Salute walk-behind tractors are actively used in summer cottages and farms in Russia and the CIS countries. They are known as powerful and reliable equipment that can be adapted to any agricultural work.
A big plus is the versatility of the device - more than 50 types of attachments can be attached to it. It must be purchased separately; it is not included with the walk-behind tractor. This expands the functionality to use one type of equipment for different needs, simply by changing additional equipment.
What kind of attachments are there for Salyut?
The main use of a walk-behind tractor in agriculture is soil cultivation. Therefore, one of the most popular types of equipment for it is the plow. It is installed on the equipment using a special hitch and beam.
Plow diagram for the Salyut walk-behind tractor
Working with a reversible plow gives quick and high-quality results - its configuration allows you to effectively cultivate the soil and easily change the direction of movement. Sometimes an auxiliary part is installed - a support wheel.
Other popular tools installed on walk-behind tractors:
Attachments for the Salute walk-behind tractor
- hillers;
- flat cutters;
- potato digger;
- potato planter;
- mowers;
- lugs;
- trailers;
- snow blowers.
The hiller is similar in design to a plow, but it has a narrowly focused specialization. It is used for hilling, mainly potato plantings. In addition, weeds between the furrows are destroyed during operation. There are regular and disk hillers; you need to choose the right tool based on the quality of the soil. The disc hiller is adjustable according to the level of inclination of the discs and their distance in order to create furrows at the required distance without damaging the bushes.
The potato digger ensures quick and high-quality harvesting without the use of shovels. For all Salyut models, the KV-3 potato digger is considered the most suitable option.
To remove snow or debris, a shovel blade is installed on walk-behind tractors. It also levels the area and performs other functions of a wide shovel.
Shovel-dump for the Salyut walk-behind tractor
Owner reviews
Nesterov Petr, Kharkov
“I use my Salyut 100-6.5 walk-behind tractor with the full attachment – plowing, hilling, digging potatoes. I haven’t tried planting potatoes yet, though. I made a homemade trailer, so I load it with 100 kg of pumpkins, it runs fine from the field, but it can stall uphill. Using a dump, I leveled the construction site in half an hour, 6 cubes of heavy clay. It would probably take me half a day to tinker with a shovel.”
Gerashchenko Vadim, Khmelnitsky region
“I compared it with my neighbor, whose Salyut walk-behind tractor with attachments works better, we took cutters. We took four cutters from Salyut-5, and six cutters from Salyut-100. At first my Salyut-100 came with side discs, but then I had to remove it. If you do shallow plowing, then it’s normal, but when deep loosening up to the axles, they anchor and slow down all the work. But in general, the work was almost identical along the length of the site, whether the neighbor’s old model Salyut or my new one. But the working width of my walk-behind tractor is 1.5 times greater, and the soil is fluffed up much better with sickle-shaped knives.”
Potato planter
Salute walk-behind tractors can be used at all stages of potato growing. When planting, you will need attachments - a potato planter. The automated process greatly facilitates and speeds up the work - the canopy can accommodate 40–50 kg of potatoes. The diameter of the planted tubers should be within 4–6 cm. The distance between seedlings differs depending on the equipment model - it varies between 19–35 cm.
Potato planters vary in size; for a small area it is better to choose the KS-1 mini-model.
Potato planter KS-1
Gearbox
The Salyut walk-behind tractor is equipped with a gear reducer of a mechanical type, oil-filled, with a cast aluminum housing. Among its advantages are:
- reliable gear transmission;
- increased service life of engine hours - 3000;
- ability to cope with increased loads;
- maximum torque - 3000 rpm.
The procedure for changing the oil in a walk-behind tractor gearbox:
- Turn off the engine.
- Place the unit in a horizontal position.
- Set the speed lever to reverse mode.
- Insert the dipstick into the oil drain hole until it stops.
- Pull out the dipstick and check the oil level.
- If the level is below the required level, then you can add oil (1.1 l).
