Review of diesel walk-behind tractors Neva MB-23: modifications SD23, SD27, SD27-SF. Owner reviews

St. Petersburg JSC "Red October-Neva" is a leading Russian enterprise in the manufacture of motorized agricultural machinery in Russia and the CIS countries. The plant has a powerful full-cycle production facility. Thanks to this, reliable, durable and comfortable motorcycles are created in a wide range of models, the high quality of which is confirmed by international certificates.

The company began producing walk-behind tractors and walk-behind cultivators under the Mototekhnika NEVA brand in 2002. To equip modern units, the company uses engines from the world's leading manufacturers (Honda, Robin Subaru, Briggs&Stratton). They are extremely reliable, high performance and provide the entire model range with good power characteristics.

St. Petersburg JSC "Red October-Neva" is a leading Russian enterprise in the manufacture of motorized agricultural machinery in Russia and the CIS countries. The plant has a powerful full-cycle production facility. Thanks to this, reliable, durable and comfortable motorcycles are created in a wide range of models, the high quality of which is confirmed by international certificates. Each model comes with a user manual and instructions. Let's choose the best models of Neva walk-behind tractors and compare them. The prices in the article are current as of July 2022.

General information

Neva MB 23 is a device of several modifications with different types of power plants and attachments. In particular, the model is equipped with engines from Briggs & Stratton, as well as Subaru and Honda. Each modification differs in power and has different processing width and depth parameters. Power and weight may also vary. There are both petrol and diesel versions of the Neva MB 23.

Despite the variety of modifications, they are united by a single design. So, regardless of the configuration (even the basic one), the walk-behind tractor is equipped with a durable gearbox with an aluminum housing. The gearbox itself is gas-filled, gear-chain type. The parts in this unit are lubricated using a system that sprays oil. The design also includes ball bearings and plain bearings in which the gear shafts rotate.

All modifications are equipped with a three-speed gearbox, namely one rear and two forward gears. If the drive belt is rearranged on the driven and driving pulleys, in this case the number of gears increases to six, resulting in two reverse and four forward gears. Clutch - with tension roller and V-belt. The design also includes a rod, a control lever and a so-called coiled return spring. To adjust the force on the steering wheel, a roller is used, which sets the required tension on the drive belt.

Motoblocks Neva MB 23B-10.0

The Neva walk-behind tractor MB23B-10.0 is an agricultural unit designed for work on any soil, especially uncultivated soil.
Belongs to devices for heavy loads. Distinctive features of this model are:

• high power gearbox
• the ability to separate the wheels, making it easier to control;
• 10.0 hp engine
• high work productivity.

Description

MB 23B-10.0
The design of the walk-behind tractor and the power of the engine make it a technique that can be successfully used for cultivating dense, heavy types of soil, as well as virgin soil - previously uncultivated soil.

Type of gearbox of the Neva walk-behind tractor MB23B-10.0: gear-chain, housing material - aluminum. Thanks to the gear range of the gearbox, you can select a speed mode convenient for a specific type of agricultural work. Gear shifting on this model is carried out by throwing the belt on a two-slot pulley.

Motoblock "Neva" MB 23B-10.0

The maneuverability of the Neva walk-behind tractor MB 23B-10.0 is very high. This mobility is due to the separation of the wheels - when the left wheel is disconnected, the walk-behind tractor can be turned around. The unit has high productivity, which is ensured by the presence of eight cutters. The width of the ground during operation can reach up to 170 cm.

The professional purpose of the Neva MB23B-10.0 walk-behind tractor is: long-term, high-intensity soil cultivation, land cleaning at any time of the year. When attaching a trolley or trailer, the walk-behind tractor can be used as a vehicle and a unit for transporting goods.

Available modification of the model: MB23B-10.0FS - walk-behind tractor with electric starter and headlight.

Attachments for the NEVA walk-behind tractor MB23B-10.0FS

Characteristics

Options and attachments

Neva MB 23 is presented in various modifications. First, let's look at the rich list of basic equipment:

• Pneumatic wheels – designed for comfortable and efficient off-road movement. These wheels can support any attachment
• Mills - used for loosening without the need for deep rotation of the formation. The cutters are usually located on the left and right axle shafts of the gearbox.
• Hitch - acts as a kind of intermediary connector between the walk-behind tractor and various trailed equipment. For example, it could be a potato peeler, plow, cart, hiller and much more.
• A system that limits the depth of cultivation - this device will be useful for those for whom it is important to control the depth of cultivation when working with soil. The limiter is attached to the tail section. Moreover, it can be positioned at a certain height depending on the height/depth of the soil being processed.

