Electric cultivators: purpose, design, advantages and disadvantages

Peculiarities

Motor-cultivators "Countryman" belong to the class of agricultural equipment, which, due to its functionality, can make it easier to care for a garden, vegetable garden or large plots of land. As practice shows, this technique is capable of processing areas of up to 30 hectares. The devices stand out for their small dimensions. The assembly and production of units is carried out by the KALIBR brand in China, which has an extensive dealer network throughout the world, including post-Soviet countries.

Among the features of agricultural devices of this brand are high maneuverability and low weight, thanks to which the cultivators cope with tasks related to soil cultivation in hard-to-reach areas. In addition, the unit can be operated and transported by one operator.

Modern electric and gasoline devices can be additionally equipped with various types of attachments. In light of this, cultivators are actively used not only in the process of preparatory work for sowing, but also during the cultivation of crops and subsequent harvesting. Components can be selected with different working widths and depths of penetration into the soil.

The configuration of the "Countryman" cultivators allows it to be used to cultivate the soil , excluding deformation of the soil layers that are responsible for the content of humus and minerals. Undoubtedly, this has a positive effect on productivity. After carrying out some work related to running-in according to the instructions, the cultivators can be safely used to solve the assigned tasks with or without additional tools.

Device, advantages and disadvantages

According to experts, electric cultivators are more economical than gasoline-powered equipment.
Equipment produced by manufacturers varies in power, weight, number and diameter of cutters. The latter indicator affects the depth of soil loosening. Thanks to it, it is possible to cultivate large areas of land in a short time.

The technique can be used to loosen the soil between rows of garden trees or for continuous plowing. Cultivator cutters destroy the root system of weeds while cultivating the land. The principle of electrical equipment is similar to gasoline equipment. The only difference is in the form of the power unit. The motors of most models of electric cultivators operate on a 220 V mains voltage.

Device and principle of operation

The design of most models of electric cultivators is equipped with gearboxes with a worm gear. In comparison with chain and belt analogues, it is considered the most reliable. Through a worm gear, torque is transmitted to the axis of the working cutters. They have crescent-shaped blades.

The maximum depth of tillage can reach several centimeters. It depends on the power of the unit. Manufacturers equip units with motors ranging from 500 to 2500 W. An electric cultivator with a power of 750 W can loosen the soil to a depth of about 120 mm. The furrow width can reach 280 mm. It is possible to achieve a loosening depth of up to 400 mm using equipment with a power unit power of 2-2.5 kW.

Expert opinion

Kuznetsov Vasily Stepanovich

Electric cultivators are lightweight and easy to operate. This allows not only men, but also women to work on this type of equipment. It is recommended to use the units only on light, annually cultivated soil.

Advantages and disadvantages

Electric models are lightweight. It can range from 6 to 30 kg. The small overall dimensions of the equipment allow it to be transported over long distances in the trunk of a passenger car.

The advantages of electric units are the absence of gasoline exhaust during operation, as well as low noise levels. The structures are easy to maintain.

Thanks to its light weight, the equipment is portable. Important advantages are high productivity and good quality of tillage. All models have a simple control system and are equipped with safety systems that block engine operation in the event of an emergency.

The disadvantage of this technology is that it is connected to the electrical network. This limits the possibilities of its use. It is advisable to purchase electric cultivators only for cultivating summer cottages. Taking into account carrying, the distance of the loosening zone from the power outlet can be 60-70 meters.

Classification

There are different types of electric cultivators.

What cultivator do you use?

Light/UltralightHeavy

They are grouped according to their main technical characteristics:

• number of cutters;
• depth of loosening and width of soil;
• electric motor power.

The most common classification of units is by mass. Manufacturers produce electric cultivators weighing from 9 to 40 kg.

Cultivators are classified by weight:

• ultra-light;
• lungs;
• average;
• heavy.

The latter have the highest performance and maximum availability of additional devices.

All models differ in productivity, working width and tillage depth.