Many users are interested in the question of what oil fluid should be used. It is recommended to choose oil for the Salyut walk-behind tractor - TM-5-18.
Wheels and lugs for Salyut walk-behind tractors
You can purchase PSDU axle shafts for the Salyut walk-behind tractor. They are equipped with wheels or lugs, which create the required row spacing. Among the varieties of this equipment is a semi-differential axle. In addition to digging row spacing of the required width, it allows you to maneuver equipment and make turns.
Scheme of lugs for walk-behind tractor
Wheels with lugs can be taken in sizes 50X10 cm. All models of Salyut walk-behind tractors are approximately the same in appearance, so this is a universal version of wheels. They can be used as an alternative to a hiller, potato digger or flat cutter - this tool performs the same functions.
Wheels 50x20 cm with lugs are used together with a plow on walk-behind tractors. There are variations with weights - they deepen the plow into the soil, which ensures the best result.
The 70X13 wheel is used with hillers, a flat cutter, and a potato digger. Sand weights can be purchased separately for them. Another variety is size 80X11. Any of these wheels can be installed on Salute walk-behind tractors of all models.
Features of work
This technique is suitable for the following work:
- soil cultivation;
- plowing the land;
- formation of furrows;
- loosening and harrowing;
- grass cutting;
- cleaning garden paths;
- hilling, planting and harvesting;
- pumping water;
- cargo transportation;
- cleaning the area from snow.
In order to plow virgin lands using this walk-behind tractor model, you must follow several recommendations:
- The crust from the top layer of soil must be removed at minimum speed. So the turf goes away along with the crust.
- To raise lumps to the surface, you need to switch to first gear at medium speed.
- When processing the soil in several approaches, you should change the direction. It is recommended to work on dry ground.
Adapter
A unique addition to the Salyut walk-behind tractor, which allows you to cultivate the soil with the convenience of the operator - the trailer has a comfortable seat. It is used for more productive and safe tillage of the soil with special devices. Its use is especially advisable when working with cutters.
Adapter designs vary, they can be:
- simple - for soil treatment;
- universal – they not only perform all types of processing, but are also used for transporting goods.
Adapter for walk-behind tractor Salute
Heavy-duty walk-behind tractors should be equipped with adapters that have a long drawbar, and light machines with a short drawbar. There are multifunctional adapter options that are equipped with additional capabilities - widening the track, lifting large equipment.
Description of devices
It produces Salyut equipment, located in Moscow . The company is engaged in the design and production of mechanized equipment for work in small farms and household plots. Compact walk-behind tractors are considered the main product of the product line.
Motoblocks of the Salut brand are equipped with a large set of attachments, are reliable and have a long service life.
All models are equipped with powerful engines that significantly save fuel consumption and have high performance. The working life of the equipment is 2000 hours, which guarantees their stable operation for almost 20 years.
The main advantages of Salute walk-behind tractors include::
- excellent engine performance;
- air engine cooling system;
- presence of start blocking in case of insufficient oil;
- smooth clutch operation;
- strong, durable construction;
- multifunctionality;
- sustainability;
- compact dimensions;
- excellent maneuverability and maneuverability;
- safety to use.
Mower
This walk-behind equipment turns the toughest farming jobs into a quick and easy process. They come in two types:
- segmented – for working on a flat surface with sparse, evenly growing grass;
- disc - suitable for mowing various types of grass. Taking into account the lodging, density and rigidity of the plants, you can adjust the rotation speed of the disks in combination with the speed of the walk-behind tractor.
Salute walk-behind tractors combine well with the Zarya mower. This disc tool even cuts down bushes and tangled grass. The result of mowing is similar to the work of a hand scythe - after its passage, neat windrows are left. It can be used not only for farm needs, but also in the city, for example, for mowing grass along roads.
Care Tips
The first 20-25 hours of operation are called running in the walk-behind tractor. At this time, you cannot arrange overloads. The functionality of all units of the unit is checked at low power.