Neva MB 23 is a universal tool for various soil treatments. With the help of attachments you can expand the potential of your equipment several times. In this case, to begin with, it will be enough to buy the most basic version of the walk-behind tractor, and then supplement it with the necessary options. Let's look at the most common of them:

• A plow is a device for efficient and gentle cultivation of land, taking into account the preservation of its fertile properties and microorganisms. Thanks to its high power, a walk-behind tractor equipped with a plow is capable of plowing any soil, including virgin soil. Unlike a cultivator, a plow does not increase soil density.
• Cultivation cutters are one of the most popular attachments for the Neva MB 23. This equipment is designed for soil cultivation, taking into account the width characteristics and other parameters that are set using the coulter and the number of sections. To determine the depth of processing, the diameter of the cutters is taken into account. Without going into details, we can say that this tool is capable of loosening large and small beds with flower beds, shrubs and trees without any restrictions. Please note that the manufacturer does not recommend using cutters on soil where there are a lot of root shoot weeds.
• Potato planter - as the name implies, this device is a universal tool for planting potatoes. Of course, before this procedure it is necessary to treat the soil in advance. The potato planter ensures fast and high-quality planting of root crops, regardless of their size and diameter. At the same time, an equal step is maintained during planting, and thus excellent conditions are created for subsequent processing. The setting allows you to increase or decrease the distance between tubers.
• Mower - there are two types:

1. rotary - considered more efficient, although it is not highly maneuverable
2. knife - more maneuverable. Such mowers are widely used for mowing grass where there are a lot of bushes and trees.

• Hiller is an indispensable hanging element when sowing vegetable crops, such as beets or cabbage. In addition, it can be used to cut furrows and hill up potatoes.
• grouser
• Cart
• Vegetable digger
• Shovel
• Rake
• Rotary mower
• Brushes
• Pump
• Snow blower It is recommended to purchase the equipment described above from proven ones, “Kadvi” and “Academy of Tools”.

What attachments can the Neva walk-behind tractor work with?

You can install a lot of useful attachments and trailed equipment on the Neva walk-behind tractor.

In addition to the rototiller and coulter included in the package, the list of replaceable devices can be supplemented with:

• potato digger (KNM);
• walk-behind snow blower (SP-56);
• single-share reinforced plow (P1 20/3);
• single- or double-body hiller (ON 2/2, OND);
• rotary (KR-05) or segment mower (KN-1.1);
• trolley (TPM-M) or trailer with a load capacity of up to 500 kg.

Installation of attachments on motor vehicles is carried out using a special hitch. Neva multicultivators are equipped with a universal coupling mechanism (SV 1/1), which allows you to connect almost any mounted options to them. Modernization is also possible: instead of wheels, lugs or cutters are installed. They are installed to increase grip on the ground.

Terms of use

Neva MB 23 is distinguished by its simplicity and ease of long-term use. No professional experience is required to operate the equipment. It is enough to read the instructions, as the operator will need certain skills. For example, before starting full use of a walk-behind tractor, you should run it in. The pattern here is that the less often the walk-behind tractor is subject to malfunctions in the initial period of operation, the higher its reliability will be in further operation. But in any case, and regardless of the circumstances, the running-in of the Neva MB 23, like any other walk-behind tractor, is divided into several stages:

• During the first 20 hours of operation, it is necessary to check the functionality of the gearbox and power plant elements. It is important to remember that during this time any overload is prohibited.
• The Neva MB 23 walk-behind tractor is capable of working as a transport, but during transportation the weight of the load should not exceed 200 kg. For cultivation, four cutters are used in several approaches. The processing depth is calculated so that the depth in one pass does not exceed 100 mm.
• During the first twenty hours of use, it will be useful to change the oil. The manufacturer recommends TEP-15 gear oil for this model, which can withstand temperature loads from minus 5 to plus 35 degrees. Brand TM-5 (-25 to -5 g) is also suitable. The fuel tank capacity is 2.2 liters.
• Apparently, about 20 hours are enough for break-in. If the procedures are completed during this time, the run-in can be considered complete.

