Lugs for walk-behind tractors: how to make them yourself, necessary materials and tools

With the help of a walk-behind tractor, you can do a lot of different work if, in addition to the unit, you have the appropriate attachments. The main task of any walk-behind tractor is soil cultivation: plowing, hilling, possibly planting and digging up potatoes with a certain canopy. Plowing requires grousers for the cultivator. These are reliable assistants for every unit owner, and you can make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands within a few hours. Grousers are a fairly common attachment that allows you to increase the weight of the equipment and provide better traction of the walk-behind tractor with the soil.

general information

By design, these devices are wheels with spikes. Today there are many different device transformations, and you should choose them wisely. To a large extent, the quality of work is determined by the weight of the unit. The most functional awnings can only be hung on heavy walk-behind tractors or medium-weight units. If the unit is of high quality and does not give the desired result, you need to additionally purchase wheels with lugs for it.
Standard devices are metal wheels with spikes that dig into the ground and engage the walk-behind tractor with it. To make devices yourself, you will need to know their structure, which drawings and diagrams will greatly help with. You will need to determine the diameter of the canopy, select the material of manufacture, and, of course, select the necessary tools. The first thing you need is a welding machine and an angle grinder.
First of all, we decide on the size of the devices. Their height and width depend on the tasks for which the hooks are mounted on the walk-behind tractor. You also need to take into account the requirements for the weight of the devices, because the wheels are put on with them to improve the traction of the walk-behind tractor with the ground. This requires wheels of considerable weight, which a walk-behind tractor may lack. The minimum weight of wheels is 20 kg. If necessary, weights are hung on the soil hooks. This is necessary to achieve better results, or is used when the weight does not reach the norm.

Making your own hooks

The easiest way, perhaps, is to make lugs from unnecessary rims from car wheels. Using a welding machine, an axle shaft is attached to the disks, onto which bearings are then placed. Square metal plates are welded to car rims so that they touch the edges of the rim.
Then the plates are bolted to the rim. Next, teeth are made - steel hooks that will go into the ground. For this purpose, you will need a steel plate, for example, a corner, which is cut into pieces by a grinder, and from these parts the same teeth are welded, which are made in the factory. The resulting hooks are placed on the wheel rim 15 cm from each other.
Homemade hooks can be made from an old gas cylinder. Two disks are cut out of it for wheel rims, 5-7 cm wide and 30 cm high. Next, the same operations are performed as with car disks.
To improve the performance of wheels with hooks, you can weld another tooth on top of each hook and lengthen the teeth to 60 cm. An axle is made: a metal plate is attached to one rim on which this axle will be placed.
The lugs can be made from any round-shaped blank. The main thing is to choose the right width and diameter of the future wheel with hooks. The dimensions of the wheel are determined functionally, that is, based on the purpose of use on the walk-behind tractor.

For "Neva"

Each brand of walk-behind tractor has attachment options that are more suitable to its design than others. It is better, of course, to purchase a universal walk-behind tractor, for which almost all awnings are suitable. Wheels with lugs Ø 340×110 are produced for the Neva.

In design, these lugs are slightly larger than the homemade ones we described. You must follow the instructions above, but choose rims of other sizes. The height of the wheel to hook the Neva should be 340 mm, the width of the homemade device should be 110 mm.

For "Centaur"

The lugs for walk-behind tractors of this brand differ only in size. The dimensions that needed to be taken into account when converting old wheels into lugs for the Neva were described above. The same scheme is used for the manufacture of wheels with large hooks. The wheel height is selected 450 mm. The wheel width should be 110 mm, as for the Neva. Such hooks are suitable for the Centaur 2060 and 2090 walk-behind tractor and units with similar parameters. The factory version will cost about $30.

For "Bison"

The walk-behind tractor of this brand is a heavy professional equipment, and it can be equipped with the best available attachments. In order for the “Bison” to penetrate the ground perfectly, it needs lugs. The standard devices that fit it have a 200 mm tire and a height of 700 mm. Wheels of this width are only suitable for heavy walk-behind tractors and, in addition to the Zubr JRQ78 and 79, are also suitable for the Centaur 1070D, Aurora 101 and Aurora 81, Zirka LX1080D and 1090. In the factory version, the distance between the hooks is 14.5 cm. The wheel hub has a diameter of 60 mm. They are attached to the walk-behind tractor using an additional hub.

Why do you need do-it-yourself lugs for a walk-behind tractor?

Of course, to a large extent the quality of work depends on the weight of the unit. You can hang all the most functional awnings only on heavy walk-behind tractors and medium-heavy devices. But the heaviness and professionalism of the walk-behind tractor is not everything. If you have a seemingly cool unit, but don’t get the desired results, you should purchase wheels with lugs for the walk-behind tractor. You can buy, or you can make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands. It all depends on the size of the wallet, desire and directness of hands.

Standard lugs for walk-behind tractors are metal wheels with spikes that bite into the ground and connect the walk-behind tractor with the soil. In order to make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you will need knowledge of the design of lugs (the drawing and diagram will seriously make this task easier for you), determine the diameter of the canopy, select the material for converting into lugs for a walk-behind tractor, and, of course, tools for working with the original material. Essentially, it's a grinder and a welding machine.

