractor with the help of special fastening equipment can, for example, carefully plant potatoes (potato planters) and collect them (potato diggers);
- harrowing - topsoil treatment ensures the supply of oxygen and water to plants and removes weeds;
One of the agrotechnical methods of loosening the surface layer of soil is harrowing.
- plowing - an important procedure that must be carried out before the landing work: turning over the lower layers of the earth and mixing them with the upper ones, which is necessary for oxygen supply and optimal distribution of moisture;
Plowing is an important function of the motoblock. Learn how to dig the ground with the help of a motoblock.
- hilling - raising the furrow, which improves the flow of air and eliminates the plants from excess moisture.
- rotary mower - for cutting lawns;
- aerator - to ensure access of oxygen to plants;
- chopper - to collect plant residues from the soil;
- motor pump - for watering.
The work of the winter period. A quality tiller will cope with clearing the pedestrian paths from snow and ice (crushing process and collecting the smallest residues) with the help of special nozzles.
Consider in more detail how to make a snow blower with your own hands.
Clearing pedestrian paths using the motoblock Transporting cargo. There are many special trailers for walking tractors on the market that can not only transport the harvest to the storage location, but also help with the removal of snow, garbage or transportation of construction materials.
Did you know? The first walking tractor was invented in Germany by Dr. von Maenburg in 1911. A distinctive feature of this device was its power source - electricity. The device had a dubious practicality, since it was necessary to wire the connection to the mains, and the engine quickly wears out.
Types of tillers
Motorblocks are classified according to a number of signs. Of great importance is the scope:
- Technique for giving. These tillers are great for carrying out seasonal work in small areas. They are lightweight, small size and low power. A variety of attachments is small. Due to minor and not frequent loads (only a couple of times a year), this type of tiller can work for a long time without any special maintenance costs.
- Equipment for a country house or farm. The household needs more powerful and overall units with a wide land grab. They allow you to successfully handle large areas (20-30 acres) with increased intensity (almost every day with a smaller period of rest). A wide range of attachments is available for these machines.
- Motoblock for processing virgin soil. With this work, you need a heavy machine. He is able to handle any soil without discounts on neglect and viscosity. This technique is designed for significant amounts of work and the widest selection of attachments, including trailers for transporting goods.
- professional - from 5 to 10 liters. with. (there are also more powerful ones) capable of working effectively on areas of more than 30 acres;
- semi-professional - 4.5-5 liters. with., perfectly suited for plots of 20-30 acres;
- household - up to 4 liters. with., the processing area to 15 acres.
- heavy equipment (90-120 kg) - allows to process heavy clay soils;
- the average (70-90 kg) - will cope with the majority of types of soil;
- light equipment (up to 70 kg) - suitable only for cultivated, plowed land.
In accordance with the type of fuel tillers are:
- Petrol. Motorblocks with this type of engine have high power and performance, are easily controlled, do not produce much noise and are completely ecological.
- Diesel. This technique is very powerful and can easily carry high loads, therefore, it is designed for processing large areas. Disadvantages - the high cost of technology and louder noise.
According to the method of transferring energy from the engine to the attached equipment, the tillers are divided into two types:
- With V-belt transmission. Best suited for light work (lawns, flower beds, waste transportation, etc.).
- With PTO (PTO). They equip medium and heavy models. The most multi-purpose equipment with high power and a large selection of attachments.
Important! If one PTO is installed on the motoblock, it is better that it stands in front. This makes it possible to install a mower and equipment for snow removal.
Choosing a walk-behind tractor
To make the right choice, you need to evaluate the working conditions and the tasks you are facing. Based on this, the requirements for technology. 
Main factors:
- volume and intensity of work;
- soil type;
- the size of the working area.
Check out the technical specifications of the power tillers such as the Zubr JR-Q12E, the Cascade, the Centaur 1081D, and the Salyut 100.
After defining clear indicators, you can select the appropriate device types. For example:
- work intensity is everyday;
- soil - standard;
- territory - 23 weave.
According to this, you are suitable: motorblocks for a country house, semi-professional, medium weight. 
The next step is to determine the specific characteristics:
- Transportation features. If the requirements for the purchased equipment include the transportation of cargo, you should pay attention to the wheels: they must be large and pneumatic to ensure reliable control and stability.
- Time of the year. To work in the winter time it is worth buying a walking tractor with a gasoline engine. It will relieve from problems with start during cold weather.
- Power nozzles (mower, water pump). Such attachments require a power take-off shaft.
- Startup method - electric starter or manual start of the motor-block. When choosing between two similar models, it is better to buy the one on which the electric starter is installed.
Now you can begin to consider specific models. Thus it is necessary to take into account the main features of each of the existing producer groups:
- Motorblocks from CIS countries - a relatively small cost of the device itself and replaceable components ("Neva", "Belarus", "Ugra", "Agat" and others). The quality of performance is generally average; depends on both the specific manufacturer and the type of motorblock.
