Review of MTD walk-behind tractors. Features of application and operation. Owner reviews

Description

Let's start a brief review of MTD walk-behind tractors with information about the manufacturer of the equipment. The company MTD Products Inc was born in 1932 of the last century in the American city of Cleveland (Ohio). Until 1958, the company was engaged in the production of radiator grilles, but from this year it declared itself as a manufacturer of garden equipment.

Today, the company has expanded greatly, opening production sites in Germany, the USA, Canada, China, Hungary and Mexico. The equipment produced at the company's factories is distinguished by its reliability and high build quality.

Among the huge range of the company's products, we will pay attention to walk-behind tractors and mounted implements, which increase the functionality of this professional and semi-professional agricultural equipment.

Model range of walk-behind tractors from MTD company

The company produces mainly gasoline models of walk-behind tractors and cultivators, but there are also electric ones. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the most popular modifications of motorized MTD devices:

1. Motoblock MTD T/240.
2. Model MTD T/245.
3. Cultivator MTD T/250 SUNGARDEN.
4. MTD T/240 OHV 600.
5. Modification MTD T30 E.
6. Motoblock MTD T/205.
7. MTD T/300.
8. Model MTD T/330.
9. Modification of MTD T/380 (M).

What are the characteristics and features of the above modifications of walk-behind tractors and MTD cultivators? Let's figure it out.

Motoblock MTD T/240

This is more of a motor cultivator than a walk-behind tractor. Light weight - 39 kg, the MTD ThorX 55 OHV gasoline power plant has a performance of 5.5 horsepower.

Motoblock MTD T/240

Engine start manual, air protection. The drive is worm type, the clutch is conical. There is no reverse, there is only one speed. Maximum processing width up to 61 cm, cutter immersion up to 25 cm. The package includes 4 cutters, plant protection discs and a transport wheel. The steering column has a rotation angle. The purpose of the cultivator is to mill all types of soil.

Model characteristics:

Model MTD T/245

The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 36 kg. A MTD ThorX 55 OHV gasoline power unit with a capacity of 5.5 horsepower is mounted on the frame. The engine is started manually using an inertia starter. Air cooling. The purpose of the motor cultivator is to mill all types of soil and weed beds to remove weeds.

Motoblock MTD T/245

The manufacturer installed a worm-type gearbox, one forward speed, no reverse. The handle is adjustable. The cultivator package includes: a set of rototillers (4 pieces), protective discs for plants, protective wings, and a transport wheel. Capture of the processed surface in one pass is about 61 cm, the immersion depth of the cutter is up to 25 cm.

Characteristics of the walk-behind tractor:

Cultivator MTD T/250 SUNGARDEN

The weight of the walk-behind tractor (cultivator) is 45 kg. The manufacturer installed a Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine with a capacity of 5 horsepower. There are modifications of this model, with Briggs&Stratton 6.5 hp) and SG OHV (6 hp) engines. Manual launch.

Cultivator MTD T/250 SUNGARDEN

Worm-type gearbox, bevel clutch, one speed forward, reverse is not provided. Purpose of the cultivator: milling of all types of soils + weeding. The package includes cutters, transport wheel and protective discs. The soil grip width varies up to 58 cm, the depth of cutting into the ground is up to 30 cm. The handle is adjustable.

Characteristics of the walk-behind tractor:

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Cultivators are agricultural assistants in cultivating the top layers of soil. They loosen soil of varying densities without turning it over. As a result, it turns out soft, loose and enriched with oxygen. The equipment both prepares the area for sowing and provides further care for it.

Table of contents:

1. How to choose a cultivator
2. Cultivator MTD T240
3. Features of the MTD T240 cultivator
4. Operating instructions for the MTD T/240 cultivator

How to choose a cultivator

A cultivator is a high-performance tool that saves the user’s effort and time. It is an alternative to a shovel, hoe and rake.

When purchasing equipment, you need to specifically understand what type and scope of work it is intended for.

Light cultivators are suitable for loosening soft soil in small areas. Their power is sufficient for work on an area of ​​5–10 acres. They are equipped with electric motors with a power of up to 1.5 kW or gasoline equivalents with up to 5 hp. The width of the strip of cultivated soil does not exceed 45 cm, and the depth - 25 cm. The weight of such equipment reaches 25 - 30 kg.

Average cultivators can handle the volume of work on an area of ​​10–15 acres. With a chain gearbox and a working width of up to 80 – 90 cm. Their main difference from light analogues is the ability to use attachments. The units operate from a two- or four-stroke engine.

Professional heavy cultivators are powered by powerful diesel engines. Their power varies from 5.5 to 9 hp. They are equipped with a chain reducer and gearbox. At a time, such a machine processes from 0.8 to 1.2 m of surface with a depth of up to 30 cm. Such models provide the largest number of attachments and functions. Heavy equipment copes with hard layers of soil and virgin soil. And for plowing they buy powerful walk-behind tractors.

