Powerful, productive Patriot MBP walk-behind tractor. Review of the model range, videos, reviews.

Patriot walk-behind tractors make field work easier. They are indispensable in any season, and their quality has been tested over the years. Read more in the article.

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Petr Mikhailovich

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Patriot brand units have been widely known for a long time, and the history of their appearance began with simple unemployment. The founder lost all his livelihood and the opportunity to earn it, but did not give up and decided to act. The result can be seen on the lawns of our compatriots.

The company's name came from the name of the creator's favorite football club. Strangely enough, it became happy. The company developed very quickly, and over time it became possible to produce not only units for farmers, but also auxiliary lubricants.

History of creation

The story is similar to a typical American film about how a large company arises from an ordinary workshop in a garage. Back in 1973, the founder of this brand was laid off and founded a small company for repairing garden equipment. After some time, “Patriot” began to provide service, and the staff expanded significantly.

The main reason for success was the collapse of most large companies as a result of the crisis in the United States in 1973. Therefore, profits increased every year. This led to the launch of Garden Patriots chainsaws in 1992. Almost immediately the technique became popular. The main reason for this was the low price and high quality and reliability.

Today the company has established production lines in major cities of Russia and many others in the CIS. Therefore, there are no problems with servicing and purchasing parts for Patriot walk-behind tractors.

Which ones are better

In fact, such a question should not arise when choosing a walk-behind tractor. After all, such equipment should be selected for specific tasks. For example, to process 6-8 acres, a unit with a motor power of 3.5 l/s will be sufficient. Large plots - from one hectare - require more powerful equipment with a 9 l/s engine. Universal equipment is considered to be the middle class with a gasoline or diesel engine with a power of 7 l/s, a manual gearbox (three forward and one reverse), as well as a figured (hexagon-shaped) power take-off shaft.

In terms of price and quality, these brands are approximately equal. However, for those who value reliability more, models are more suitable. But the line has already included walk-behind tractors and cultivators with an electric motor.

We hope that this information will help summer residents, gardeners, gardeners and farmers make the right choice not to suffer, but to enjoy during the sowing and harvest season.

Technical characteristics of the walk-behind tractor

This brand produces a wide variety of model lines. They have significant differences. This applies to both appearance and performance characteristics. It will be more clear to present the parameters of the most popular, sought-after models in the form of tables.

Technical characteristics of "Patriot MPB-9.0/900":

Technical characteristics of "Patriot Nevada 9":

Technical characteristics of "Patriot Ural":

The main advantage of all the above models and others is the low weight of all models without exception. This is achieved by using parts made of light metals (aluminum) and plastic in the design. The maintenance and repair process is as simple as possible. There are usually no difficulties during assembly.

Many models are compatible with attachments from domestic manufacturers - detailed information can be found on the company’s official website.

Engine of the Patriot walk-behind tractor

Without exception, all walk-behind tractors are equipped with single-cylinder engines. The operating principle of this type of engine is 4-stroke.

The main features of such units:

• reliability,
• low fuel consumption,
• light weight.

The main feature of Patriot is the use of its own engines in the design of its walk-behind tractors. Their development became possible in 2009 - a merger was carried out with a large manufacturer of power equipment, Ranger. The fuel used is regular AI-92 gasoline or diesel. The main feature is the lubrication system: special oil should not be added to the fuel. It is important to follow this rule. Otherwise, the walk-behind tractor may require expensive repairs. At the same time, the equipment is not sensitive to the quality of fuel.

Most walk-behind tractors are equipped with a Patriot P175FB . Its main operating characteristics:

• power, hp - 7.8;
• engine starting system - in manual mode;
• Weight, kg. - 15;
• shaft diameter, mm - 19;
• fuel tank capacity, l - 3.6;
• engine capacity, cm3 - 220.

The engine uses a cast iron liner. Due to this, the average service life increases significantly - up to 2,000 hours.

Gearbox

Depending on the class of equipment produced under this brand, it can be equipped with various types of gearboxes:

• gear;
• chain

The gear type gearbox is used on models with a more powerful engine. These are “Nevada 9” and “Nevada Diesel Pro”. The main difference between gear reducers is the type of clutch - disc in an oil bath. The service life of such equipment is quite high. But maintenance and repairs take much longer.

Chain drive is used on Patriot Pobeda and some other models. A belt clutch is installed with such gearboxes. If necessary, replacing it is quite simple. The necessary parts can be easily purchased in a store or online.

Transmission

The belt-type transmission installed in the Patriot Pobeda has its advantages and disadvantages - typical for all transmissions of this type. The main advantage is the ease of repair and replacement if necessary. All work can be easily performed in the field with a minimum set of tools.

A disc-type clutch in an oil bath is more reliable due to its design features and has a much longer service life. But at the same time, repairing it yourself in the field is quite difficult, sometimes impossible. But in fact this is its only drawback.