Reviews

• I bought a new Neva-23 walk-behind tractor with an American engine in 2014. The unit was run in at zero temperature. Despite this, the engine started perfectly. The only thing I didn't really like was the excessive noise that came from the engine. Over time, it did not disappear, so I had to come to terms with it. In terms of performance, the Neva with a 10-horsepower engine is completely satisfied. For my small plot (20 acres), this equipment is sufficient. I use a walk-behind tractor mainly for cultivating soil. Sometimes I carry loads on it. The model is very good, there are no complaints about it.
• I live in a village, so a walk-behind tractor is a necessary item for me. The main occupation is subsidiary farming (livestock, vegetable garden, beds). In 2015, it was time to change the walk-behind tractor, which had long since expired. A friend advised me to choose the domestic Neva model with a Briggs&Stratton unit. I decided to trust him and did not regret it. Along with the walk-behind tractor, I immediately purchased a mower and a plow. Over the 2 years of operation, the special equipment has never failed. In the fall and spring I cultivated the garden on it, and mowed it regularly in the summer and fall. During all this time I only replaced the running belt. I am sure that the walk-behind tractor will last for another year.
• I purchased a Neva-23 walk-behind tractor with a 10 hp engine. last spring. The model immediately surprised me with its performance. The engine ran smoothly and smoothly from the first start. The fuel consumption of the equipment is not very high (approximately 1.8 liters were consumed per hour during hard work). My garden is small (8 acres), so in 2-2.5 hours I completely processed it. Control at Neva 10 hp. again very comfortable. The levers are positioned extremely competently, and their operation does not raise any questions. I purchased a walk-behind tractor along with a cart, on which I periodically transport potatoes. The walk-behind tractor easily carries a load of up to 500 kg. In terms of design, the Neva-23 is very simple, but for me this was not a priority. Otherwise, I didn’t experience any problems with the equipment.
• 2 years ago, on the advice of a friend, I purchased a Neva 10 hp walk-behind tractor. with an American engine. Before purchasing, the only thing that scared me was the heavy weight of the equipment. It turned out that this is her advantage. Thanks to its mass, the device confidently buries itself in the ground. When cultivating the soil, there was no need to monitor the cultivation depth. The walk-behind tractor is not demanding on oil and gasoline. In terms of fuel consumption, everything is again good - no more than 2 liters per hour of operation. In general, the walk-behind tractor is pleasing. Over 2 seasons of operation there was not a single breakdown during regular and intense use.

Dimensions and parameters

As mentioned above, the Neva MB 23 walk-behind tractor has many modifications, but each version has some common parameters. Firstly, any version of the Neva MB 23 belongs to the heavy class. The dimensions of the device are also the same: length 1450 mm, width and height – 650 and 1300 mm, respectively. Ground clearance reaches 140 mm. The machine is offered with a 2x2 wheel arrangement with a turning radius of 1100 mm. The track width in the basic version reaches 320 mm.

Neva MB 23 has a plowing width of 860 mm, provided that four cutters are installed in the equipment. If there are six cutters, and the equipment is supplemented with axle extensions, in this case the plowing width can reach 1270 mm. Accordingly, 1680 mm is obtained with 8 cutters.

You can fill the gearbox with up to 2.2 liters of oil - this is the capacity of the tank. The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 104 kg. The car uses rod steering.

Engine

Several power plants are offered for the Neva MB 23 walk-behind tractor. Among them, the MB 23-8.0 configuration with an imported Briggs Stratton engine from American developers is considered very popular. The power output of the engine with a working volume of 0.3 liters reaches 8 liters. With. It is noteworthy that this motor dates back to 1979, and since then has undergone many modernizations, and now its design has been brought to perfection. Over time, reinforced versions of this unit appeared - for example, with a cast iron sleeve. Despite the high reliability and performance, the American motor is inexpensive to operate and very economical. According to official data, the engine life is 1200 hours.

