The operation of the equipment is aimed at performing tasks related to agricultural and municipal work. When assembling this mechanism, high-quality and proven parts and components are used. Each model is assigned its own person in charge, who monitors the progress of work during assembly. Plowman walk-behind tractors are distinguished by maneuverability, light weight and excellent performance, in addition, each sample is numbered. Therefore, if controversial issues arise during the operation of the equipment, you can accurately track the entire path of birth of the walk-behind tractor.
This walk-behind tractor is excellent in terms of performance.
Features of Lander walk-behind tractors
Modern units operate on high-quality European engines. Other parts, such as the transmission, are made in Russia. This feature made it possible to make the equipment affordable in terms of cost and of sufficient quality.
To find out everything about Plowman walk-behind tractors, you need to evaluate their specifics and advantages:
- Control handles adjustable in height and width;
- Rubber wheels provide better maneuverability regardless of the specific terrain;
- The motor is made in Europe, therefore it is reliable and durable;
- All components are of high quality. But in the event of a breakdown, you can easily purchase the necessary parts;
- Modern design and safety. The operator is completely protected from rotating parts;
- The machine does not overheat thanks to the gear reducer. The walk-behind tractor can work for a long time without stopping;
- Sufficient power to use a variety of attachments;
- Low noise level during operation;
- Thanks to its low weight, the unit is maneuverable and easy to operate.
Among the models offered, it is easy to choose a walk-behind tractor that suits the technical parameters.
Attachments
Like any agricultural machine, the Plowman family has its own additional mechanisms for cultivating the land:
- set of cutters;
- plow for plowing;
- various mowers;
- rake;
- potato planter and digger;
- hillers;
- snow removal device;
- dump shovels.
On a note! Attachments for walk-behind tractors are not a cheap pleasure. Many owners of such equipment are considering the option of creating additional devices, guided by diagrams and drawings widely available on the Internet.
Motoblock Plowman MB-800
This model is a light class unit.
With a small weight, it has sufficient power to cultivate an impressive plot of land. The walk-behind tractor is aggregated with a variety of canopies for cultivating soil and caring for plants; you can also use active equipment (rotary mower, crawler attachment).
Technical specifications:
- Four-stroke gasoline engine with a power of 8 hp. With.;
- Air cooling system;
- Fuel tank capacity – 5.3 liters;
- Working width – up to 100 centimeters;
- Plowing depth – up to 30 centimeters;
- The mass of the unit is 78.4 kilograms.
User manual
Before you start using the walk-behind tractor, you must read the operating instructions. It introduces a person to the rules for handling a walk-behind tractor, the purpose of the levers, the frequency of maintenance and ways to solve basic faults. Below are the main points from the user manual.
Motoblock Plowman MZR-800
First launch and run-in
Plowman walk-behind tractors are sold disassembled from the factory.
- To assemble them, you need to use the user manual, where everything is described step by step.
- After this, you should pour fuel and oil into the appropriate compartments and run-in the engine.
- This process involves using the machine at minimum speed. This must be done to ensure that all parts of the engine are lubricated.
- Typically the run-in lasts from 6 to 8 hours. At the end of this period, it is necessary to change the engine oil.
During break-in, it is strongly recommended to actively use the gearbox so that the lever fits into the appropriate grooves and the oil in the box reaches all components.
Service
In order for Plowman walk-behind tractors to last as long as possible, it is necessary to carry out regular maintenance in accordance with the recommendations of the operating instructions.
Trailers
In farming and municipal services, there is often a need to transport small items over short distances. Plowman walk-behind tractors are perfectly adapted to work with all types of trailed devices.
The following can be attached to the unit:
Adapter. It is a compact cart with 1 axle and a seat. Used for agricultural work that lasts for a long time. The adapter eliminates the need for the operator to walk around the area and significantly reduces the load on his arms and back.
Cargo trailer. It has a bench for the driver and a voluminous body. Additional equipment can be installed on the drawbar. At the rear of the trailer there is a hitch for attaching rakes or harrows.
Combined trolley. Designed for planting or harvesting work. The presence of 2 seats allows one person to operate the walk-behind tractor, and the second to carry out various actions with attachments.
Winter sleigh. Used for transporting various property in the snow. Made from durable polymer plastic.