Before making lugs, decide on their size. The height and width of the lugs depends on the task for which you place them on the walk-behind tractor. Later we will discuss what sizes the factory lugs that you can buy in the store can be.

And also the requirements for the severity of the lugs. After all, you put on wheels with lugs in order to improve the traction of the walk-behind tractor with the ground, and for this you need a good weight of the wheels, which the walk-behind tractor itself may not have enough. The minimum weight of wheels is 20 kg. You can also add weights to the lugs if you want to get a better result or the weight of the wheels is not up to standard.

Lugs for walk-behind tractors: what to look for?

The main factor influencing the choice of a universal object is size. If a person wants to purchase lugs for a specific unit model, he should familiarize himself with the wishes of the manufacturer and follow them.

Since the Neva and Neva MB walk-behind tractors are especially popular among farmers and agronomists, we should use their example to outline the features of universal lug wheels. For the products of these manufacturers, options with a diameter of 43 cm are suitable, because they are laid in the soil to a depth of 15 cm. These dimensions will ensure maximum traction with the ground and trouble-free movement.

For absolutely all Salyut walk-behind tractors, wheels with a diameter of 50 cm will be relevant, the spikes of which sink into the ground at least 20 cm. Naturally, each manufacturer has its own requirements for lugs, so you should carefully study the operating instructions for the walk-behind tractor you have and not ignore the wishes of the manufacturers.

An important point: heavy-duty equipment does not need such additions, because its weight is already a guarantee of stability on almost any ground.

Types of lugs

Today, wheel lugs are used for walk-behind tractors. They are easy to attach and use for their intended purpose. They are divided into two types:

One or more welded rims that have corner spikes and plates for loosening the earth. Such models must be used instead of standard wheels on a walk-behind tractor. The functionality is quite high, but many users complain that the process of changing wheels is quite lengthy.
Metal attachments that are mounted on top of the walk-behind tractor wheels. Quite rarely used, since additional weighting agents are required for high-quality loosening of the soil.

Important! The plates on the wheels can be of various shapes. If work is planned on already cultivated soil, then it is better to use wedge-shaped plates to improve traction. If virgin soil is processed, it is recommended to use spikes.

Also, lugs differ in appearance, not only in type:

two-striped, which are the smallest;
three-wheel ones are used for heavy walk-behind tractors with increased power;
solid ones can be used on wheels whose width is no more than 13 cm.

You also need to consider the height of the product when purchasing.

Video - How to make lugs for a walk-behind tractor. Manufacturing process

How to choose?

When choosing a suitable model, first of all you should pay attention to the brand of the walk-behind tractor. For the Neva and Neva MB model range, variations with a 43-centimeter diameter, the depth of immersion of the spikes into the ground is 15 cm, are excellent. For Salyut brand walk-behind tractors, lugs with a half-meter diameter are needed, in which the depth of immersion in the soil will be at least 20 cm For "Bison" you need tall products - 70 cm in diameter.

Only heavy walk-behind tractors do not require lugs; their mass guarantees them stable movement on almost any surface. But if you decide to improve the maneuverability of your heavy model of walk-behind tractor (weighing more than 0.2 tons), choose wide lug devices - 70 cm in diameter.

Please pay attention to one important point - there must be no contact between the surface of this type of attachment and the body of the unit.

The choice of a suitable lug model also depends on the type of soil and the nature of the outer side of the products. Their surface can be designed in the form of spikes or arrows. When purchasing products, keep in mind that the low height of the spikes is not suitable for wet and loose soils - they are ineffective and are easily clogged with soil. Arrow-shaped hooks are the most popular and are considered universal.

When purchasing additional equipment for your unit, first consider options from the same manufacturer.

Pay attention to the cost - it depends on the manufacturer and modification.

Do not forget that light walk-behind tractors also require weighting structures, otherwise on difficult soils you will have to deal with the unit slipping.

Details: which locks on homemade snow chains are better and why?

When making traction control devices in garage conditions, drivers most often use the following types of locking mechanisms to secure them to the tire:

S-shaped;
hook-shaped;
with ratchet mechanism.

Some homemade wheel chains are equipped with an S-shaped lock structure, which is locked with a four- or hex key. However, many complain about unreliable fixation and lack of adjustments for this option. In addition, installing such equipment is a complete inconvenience.

The second option for fixing the chain device is more common and holds quite well. If the chain is correctly laid, fastening can be done with a screwdriver without any problems. For a complete guarantee, car enthusiasts advise tying the contact point with 1-3 mm soft wire. Disassembly of the equipment also occurs quickly without much effort.

Dimensions of lugs for walk-behind tractors

The heavier the equipment, the better and more practical it is. High-quality, heavy-duty equipment allows you to work even on hard ground, which a lightweight mini tractor can handle with considerable difficulty. Heavy mini tractors require the same large lugs. In general, the scale of lugs depends on the size of the walk-behind tractor. The height of the equipment can be from 310 to 700 mm, and the width from 100 to 200 mm. The dimensions of the lug must be selected based on the modification of the unit. The scope of certain models is presented below.