During the running-in period, the idle speed should be adjusted, but you need to ensure that the walk-behind tractor does not operate in this mode for more than 10 minutes.
Even if the motor-cultivator is not completely new, but was simply taken out before spring plowing after winter “hibernation,” you must first break it in and check the level of all fluids. Often, after a long period of inactivity, equipment requires an oil change.
You should also inspect the spark plugs and change them if necessary. Set up the ignition system.
Carburetor adjustment is necessary after a long period of inactivity. The new mechanism also requires this. The inspection will help identify defects and eliminate them before field work begins.
Detailed instructions for setting up and adjusting the carburetor are given in the product documentation.
Proper preparation of the cultivator is the key to effective actions in the future, so you need to practice in advance and solve the following issues:
- how to set up a furrower or plow correctly;
- what attachments are needed for;
- what to do if the engine stalls;
- at what power and to what depth can the soil be plowed?
Low-power walk-behind tractors with a capacity of 5 liters. With. cannot be used for a long time during break-in. In addition, when using them, performance should be taken into account and they should not be overloaded, otherwise they will quickly fail.
Specialized attachments
It was produced specifically for Salyut brand walk-behind tractors. To transport any cargo, the TP-1500 trailed trolley was created. It has a power of 4.76 hp. With. To install it you need to use the AM-2 adapter. They fit perfectly, and the entire resulting structure is perfect for fulfilling various country transportation needs.
Adapter AM-2 for walk-behind tractor
The seeder-equipment is also connected to the walk-behind tractor using the AM-2 adapter and manual traction. It will be needed for sowing vegetable or cereal seeds.
Seeder for walk-behind tractor
The KM-0.5 mower quickly mows and shreds the grass, leaving behind high-quality mulched soil. Has the following technical properties:
Mower KM-0.5
- rotation speed - within 1800-2400 rpm;
- operates at speeds from 0.5 to 4 km/h;
- weight - 35 kg;
- surface treatment width – 50 cm.
Works on inclined surfaces up to 20 degrees, with an 8-degree side tilt.
The Mobile-K mounted snow blower is suitable for clearing loose snow from paths and sidewalks. It also copes with hardened formations. It captures snow masses and throws them through the bell at a distance of up to 7 meters. An excellent assistant for the owner of a private home.
Specifications:
- operating speed – 2–4 km/h;
- unit weight – 42 kg;
- working width – 66 cm, height – 25 cm.
TPM-350-1 is a galvanized walk-behind trailer, which has a collapsible design and has the function of a dump truck. Permitted speed is up to 15 km/h. Trolley dimensions – 1.2x1 m. Equipment weight – 93 kg. For country and farm needs, it has a more than sufficient load capacity of 500 kg. Equipped with a disc braking system and a parking brake.
Trailer TPM-350-1 on a walk-behind tractor
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DIY repair
Repair work may be associated with irregularities in the fuel system:
- the engine does not start;
- equipment operates unevenly at idle;
- oil leak;
- The device stalls when a load is applied.
You can fix such problems yourself. To do this, do the following:
- Check all filters. Assess the condition of the air filter. If it is covered in dust or straw, then it needs to be replaced.
- To check the fuel filter, you need to flow gasoline through it in the opposite direction. If it is clogged, the operator will see a thick, dark-colored liquid.
- Then you should disassemble and wash the carburetor with acetone.
- Assess the free play of the throttle valve.
- Check the integrity of the fasteners.
- Rinse the tank and mixture supply valve with clean fuel.
Shovel attachment
A blade blade is necessary when clearing an area of leaves, construction debris or snow with snowdrifts of 20-30 cm. The attachment is also used to level the soil before planting crops. To make work easier, it is recommended to install metal wheels on the walk-behind tractor simultaneously with the blade, which provide good traction with the ground. An adapter is required for fastening, but some Agat models, for example, the L6.5 modification with a Lifan engine in the base, have an adapter for fixing a snow blower, lawn mower or utility brush.