Cultivator MTD T240

The MTD T240 cultivator is a good assistant for gardening and vegetable gardening. It is used for a number of jobs:

• loosening the soil,
• weeding beds,
• application of fertilizers,
• planting and digging root crops,
• hilling,
• plowing.

The machine is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder gasoline engine ThorX55. Its power is 5.5 hp. with a cylinder volume of 173 cm³. Cooling is carried out naturally by air flows. The cultivator is equipped with a worm-type gearbox, and the clutch is produced by a conical clutch.

The unit has one forward gear. Reverse gear, that is, reverse, is not provided.

The equipment is started by a manual starter. With a few pulls on the engine cable.

The fuel tank capacity is 1.4 liters.

The unit is equipped with 4 steel saber cutters with a diameter of 31 cm. The system develops up to 120 rpm. And its design allows you to quickly replace damaged knives with new ones. The working width of the cultivator reaches 61 cm, with a depth of 25 cm.

Equipment weight 39 kg.

The average cost for an MTD T/240 cultivator is 450 USD.

The supply consists of:

• cultivator,
• transport wheel,
• cutters,
• rules for operating the machine and its engine,
• warranty service card,
• boxes.

MTD T/240 is a lightweight cultivator, optimal for cultivating areas of up to 10 - 15 acres. It is usually used for pre-sowing work, fertilizing the soil and leveling the landscape.

Features of the MTD T240 cultivator

Users note a number of features of the MTD T/240 cultivator:

• powerful engine, as for a light cultivator,
• efficient bevel clutch and worm gear,
• oil pump for high-quality processing of parts,
• adjustable Y-shaped steering wheel,
• durable steel body,
• removable motor for convenient transportation and movement of the cultivator.

Operating instructions for the MTD T/240 cultivator

1. General safety rules:

• use the cultivator for its intended purpose,
• do not overload the equipment,
• Persons over 16 years of age are allowed to work,
• do not touch rotating parts of the equipment,
• work away from fire and sparkling elements,

• storage is carried out in a dry room away from flammable objects,
• Carry out repairs and maintenance of the cultivator from specialists.

2. Working with MTD T/240:

• Before the first start, fill the gearbox with oil,
• check its level before each use or every 5 hours of operation,
• use fuel recommended by the manufacturer,
• make sure there are no strangers, children or animals in the work area,
• use only working equipment,
• When dirty, clean the engine, muffler and cutters from grass debris,
• start work with the clutch lever fully depressed, otherwise its wear will accelerate,
• If the movement of the cutters is blocked, turn off the cultivator. Fix the problem and continue working.

Operating instructions for the MTD walk-behind tractor

Before starting operational work, the new owner of the MTD walk-behind tractor must carefully study the instructions, which describe in detail the following sections:

1. Construction of the MTD walk-behind tractor.
2. Technical data of a specific modification.
3. Safety requirements when working with a motorized device.
4. Instructions for starting the engine for the first time, running-in period.
5. Maintenance of MTD motor cultivators.
6. Possible malfunctions.

We suggest briefly reviewing some sections.

Break-in period

The purpose of running-in is to run-in all moving parts of the engine and gearbox at low loads in order to improve the performance characteristics of the walk-behind tractor. For MTD motor cultivators, the running-in period is 6 hours. The break-in period begins immediately after the first start of the engine.

Preparation for running-in and its correct implementation:

1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel.
2. Fill the crankcase and transmission with appropriate oils.
3. Check the tire pressure of the pneumatic wheels (if equipped).
4. Start the engine according to the first start instructions included in the manual.
5. Warm up the engine.
6. Carry out cultivation and other work in a gentle mode at ½ engine power; by the end of the break-in period, the power can be increased to ⅔ engine power.
7. At the end of the break-in, drain the used oil and fill the containers with fresh oil.

Maintenance of MTD walk-behind tractors

The maintenance stages are described in detail in the instructions; we list the main points:

1. Changing the oil in the crankcase and gearbox:
   Transmission oils are replaced every 100 hours worked by the walk-behind tractor; for MTD units it is recommended to use the following brands: Tap-15V, TAD-17i;
2. The engine oil is changed every 25 hours; the manufacturer recommends using 10W-30 grade.
   Transmission oil TAP-15V Transmission oil TAd-17i Engine oil SAE 10W30
3. Preservation of the MTD walk-behind tractor for long-term storage:
   the fuel is completely drained;
4. engine oil is drained;
5. the unit is thoroughly cleaned and washed;
6. the next stage is drying and lubrication.
7. Daily care of the motor cultivator “before” and “after” operational work:
   before starting cultivation or other work, it is necessary to check the amount of fuel in the tank and the level of engine oil, as well as the degree of tightening of the mounting bolts;
8. At the end of the work, it is necessary to clean the walk-behind tractor from dirt, thoroughly wash and dry it, and then lubricate it with appropriate materials.

