On large farmland, a gasoline or conventional scythe may not be enough for making hay and clearing fields of weeds. The Zarya mower will help optimize and speed up the process. It is intended for use with different types of walk-behind tractors and is available in several modifications, differing in the type of fastening and some structural elements. Let's consider the characteristics and features of these devices, as well as user reviews.
Device
There are two modifications on the market: the Zarya mower and the Zarya-1 mower. The first option is divided into model KR.05.000 (designed for operation with walk-behind tractors produced by KADVI LLC) and KR.05.000-03 (variation intended for equipment from other manufacturers).
The attachments in question are aggregated with most domestic walk-behind tractors. The principle of operation of the mechanism is to cut grass using a pair of knives placed on disks. The elements are fixed loosely on cotter pins and, under the influence of centrifugal force during rotation, protrude beyond the edges of the disk, taking on a working position.
It is worth noting that for connecting the device to walk-behind tractors of different designs, there are several variations of mowers that differ in pulley drives and tensioner sizes. The main interaction is carried out through the knot with the belt. The Zarya-1 mower is designed for aggregation with the PTO output shaft of Ugra type equipment. Interaction is carried out through a standard or additional gearbox. The modification is lightweight, which makes it easier to connect to a walk-behind tractor. In addition, there is an option to adjust the height of the mowed grass.
Precautions when working with mounted mowers
The Neva walk-behind tractor with a mower is an excellent assistant for summer residents and farmers in solving many problems associated with mowing vegetation. But when working, you must not forget about the following precautions:
- Before starting, make sure that all components and connections are secure.
- Check the fastening of the knives.
- If any malfunctions are detected, turn off the unit.
- Make adjustments to the mechanism only when the walk-behind tractor engine is turned off.
- Every 2 hours of mowing, check the tension of the belts, the fastening of the knives, nuts, and bolts.
- Do not exceed the operating speed of the device.
- Do not work near people.
- Mow with caution near rocks and foreign objects.
To increase the service life of the device, the manufacturer recommends reviewing the corner joints once every 12 hours and treating the gears with lubricants for more efficient mowing.
With proper use, attachments for walk-behind tractors will last a long time.
Technical plan parameters
Below are the characteristics of the Zarya KR.05.000 rotary mower. The parameters for KR.05.000-03 and Zari-1 are indicated in brackets:
- The power indicator of the walk-behind tractor is 5 (7/6) horsepower.
- The width of the grip is 80 cm for all models.
- Maximum operating speed – 4 (4/3) km/h.
- The maximum cutting height is 7 (7/10) cm.
- The maximum height of the processed grass is 1 m for all modifications.
- Productivity – 0.2 (0.15/0.2) ha/hour.
- Speed – 2400 (2400/2635) rotations per minute.
- Length – 80 (81/49.2) cm.
- Width – 93 (93/84) cm.
- Height – 54 (78/43) cm.
- Weight – 31 (33/28) kg.
Motoblock Neva MB 2 improvement, operation
Guys, help me choose a mower for the Neva MB2 (DM 1K). I don’t mow much per year, up to 50 acres. I have a segment one, I haven’t used it much. It's nonsense that she looks at me like crazy. I adjusted it a hundred times, with a probe according to the instructions and so on by eye, but I still didn’t get any results. And the hands grow from where they need to, and the head
Just a little bit of screwing so far. I’m also thinking of trying to reduce the working width from 110cm to 80cm. Well, I feel like I need to buy another rotary one. How are mowers different? (I see in the price, from $270 to $500) » > 1. Rotary mower KR-0.5 “Neva” 2. Rotary mower “Zarya” for the Neva walk-behind tractor 3. Rotary mower B WM1050 for the Weima walk-behind tractor (is it compatible with Neva, that the quality meets my needs.) Thank you!
Grandfather__Borya wrote: With the throttle and shifter, the issue was resolved. I'll post a photo tomorrow, you can do it in ten minutes.
The case already has two holes; I drilled a second hole in the handle for these two and secured it with long bolts. Between the handle and the axis of the lever to create friction, I placed leather, maybe rubber, etc.
svt101 wrote: 2. Rotary mower “Zarya” for the Neva walk-behind tractor
I’ve been using Zarya for five years now, and it’s not great, but compared to others. If necessary, I will take it again.
Grandfather__Borya wrote: I’ve been using Zarya for five years, it’s not great - but in comparison with others. If necessary, I will take it again.
1. Rotary mower KR-0.5 “Neva” $390 2. Rotary mower “Zarya” for the Neva walk-behind tractor $450 3. Rotary mower B WM1050 $270 Why is Zarya more expensive. Is the filling more reliable? In my opinion, everything is Chinese now. Only the labels are different. Not? I don’t want to overpay, and especially not pay twice. Thank you!
