To improve the territory or mow the grass, you will need a walk-behind mower. It can be of various types and require certain characteristics from the motor cultivator. Before you make a mower for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you will need to make a choice and make a preliminary sketch in the form of a drawing that has all the main parameters of the future mechanism. Creating a mower is done in a step-by-step manner.
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Review
Mowers for the MTZ walk-behind tractor are universal devices that increase the functionality of the unit. Designed to facilitate the collection and preparation of hay, used as attachments. Listed below are all the devices that are used for harvesting hay:
- Mowers;
- Trimmers;
- Rake;
- Balers;
- Hay tedders.
Segment-type mower for a walk-behind tractor.
At the agricultural market, farmers are offered rotary and frontal mowers. The latter, in turn, are divided into segment and flail. Before you buy a mower, determine what you need it for. Based on the requirements, mowers are selected according to the laying method:
- Into rollers. With the help of such a device, you can save on the purchase of a rake, since the attachment itself forms a stack.
- In the mow. After this method of cutting grass, additional time and effort is required to collect the mowed vegetation.
- Mulching. The equipment is capable of performing the function of mulching, allowing the production of fertilizer for shrubs and trees.
When choosing a mower, you also need to pay attention to the mowing height, which varies from 5 to 20 cm. In order to quickly and efficiently mow the grass on your site, choose wide devices.
An important nuance is the method of attaching the hitch to the MTZ walk-behind tractor:
- Front is the most common type of fastening.
- Rear – used for mowing grass on lawns.
- On the side as a semi-canopy - the use of such models is most common with mini tractors, when the main weight falls on the support wheel.
- The power of the walk-behind tractor plays an important role, since the speed of movement and work efficiency depend on it.
- The rotation frequency must be high, otherwise the grass will be crushed rather than mowed.
Rotary mower KRM-2
Rotary mower KRM-1
Features of the rotary model
Rotary mowers have a simple design, which makes them easy to maintain and repair. The working bodies are disks on which knives are mounted. They are attached to the disks using movable hinges. There can be from one to several disks. The more working disks, the wider the surface area to be processed.
The price of spare parts and components is low. Spare parts for our models of rotary mowers can be purchased at any specialized store. Imported models no older than 10 years old are no worse serviced. Mowers older than 10 years old, imported, may not have spare parts, since some models are no longer produced.
The owner of a rotary mower can easily improve the lawn in front of the house and store grass for the winter for livestock. A small model is convenient for a walk-behind tractor when cleaning areas around fruit trees and beds.
Rotary mowers are produced here and also abroad. Among the largest and most popular models, mowers for walk-behind tractors “Neva”, “Zarya”, “Krot”, “Favorite” stand out. Models differ in the number of working parts and adjustment of the grass cutting height. To harvest grass for animal feed, you can use models with a height of up to 20 cm; in the local area, mowers with a cutting height of 5 cm have performed well.
The rotary mower can be combined with the Favorit, Krot, Neva walk-behind tractors in several ways:
- Front - hinged;
- The rear is trailed.
Based on the method of cutting grass, rotary mowers are divided into types:
- For cutting grass and laying it in an even row. Suitable for cutting grass for hay.
- Mulching grass. Shredded grass rots quickly and is suitable for treating lawns.
When choosing a model for your walk-behind tractor “Neva”, “Salyut”, “Zorya”, “Favorite”, “Mole”, it is recommended to take into account the following factors:
- Features of the landscape.
- Purpose of purchase (for cutting grass for hay for livestock or for leveling the lawn in front of the house).
- Weight of the mower (important when transporting, since a large model is difficult to transport).
- Performance (for a small lawn, the smallest mower with low power is enough).
- Type of grass cutting (models that mulch grass are not suitable for making hay for livestock feed).
Segment mowers for MTZ
One of the types of frontal mowers are segmental devices that do an excellent job of mowing any grass on a variety of surfaces. Such a mower can be used to mow vegetation even on hilly terrain, since the design allows it to easily go around all obstacles. The grass is cut at the root, so it can also be used to eliminate weeds.
According to the method of fastening they are distinguished:
- Front, when the three-groove pulley is engaged;
- Rear, when using PTO and adapter.
The mowers have a simple design and low maintenance requirements. The basis is a rigid frame to which bars with knives are attached, working on the principle of scissors. One row is stationary, while the other rotates and thereby cuts blades of grass.
Video review demonstrating mowing with a segment mower
Mower Zarya-1
A special model from the Kaluga Machine-Building Plant “Kadvi” is designed for the NMB-1 Ugra, “Mole” and similar walk-behind tractors with the same connection. The model has two working bodies with knives made of hardened steel. Convenient adjustment allows you to mow fields with any landscape.