Neva

You need to purchase walk-behind tractors that can adapt to each attachment, or, more simply, universal ones. However, what to do when the farm already has a mini tractor from the Neva company, which is by no means considered universal. The wheels of this device for working with soil have scales from 340-360 to 90-110 mm, and on the Neva MB they are 480-500 x 190-200. When producing a homemade hook for the Neva, you need to take into account that the height should be 340-360 mm and the width 90-110.

Firework

In this case, you can assemble the lug according to the same scheme as Neva. The sizes of Ugra MB or Salyut wheels are from 480-500 to 190-200 mm. Thus, the lug must be made 48-50 cm in length and 19-20 cm in width, the same dimensions are made on the Oka MB series.

Centaur

The wheels on the Centaur are similar to those on the Neva walk-behind tractors. Their difference is that the Centaur’s wheel length is eleven cm longer than that of the Neva. When producing a lug, it is necessary to make it 450 mm long and 110 mm wide, the same dimensions for the Zirka, Vityaz, Aurora, Bulat models. Such a hook will fit the Centaur 2060 and 2090, as well as various units with similar dimensions. In a shopping center, the cost of similar lugs is 2000-2500 rubles.

MTZ

Despite the fact that MTZ walk-behind tractors are made in Belarus, the cost of such units is quite considerable. The approximate price of a lug for MTZ is from 4,000 to 5,000 rubles. The fact is that the wheels of these walk-behind tractors are quite large, their size is 540-600x130-170 mm. To make a lug for a MTZ walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you need to follow the instructions described earlier and make the values corresponding to these wheels, that is, 540-600x130-170. The same dimensions are used for Agro models.

Cayman Wario

The French company Cayman produces excellent walk-behind tractors, the price of which can exceed 60-70 thousand rubles. Also, the additional equipment on them is by no means low in cost. The price of a lug for the Cayman Vario is from 5 to 7 thousand rubles. Their size is 460x160 mm, there are also extended ones 600x130 mm. The same sizes are used on the Caiman Elite, Compact, Eco, Promo, Primo, Q Junior series. You can also make a lug yourself, although a person who allows himself to buy such a walk-behind tractor will be able to purchase any equipment for it from the store

Oka

Oka walk-behind tractors are domestically produced and a fairly common product in the Russian Federation. Farmers and hobbyists are increasingly trying to make additional equipment specifically for such units. When making a lug on Oka, the length should be 450 and the width 130 millimeters. The manufacturing scheme is the same as for other walk-behind tractors - everything is extremely simple. In the store the price of such equipment is approximately 2500 rubles. But why spend money when you can do everything at home.

You may be interested in articles about trailed harrows for walk-behind tractors and rotary plows.

Bison

The Bison is a massive, impeccable mini tractor that can cope with numerous tasks on the farm. It comes with only the best suspended special equipment. The size of its wheels is 700x200 mm, the lug dimensions are similar. In addition, certain modifications of the bison accept lugs measuring 700x100 mm. For this reason, it is possible to make lugs of each of these sizes. However, it is recommended to produce 700x100, as this is more suitable for household needs. Dimensions 700x200 mm are mainly suitable for working in virgin soil. The cost of the Zubr lug in shopping centers ranges from 20 to 50 thousand rubles.

Cascade

Another domestic manufacturer of special equipment. Motoblocks of this company are also very famous. For this reason, it will be useful for many to find out what diameter the lug should be for such a device. Height - 460-680 mm, width - one hundred to one hundred and ninety-five millimeters.

Description and sizes of hooks

Heavy walk-behind tractors are most suitable for working on heavy soils and, accordingly, hooks with a larger width and height are more suitable for coupling the unit with virgin soil or very neglected soil. For highly complex work, weights are attached to the wheels.

The dimensions of the hooks vary between 310-700mm in height and 100-200mm in width. The Salyut walk-behind tractor is suitable for lugs of 500×100 mm and 500×200 mm. The latter are functional together with the plow. You can buy the same size with a sand-filled weighting agent so that the mounted plow plows the soil deeper. If you have 500x200 hooks, you can make the weight yourself. Wheels with hooks measuring 700x130 mm are put on the walk-behind tractor to work with hillers, flat cutters and potato diggers.

Lugs for "Zubr"

In addition to those described above, the heavy Zubr JRQ78 and 79 walk-behind tractor can easily accommodate 700×100 mm hooks. Their width is smaller, and, in addition to heavy ones, they can be used with medium-heavy walk-behind tractors.

The hooks for the Zubr will fit the Neva. Hooks of this size are in great demand , precisely due to better compatibility. Wheels 700×200 can only be put on heavy units, and they are intended for processing virgin soil. Wheels 700×100 are suitable for the average needs of a farmer; they can be safely stored and mounted on another walk-behind tractor when the existing one becomes outdated, even one with weaker power. 700x100 lugs will cost about $70.

Purpose and varieties

The lugs are designed to increase the weight of the walk-behind tractor and improve the contact of the equipment with the ground, especially in areas with overly wet and/or loose soil. They are a studded design that fits onto the axle instead of/on top of pneumatic wheels with soft tires.

There are several configurations of lug devices available on the market today. There are universal and special lugs. The former can be used on any walk-behind tractor, the main thing is to choose the right size. The latter are made for a specific brand (model) of the unit.