DarkM wrote: “speaking of gingerbread” (C) here a local took turns with me - he gave me the housing (hopefully with filling) of the gearbox from some kind of “cultivator” (he says) old - similar to MB, only steel. I would take a photo, but it’s covered in oil and soil—a lump of dried dirt that hasn’t been washed off yet. Are there any options? What domestic device could this gearbox come from? There is some kind of little thing that moves sideways; there are no levers on the back-top cover for switching, like on the Neva.
Hasik74 wrote: not like on Oka?
Peculiarities
As you already understood, you can connect the Zarya rotary mower to a walk-behind tractor. The unit has a number of features. Its design is practical and simple. The equipment confidently and efficiently mows various types of grass, including grain crops with thick stems up to 10 mm in diameter. The belt drive interacts with the working part by connecting to the power take-off pulley or direct connection to the engine (Zarya-1).
Loosely attached knives make it possible to reduce the influence of ground unevenness on the outcome of the work. In addition, this design allows you to mow areas with mole holes, dense edges and roots. As a fuse, in the event of a hard obstacle, a system of spot welding clamps is provided, which break off when the load is higher than normal, which protects the mechanism from damage.
Should you be afraid of a remote village?
It all depends on desire and your understanding of life. Some will look at the disadvantages of this situation, while others will find huge advantages.
The disadvantages most often sound like this:
• There’s a forest nearby and that’s why it’s just scary
• Roads are swept away in winter
I agree with this, but many moments can be used for your own life. But I want to talk about something else.
Several times I came across a farmer who lives on the right bank of the Krasnoyarsk reservoir.
The whole point of the situation is that he has a HUTOR, TO WHICH there is no land road in the summer. As soon as the ice melts, you can only get to his farm by crossing the reservoir, by motorboat, or by speedboat.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of the Zarya rotary mower (for the Neva walk-behind tractor and analogues) is the ability to fold the mown hay into neat windrows. The function greatly facilitates further processing. If the grass is too thick, this approach increases the drying time. The tool in question is safer than cutting modifications, since it has protective fuses. However, you should not forget about safety measures; you should not allow any contact with the disks and cutting knives when the machine is turned on.
The disadvantages of this mower include rapid wear of the drive belt. This is due to the fact that when processing areas with different terrain, the working part of the device has some freedom of movement in relation to the walk-behind tractor. This leads to a violation of the coaxial position of the drive pulley and the motor, which accelerates belt wear and deformation. Having the necessary skills, you can adapt a more rigid connection without losing the ability to freely move the working unit.
Operation and safety
The instructions for using rotary mowers contain several simple rules that must be followed when working with this equipment:
- Before starting operation, you should check the connections; they must be securely fixed.
- It is strictly prohibited to stand in front of the mower during work.
- If any malfunctions occur, you must stop the mower immediately.
- Troubleshooting should only be carried out with the engine switched off.
- It is necessary to check the belt tension every two hours.
- It is not recommended to drive faster than 4 km/h.
- Be careful not to get stones from the mower blades.
- In case of long-term operation, it is necessary to disassemble the connections every 12 hours and lubricate the bearings with any lithium or calcium grease.
Differences between modifications
Spare parts for the Zarya-1 mower are more durable and more advanced. In addition, the rotation speed of the working disks has been increased (from 2400 to 2635 rotations per minute). The weight of the device has increased by 4 kg. At the same time, the new design of the skis made it easier to carry out work on uneven areas.
The grass cutting speed for all variations is approximately the same and ranges from 2 to 4 km/h. The gripper has an identical width – 800 mm. The main difference is the method of attachment to the walk-behind tractor. If the Zarya is fixed from the front of the vehicle using a pulley and a tensioning device, the updated version is attached by connecting to the power take-off shaft through a universal gearbox. Both units cope perfectly with the assigned tasks on private plots and in small and medium-sized agricultural farms. The equipment allows the owner to speed up and facilitate the process of collecting hay, ensuring safety and accuracy during operation.
How villagers prepared hay for themselves 50 years ago
It was hard and difficult work. This is why, very often, children came to their parents on vacation to make hay. When this time began, both old and young went to work. This no longer concerned collective farms, but private owners. Collective farms had equipment and could work very productively. And the private owner took a scythe and, getting up early in the morning, while there was dew, began to mow hay.
For an adult animal it was necessary to prepare at least 3-3.5 tons of hay. This means mowing about 2-2.5 hectares of good grass. This required an adult man at least 20-25 working hours.
Mower "Zarya": reviews
In general, the responses from the owners of the equipment in question are positive. Some consumers improve the design by welding dividers like a combine header. This allows for improved handling of uneven surfaces. In Zarya-1 such modifications will not be required thanks to the new skis.