Varieties

Today there are about fifteen models of Zemlyak cultivators on sale. The devices are lightweight units that can weigh up to 20 kilograms, as well as high-performance devices with a motor power of more than 7 horsepower.

Devices can also be classified by engine type. Cultivators can be equipped with a gasoline or electric motor. As a rule, the first option is recommended for large farms. Electrical modifications of equipment are most often used in small greenhouses, greenhouses and greenhouses, since they emit minimal exhaust gas emissions, as well as a low noise threshold.

Specifications

On the latest generation “Countryman” cultivators, the manufacturer installs four-stroke single-cylinder engines of the Briggs or Lifan brand. These units operate on A-92 gasoline. A distinctive feature of the devices is their fairly economical fuel consumption during agricultural work. All models of cultivators are additionally equipped with an air cooling system for the motor. Many devices have a reverse gear, thanks to which the equipment can be turned in places where a full turn of the machine is impossible. The “Countryman” equipment is started manually using a starter. Thus, the unit can be started in any conditions and at any temperature.

In the basic configuration, the equipment is equipped with sets of original cutters, which tend to sharpen themselves during operation. This makes subsequent maintenance of the equipment easier. The cultivators also have transport wheels.

The equipment is equipped with adjustable steering handles, which can be adjusted to the operator’s height and angle of inclination when performing a particular task. After finishing work, the handle can be folded, which greatly facilitates transportation and storage of equipment.

Countryman

Motor-cultivator of the “Mantis” class! The carburetor is a diaphragm carburetor with a rotary valve. A professional two-stroke motor from a “Red Star” brush cutter was installed. The motor-cultivator satisfies the needs of residents of dachas and villages, designed for the soil of beds and greenhouses. The working speed of the rototiller is 180 per minute. Worm gearbox on roller bearings and with a brass flywheel, with a gear ratio of 1:29, a centrifugal double-sole clutch, a reinforced three-layer air filter, exhaust gases are diverted downwards, self-sharpening tillers - 4 pcs, with a diameter of 25 cm. Included is a OPENER with three preset loosening depths according to soil types and transport wheels on bearings for moving the cultivator. The width of the loosening strip is 30 cm, the loosening depth is up to 25 cm.

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Advantages: Reduced noise and vibration level, lightness and compactness (can be carried in a shopping bag), nimble, lightweight (we take it by the handle and carry it from bed to bed), it is also equipped with wheels on an iron axle and with bearings (.) for transportation to places of fighting. It easily passes and loosens the soil, quite finely mixes it across the width of the bed or creates a hilling shaft (depending on the configuration of the self-sharpening rototillers). The convincing points are a very reliable motor with a honed chrome-plated cylinder and a high-quality gearbox on needle bearings - the heart and hands of the machine. Zemlyachok is a uniquely compact motor cultivator; when folded, it occupies no more than a sixth of the trunk of a Lada Classic car. Suitable for working in greenhouses and with seedlings.

Class of light models of electric cultivators

The electric cultivator DDE ET 1200-40 has a grip of 40 cm and works with six knives. The 1.2 kW engine allows you to cultivate the ground to a depth of 22 cm. The tool can even cope with a trampled area. Cutters made of alloy steel with special sharpening efficiently loosen lumps. Low noise and the absence of gas emissions allow you to work early in the morning without disturbing vacationers. The mechanisms are located under a reliable cover that protects from dirt. Women's hands can handle the device.

Technical parameters of the cultivator:

• electric motor power – 1.2 kW;
• voltage – 230 V;
• gearbox – worm;
• wheels – available;
• cutters - 6 pieces;
• warranty – 2 years.

The adjustable handle allows you to comfortably operate the tool for a person of any height. Cultivator weight – 12 kg.

A well-known Korean manufacturer of reliable equipment offers the DAEWOO DAT 1700E electric cultivator, equipped with its own induction-type electric motor. The specially designed motor has increased torque and increased service life. The company gives a special guarantee for the engine; the entire power unit is covered with a dust-proof and moisture-proof case, which has a handle for carrying tools.