In low gear, the walk-behind tractor can tow a trailer with a total weight of up to 500 kg. In this case, fuel consumption will not exceed 2 l/h.
Types of converters and their properties
After the increase in demand for gardening equipment, there was a need to optimize different mechanisms to fulfill different purposes. This did not bypass converters either.
Types of mechanisms for possible disassembly and reassembly
Depending on the ability to disassemble and repair the device, converters are divided into:
- Non-separable converters - installed on budget cars. Their production is cheap, since low-quality parts are used for production. The service life of such mechanisms is 1–2 seasons. Any malfunction in such a gearbox leads to its complete replacement.
- Collapsible structures - mounted on expensive equipment. They are of high quality and can last for several seasons without a single breakdown. In the event of a malfunction, such gearboxes can be disassembled and the broken part replaced.
Cost of walk-behind tractors "Plowman MKM-3" in 2022
As of 2022, it produces 9 modifications of compact light walk-behind tractors “Plowman MKM-3”. The manufacturer's selling prices for them are as follows:
- with the Mobil K 168FB engine – 36,690 rubles;
- with the Dinking DK170 engine – 37,390 rubles;
- with the Loncin G200FA engine – 38,590 rubles;
- with Briggs&Stratton RS950 engine – 42,850 rubles;
- with the Subaru EX-17 engine – 47,990 rubles;
- with Kohler CH270 engine – 49,990 rubles;
- with Honda GP200 engine – 46,690 rubles;
- with Honda GC200 engine – 49,990 rubles;
- with the Subaru EX-21 engine – 51,990 rubles.
On the secondary market of small agricultural machinery, the model “Plowman” (“Lander”) MKM-3” is poorly represented. However, judging by individual offers, a used walk-behind tractor in technically sound condition can be purchased in the range from 18 to 25 thousand rubles.
Technical specifications in numbers
- Overall dimensions: length – 155 cm, width – 73 cm, height – 130 cm.
- Ground clearance – 12 cm.
- The processing width with 4-row standard cutters is 73 cm (the strip can be expanded to 90 and 105 cm, with an additional set of cutters, which is purchased separately).
- The diameter of the cutters is 36 cm.
- The depth of processing with cutters is up to 30 cm.
- The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 67 kg (dry weight).
- The forward speed of the walk-behind tractor is 3.5 km/h in 1st gear and 7.8 km/h in 2nd gear; back – 2.5 km/h.
- Fuel tank capacity – 3.6 l.
- Pneumatic tire size – 4.00-8 or 4.00-10.
- Track width – 38 cm.
- Turning radius – 1.3 m.
- The permissible lateral stability angle is 15 degrees.
- The longitudinal inclination angle is 15 degrees.
Before full use, the walk-behind tractor must be broken in. This means working on it for the first 10 hours without heavy loads, at medium power. In general, the first 20 hours of operation of the Plowman MKM-3 walk-behind tractor is a period of running-in of engine and transmission parts, and therefore overloading the MKM-3 during this period is not permissible. Cultivation of the soil during the running-in period must be carried out to a depth of no more than 12 centimeters in one pass with cultivators, without additional sections.
Improved cross-country ability
The low weight of the walk-behind tractor contributes to its maneuverability and ease of control. But this factor can become a problem when working on heavy and wet soil. When traction with the ground is lost, the walk-behind tractor begins to slip and bury itself.
Improving grip is achieved by installing the following devices:
Weights. Disc-shaped weights are attached to the hubs. These can be monolithic parts or containers filled with sand. Mounted weights are attached directly to the frame of the unit or to a self-made frame. The weight of weights varies between 40-80 kg.
Ground hooks. They are wheels with a diameter of up to 70 cm, the rim of which is made in the form of strips with transverse bars. The weight of 1 lug is 25-35 kg.
Axle extensions. They are used to increase the stability and maneuverability of the walk-behind tractor when working on slopes and unstable ground. The wheelbase can be extended to a maximum of 90 cm.
Caterpillars. This is a rather expensive, but very effective device that allows equipment to move through loose snow and swamps.
A small wheel can be installed instead of the front stop. This solution helps to increase the stability of the unit and improve its controllability.
Service
Motoblocks Plowman MZR-820 are high-quality domestically produced equipment; to maintain it in working condition, periodic maintenance should be performed, the schedule of which is described in the operating instructions.
