Ugra walk-behind tractor: model range, review of the best models

Owners of country houses, household plots and small farm plots know how important it is to have a reliable and unpretentious assistant on their farm, which is a modern walk-behind tractor. This simple motorized equipment greatly facilitates the farmer’s hard work and makes it more comfortable and efficient. In addition, it is versatile and capable of coping with a wide range of tasks due to the ability to be used with various mounted implements. Properly selected mini agricultural machinery allows you not only to reduce time costs, but also to improve the quality of work aimed at cultivating the soil, caring for crops, and harvesting grown crops on the site.

About the brand

The commodity market of the Russian Federation offers a large selection of small-scale mechanization equipment, distinguished by functionality, geometric and technical parameters, manufacturer’s name and price. Specialized products of the Ugra brand are especially popular among landowners, under which garden motor cultivators and walk-behind tractors (NMB) with high power ratings are produced, as well as attachments that complement them.

Since 2000, the production of mini-farm equipment has been carried out by the diversified enterprise JSC Kaluga Engine (JSC CADVI). This company was founded in 1966 on the basis of the Kaluga Turbine Plant and a branch of the Research Automobile and Automotive Engine Institute. In its production activities, the company uses only advanced technologies, which allows it to create unique garden equipment, the quality of which is not inferior to famous foreign models.

The manufacturer produces a wide range of products, thanks to which consumers have the opportunity to choose the most suitable power unit for agricultural and economic activities in terms of operating conditions and price. Domestic users appreciated the plant’s products, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews left on the websites of the company’s branded online stores.

Advantages and disadvantages of Ugra walk-behind tractors

All NMB agricultural machines produced by OJSC are modernized technological products that have an adjustable track width and high ground clearance, which provides a wide range of their applications. They are equipped with air-cooled four-stroke gasoline engines (CADVI, Lifan, Mitsubishi, Briggs&Stratton, Subaru), the performance of which is sufficient for the walk-behind tractor to cultivate with a working width of up to 90.0 cm to a depth of up to 30 cm and pull a trailer with a load weighing from 350 kg to 500 kg.

All models of the NMB Ugra series have such characteristic features as the presence of:

• two PTOs;
• gear reducer;
• clutches made of cermet discs;
• adjustable steering column with vibration protection;
• mechanical four-speed (3 forward/1 reverse) gearbox.

Ugra walk-behind tractors have a number of operational advantages over other brands, as they:

• have a convenient and simple design - with minimal disassembly, the NMB Ugra easily fits in the trunk of a car, which greatly facilitates its transportation;
• are multifunctional - due to the possibility of use with a wide range of attachments (in addition to classic mowers and lugs, you can connect a snow blower, water pump, feed crusher, earth drill, circular saw and other equipment);
• comply with European safety standards - the control system installed in the walk-behind tractor allows you to instantly stop it in case of an emergency.

Along with consumer advantages, NMB Ugra also has its disadvantages. This:

• lack of differential;
• noisy when starting the clutch;
• insufficient fuel tank capacity.

But if we analyze the reviews of the owners of Ugra motor units, we can conclude that, despite their shortcomings, the machines of this brand are considered one of the best representatives in their segment.

Model range of NMB Ugra

The range of Ugra walk-behind tractors is quite wide. In fact, the options included in it differ from each other only in the volume and performance of the motor. Below is a brief description of the most popular modifications of Ugra brand motor units.

NMB-1N1

The NMB 1N1 model is equipped with a domestic DM-1M3 engine with 8 hp. It belongs to the class of professional motor vehicles and can be used to perform all types of agricultural tasks, as well as clear the area of ​​debris, fallen leaves, and snow. The convenient and durable design allows for the use of a hiller, plow, potato digger, rotary mower, and cart. Weight 96 kg. The average price is 34,000 rubles.