Owners also replace factory knives with segmented versions. They help reduce vibration and load on the steering wheel, but must be secured loosely so as not to impair the overall functionality of the mower. Otherwise, users note the high performance of the equipment, ease of use and durability.
Brand history
The company began its formation in 1994, when the first production models of various agricultural machinery began to be produced. This particular vector of development was approved, aimed at farms and their provision, which was the right decision at that time.
With the passage of time and the growth of production rates, the company began to open its enterprises in other parts of Europe. This decision allowed not only to increase the production of equipment, but also created a considerable number of jobs where these factories were located.
Thus, the company, in addition to its main activities, also performs a certain social function, which is extremely important in the current difficult times.
In 2012, it merged its two branches located in Turkey and Romania, making one large corporation. The company cooperates with many Turkish manufacturers of equipment and related components, which allows it to promptly respond to constant changes and new trends in this market segment .
The best mowers for the Neva walk-behind tractor - performance characteristics, prices: zarya, kr 05 and others
Rotary mower for walk-behind tractor "Neva"
Motoblocks "Neva" received a lot of positive feedback from users. But to effectively use the walk-behind tractor, it is necessary to select mounted and trailed equipment. A plow is included as standard, but on a real farm you can’t do without a mower. Mowers are divided into rotary and segmental. The choice depends on the intended work. Mower for walk-behind tractor "Neva" price and quality largely depend on the manufacturer. The most popular mowers for the Neva walk-behind tractor, their characteristics and price, video and photos in one article.
Why and how to build a hayloft
Finding storage space for bulk feed on a farm is far from easy.
These are large volumes of stored mass. One cow needs at least three tons per season, which is 12-15 rolls, plus straw, plus feeding for young animals. And that’s why they often try to make a special room for such feed.
But I always advise everyone to ask themselves the question: what is the economic benefit from such investments. Is it always necessary to build it?
Let's see what the villagers answer to this.
• First opinion: “Even if for sale. whose roll will be more attractive to the buyer, my green one from the hayloft or rotten and ice cream. Why shouldn’t we respect our work?”
• Second answer: “We have high humidity and taiga grass. Without putting the rolls under cover in time, in winter you have to cut the rolls with a chainsaw and throw away the crust 5 cm thick. Even if you put them in a stack and don’t cover the top well with banners, you will get the lower rolls spilled and rotted. Today I made a video about how we suffer every winter, and this is more than 300 rolls of prf-110"
What models of mowers are suitable for a walk-behind tractor?
There are several modifications of mowers for the Neva. The most popular ones are produced by the Kaluga plant of special equipment “Caliber” - “Zarya” and St. Petersburg “Red October” - KP-05 and KP 1.1. You should buy for yourself the one that meets all the needs of a particular farm. By the type of grass mowed you can distinguish:
- They mow the grass, cutting it and putting it into separate shafts. This one is convenient to put away in a stack.
- They mulch the grass, they chop up the vegetation and the lawn in front of the house will always be in order.
Thanks to its compactness, any mower for the Neva walk-behind tractor will easily pass between greenhouses, beds and fruit bushes and trees.
Rotary mower "Zarya"
By design, walk-behind mowers are divided into segment and rotary. Rotary models are easier to maintain, since their design is the most basic. Rotary mowers for "Neva" consist of one or more rotating disks on which movable knives are fixed. When working under the influence of centrifugal force, the knives cut the grass and fold it in one or two directions. The segment design is more complex. The workers are “fingers” that are fixed between two metal bars. Some fingers are mobile and, when working, make oscillatory movements left and right. The second honor remains motionless. The grass gets between the fingers when the walk-behind tractor moves and is cut off. A segmented mower is more difficult to maintain and repair.
Basic information
A mower is the most common device among owners of walk-behind tractors and motorized tractors for mowing crops, natural vegetation, small shrubs in personal and garden plots, as well as small farmland. Such agricultural technology is compact, convenient to use, easy to use, and useful on the farm.
There are 2 types of mower on the Neva walk-behind tractor:
Segment mower
Models are often used in large, overgrown areas, as well as for mowing for hay and straw. The mower easily works both on flat surfaces and in areas with difficult terrain. When the mechanism moves at a speed of up to 4 km/h, the grass cover is cut off at the very edge, then laid with rollers neatly and evenly on the ground surface.
The segment mower for the walk-behind tractor is characterized by good performance and ease of operation. The principle of operation of the device is based on the reciprocating movements of the knives from the walk-behind tractor drive. Grass cutting occurs when it hits between segments: moving left and right with cutting fingers and stationary.
The mower is mounted on a walk-behind tractor at the front. The structure rests firmly on wheels; at the edges of the cutting system there are special slides for adjusting the mowing height.