The worm gearbox has an aluminum housing. The device operates with high efficiency, transmitting 90% of the torque to the cutters. The cultivator is equipped with 16 special profile cutters. They carry the body themselves through plowing, without the use of wheels. There is a coulter and wheels that make transporting the unit easier. Cultivator weight 13.5 kg.

The handle has a control panel and a lock button to prevent accidental start. The equipment can work in greenhouses and on areas with cultivated soil. According to user reviews, the cultivator also works on dense soil, walking along a neglected area, but you have to cut off the rhizomes that are wound around the axis of the cutters.

On hard soil, the lightweight device pops up, but by choosing the angle of inclination, you can cultivate such soil as well.

The company trusts equipment maintenance only to its centers located throughout the country.

The Gardena electric cultivator is available on the market in economical models with a 600-watt motor. Small, lightweight devices process a strip from 20 to 36 cm at the same power. Their weight is from 6.5 to 8 kg. The working depth is 18 cm, but the special shape and sharpening of the cutters allows loosening heavy, trampled soil to a depth of 18 cm. The cultivator is equipped with 4 blades that work efficiently.

The device is controlled with one hand, bites into the soil itself and moves. The drive with crankcase lubrication ensures trouble-free operation.

Using a one-handed mechanism, you can additionally apply fertilizer during digging. To ensure safe cable handling, the tool is equipped with a strain relief system that guides the cables.

The cutters operate at a speed of 260 rpm, which contributes to good crushing of lumps. The folding aluminum handle does not interfere with transporting the tool in the trunk. Models are produced in Germany.

The Hyundai T2000E electric cultivator stands out among other models not only in its power and equipment. The existing belt drive helps dissipate the load. The cutters are driven by a chain drive. As a result, the design allows processing 50 cm in one pass. The wings above the wheels protect the power part from dirt. The steering wheel is tiltable to a comfortable position. The front wheel is needed during transportation; it is raised in the working position.

Technical characteristics of the tool:

• electric motor power – 2.0 kW;
• cutter diameter 280 mm;
• processing depth – 25 cm:
• working width – 55 cm;
• weight 29.6 kg.

Compared to the models under consideration, this is the most powerful cultivator. Along the edges of the working mechanism there are disks that form an even cut. To start, you must apply power and depress the clutch. The device is introduced into the ground gradually with slight rocking. The opener is lowered to working depth. At full load, with a immersion of 25 cm, the machine moves slowly, but carefully processes the soil layer.

The cultivator is distinguished by a set of forged cutters and an asynchronous motor.

The Patriot electric cultivator is the birthplace of the brand – America, production is established in China. A small, nimble device capable of processing 26 cm of cultivated land. Motor power 1390 W, weight 16 kg. The cultivator is equipped with a worm gear and a belt transmission. Mills with a cross-section of 230 mm cultivate the soil to a depth of 20 mm. The tool performed well when cutting beds and when working in a greenhouse.

All offered models have different prices. But with sufficient skill in plumbing and knowledge of practical electrical engineering, you can assemble an electric cultivator with your own hands.

Here is a model of an electric meat grinder. To make the device you will need:

• engine from a meat grinder, preferably an industrial one;
• metal tubes and corner;
• wheels on an axle, can be included;
• screw, crowbar;
• welding machine and tools.

We weld metal handles to the gearbox crater through the attached corners, bending them for convenience. We attach the wheel axles to the same corners. We select a pair of medium-sized wheels. From scrap you need to turn a shaft for the cutters. Place a shaft in the bushing from the electric machine, and cutters are assembled on it from bent plates.

Rating of the 10 best electric cultivators for the garden in 2019–2020: reviews and characteristics

This is my second year living outside the city. There is always enough work on the site. One of the problems for me was digging up the garden. It takes me about 5 acres. Digging with a shovel, like in childhood, when we planted potatoes, is long and hard

. Therefore, I decided to purchase an electric cultivator. The vegetable garden next to the house is relatively small, so the best choice is an electric unit.

I wanted to purchase a reliable cultivator that fully meets my needs, so I had to carefully study popular models. And 5 years of work as consultants in a large construction hypermarket

were not in vain: I know what to look for when choosing.