Reviews - opinions of owners of this model

There are conflicting reviews about this model on the Internet.
Users note the power of the unit and the width of its grip, but at the same time, they consider the grip to be weak, especially at an inflated price. Ilya , Rostov: “The car is powerful, 6 speeds are no joke! If the ground is heavy, reverse gear is a must. My control experience is positive - the walk-behind tractor moves easily on any soil, the only difficulty is to adapt to exactly how it moves. On dense ground it seems to jerk, but with such a weight of the machine this is the norm, I also evaluated other walk-behind tractors, they work the same way, bouncing a little on virgin soil. The grip is also impressive - more than a meter of land. I liked the quick start, works great on 92 gasoline"

Attachments

In addition to the walk-behind tractors themselves and various parts for them, Patriot assembles various types of attachments at its production facilities. The entire range can be found on the company’s official website https://www.onlypatriot.com. The company produces attachments that are compatible with equipment from other brands.

As a result, it is possible to install attachments from other manufacturers on Patriot walk-behind tractors. The most popular product in this segment is the Patriot KHO-HG attachment kit. It includes the following:

• lugs - 300 mm;
• hitch and hiller;
• hub extension - 270 mm.

By purchasing this set, a farmer will be able to significantly expand the functionality of his walk-behind tractor. To produce the components of the kit, durable steel with an anti-corrosion coating is used. There are no special requirements for storage and maintenance; installation on the walk-behind tractor is simple and does not require special tools.

Operation and owner reviews

Equipment from this brand has been on the market in the Russian Federation for quite a long time, so a lot of information has accumulated regarding the operation of Patriot walk-behind tractors. The main disadvantage most buyers point to is the problematic assembly. The reason for this is the complexity of the design, as well as poorly written assembly instructions.

Often half of the parts present in the kit are not indicated at all.

If you have no experience in assembling such mechanisms, it is best to seek help from an experienced mechanic. For example, when assembling the Patriot Dakota Pro, you will need to drill holes in the handle to attach the belt drive guard.

The model mentioned above has a number of other design features - they will definitely need to be taken into account when assembling.

Some wires pass very close to very hot parts of the walk-behind tractor - as a result of contact, the insulation can be damaged. This problem is resolved by using special clamps to secure live parts away from the heating components.

The most common problem is oil leaking through the gearbox gasket where it connects to the handle. This problem is resolved by making a new gasket from a denser and thicker material (paranit or its equivalent). On some models, the gas cap may be leaking. As a result, gasoline splashes directly onto the walk-behind tractor.

But against the backdrop of all the advantages of Patriot products, the above disadvantages are not significant. In addition, they can be eliminated without much difficulty.

Users of this technology include the following main advantages:

• the metal chain is made of high-strength alloy steel - there is simply no chance of breaking or stretching it;
• due to the use of aluminum in the manufacture of the gearbox housing, the weight of the device is minimal - which allows you to easily use this equipment;
• easily copes with even very difficult soil - plowing virgin soil is possible with minimal time;
• efficiency;
• Can be used as a mini tractor - just remove the attachments (most Patriot walk-behind tractors can easily handle a load of 350-400 kg).

Such equipment has a low cost. Reviews from those who use it indicate full compliance with price and quality. After purchase, some models need a little modification. But usually such procedures do not take much time, and no special tools are required.

Another pleasant feature of Patriot walk-behind tractors for buyers is the ability to operate them in winter, at sub-zero temperatures. Thanks to some design features, it is possible to use it as a snowmobile. The tracks are presented on the manufacturer's website. They can be installed on some models.

Reviews on resources selling such equipment via the Internet contain information about the possibility of starting the engine at -290C and successful operation. If necessary, it is possible to install a starter, as well as lighting equipment (headlights). The connection is made through standard blocks with terminals, there are no difficulties.

Before starting operation, it is worth letting the equipment run at idle speed - this will allow you to identify all possible problems before the start of the arable season. Particular attention should be paid to gaskets. But you don’t have to worry about engine damage due to completely leaked oil, since a special pressure sensor is installed. If the oil level drops below a certain amount, the engine simply will not start.

Comparison with other manufacturers

Brait and Energoprom

In order to understand which manufacturer’s models are better, it is necessary to conduct a small comparison on the most important parameters.

Motoblock Energoprom MB-800 Motoblock Brait BR-80

Comparison of walk-behind tractors:

• If we focus on price, then in this respect the Bright and Energoprom models are similar. Most likely, this is a consequence of similar Russian-Chinese production. Both brands closely cooperate with the Chinese manufacturer, which supplies large components and spare parts to the Russian market.
• Bright, unlike Energoprom, can offer its consumers a fairly wide range of models, including professional-grade walk-behind tractors with powerful engines. Accordingly, the mass of Bright aggregates is much higher.
• Both manufacturers equip their cars from the budget series with large wheels. Based on reviews from owners of both brands, we can say that the advantages of walk-behind tractors are the same: high-torque engine, convenient controls, reliable housing and relatively inexpensive spare parts.