Malfunctions of MTD walk-behind tractors

Let's look at the reasons why the MTD walk-behind tractor engine does not start, stalls or runs unevenly:

1. Low quality fuel.
2. Lack of fuel in the tank.
3. Running out of oil.
4. Low quality lubricating fluids.
5. Carburetor not adjusted.
6. The carburetor is clogged.
7. The high voltage wire is disconnected from the spark plug.
8. Ignition not set.
9. The spark plug is wet, burned or smoked.
10. The filters are clogged.
11. There is no compression in the engine.
12. The throttle lever is in the wrong position, move it to the “Start” position.

Attachments

MTD walk-behind tractors are in demand due to their versatility. With the help of additional attachments, they are able to automate a large number of agricultural works.

Milling cutter

This is the main attachment that comes with all models of MTD walk-behind tractors.
Milling cutters allow you to mix the top layer of soil and make it homogeneous.

Each MTD model has its own maximum cutting width and depth of insertion. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to this when choosing a device.

Plow

MTD walk-behind tractors are durable and can even process virgin soil with milling cutters, but in rocky soil it is still recommended to use a plow.

It goes into the soil and turns it over and over again. Reversible plows have a special plowshare design that allows the soil to turn over on it several times, break up large piles of soil, and only then throw it aside.

Mower

You can connect a mower to MTD walk-behind tractors. This attachment allows you to clear areas with large thickets of weeds, or maintain the grass level in parks and lawns.

Rotary mower Segmental mower

The most common type of mower is rotary, they cut the grass using rotating blades.

Hiller

When potatoes are grown, they must be periodically hilled to increase the yield. MTD walk-behind tractors can help with this work.

The manufacturer offers disk hillers, which rotate when the device moves and throw soil onto the crops.

Disc hiller Hillers

If you don’t have a hiller at hand, you can use a regular plow. However, in this case you need to be extremely careful, since there is a possibility of digging up the crops before they ripen.

Potato digger

MTD walk-behind tractors can dig up potatoes using a potato digger. In appearance, it very much resembles an ordinary plow with welded steel rods.

Potato digger Potato digger KKM-1

While moving, he picks up a layer of earth and directs it to the rods, where they break and leave only fruits on the surface.

water pump

The garden must be watered periodically to ensure that the crops grow and do not wilt. Previously, special pumps were used to irrigate land.

water pump

Now an MTD walk-behind tractor with a pump can water an area at a distance of up to 50 meters.

Adapter and trailers

When working with MTD walk-behind tractors, fatigue sets in quickly due to the fact that you need to walk behind them. And this is not always convenient, so to make the work easier, owners purchase adapters.

Adapter

They are special attachments with a seat that allow you to control the MTD walk-behind tractor in a sitting position.

If you need to transport cargo, there is no way to do it without a trailer. The maximum load capacity of each MTD model is different, however, this value is at least 300 kg.

Trailer

Experienced owners recommend using tipper options. They will help with unloading work. Simply lift the trailer from the front.

Wheels, lugs and tracks

As standard, MTD walk-behind tractors come with pneumatic tires for transportation and cutters. Wheels are also necessary for working with other attachments.

MTD walk-behind tractors have a small disadvantage. They are light and the device often slips.

To increase traction on the surface, lugs can be used. Their metal plates fit into the surface and allow the walk-behind tractor to move more stable.

Wheel 4x10 Wheel load Lugs

In the winter season, MTD walk-behind tractors will slide on the ice surface. And in some situations it becomes almost impossible to control them. To fix this, you can use caterpillars. They increase grip on the surface due to a larger contact area.

Weights

If you do not have lugs, but you need to increase the grip of the MTD walk-behind tractor, this can be done by installing additional weights. They are produced in the form of pancakes for a barbell and are hung on the wheel axle.

Owner reviews

Oleg, 48 years old:

Hello, I have been plowing the “old man” T-240 for eight years now. It works properly, all systems are intact, the oil in the gearbox is still from the factory. The machine is low-functional, but reliable and durable. The walk-behind tractor is completely unpretentious in operation and maintenance - a famous German quality.

Sergey, 27 years old:

I have an electric walk-behind tractor, I bought it for a greenhouse; the small working width allows me to maneuver it. It’s very light, although there should always be power, but I couldn’t fit a more powerful gasoline tank, so I consider my choice to be the best possible one. There have been no breakdowns in 4 years; I use it for cultivating and weeding beds.