Chopping cabbage (cultivator ZEMLYACHOK)

Published 05/03/2016 13:39 |
Author: Sergey Yarovoy | My first cultivator, from a different company, is still lying around in the garage, the chain gear housing has burst and is nowhere to be found. For this purpose I bought from them (that is, in the Red Star store) a small Zemlyachek cultivator. I bought it as a treat for my wife, but what is 15 kg for a cultivator? It turned out to be the most successful purchase, you just have to treat it like a motorized chopper. As a result, I changed the entire agricultural technology. I have 2 acres under the garden, 140 bushes of cabbage (40 pumped, the rest broccoli and cauliflower), beets, carrots. Previously, all this had to be done between the rows and not in one day. Now it’s an hour for the whole garden. And after cultivation, the weeds come to their senses within two weeks. Again, under the trees and bushes everything became clear. In terms of hours of work, Zemlyachok works for me many times more than a walk-behind tractor, almost all summer without a break, it worked for two seasons, I drive it mercilessly, and I know that if something flies, all the spare parts are in Ostrotsy. Just now I bought a chainsaw from them, but I can’t say anything yet, except that they assembled the saw on the spot, started it up, drove it, and even sawed it. The only difficult thing to get to Ostrovtsy is traffic jams. But in the spring I still go to Vereya, there is a garden center called Sadograd, which is also not a bad place, but for seedlings. P.S. I'm lazy to write. But he began to praise the guys for their work. They asked me to write, I promised, I fulfilled it. Evgeniy is 55 years old.

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Our choice. Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E

• powerful 1.75 kW motor;
• high performance;
• workmanship;
• good reputation of the company and the availability of extensive service in Russia.

Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E is the most balanced model in terms of price and quality. Light class cultivator from a South Korean brand. A very compact tool that is perfect for working in a greenhouse.

The manufacturer recommends it for cultivating 2 acres of land. This does not mean that the garden cannot be cultivated anymore. You can dig up a couple of acres before lunch, then a couple more hours later, etc. The electric cultivator is powerful (1750 W), very light - even a woman can handle it. Sturdy case, very high quality build. In a day you can dig up a maximum of 6 acres with breaks to allow the engine to rest. The unit is perfect for working in a greenhouse or greenhouse.

Due to the lightness of unplowed soil, you need to make 2 passes to dig it up 10–15 cm. To dig deeper, you need to make a third pass. The grass is wrapped around the cutters, so it must be mowed before plowing. This drawback is significant only for virgin soil or an area that has not been cultivated for several years. It’s perfect for digging up soil after winter – it literally breaks the soil into dust.

I recommend it for those who have gardens of up to 5 acres and constantly cultivate them. Even better for working in a greenhouse. Suitable for women gardeners or flower growers, as well as older people.

Specifications

• Power, W: 1750
• Processing depth/width, cm: 23/40
• Speeds: 1 forward
• Weight, kg: 13.3

pros

• Quiet
• Fast
• Lightweight and maneuverable
• Small price

Minuses

• No additional attachments

Reviews

The cultivator is convenient and lightweight. Works quietly. The soil turns out soft after plowing. Excellent for cultivating garden soil (not virgin soil).

Best Medium Weight Electric Cultivators

The line of units includes equipment weighing from 15 to 35 kg. The designs have reinforced equipment and a more powerful engine compared to light and super-light models. Models of this class are capable of cultivating up to 30 hectares of land per day.

Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E

Country of origin: China. The model is designed for plowing, loosening and leveling the soil. With its help, you can treat weeds between rows, cut planting furrows and hill up beds.

Daewoo Power Product DAT 2500E has a reinforced design. The body is made of high-strength metal with an anti-corrosion coating.

Characteristics:

• weight – 29 kg;
• power – 2.5 kW;
• loosening depth – 28 cm;
• working width – 55 cm.

The model has 4 cutters and an asynchronous electric motor. Transmission - chain. The ergonomically shaped handle is equipped with a switch lever.