Segmental agricultural technology has the following advantages:
- manual shutdown mechanism;
- no vibration;
- tilt angle adjustment;
- operation of pruning knives at the very root of the plant;
- production of knives from hardened steel;
- wear resistance of the protective casing;
- durability;
- availability of spare parts;
- ease of operation;
- ease of use;
- safety.
In addition to its advantages, this mechanism has disadvantages:
- large size and weight;
- difficulties in maintenance;
- high price.
An example of such attachments for Neva brand walk-behind tractors is the KN-1.1 device.
The segment mower for the Neva walk-behind tractor has the following technical characteristics:
- Productivity - 0.35 ha/h.
- Working width - 1.1 m.
- Cutting height - 4 cm.
- Operating speed: 5 km/h.
- Weight - 45 kg.
- Overall dimensions - 900x1130x670 mm.
The cost of KN-1.1 is quite high, so it is not in great demand.
Rotary mowers and their prices
We recommend buying a rotary mower for farmers who need to mow dead wood with a diameter of less than 100 mm, dense vegetation or hard remains of sunflower or corn. But the rotary model can also handle cleaning a lawn or a small area in the garden. It is mounted to the drive of the Neva walk-behind tractor from the front or by a trailed method. Trailed ones mulch grass, so they are not suitable for farmers who need to harvest grass for hay.
The operation of the rotary mower is carried out from the belt shaft of the walk-behind tractor. Suitable for petrol and diesel Neva walk-behind tractors, as in the video. For attachment to the latter, a special adapter is included in the package. Among the various rotary mowers for the Neva, the Kaluga Zarya and the St. Petersburg KR-05 stand out. Depending on the modification, rotary mowers have 1-2 working discs, KR - 05 has working body 1, Zarya has 2 discs. There are 4 knives attached to the disk using a movable hinge joint. When the disc moves, the movable cotter pin allows the knives to turn under the influence of centrifugal force and they cut the grass. At Zarya, the discs rotate towards each other, the lawn cultivation width is greater. The design of the rotary model is located on a special slide; they allow you to adjust the height of the grass cut with a simple movement. The mown vegetation is distributed in even shafts on both sides and is easy to collect with a pitchfork.
Let's take a closer look at the popular segment models for the Neva walk-behind tractor in video and photos. In the video below you can see how the equipment works in the field and along the road.
Rotary "Zarya"
The official manufacturer of the Zarya rotary mower, Kadvi, is located in Kaluga. But there are many home-made and Chinese models on the market, made according to the designs of the manufacturer “Kaluga Engine”. Externally, they differ only in color - the Kaluga Zarya is bright red, as in the video. But this is not the main difference. The Chinese ones have worse quality, as they use low-quality material for production.
User reviews of the Chinese-made Zarya are mostly negative. The model needs to be sorted out before work, there is not enough lubrication, there is not enough oil in the gearbox. Positive reviews about the Chinese “Zarya” are associated with the high quality of the gear. It lasts for more than 3 years and does not wear out. In domestic models, signs of wear appear after 2 years.
Characteristics of the Zarya mower for the Neva walk-behind tractor and the price of analogues and licensed equipment in the table:
What do they say on the forums?
There are a large number of different reviews on the forums about the operation of mowers for walk-behind tractors. Here people have an active discussion about various models and give recommendations on their choice.
For example, Oleg writes:
“I spent a long time choosing a mower. I studied the features of each model and its characteristics. In the end I settled on the rotary version. It is more practical in terms of operation. After all, my site is not level and there are slopes and hillocks on it. Therefore, a single-disc rotary mower became the ideal option. I decided to trust exclusively the official equipment from the manufacturer of my Neva walk-behind tractor. And this became the KR-0.5 model. Since then there have been no breakdowns. The only thing is that I sharpened the knives a couple of times.”
Here's Ivan's review:
“I run a small landscaping company. And sometimes you have to tackle the most difficult and overgrown areas. Without a mower and walk-behind tractor, I can’t even imagine how it was done before.”
Rotary mower for walk-behind tractor Neva
Motoblocks of the Neva brand are one of the most common and widely used models in home and farm agriculture. Their use is not limited to plowing the land, but is supplemented with a number of functions thanks to attachments. One of the types of equipment that is used with them is a rotary mower, designed for mowing grass and small shrubs.
Happy Agricultural Workers Day!
Well, agricultural workers, happy holiday to you, dear collective farmers!
I am proud that this year I became part of a large family of rural workers, grain growers and craftsmen. Part of those who feed the country with good bread and bring it fat export dollars. This year, we, collective farmers, did not sag at all, and even performed very well, we are only waiting for rain, preferential loans, and for Rostselmash to stop making combine harvesters from shit.
I hug my entire team at the Frunze State Farm and everyone involved