The engine oil should be changed after 25 hours of operation; a lubricant classified as 10W-30 is best suited for this purpose.
Despite the fact that the gasoline engine of the Plowman Yenisei MZR-820 walk-behind tractor is capable of working with low-quality fuel, this is not recommended, since then, at best, the fuel filters will become clogged and the engine will stop working, and in extreme cases, you will have to disassemble and clean the carburetor .
Description
The Plowman-Yenisei MZR-820 walk-behind tractor is designed for operation on a site with a total area of up to 15 acres. In addition to agricultural applications, these machines are often used in municipal and landscape applications.
- This walk-behind tractor is equipped with an easy start system, which allows you to start the engine even at sub-zero temperatures.
- The MZR-820 plowman has a reinforced hitch that can withstand heavy loads and work with heavy attachments.
- The standard delivery set includes a set of cutters according to the scheme (3+1), which implies the ability to remove one pair from each side when processing narrow areas.
- During transport, the handle can be detached to reduce the space required by the machine.
The main difference from the Plowman MZR-800 model is the improved cast iron gearbox, which is able to withstand higher loads.
Owner reviews
The first thing to note (as all owners of the Plowman walk-behind tractor say) is that this model is designed for working on light garden soils; virgin soil and especially hard and dense soils are too much for it. For heavy soils, you will need a mid-class walk-behind tractor, weighing more than one hundred kilograms.
But it is very light and easy to operate - even any teenager can operate it! According to the owners, 10-15 acres of vegetable garden for this walk-behind tractor is the optimal area that it can cultivate without the slightest difficulty. There is truth and evidence of the work of the “Plowman” on virgin soils. Only in this case were wheel weights installed on the walk-behind tractor, and the track widened.
The material from which the walk-behind tractor is assembled is definitely not flimsy, the frame is very strong. The quality of assembly and painting also inspires respect and trust. The cutter protection design deserves praise: the earth does not fly high, which is safe for the face and eyes. Changing gears when working with cutters or a plow is convenient and easy. They switch quite clearly. The clutch also works clearly and smoothly, the “Plowman MKM-3” walk-behind tractor starts moving slowly and without jerking.
Another plus is that there is a power take-off pulley for a belt drive, applicable for a wide variety of inexpensive additional equipment. The pin located in front of the walk-behind tractor is also convenient. You can freely place weights on it for movement as part of a trolley and for harrowing. Excellent balancing and weight distribution: all the weight falls on the wheels.
Manufacturers praise the gearbox for good reason: it is really powerful, high-torque and of very good quality. This gearbox is more reliable than chain or worm gearboxes. Rubber shock-absorbing handles are good both in quality and in comfort. The same can be said about the clutch handle. It is convenient and comfortable to adjust the steering wheel. The walk-behind tractor is quickly and easily disassembled and assembled into positions for transportation and work. The walk-behind tractor coulter is equipped with comfortable wheels; you can move the walk-behind tractor on them while cultivators are standing on it, so as not to spoil the paths.
The following review from the owner of “Plowman MKM-3” is very noteworthy: “Last year I dug up a 20-acre garden – it took me half the fall to do it. This year, in the run-in mode - milling for 10 minutes, resting for 10 minutes, I processed the same area in just a couple of hours. I can’t imagine what I didn’t buy before!”
One of the disadvantages of this model is the tight gas; increased vibration in the middle range of rotation of the crankshaft. The tension roller bearing is dry, and after stopping the engine it rotates with a whistle for another 30 seconds. Some owners note as a drawback - weak welding in the area where the steering wheel is attached to the frame. The throttle lever sticks from time to time.
It is also noted that for high-quality snow removal, the speed of the walk-behind tractor is too high. Even in first gear, so sometimes the snow thrower choke. The solution is to additionally purchase a utility pulley for this walk-behind tractor. Due to the smaller diameter of the pulley, the speed of the walk-behind tractor will be noticeably lower, and the rotation speed of the snow blower auger will remain at the same level.
In general, we can conclude that there are noticeably more positive experiences in owning Gagarin walk-behind tractors than negative ones. The “Plowman” (“Lander”) MKM-3 walk-behind tractor not only looks decent in appearance. It is also well-assembled, quite maneuverable and has maximum versatility.