- Chinese equipment - has a very strong variation in quality, technical characteristics and price indicators. With careful consideration it is possible to find a very high quality unit at a very low price. At the same time, you can easily buy a product that will “get” corrosion and other problems in the first year of operation.
- Products of famous manufacturers (Texas, Husqvarna, Caiman, Patriot, Hyundai, Daewoo and others) - mostly reliable, high-quality units. Disadvantages - unreasonably high cost of the unit and replaceable components to it.
You should also consider:
- Opinion users. Consideration of reviews "experienced" owners is extremely important - this will avoid knowingly bad aggregates, as well as identify deficiencies that sellers can not warn you. However, we must bear in mind that the whole range of modified models regularly enter the market, which users have not yet had time to evaluate.
- Availability of purchase. Before you start choosing, you need to set a personal financial threshold in order not to waste time on studying obviously inaccessible models.
- Price-quality ratio". This criterion will allow you to quickly "weed out" many manufacturers and models.
TOP reliable diesel motoblocks for 2018
The models included in the rating are divided into groups of light, medium and heavy for the most convenient selection for specific tasks.
Important! It is better not to take the tillers with the PTO, where there is a non-separable gearbox - if it breaks, it will not be possible to replace it.
The best light tillers
Lightweight tillers are designed for infrequent work that does not require high power.
"Aurora Gardener 750"
This unit ranks first among the lightweight budget tillers due to its handling and small size. The weight of this technique is only 52 kg, which makes it as easy and practical to use. The model is equipped with a Chinese power unit of 203 cubic meters. cm, power is 8 liters. with. 
The performance indicator is excellent: with a fuel consumption of 370 g / hour, the device can work without stopping for 7-8 hours.
From the available attachments can be identified mower and snow removal device. The manufacturer has provided a special type of fastening, so to install equipment from other manufacturers, you need to buy a special adapter.
Disadvantages - poor quality of the casing, which first fails under excessive loads, as well as the lack of devices to adjust the height of the gear lever.
The price of the device: 11000-12000 hryvnia (24000 rubles or $ 420). 
"Neva MB-1B-6.0 FS"
This Russian equipment is known to farmers since the times of the USSR. A large number of modern modifications and the installation of a new power unit made the device one of the best in the class of lightweight tillers. The advantage of the Neva is the American Briggs & Stratton RS950 engine with a capacity of 7 liters. with. and a volume of 205 cubic meters. cm.
You will be interested to know the technical characteristics of the Neva MB 2 motoblock and attachments to it.
The Chinese assembly of the power unit had no effect on its productivity and reliability - this was confirmed by special tests, during which the machine worked for about 250 hours. After this, no signs of wear were identified. 
Another advantage: the MultiAgro advanced transmission with reverse gear. This ensures maximum maneuverability during operation. The switch is on the steering wheel and moves with it, which is very practical.
Due to the Russian origin of the unit, there is a huge selection of spare parts for all structural elements on the market for replacement parts.
The main disadvantage is a significant weight of 74 kg, which creates difficulties for transportation.
The price of the device: 21000-22000 hryvnia (43,000 rubles, or 780 dollars). 
"Cayman Vario 60S TWK +"
This device is of French origin and has a power unit Subaru Robin EP 17 with a volume of 167 cubic meters. cm. There is a convenient automatic transmission, which simplifies operation for the novice user. A definite plus is a wide strip of tillage at a relatively large depth.
Did you know? According to experts of the statistical department of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, about 2/3 of attachments for private walk-in tillers are made by handicraft by the owners themselves. Coming up with new tackle for motoblocks is a favorite activity of many inventors around the world.
The disadvantages of this model are a relatively large weight of 73 kg, mediocre power, and also a relatively large cost: 27,000 hryvnia (54,000 rubles, or 980 dollars). 
The best average tillers
Medium tillers - the most common type. They have a weight of 70 to 90 kg, power in the range of 5-7 liters. with. and the width of the soil of 70-130 cm. Therefore, it is perfect for home use in small areas.
"Aurora SPACE-YARD 1050D"
This unit deservedly takes the first place in this group. It has a productive and high-quality diesel power plant (power - 5.4 hp. And a high rate of torque at lower rpm), as well as good strength indicators of the main structural elements.
Also, the developers made efforts to easily start the device (except for the electric starter, the device is equipped with a special decompressor, which facilitates manual start-up). 
The main characteristics of the product:
- tillage width 80-120 cm;
- depth - 30 cm;
- engine capacity - 295 cu. cm.;
- fuel tank capacity - 3.4 liters.
Cons - limited maneuverability and lack of equipment trailer.
Current market price: 31000 hryvnia (64000 rubles or 1120 dollars). 
"Agate HMD-6.5"
The model has a relatively small size and weight (85 kg), equipped with a good power unit Hammermann CF 178F with an output of 6.5 liters. with. that provides excellent poglovye indicators.