NMB-1N2

The NMB 1N2 model is equipped with a Honda power unit with a power of 6.5 hp. and traction force 56.3 kgf. Can be used for cultivating soil, spraying crops, digging root crops, and collecting garbage. The fuel tank has a volume of 3.1 liters. The weight of the Ugra walk-behind tractor with geometric parameters of 1600/600/1265 mm is 92 kg. The ground clearance is 170 mm, and the track width is adjustable in intervals of 405 mm and 715 mm. You can buy NMB 1H2 for an average of 50,200 rubles.

NMB-1N3

The NMB 1N3 model is equipped with a proprietary Briggs&Stratton engine with a power of 6.5 hp. and a traction force of 100 kgf, if with pneumatic wheels and 130 kgf, if with lugs. Fuel tank volume 4.1 l. The transport track is adjustable and is 405 mm and 695 mm, the ground clearance is 170 mm, the minimum turning radius is 1500 mm with overall dimensions of 1600/600/1235 mm and a weight of 91 kg. You can purchase a new product from 38,600 rubles.

NMB-1N7

The NMB 1N7 model is designed for cultivating land plots with an area of ​​up to 4000 m2, as well as performing other tasks (cutting grass, watering and spraying plants, cleaning the territory, transporting cargo weighing up to 500 kg, crushing feed, digging holes, sawing boards) due to the presence of two power take-off shafts. It is equipped with a four-stroke Lifan motor engine, which has:

• volume 198 cm3;
• power 6.5 hp;
• traction force 100/130 kgf;
• maximum torque 11x2500 rpm.

NMB Ugra 1N7 has a ground clearance of 200 mm and an adjustable transport gauge of 405 mm and 695 mm. Its maximum speed on pneumatic wheels with a diameter of 4.00”-10” reaches 8.52 km/h, and on lug wheels – 8.25 km/h. The structural weight of the NMB 1N7 is 85 kg, the operational weight is 91 kg. The average price is 40,000 rubles.

NMB-1N9

The NMB 1N9 model is equipped with a Robin-Subaru engine with an increased resource, a volume of 169 cm3 and a power of 6.0 hp. It is characterized by:

• good stability due to a successful design and decent weight (90 kg);
• ease of control due to small overall dimensions of 1600/600/1235 mm;
• high performance due to the ability to be equipped with a variety of attachments.

This model has ground clearance of 170 mm, and the track is adjustable in two positions: 405 mm and 715 mm. To normalize the work process, there is a reverse function. The design provides for the possibility of improving the cross-country ability of the motor unit by replacing the “standard” tire wheels with lugs. The average price for a new NMB 1H9 is 52,000 rubles, a used one is 36,500 rubles.

NMB-1N10

The NMB 1N10 model is equipped with a single-cylinder 7-horsepower Robin-Subaru engine with a fuel tank with a capacity of 3.6 liters, providing a traction force of 100-130 kgf. It comes with a four-knife cutter. Thanks to its high performance and the presence of two power take-off shafts, it can perform a wide range of agricultural, utility or transportation functions.

The Ugra NMB 1N10 walk-behind tractor has a 4-speed driving mode, including reverse, which allows you to smoothly and without jerking processes with active mounted and trailed equipment. Thanks to the presence of pneumatic wheels measuring 4.00”-10” and a ground clearance of 170 mm, it has good maneuverability and maneuverability.

Ease of use is provided by the adjustable wheel track, which can be set at intervals of 405 mm and 695 mm.

The walk-behind tractor has compact overall dimensions of 1600x600x1235 mm and a relatively light weight - only 61-68 kg, which simplifies its transportation and storage. The cost of a new NMB 1N10 starts at 46,000 rubles; a used model can be purchased for 30-45% cheaper.

NMB-1N11

The NMB 1N11 model is equipped with a single-cylinder engine (our own production) with a power of 6.5 hp. and a fuel tank capacity of 3.6 liters. It has a multi-disc clutch, which ensures smooth operation of the equipment and protection from overloads. Overall dimensions are 1600x600x1235 mm, and weight is 68 kg. Ground clearance of 170 mm and wheels measuring 4.00″-10″ allow you to achieve a minimum turning radius of 1500 mm. It is possible to purchase new equipment at a price of 32,000-35,200 rubles.