According to their design features, lug devices are divided into those requiring the removal of wheels with pneumatic tires and those that are put on over the tires. The first type requires fixation on the wheel axle.

The use of lugs allows:

better treatment of the soil layer;
improve the cross-country ability of both the walk-behind tractor itself and the attached trailer with cargo;
increase the stability of equipment due to an increase in its weight;
hang other additional equipment.

Purpose

The most common uses of lugs (iron wheels) are walk-behind tractors, mini-tractors and motor-cultivators. Despite the fact that some modern mechanisms and devices have these attachments in their own basic configuration, more often they still need to be purchased separately from the unit or made with your own hands.

Iron wheels are used in situations where it is necessary to increase the coupling of equipment with the ground, thus increasing traction force and the ability to overcome obstacles. Thus, motor vehicles equipped with iron wheels behave much more stably on loose and loamy soils. This allows the unit to thoroughly till the soil without the danger of getting stuck or buried in it. The use of iron wheels for cars and mini-tractors significantly increases their maneuverability in muddy conditions.

However, the possibilities for using lugs with road and agricultural machinery do not end there. In a slightly different form, these devices are used to more firmly fix greenhouses on the soil, and also additionally to tie a wooden foundation to the ground. The design of construction lugs is somewhat different than that of wheeled lugs. They are rods of iron reinforcement up to a meter long with a plate welded at one end.

Complex lugs

The following design is a complex one, since it is not inferior to its factory counterparts in quality. We make such lugs with our own hands and they fit like a neva, fireworks, or even a motor cultivator. To make them we need: half a wheel from a Zhiguli (you can cut the wheel yourself), tractor tires, with a developed projector. Then you should choose tires with the same developed projector as the tractor. If we cut off the sidewalls we get a closed ring.

The lugs we received will be able to move along a dirt road without loosening it. On soft ground the wheels will feel comfortable, but at the same time they will not move as boldly as the metal version.

What is the lug used for?

The lug is used to obtain additional traction force for transporting goods on unpaved roads. It should be noted that using a walk-behind tractor on public roads is prohibited, even if it is equipped with high-quality wheels.

Many owners of small agricultural equipment make their own lug lugs. In this case, you just need to make a similar mount, like the “iron horse”. If necessary, additional wheels are mounted.

When the walk-behind tractor is used exclusively in the field, then rubber tires are not needed. When designing your own structure, you don’t have to make rubber wheels, but use only lugs for everyday work.

This design is not know-how, but has been in demand for a long time. They had never made rubber tires before. The wheels in tractors and walk-behind tractors were metal, and transverse steel plates were additionally installed on the drive wheels for better traction.

Optimal sizes

It's no secret that heavy equipment cultivates the land better than light equipment. This is evidenced by the fact that people began to become interested in the question of how to make lugs for a car with their own hands. Such equipment can even handle hard soil, which a light tractor cannot handle very effectively. Such units require large lugs. To generalize, the design parameters will depend on the size of the walk-behind tractor.

Thus, the following popular walk-behind tractors can be distinguished:

"Neva". Walk-behind tractors that adapt to any conditions are common. But in the case when the farm already has a Neva tractor, which due to its characteristics is not considered universal, you can make soil cutters yourself. It is necessary to take into account that the diameter of the device should not be more than 36 centimeters, and the width should not be more than 11. MTZ. Even though such units are Belarusian, the price for them is considerable due to the highest quality. You can focus on a price of 5,000 rubles or more. The bottom line is that the wheels of these walk-behind tractor models are quite large. To make high-quality lugs, a lot of labor is required

It is important that the dimensions are selected correctly and that the triangular plates that engage the ground are carefully welded to the main lug wheel. "Firework". This device is assembled according to the Neva scheme. "Centaur"

The wheels in such a device are somewhat similar to the Neva. But the first car has 11 centimeters longer wheels. If a lug is made for the Centaur, its length should be 450 millimeters and width 110. It can also fit other models of walk-behind tractors, including those from other manufacturers.

It will also be useful to make an extension for the lugs. They are designed to increase the angle of rotation of the structure and the width of the potassium and counterweight. To do this, you need to attach a sleeve with a slot to the hub. An additional axle is inserted into such a sleeve, which is secured with a bolt. Finally, you need to secure the soil cutter wheel to the axle.

Thus, there are many options for making soil cutters with your own hands without much labor and emptying your pocket on expensive factory models.

Designs for “advanced” farmers

Simple designs from Zhiguli wheels can be easily made, but their consumer properties are not ideal. Therefore, in special cases, there is a need for homemade assembly of lugs, which are no worse than factory models, and they can weigh down the walk-behind tractor well.

For the manufacture of complex structures, it is necessary:

Steel sheet 4-5 millimeters for the main circle.
Steel strip 50 millimeters, 4-5 millimeters thick for the supporting surface. There should be 6 of them. They strengthen the disc well and make it heavier.
Sheet of steel 8-10 millimeters for creating hooks.
Welding machine (automatic or semi-automatic), drill, grinder, drilling workbench.

All parts are connected using electric welding, since a gas torch will not be able to heat metal of such thickness.