Advantages:

• laconic design;
• increased structural strength;
• versatility;
• compactness and maneuverability.

Flaws:

• no reverse gear;
• weak grip handle.

Review

ELITECH KB 4E

The Russian brand is produced in China. The model is designed for loosening the soil. The unit has good maneuverability, which allows it to be used for processing greenhouse beds.

Characteristics:

• weight – 32 kg;
• power – 2.0 kW;
• loosening depth – 15 cm;
• working width – 45 cm.

The model body is equipped with a special shield that protects the operator and the unit from dirt during operation.

Advantages:

• low noise level during operation;
• ease of maintenance;
• ability to cultivate virgin soils;
• maneuverability.

Flaws:

• skew of the opener is possible during intensive work;
• There is no key for assembling the structure.

Review

LopLosh 2000 UR

Country of origin: Russia. The model is designed for loosening soils of varying densities. The design is equipped with an electric motor of an asynchronous motor.

LopLosh 2000 UR has a reinforced gearbox and bearings. They provide the unit with a long service life. In addition to the cultivator, you can purchase snow removal equipment.

Characteristics:

• weight – 38 kg;
• power – 2.0 kW;
• loosening depth – 18 cm;
• working width – 30 cm.

All cutting elements of the structure are covered with protective covers. This ensures safe operation.

Advantages:

• versatility;
• reliability;
• high performance;
• long service life;
• increased security.

Flaws:

• heavy weight;
• difficulties of transportation;
• insufficient plowing depth.

Review

The best budget option. CALIBER KE-1300

• reliable design;
• low price;
• quiet operation;
• versatility.

Russian brand with Chinese assembly. CALIBER KE-1300 is a high-quality and inexpensive model.

The cultivator is lightweight and maneuverable. Weight is only 13.7 kg. The peculiarity of this model is that it must be held firmly during operation, otherwise the machine will be thrown out of the ground and increased vibration will occur. It would seem that, thanks to its ease, even a woman can work with it. But in fact, only a man can bury the device into the ground and cope with the vibration.

The assembly is of high quality, the device itself looks decent. Perfect for loosening beds, for working in greenhouses and greenhouses, for breaking up soil after digging with a tractor.

Before work, you need to sharpen the knives on the cutters. Otherwise, the unit will be thrown out of the ground and normal plowing will not work. They should not plow virgin soil: the roots of the weeds get tightly wrapped around the cutters.

I recommend it as a budget option for processing greenhouses and small vegetable gardens. The minimal investment and reliability of the machine makes its purchase justified. If the garden is constantly dug up, then there will be no problems - the device works perfectly on soft soil.

Specifications

• Power, W: 1300
• Processing depth/width, cm: 23/40
• Speeds: 1 forward
• Weight, kg: 13.7

pros

• Low cost
• Compact, lightweight
• Performance
• Works quietly

Minuses

• Increased vibration

Reviews

Lightweight budget model. It will not take virgin soil, but is well suited for garden plots and greenhouses.

Electric models

Electric cultivators include the following models:

KE-1300. Lightweight model, used in gardens and greenhouses in small areas. KE 1300 has a plastic housing that protects the power parts. The engine runs on 220 V. The model is equipped with additional wheels.

Has the following characteristics:

• weight - 13.4 kg;
• engine power - 1300 kW;
• processing depth - 230 mm;
• maximum working width - 260 mm.

Caliber Countryman KE-1301. The cultivator is electric, easy to use. Does not require effort when deepening the tool into the ground.

Has the following technical parameters:

• weight - 13 kg;
• engine power - 1300 kW;
• processing depth - 200 mm;
• maximum processing width is 260 mm.

Countryman MK-6.5 Ts Lifan. The cultivator is started using a manual starter.

This model is self-propelled, has a belt clutch, and has 2 speeds (rear and forward).

The power of the cultivator allows the use of various attachments.

Has the following parameters:

• weight - 45 kg;
• engine power - 4.8 kW;
• processing depth - 350 mm;
• maximum working width - 850 mm.