NMB-1N13

The NMB 1N13 walk-behind tractor is equipped with a 6 hp Mitsubishi gasoline engine, designed for heavy loads. It has a 4-speed gearbox (3 forward/1 reverse) with smooth switching of driving modes, including reverse.

The NMB 1N13 model is compact, but quite heavy - its weight is 90 kg. Like previous versions of the model range, it is equipped with two power take-off shafts, expanding the range of use of mounted implements. Can be used to perform soil-cultivating functions on areas of up to 4000 m2, including loam and virgin soil. The price for the NMB 1N13 walk-behind tractor starts at 42,900 rubles.

NMB-1N14

The NMB 1H14 model is equipped with a powerful 9-horsepower motor engine produced by Lifan. It has dimensions 1600x600x1235 mm and weight 85 kg. It is equipped with pneumatic wheels with deep tread and a size of 50 cm, providing good maneuverability and ground clearance of 170 mm. It can cover up to 8.5 km per hour and provide a plowing depth of up to 35 cm. For ease of use, the model is equipped with a steering wheel that is adjustable in both planes. The average price of the product is 49,500 rubles.

NMB-1N15

The NMB 1N15 model is equipped with a Lifan four-stroke gasoline engine with a power of 9 hp, which, in turn, has a volume of 270 cm3 and is equipped with electric start. The walk-behind tractor is quite maneuverable and durable thanks to its high ground clearance and the presence of a reinforced gearbox with four driving modes. Overall dimensions reach 1130x660x950 mm, and the weight is 98 kg - with such parameters it provides a working depth of up to 30 cm and a working width of up to 80 cm. The design features of such motorized equipment allow you to work effectively in areas with heavy soils. NMB 1N15 is easy to maintain, simple to store and convenient to transport, for example, in the trunk of a car. You can buy such a model for an average of 52,500 rubles.

Modifications of walk-behind tractors

The plant produces several models of Ugra NMB vehicles, which are equipped with various power units, foreign and domestic production. The choice of option is determined by the purpose of the equipment, including the nature of the soil being treated.

The cost of a new cultivator, depending on the model, varies from 26 to 52 thousand rubles.

According to its functional characteristics, the Ugra walk-behind tractor is classified as a professional technical means for performing various tasks in agriculture and municipal services. The availability of the device and attachments, its reliability if the operating rules are observed, which is not inferior to foreign analogues, the ease of carrying out work without special operator skills and maintainability allow it to enjoy well-deserved demand among consumers.

Motoblocks Ugra NMB-1 - model range

Owner reviews of different models

Below are excerpts from reviews from owners of Ugra series walk-behind tractors, which will help supplement the information about the products of this brand and learn more about their positive and negative qualities.

Motoblock NMB-1N10

“...In terms of operational and technical indicators, this is the best device in its class. It is powered by an economical but powerful 7 horsepower Subaru engine, which starts easily and runs without a hitch. Three forward and one reverse speeds make the walk-behind tractor very easy to operate. Although it weighs up to 70 kg, it bites into the ground well and sinks the cutters to a depth of up to 28 cm. An excellent option at an affordable price!”

Motor cultivator NMB1N3

“...This model of walk-behind tractor is equipped with a 6.5 hp B&S engine. I was attracted by the absence of plastic parts in the design and the affordable price. The first plowing on it was carried out in a field on a soft surface - the result was excellent. The second “exit” took place in the garden - it turned out to be a little more difficult due to the harder soil. In particularly dense areas, the steering wheel vibrated strongly, and I had to press it all the time. In general, the equipment, although light, requires strong male hands to operate it...”