Due to the fact that the diameter of the lugs is larger than that of conventional wheels attached to a walk-behind tractor, it is necessary to lengthen their axles.

In this case, it is advisable to provide the ability to adjust the length of such axes, since the rows on the field can be of different widths. Thus, by moving the wheels with hooks vertically, you can set them to any level, width and position. In this case, the weight of each wheel will be at least 10 kilograms, and this provides excellent traction with the ground.

You need to know that such devices are not suitable for plowing or loosening the soil, although minor soil cultivation occurs while driving across the field. The lugs on the walk-behind tractor are not suitable for loosening, since an independent support point is required here.

If the design of the structure should not be heavy, then it can be made more beautiful, with an aesthetic appearance. Such wheels can be used on light soils where loosening has been done previously. They have a small diameter, in the middle there are shaped knitting needles made of profiled steel sheet. The steel for the hooks should be no more than 8 millimeters, and the weight of the wheel should be no more than 8 kilograms.

Combined design

We take halves of wheel rims from a Zhiguli car. We choose tires with good tread from the tractor. We cut off the sides, we get a rubber closed ring with a good protector. We open the halves of the wheel rims and, after laying the tires, twist them firmly.

If it is necessary not only for the wheels to be grippy, but also to additionally loosen the soil in the rut, knife-type hooks are made. You can create a homemade rim to mount them or weld them to the rims. The only drawback of the blade design is that it does not allow you to move the walk-behind tractor in the usual way.

When loosening in spring together with traditional attachments, the width of the soil processed per pass will double, which will save a lot of time.

Alternative options

Automotive stores sell traction control bracelets - a worthy alternative to chain equipment. They are distinguished by the possibility of quick installation and low price. But even here the engineering thought of our motorists does not stand still; they have skillfully learned to copy factory copies.

Bracelets are the same homemade snow chains , but without longitudinal elements, their advantages are as follows:

Ease of manufacture.
Quick installation.
High efficiency and reliability.

To make it you will need a modest kit:

VAZ muffler mounting element made of rubber;
bolts 40-60 mm long, washers and nuts;
a tube with a diameter equal to the diameter of the bolt;
steel chain with a diameter of at least 5-6 mm.

To equip wheels with standard sizes 195 and 205 mm, 4-5 meters of hardware products will be required. Stores also sell ready-made kits for self-assembly of bracelets, with the exception of Chinese kits, they are of fairly decent quality and inexpensive. It consists of:

blanks;
fastening accessories;
sling;
clamp lock.

The kit is easy to use, transported in a special case and does not take up much extra space. An important advantage of metal bracelets is the possibility of installation on wheels with disc brakes. And if you take into account the reviews, then owners of expensive foreign cars do not hesitate to use such devices, which also says a lot.

Knife lugs

In cases where wheel grip is more important, knife lugs will help. It will be easier to weld knife hooks onto the rims. But a more durable and reliable option is to make a homemade rim yourself. To do this, you will need the size you need (diameter and width). From materials:

Old gas cylinder.
Knife lugs.
A sawn disk from a Zhiguli with holes for a bushing that connects to the gearbox.

Let's get to work. Cut 4 strips from the balloon, 30 centimeters long and 5–8 centimeters wide. Then we bend the strips under the rim and weld them at the joint, removing them from the disk. When the 2 strips have turned into a ring, weld one ring to the disk. Then we weld the ends of the knife lugs to the other ring at an equal distance. The next step is to weld the other ends to another ring. This operation must be repeated with the remaining materials. The only drawback of such powerful lugs is that they will plow the ground, although this can be used as a plus for your own purposes.

The lugs for the walk-behind tractor are useful devices that allow you to clear the area for sowing from weeds and, at the same time, increase the stability of the agricultural machine on loose soil. Today, these simple products have earned great popularity not only among owners of large farms, but also among summer residents who have small plots of land at their disposal.

How to make from Zhiguli wheels?

1 way

You can create more complex elements based on metal sheets or car wheels. Precise fixtures can only be made in accordance with the drawing. Some make the drawing themselves, others use a ready-made version.

To create such products take:

4 mm steel, which will serve as the disks of future iron wheels;
8 mm metal sheet, which is necessary for the area immersed in the ground;
electrical tools (welding machine, angle grinder, electric drill).

The manufacturing process is quite simple:

Using an angle grinder, 2 pieces of equal size are cut out in the shape of a circle, in the center of which holes are drilled for the studs and the hub.
A jagged frame is made along the outer edge (no more than 100 millimeters in height).
The second sheet of metal unfolds into triangles with rounded corners.
The triangles are welded to the gear frame.

Method 2

In this case, you will need a full set of disks. You can install tires on one pair and use it for driving on asphalt, while the other can be made like classic lugs.

Let's look at the order of operations.

We dissolve a metal corner with a 5-6 cm shelf into pieces wider than the available disks.
In the middle of one side, use an angle grinder to cut out a triangle-shaped area. It is this part that they will touch on iron wheels. Using a gas burner, heat the corner and bend it slightly. We “grab” it with electric welding to strengthen the workpiece.
Along the outer rim of the car rim, we weld the spikes from the corners at regular intervals (a step of 15 centimeters would be ideal), directing the pointed part in the direction of movement of the motorcycle.
Similar actions are repeated for the other disk.