You can make a blade yourself. To do this you will need a steel barrel with a volume of 200 liters. It is sawed, removing the bottom and rings. The resulting pipe is cut lengthwise into three parts. Using metal cotter pins, the blade is fixed at an angle of 30 degrees. The width of the blade is usually maintained at 900-1000 mm in the front with a metal thickness of 2-3 mm.
Weeding rippers
This type of attachment is installed on walk-behind tractors during agricultural work to care for growing crops. Loosening with weedgrass allows you to enrich the soil with oxygen, and special blades of the attachment carefully cut off weeds in narrow rows and under bushes.
Weeders for Agat walk-behind tractors can be either a separate type of additional attachment or sold as a set with a hiller, which significantly improves the quality of the work performed and expands the functionality. The “Hedgehog” model produced by “Salyut” is considered universal. To install it, a bracket-rod with brackets is required. When purchasing, it is important to consider the diameter of the seat of the selected model, which must match the diameter of the shaft. The weeder-ripper can be either single-row or double-row without a hitch.
Motoblock Agat
The manufacturer of Agat walk-behind tractors is the Russian enterprise OJSC GMZ Agat, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since its opening, the main specialization of the plant has been units for engines of various models of military aircraft.
Motoblock Agat
Since 2002, the company has expanded its range, having received an application for the production of walk-behind tractors for the Salyut brand. Another ten years passed and the plant decided to create its own brand “Agat”, releasing a line of walk-behind tractors manufactured using innovative technologies on modern high-precision equipment.
Model range overview
has established cooperation with such global brands producing single-cylinder four-stroke engines as: Subaru, Honda, Lifan, Lianlong, Hammerman, Briggs & Stratton. These companies produce both gasoline and diesel engines. The former are more affordable, diesel engines are more reliable and have a longer service life. The future owner of a walk-behind tractor should decide in advance on the choice of engine and fuel for it.
Let's list the most popular models that came off the assembly line of the Agat plant:
- Agate Salyut 5
- Agat BS-1
- Agate L6.5
- Agat-BS-6.5
- Agat-BS-5.5
- Agat-X
- Agat-5R6
- Agate KhMD-6.5
We invite you to take a closer look at the listed units and their characteristics.
Agate Salyut 5
This unit is equipped with a four-stroke single-cylinder gasoline engine made in Japan, Honda GX200 OHV. Forced air cooling provides reliable engine protection from overheating.
Motoblock Agat Salyut 5
The engine is started using a manual starter. The performance of the walk-behind tractor is 6.5 horsepower and weighs 78 kg. The depth of tillage can reach 30 cm. Agat Salyut 5 has three speeds, two forward, one reverse. The comfortable steering column is adjustable in two planes. The motorized device is easily aggregated with various attachments.
Characteristics
| Engine (name): | 4-stroke Honda GX200 OHV |
| Maximum power (hp): | 6,5 |
| Launch type: | Manual |
| Type of fuel : | petrol |
| Fuel tank volume (l): | 3,6 |
| Overall dimensions (cm.): | 86x53x82 |
| Weight, kg.): | 78,0 |
| Number of forward speeds: | 2 |
| Number of reverse speeds: | 1 |
| Processing width (cm): | 60 |
| Processing depth (cm): | up to 30 |
| Clutch: | Belt |
| Adjustable steering column: | in 2 positions |
| Gearbox oil | TM-5-18 (TAD-17I) |
| Oil volume in gearbox | 1.1 l |
| Diameter of cutters, mm | 310 |
Agat BS-1
The model is equipped with an American-made Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine with a capacity of 6.5 liters. With. The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 83.7 kg, while the processing depth can vary up to 25 cm.