Motoblock NMB-1N1

“...In principle, only good reviews can be left about NMB-1N1. Its eight “horses” are enough to cultivate a plot of 20-25 acres. I am very pleased that there are no drive belts, which, as practice shows, quickly fail and complicate the functioning of the unit itself. The design is simple, without any frills, and therefore impeccable. Although in 3 seasons there has not yet been a need for serious repairs, friends say that there will be no problems with spare parts. I change the oil every 25-30 hours of operation, as the instructions say, fortunately it’s always on sale.”

Motor cultivator NMB-1N7

“The device has a Lifanovsky motor, it’s not bad, it’s quite powerful and stable. It's been in operation for 3.5 years now and there have been some minor problems. It was difficult to choose the optimal operating mode with a cultivator, the components of which “played” when loosening the area. In a completely new device, there were weak welding in places, so it could not have been done without modification...”

Motoblock NMB-1N9

“...The NMB 1-N9 walk-behind tractor with a Subaru engine is practical and trouble-free. It has been in operation for two years now and there have been no major breakdowns yet. The standard cutters turned out to be very useful; they cope well with soft soil, but become slightly deformed in hard areas. The maximum plowing depth is about 25 cm, I would like more. There were problems with choosing a mounted one, since not all options are suitable...”

Motoblock with Lifan engine

The equipment is equipped with various types of engines, different from the Lifan engine - this is a worthy representative of the glorious family. The engine has a power of 6.5 liters. With. The volume of the fuel, metal tank is 3.6 liters. The Ugra walk-behind tractor, the price of which varies from 30,000 to 38,000 rubles, is the best option for a small farm or a large suburban area. It is distinguished by high quality, ease of operation and ease of maintenance.

A special advantage is its versatility. One unit can replace a lot of equipment in a subsidiary farm. Even in winter, you can use the Ugra walk-behind tractor for snow removal by selecting additional equipment for it. The walk-behind tractor is equipped with a professional gearbox with a large safety margin. The Lifan engine is distinguished by high build quality and meets all international requirements. If all operating requirements are met, the walk-behind tractor will work for more than one year.

Attachments used

The Kaluga Engine enterprise offers a large range of mounted and trailed implements for Ugra walk-behind tractors. This:

• plow;
• harrow;
• hillers;
• digger;
• snow blower;
• potato planter;
• rotary mower;
• cargo trolley;
• cultivator cutters;
• metal lugs.

Thanks to the ability to use a variety of additional equipment, the Ugra walk-behind tractor allows you to carry out a full cycle of agricultural work, from pre-sowing treatment to harvesting. In addition, it may well serve to perform other household chores, such as clearing snow, transporting cargo, and watering the territory.

Box and steering column

I would like to say something about these two units separately. The gearbox has three forward speeds and one reverse speed. This option is optimal when using trailed implements. The manufacturer has doubled the traction force, which is a very important indicator in the characteristics of this equipment.

The Ugra walk-behind tractor has a steering column that is adjustable both horizontally and vertically. It is equipped with vibration protection. You can rotate the steering column in a horizontal plane, which prevents the treated soil from getting under your feet.

Which is better: Ugra or Neva?

Undoubtedly, every owner of a plot of land who decides to buy a walk-behind tractor wants to choose a good, reliable and inexpensive device. The market offers a large number of mini-farm equipment, both foreign and Soviet-made, diesel or gasoline-powered, with high and medium power ratings. How to find out which engine unit is better and how to make the right selection?

If we take reviews of real owners as a basis, we can come to the conclusion that such brands of domestic walk-behind tractors as Ugra and Neva are no worse than foreign ones. They are practical, durable and benefit not only in the purchase price, but also in the availability of spare parts and repairs.

But a potential buyer should take into account that any, even the most expensive walk-behind tractor model, will have not only advantages, but also disadvantages. Therefore, before purchasing, it is better to consider several options and carefully read their characteristics. And only then make a decision which of them is better suited for a particular site, taking into account its location, topography, soil conditions, volume of tasks and other factors.