How to choose lugs for a walk-behind tractor

Before considering how to make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands from car wheels, you need to consider the procedure for choosing these devices, as well as the main purpose. Why do you need appropriate lugs for a walk-behind tractor? These devices allow you to cultivate arable land before planting, carry out hilling, and also plow the soil after harvesting. When selecting these devices, the following parameters should be taken into account:

First of all, the choice of lugs for a particular walk-behind tractor should be made based on the available budget.
It is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the motor cultivator, as well as attachments (length, height and width, as well as diameter).
Devices should be selected based on the purpose and functions of the corresponding walk-behind tractor and structural elements.
It is also important to take into account the type of soil that is subjected to appropriate processing using a cultivator.
Here, the availability of technical equipment options (mounted, rigid hitch devices or auxiliary devices) is taken into account.
You should also take into account the area of the land plot, as well as the power of the cultivator used for processing.
Separately, the cost is taken into account, as well as the manufacturer and compatibility of technical equipment.

In this video we will look at lugs for walk-behind tractors:

Taking into account all these parameters, you can make a rational choice of a suitable option for purchase, or try out the independent production of devices from disks, using certain diagrams and drawings that are freely available on the Internet for downloading. Additionally, if necessary, all developments in the design can be done independently, if you have certain skills, knowledge and some desire.

Important. When purchasing attachments, it is recommended to take into account that basically the model range is manufactured for each motor cultivator in a separate order.

The most effective

When choosing appropriate devices, most often, the models that are most effective are taken into account. In practice, this is only true for specific types of attachments. Let's take a closer look at what types of appropriate equipment you should choose for the full cultivation of arable land:

here, most often, multi-component milling devices are used, which allow processing the soil in different directions;
you can give preference to a plow with a harrow, since this equipment can simultaneously plow, loosen and cultivate the soil;
In addition, homemade devices should be highlighted, since they allow you to use everything you need in one mechanism;
Collapsible multifunctional component cutters and plows with harrows are also in demand.

Each individual case has its own nuances in the appropriate selection of structural elements, but an integral part of any type are special weighting agents that serve to weight the structure when immersed in the ground. This equipment allows you to evenly plow the soil to the same depth. This arrangement is especially necessary for tall cultivators, where the hitch is located significantly above the working plane.

Tips and recommendations when choosing lugs for a walk-behind tractor

It is important to choose the right lug for a walk-behind tractor so that it meets all the requirements and can work for a long time. Despite the large number of offers on the market, there are several tips and recommendations that will help you make the right choice:

heavy metal must be used in production, otherwise it will not be possible to loosen the soil efficiently, since most walk-behind tractors weigh little;
if attachments are used, then they should not touch the walk-behind tractor itself; it is better to purchase models for a specific walk-behind tractor;
the spikes should have an arrow-shaped shape, and they should be fastened so that they look in the direction of movement;
the diameter and width of the rim must correspond to the model on which they will be attached;
the ability to use additional elements will be a good bonus.

These are the main nuances that need to be remembered when choosing a specific lug. It is better to purchase the product in a specialized store, because there you can get comprehensive information support and a guarantee. For beginners, it is especially important to be able to replace the product if it does not fit their walk-behind tractor.

Video - Lugs for walk-behind tractors

How to make your lugs heavier

As mentioned earlier, for uniform tillage of the soil with special attachments, appropriate weighting agents are used, which allows the mechanism used to remain at the required depth during movement. In this case, it is necessary to consider in more detail how to make the canopies used heavier, namely:

for purchased equipment, special auxiliary weights can be used, which are hung together;
if necessary, you can use hanging any heavy object for uniform plowing;
in this case, it is possible to independently create a fairly heavy device that will loosen the soil evenly;
Often, on manufactured versions, a corresponding center of gravity is specially provided, which is achieved by the presence of a certain design;
weighting can be an additional adjustable insert that is present on the attachment.

There are quite a lot of options for increasing the mass of this device; here you just need to rationally use such weighting so that during operation the device does not fall deep enough into the ground. Otherwise, damage to the coupling mechanism or deformation of the tillage mechanism itself may occur.

Important. When working with such equipment, weather conditions should be taken into account, as well as the humidity and softness of the soil surface being treated.

Important to remember

Any traction control equipment adversely affects the safety of tires, as well as the condition of the chassis. You need to be especially careful when choosing locks for homemade chains on car wheels , since the trouble-free operation of the car depends on them.

Moving on hard surfaces is unacceptable. When driving on loose snow or mud, you should maintain a driving speed of 20-30 km/h; it is not recommended to allow wheels to slip. Experienced drivers advise periodically checking the tension of the equipment along the entire inner and outer perimeter of the tire while driving.

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Making lugs from a gas cylinder

Simple metal wheels for a walk-behind tractor can be made in another way. An empty gas cylinder is suitable for this. In this case, you will need:

Make sure that there is no gas in the cylinder;
Place the cylinder motionlessly on the floor or on stands;
Cut out 2 identical disks from it, about 30 cm high and about 6–10 cm thick - they will play the role of rims;
Weld one metal plate to the disks;
Weld 6 teeth, 15 cm long, to each of the plates. For use on light-class walk-behind tractors, you need to weld teeth 5–10 cm long to the plate.