Rotary mower "Zarya-1"
The technical characteristics of the model are presented in the table:
It differs from Zarya in the way it is connected to a walk-behind tractor and has high performance. The design is weighted, so the grass is cut more evenly. Suitable for small agricultural complexes. It is aggregated with MTZ-80 mini tractors. Easily copes with dead bushes, sunflowers and corn.
The advantages stand out:
- Low price;
- Reliability and durability;
- Easy to maintain;
- Mobility due to low weight.
One of the disadvantages is the insufficient number of service centers in the regions.
Components for installation on MTZ
There are special kits available for sale designed for installing a rotary mower on a walk-behind tractor. This set includes:
- Lifting mechanism frame;
- Roller for intermediate tension;
- Mower lift rod;
- Lifting mechanism frame shaft.
Using the components that come in the kit, you need to assemble them into a unit and attach them to the front of the lifting mechanism. Thus, you can mow the grass on a walk-behind tractor.
Popular rotary mower models
Among the various models of mowers for walk-behind tractors, the most popular are Zarya in various configurations and modifications and KM-0.5 Terminator for Caiman Vario, Pubert Quatro Junior, MB-2 and MB-23 Neva, MB-1 Oka, “Mole”, “Ray”, “Favorite”.
Mower KM-0.5 Terminator
The small mower KM - 0.5 is aggregated with walk-behind tractors "Vario" and "Junior" (Caiman Vario, Pubert Quatro Junior), MB-2, MB-23 Neva, MB-1 Oka, "Mole", "Favorite", "Luch" » trailed method. The rotor is covered on all sides with a protective casing made of durable metal. After mowing, the grass is crushed, so it is suitable for processing lawns.
Rotary mower KM-0.5 Terminator
Technical characteristics of KM - 0.5:
Pros:
- Availability of spare parts;
- Manufacturer's warranty 3 years;
- Service centers are located in all major cities.
Of the minuses:
- Mulches grass, so is not suitable for making hay;
- Does not work well on uneven terrain with slopes greater than 20 degrees.
Owner reviews
Numerous reviews from owners confirm that using mowers not only reduces mowing time, but also significantly saves energy.
Oleg:
I use a homemade rotary mower with two discs. I decided to assemble it myself using the drawings I found on the forums. I'm happy with everything because I did it for myself. Works quickly and cuts well. The only thing I don’t like is that the cutting height is not adjustable, and the mowed vegetation is scattered everywhere. But these shortcomings are smoothed out thanks to the efficiency of the MTZ walk-behind tractor with a mower in operation.
Design and principle of operation of mowing machines
For dense or thick grass, use a hay mower, which is included in the attachments for walk-behind tractors. The choice of mower depends on the following factors:
- terrain, including its relief;
- the nature of the grass stand;
- financial opportunities;
- features of the walk-behind tractor and its characteristics;
- power of technology.
Important! To work with a mower, you need a powerful walk-behind tractor that can provide performance for attachments. For most units on the market, their own mowers are sold from the manufacturer. On some walk-behind tractors, for example, Neva, you can install any type of mower, including homemade ones.
Hay mowers are used to cut grass and remove weeds. A typical device includes a mowing mechanism, which depends on the type of mower, an adapter if necessary, a hitch, and fasteners. It is worth considering that oil must be supplied to the rotating fragments.
In this video, we’ll look at which mower is best to choose for a walk-behind tractor:
Classification of mowers
There are several main types of mowers, which differ in their functionality and characteristics. The main differences appear in the nature of the beveling elements. To assemble the equipment yourself, you need to decide on the type of equipment required.
Rotary
Rotary options are considered the simplest and most common. Main parts:
- support frame;
- cutting discs fixed to the frame (2-3 pieces);
- side slides for adjusting the bevel level and movement.
Important! Any rotary device does not require significant knowledge during operation. Also, such equipment has minimum requirements for a walk-behind tractor in terms of its characteristics and power.
Among the common options is “Zarya”. There are also many special and universal models on the market. Manually creating a rotary mower is the simplest.
Segmental
The segmented design of grass cutting equipment has several differences from the rotary version. Main parts:
- frame;
- wheelbase;
- adjusters in the form of side slides;
- cutting element made of knives.
The main advantage of this type of mower is the productivity and uniformity of the bevel. There is a protective casing located directly above the working part.
Important! The segment type is demanding on the power of the unit. It is designed for dense grass and thick weeds.
Different types of walk-behind tractors have their own unique equipment models, which are specially designed. Less common on the market are universal options.
Mower wagon
The mower-cart is considered a special option, which is used for heavy walk-behind tractors. It can be used both for mowing grass and for removing ice and snow. You can use the equipment at any time of the year. This type of equipment is used for large volumes of work.