Motoblock Agat BS-1
Automatic transmission with three speeds (2 forward, 1 reverse). Adjustable handles in two planes. Starting from a manual starter, the walk-behind tractor with attachments can be used all year round, the engine is not afraid of frost. The cost of a walk-behind tractor is in the range of 25-35 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| engine's type | Gasoline, 4-stroke Briggs&Stratton Vanguard 13Н3 |
| Engine capacity | 205cm³ |
| Power | 6.5hp |
| Fuel tank volume | 4.1 liters |
| Processing width | 800/600/350mm |
| Processing depth | up to 250 mm |
| Clutch | V-belt drive with tension roller |
| Gearbox | Mechanical gear-chain |
| Maximum travel speed (1.2) | 1 – 2.8/6.3 2 – 3.5/7.8 km/h |
| PTO | V-belt pulley |
| Ground clearance | 12cm |
| Wheel diameter | 41cm |
| Milling cutter diameter | 31cm |
| Track width | from 260 to 540 mm |
| Overall dimensions (L*W*H) | 1510*620*1335mm |
| Weight | 82kg |
Agate L6.5
The motorized device Agat with a Chinese Lifan engine, weighing 73 kg, is used for cultivating all types of soils on areas of up to 50 acres. The performance of the four-stroke engine is 6.5 horsepower.
Motoblock Agat L6.5
Forced air cooling protects the motor from overheating. Starting the engine manually. The unit can be used in winter with a snow blower canopy, the engine is prepared for winter conditions. The walk-behind tractor is perfectly aggregated with attachments. The transmission is stepped with three gears (1+2). Active cutters provide an immersion depth of up to 25 cm. Walk-behind tractors are available for sale at prices ranging from 25 to 28 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| engine's type | Gasoline, 4-stroke Lifan 168F-2 |
| Engine capacity | 169cm³ |
| Power | 6.5hp |
| Fuel consumption | 1.4 liters/hour at 3600 rpm |
| Processing width | 800/600/350mm |
| Processing depth | up to 250 mm |
| Clutch | V-belt drive with tension roller |
| Gearbox | Mechanical gear-chain |
| Maximum travel speed (1.2) | 1 – 2.8/3.6 2 – 3.5/7.8 km/h |
| PTO | V-belt pulley |
| Ground clearance | 12cm |
| Wheel diameter | 41cm |
| Milling cutter diameter | 31cm |
| Track width | from 260 to 540 mm |
| Overall dimensions (L*W*H) | 1510*620*1335mm |
| Weight | 82kg |
Agate BS-6.5
The Agat BS-6.5 motorized device is equipped with a powerful American-made Briggs and Stratton Intek PRO206 engine with a capacity of 6.5 hp.
Motoblock Agat BS-6.5
The walk-behind tractor is designed for cultivating small plots of land and can be easily assembled with appropriate attachments. The engine is air-cooled, the transmission is mechanical, and has three speeds, one of which is rear. The cost of a walk-behind tractor is about 35 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| Rated motor power | 6.5 hp / 4.8 kW. |
| Milling width | 35/60 cm (additionally can be increased to 90 cm) |
| Milling depth | up to 25 cm. |
| Reverse (forward/backward movement) | There is. |
| Number of speeds | 4 forward / 2 backward. |
| Walk-behind tractor speed | up to 14 km/h. |
| Clutch | V-belt drive with tension roller. |
| Gearbox | gear oil-filled |
| Engine starting | manual starter |
| Fuel type | gasoline with an octane number not lower than AI-92. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 3.1 liters. |
| Engine model | Briggs & Stratton |
| Engine capacity | 208 cm³. |
| engine's type | 4-stroke OHV |
| Packaging dimensions | |
| Walk-behind tractor dimensions | 1500×850×1340 mm. |
| Weight | 70 kg. |
Agat BS-5.5
The Agat BS-5.5 unit is equipped with an American-made Briggs & Stratton gasoline engine with a performance of 5.5 horsepower.