For work, we recommend using exclusively cast iron cylinders. Cast iron is much stronger and heavier than steel, so lugs made from this material can last quite a long time.

Design solution with wheels

The easiest and cheapest way is to make and put the structure on a factory rubber wheel, like regular anti-slip chains.

First you need to take a metal sheet and cut out a strip slightly wider than the rubber profile. The tension on the wheel can be done by fastening the strip with two bolts and nuts. The edges around the entire circle must be folded to prevent slipping under lateral loads.

Then you need to take a thicker sheet of steel (3-5 millimeters) and cut transverse strips that will cling to the ground. They bend in the middle at an angle of 120 degrees. After this, the transverse strips are welded to the main part at the same distance. On average, from 10 to 15 such hooks should be welded, depending on the diameter of the wheel. In this regard, before starting work, you need to prepare a drawing yourself or download it on the Internet.

Such lugs for a motor cultivator can be made in a few days. In the case when an existing walk-behind tractor has ordinary metal and smooth wheels, such a device will turn it into a real SUV.

How to make snow chains for the wheels of a passenger car and crossover: 3 schemes

The draft version of the manual included a step-by-step description of the manufacture of three types of chains: ladder, honeycomb and diamond. The material turned out to be quite voluminous and we were struck by the idea of presenting the information in a compiled form. Considering that a number of operations in the manufacture of each of the three patterns are the same, you can roll out detailed instructions for one of the weaving technologies, and only make notes on the rest. They decided to take a “rhombus” as the basis, and describe the manufacturing process of the “ladder” and “honeycomb” on the basis of the “diamond”.

DIY "Rhombus"

The difficulty of making a homemade chain is that a number of simple things are unknown. For example, it is not clear how long each of the components of the future product should be; how long to make the same cable or chain located on the sides of the wheel... We suggest that all experiments be carried out in relation to a specific car. Then the percentage of errors is lower and the result is obvious.

We lay out the chain on one side of the tire. This will help to roughly estimate the number of links included in each of the elements of the diamond-shaped pattern. For ease of marking, use rope and electrical tape. You can use a rope to tie the product along the contour of the side part, and with insulation you can wrap the outer links to be connected with a cable on the sides and rings in the middle.

We make the mirror part of the resulting circuit. The snow chain conventionally consists of two parts: front and rear or left and right. In point No. 1 we designed the front part. To obtain the back one, it is necessary to mirror the already obtained section or, more simply, measure the same segment of the chain, marking the boundary connection points on it.

We connect the resulting two halves together. The easiest way to do this is with jump rings. If these are not available, then you can use one of the chain links by disconnecting it. The reverse fixation of the link must be permanent, so welding is indispensable.
Place the chain on the wheel.

Measure the required length of the cables located on the sides of the tire. To calculate the exact footage, use a rope to tie the chain front and back.
Place the turnbuckle eyelet on the front cable.
Process the ends of both cables by putting thimbles on them and clamping them tightly with clamps.

Try on the resulting structure again, tying the junction of the ends of the cables with a rope and using a lanyard.
Replace the rope with a shuckle if the lanyard provides a secure hold, and the homemade version is ready for combat use.

Important! The lanyard must be tied diagonally.

Homemade "honeycomb"

Diamond shapes alternating with straight sections are made by analogy with a diamond-shaped snow chain. First, try on the outer part, which consists of half-diamonds and straight sections on the tire tread. If connecting rings are not used, the outer pattern will consist of a continuous piece of chain. The mirror part here is not solid - it includes small sections that, together with the upper semi-finished product, form a diamond-shaped structure.

The separation point is still located at the peripheral vertices of the diamond. If you want to use chain ties instead of cable ties, you need to stock up on 10 brackets, in three different configurations. In a budget option, the brackets can be replaced with bolts with large washers. And if you are pursuing the goal of creating an indestructible design based on Soviet snow chains, then replace the lanyard with a full-fledged square lock. From the photo it is clear that in design terms this solution is simple: two disks (aluminum can be used) are riveted together. On the same axes there are whiskers (only steel ones).

"Ladder" at home

We left the most traction performance, as they say, for a snack. For two reasons. The ladder is the easiest option for self-production and at the same time the least popular off-road weaving scheme according to known prerequisites.

During manufacturing, it is important to follow a number of rules. For example, it is customary to connect transverse sections here not with a cable, but with a chain. The fact is that the cable tie greatly complicates the installation, to the point that the wheel must be removed, and even lowered, otherwise there is no other way.

Otherwise, everything is extremely simple. It is enough to cut 13-15 equal pieces of chain, fasten them with a chain, make a lock or use a lanyard (again, only in the diagonal direction), and the device is ready for use.

How to make lugs with existing factory wheels

The easiest way is to put the structure on the tire, like snow chains.

It is enough to take sheet iron 2-3 mm thick and cut a strip that will be slightly wider than the tire profile. The tension is ensured by a simple tie rod made of bolts. The edges of the strip should be folded to prevent slipping under lateral loads.

The lugs themselves are cut from thicker sheet steel (4-5 mm). They must be bent in the middle at an angle of 120°. The blanks are then welded to the strips at regular intervals.