The device has a low cost, so that the design of the device is extremely simple - a belt drive, the switch is on the case, attachments can be effectively installed only in the front.
Main characteristics:
- soil processing width - 90 cm;
- cultivation depth - 25 cm;
- engine capacity - 295 cu. cm.;
- fuel tank capacity - 3.5 liters.
Advantages: durable diesel power unit and excellent transmission device.Disadvantages: only manual start, as well as limited installation of attachments.
The price of the device: 15,000 hryvnia (29,500 rubles, or $ 520).
"Mobile K Ghepard CH395"
A special feature of this product are separate axles for wheels and cutters, which provides significant ease of operation. The owners of the unit will enjoy a multi-stage transmission with 4 front and 3 reverse gears, as well as a powerful, reliable and efficient power unit Kohler. The motor has a strong crankshaft, cast iron cylinder and a real locking differential. 
Performance:
- width of the soil coverage - 50-70 cm;
- entry depth - 20 cm;
- the volume of the power unit - 275 cu. cm.;
- fuel tank capacity - 7.2 liters;
- weight - 128 kg.
Disadvantages - incompatibility with most third-party types of attachments, large weight and size, as well as the high cost, which is very heavy for most private farms. 
The price of the device: from 64,000 hryvnia (129,000 rubles or 2320 dollars).
Did you know? Recently, the creation of snowmobiles from motoblocks has gained popularity among residents of the northern regions of Russia. Such a device can reach speeds of up to 50 km / h on snow cover, has excellent permeability and can carry up to two people.
The best heavy tillers
These units have great weight, maximum power and versatility. They are suitable for any tasks that require such a technique.
"Belarus 09N-01"
The undisputed winner of the heavy-duty tiller rating is the Minsk unit, which has been produced since the distant 1992. For nine generations of upgrades and re-equipment, developers have been able to eliminate almost all significant shortcomings and make an excellent “workhorse” to perform various tasks. 
Honda engine is considered very economical and productive at the same time. The unit is perfectly assembled, endowed with good components, and also simple in device and operation, which makes it accessible to any beginner.
Performance:
- the width of the impact on the soil - 45-70 cm;
- capacity of the power unit - 270 cu. cm.;
- weight - 175 kg.
Significant disadvantages: only manual start, considerable weight of the unit, relatively high fuel consumption.Current market price: about 39,500 hryvnia (79900 rubles or 1430 dollars).
"PATRIOT Boston 9DE"
Отличительные черты этого мотоблока китайского происхождения - мощный (9 л. с.) дизельный двигатель и наличие двух передач. Каждая из них имеет низкое передаточное число, поэтому устройство отлично подходит для вспашки самой "тяжелой" земли там, где применение более габаритной техники нерационально. 
In addition, the powertrain and the strength of the transmission allow you to capture large areas of soil in a single pass, inaccessible to most heavy motoblocks. Indicators of noise, engine efficiency and reliability of components are at a fairly high level and are consistent with the price.
Performance:
- width of soil coverage - 125 cm;
- diameter of mills - 340 cm;
- disc clutch view;
- weight - 165 kg in full.
Disadvantages - a low number of transmission stages without a differential, as well as large dimensions and weight, which impairs the maneuverability and controllability of the device.The price of the device: 28,500 hryvnia (57,000 rubles or 1030 dollars).
"Herz DPT1G-135E"
Like the previous model, this Chinese motoblock has a diesel engine with a capacity of 9 liters. with. and two-speed gearbox. In terms of build quality and reliability of components, there is no big difference between the devices "Patriot" and "Herz". 
But the buyer of this unit must be borne in mind that this brand of products is not common in the CIS, therefore, it is almost useless to look for service centers to fix the device.
And the range of attachments for it in domestic specialty stores is extremely limited. Therefore, this walker got only third place, even with a significant price advantage.
Performance:
- width of coverage of the soil - 100-135 cm;
- hilling depth - 38 cm;
- the volume of the power unit - 403 cu. cm;
- fuel tank capacity - 5.5 liters;
- weight - 157 kg.
The advantages of the tiller are: low price, cost-effective operation, reliability of the main structural elements.Cons: lack of differential and a limited range of equipment.
Current market value: 24,000 hryvnia (48,500 rubles, or 870 dollars).
Important! Intensive use of the tiller in the first 4-5 hours of its operation leads to engine wear. Therefore, it is necessary to run the air-cooled motoblock (they do not tolerate idling) according to the following procedure: start-up, warm-up (1-2 minutes), work without heavy loads with an intensity of 20-25 minutes and interruptions - 15-20 minutes for 4- 5 o'clock. After that, the run-in is considered complete and you can start full-fledged work.
A motoblock is a very useful tool that, if properly selected and properly cared for, will greatly help its owner with relatively small expenses. Therefore, its acquisition must be approached carefully and thoughtfully, then to successfully use the device for many years.