Motoblock Agat BS-5.5
The walk-behind tractor is used for cultivating all types of soil in small areas; it is not afraid of low temperatures, therefore, it can also be used in winter with a snow removal attachment. The unit has three speeds (1 backward and 2 forward), the weight of the walk-behind tractor is 83.7 kg, the processing depth is up to 25 cm. The price of walk-behind tractors of this model varies from 25 to 27 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| Engine model | Briggs&Stratton |
| engine's type | Petrol |
| Maximum fuel consumption, kg/hp*hour | 310 |
| Fuel tank, l | 3.78 |
| Engine volume, cm³ | 192 |
| Engine power, hp | 5.5 |
| Availability of wheel unlocking mechanism | without differential |
| Weight, kg | 83.7 |
| Warranty, months | 12 |
Agat-X
The Agat-X motorized device is equipped with a Japanese four-stroke Honda gasoline engine with air protection against overheating.
Motoblock Agat X
Engine performance is 5 horsepower. There are: manual engine start, three speeds, a handle adjustable in two planes and the ability to attach attachments. The cost of a walk-behind tractor ranges from 28 to 36 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| Engine | Honda GC-190 (Japan) |
| Working width, cm | 60 |
| Gearbox | Gear |
| Engine volume, (cm3) | 187 |
| Clutch | Belt |
| Weight, (kg) | 81.5 |
| Engine power, W | 6.0 |
| Transfers | 4/2 |
| Production | Russia |
| Maximum processing depth, see | 30 |
| Overall dimensions (control handles folded), mm. | 1350x600x1100 |
| Fuel tank volume, l | 1.8 |
Agat-5R6
The unit is equipped with a Subaru Robin single-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine with a capacity of 5.7 liters. With.
Motoblock Agat-5R6
The engine starts manually, a gear transmission with three speeds allows the operator to select the optimal speed when moving with any of the canopies. The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 83.1 kg, and the kit includes 4 active cutters. Purpose - treatment of soils up to 20 acres. The price of a walk-behind tractor is about 40 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| Engine capacity | 211 cm³ |
| Number of cylinders | 1 |
| engine's type | petrol |
| Group | walk-behind tractors |
| Category | Subaru engine |
| Starting system | manual |
| Power | 7 hp |
| Fuel tank volume | 3.6 l |
| Transmission | gear reducer |
| dimensions | 1350 x 600 x 1100 cm |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Equipment | complete set of cutters |
Agate KhMD-6.5
This model represents Agat walk-behind tractors with a Hammerman diesel engine with a capacity of 6.5 liters. With.
Motoblock Agat HMD-6.5
The unit is effective when processing areas of about 50 acres. The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 85 kg, the cultivation depth is 25 cm. The mechanical transmission with a gear drive has six speeds that increase the maneuverability of the walk-behind tractor (2 - reverse, 4 - forward). There is a manual start and air cooling. The cost of the unit is from 28 thousand rubles.
Characteristics
| Power: | 5.5 hp |
| Engine: | Hammermann CF 178F |
| Number of speeds: | 4 forward/2 reverse (2/1 in two ranges) |
| Plowing width: | 80/60/35 cm (6/4/2 cutters) |
| Plowing depth: | 25 cm |
| Clutch: | V-belt drive with tension roller |
| Gearbox oil volume: | 1.1 l |
| Engine's type: | diesel, vertical, 4-stroke |
| Cylinder volume: | 269 cc cm |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 3.5 l. |
| Oil volume: | 1.1 l |
| Angle of transverse static stability: | 15 degrees, no less |
| Chassis system: | Single-axle, 2x2 wheel arrangement |
| Turning Radius: | 1.5 m |
| Diameter of cutter cultivators: | 31 cm |
| Number of cutters: | 4 (possibly increased to 6 or decreased to 2) |
| Milling cutter speed: | 20-130 rpm |
| Overall dimensions, DxWxH: | 1510x620x1335 mm, no more, in working position |
| Weight: | 62…82 kg according to instructions |