Important! The distance between the lugs should be the same on both wheels. Otherwise, the equipment will be pulled to the side during work. Therefore, before starting work, you should use ready-made drawings, or develop a layout yourself

Therefore, before starting work, you should use ready-made drawings, or develop a layout yourself.

You can make such lugs with your own hands in a couple of evenings. If you use a regular smooth tread on a homemade walk-behind tractor, the device will turn the equipment into a real SUV.

We will introduce small mechanization lovers to various types of structures and varying degrees of complexity.

The best lugs for a premium walk-behind tractor

The highest quality models that can be used for cultivating the soil. They are often used on large and powerful walk-behind tractors. The cost is quite high, but the lugs can be used for a long time. The heaviest metal alloy is used in their production.

Mobile K MBK0011766

The model has good welding and is necessary to ensure good adhesion of the walk-behind tractor to the ground. Production facilities are located in Russia.

Mobile K MBK0011766

Characteristics:

weight 16 kg;
diameter 460 mm;
width 160 mm.

pros

heavy weight;
high quality.

Minuses

suitable for a small number of walk-behind tractors;
The hub required for mounting is not included and must be purchased separately.

Mobile lug K MBK0011766

Aurora 11749

These are all-metal wheels with fairly large spikes, which allows deep cultivation of the soil. They are recommended for use with walk-behind tractors that can withstand high loads. The weight is light, so weights may be needed. It is important that the tread angles are set correctly before use.

Aurora 11749

Characteristics:

made in China;
weight 7 kg;
hub 32 mm;
diameter 400 mm.

pros

large thorns;
moderate cost;
good metal;
long service life.

Minuses

relatively light weight, so it is often necessary to use weighting materials.

Aurora lug 11749

Multiagro MB G.30.430.200N

A good model for heavy and powerful cultivators. Can be used for various models (the product instructions contain a complete list of walk-behind tractors with which it can be used). Users note that it is quite easy to change wheels to this lug. Production is located in Russia.

Multiagro MB G.30.430.200N

Characteristics:

weight 13.5 kg;
hub 30 mm;
diameter 430 mm;
width 200 mm.

pros

heavy metal alloy;
plows the ground well;
provides good grip.

Minuses

You can find it in few stores.

Grouser Multiagro MB G.30.430.200N

Functions of lugs

With the help of lugs you can expand the functionality of the walk-behind tractor. It becomes more productive, as it can be used for plowing and loosening fairly large areas of land. Here are the main functions of this equipment:

increasing the adhesion of the walk-behind tractor itself to the ground, which is very important when working on sandy and arable soil;
increasing the weight of the walk-behind tractor, which allows the use of other additional equipment;
weed removal;
carrying out deeper loosening of the soil.

Important! When choosing a specific model, it is necessary to clarify whether it can be used with an existing walk-behind tractor.

Do-it-yourself lug lugs for a walk-behind tractor: the optimal design option

To make more complex factory analogues, lugs are made from steel sheets or car wheels. An exact design can only be created from a drawing, which you either make yourself or take a ready-made one.

For lugs in the first case, take:

4 mm steel – it will serve for the rims of future wheels;
steel sheet 8 mm - for the part immersed in the soil;
power tools - welding, angle grinder, drill.

Work progress:

Using an angle grinder, we cut out two identical round-shaped blanks, in the middle of which we drill fasteners for the hub and studs;
along their outer edge we make a jagged edge with a height of no more than 100 mm;
we unravel the second sheet of steel into triangles with blunted corners;
We weld the latter to the serrated edge, as shown in the figure.

The second option based on Zhiguli wheels

A complete set of disks will be needed, since tires can be placed on one pair and used for transportation on asphalt roads, and the second pair can be used as traditional lugs.

Sequencing:

cut a steel corner with a side of 5-6 cm into pieces wider than the existing disks;
In the center of one side, use a grinder to cut out a triangular area. It is this part that they will touch on the lug;
Heat the corner with a burner and bend it slightly. Additionally, we tack by welding to strengthen the workpiece;
We weld the spikes from the corners along the outer rim of the machine disk at equal intervals (a step of 15 cm would be optimal, directing the pointed part as the walk-behind tractor moves).

Similar operations are repeated for the second disk, as shown in the video.

“Using our recommendations, you can make homemade lugs for any brand and model of walk-behind tractors: Agat, Salyut or Neva. The dimensional differences between the models of these cultivators are insignificant, so the lugs from the Neva MB-1 series are also suitable for later versions - MB-2, MB-21, etc., expanding the scope of their application.

Auto mechanic, specializes in agricultural equipment

In modern life, various devices are used that are designed to significantly reduce physical stress when performing certain work. For agriculture and gardening, appropriate special equipment is used, which increases productivity

In practice, special attention is paid to small and multifunctional devices

One of these devices is a walk-behind tractor. Of course, the device itself does not have a certain value without additional attachments. However, due to the high cost, lugs for the walk-behind tractor and other devices can be made independently. In this case, it is necessary to consider exactly how homemade lugs are made for a device such as the Mole walk-behind tractor or other models.

Save time and effort with walk-behind tractor lugs