The American unit is called the index 19T1, and is a single-cylinder 4-stroke carburetor, with a forced air cooling system and an overhead valve arrangement. The crankshaft is installed horizontally. In general, durable materials and advanced technologies were used in the manufacture of internal combustion engine elements. Let us highlight the main features of the 19T1 engine:

• durable cast iron sleeve
• self-cleaning of air flows - thanks to it it was possible to avoid overheating and reduce engine noise
• Magnetron electronic ignition and mechanical decompressor ensure quick engine starting and, if necessary, reveal its full power potential
• Dual-Clean air filter
• recoil starter with retractor cord and optional electric start
• Powerful Lo-Tone muffler for comfortable, quiet operation
• double type ball bearings, long service life

Owner reviews

• Anton, Kursk. In 2015 I purchased a Neva MB 23, and over two years of use I learned all the pros and cons of this St. Petersburg invention, albeit with a Japanese engine. The walk-behind tractor is relatively compact and maneuverable, but nothing more. Still, this is a heavy class, which allows you to transport large loads and work with deep soils.
• Nikolay, St. Petersburg. I use a walk-behind tractor at the dacha. The Neva has excellent reliability in any weather; it starts with half a turn. There are no problems during transportation. Quite quickly processes 20 acres. High performance and low maintenance are the key advantages of the Neva MB 23S-9.0 Pro.
• Sergey, Ryazan. I have Neva 23B-8.0 Pro. I've been using it for 2 years. The walk-behind tractor copes well with the assigned tasks, and can withstand processing a plot of 30 acres with a reserve. Fuel consumption is low, about 2-3 liters per hour. The technique does not require addiction or any professional experience. The heavy construction allows me to work without any weights or ground hooks, although these options will come in handy sooner or later. At maximum load, consumption can reach up to 4 liters. The Neva's reliability is at a high level, provided, of course, that it is tested in a timely manner.
• Mikhail, Kaliningrad. Cool walk-behind tractor, I've been dreaming about this for a long time. For me, performance is more important than agility. The machine is capable of ironing any off-road conditions and transporting cargo. One thing that upset me was that it is necessary to carry out regular break-in and maintenance, and even better, inspect the equipment before each trip to the garden, so that there are no troubles during the work process.
• Nikolay, Dnepropetrovsk. Neva 23B has been in my possession for four years. During this time, the technology showed itself well. Excellent reliability and low maintenance. High cross-country ability and maneuverability, despite the heavy weight. Although the large dimensions and heavy weight are rather a plus, since there is no need to install weighting materials. Even without them, the walk-behind tractor is capable of plowing the soil to great depths. I did not regret that I bought this miracle of technology. It’s clear that price decides here. I bought a plow, metal wheels, and equipment for planting and digging up root crops. In short, you won’t find better technology for that kind of money. Fuel consumption is 2-4 liters.
• Igor, Leningrad region. I forked out for the Neva and regretted it. Still, this walk-behind tractor does not cost 60 thousand rubles. Yes, it is multifunctional, universal, etc. But reliability is low. The parts are of poor quality and the build level is below average. You constantly have to fix something, dig into the bottom, fix leaks and fill in consumables. The walk-behind tractor is heavy and at the same time too power-hungry. Consumes more than 5 liters per 100 km. I process 60 acres with it almost without interruption.
• Stanislav, Moscow region. I liked the walk-behind tractor. It has excellent functionality and maneuverability. Only the equipment for it is too expensive, although the potential with it increases significantly. But for now I have enough capabilities of the basic version, and in the future I will buy a plow and ground hooks.
• Denis, Smolensk. The Neva has plenty of disadvantages. I have version MB 23C-9.0 Pro. A top-end option, with almost unlimited functionality - this is all self-explanatory, I’m not arguing. But unfortunately, equipment requires regular maintenance, and the frequency of breakdowns is unpredictable. Fuel consumption is 3 liters.
• Pavel, Tomsk. I have had this walk-behind tractor working well for three years now. The unit is equipped with a gasoline engine with support for AI-95. I only have 8 acres, so the Neva’s potential is more than enough for me. In one hour it is possible to process an average of 3 acres of heavy soil. And after processing, the earth becomes soft, fluffy and light. In general, for large areas this is what is needed - which means I have the potential to expand my land holdings. The walk-behind tractor consumes only 3 liters per hour.

Motoblocks Neva MB23 S-9.0 PRO

MB 23S-9.0PRO

The Neva walk-behind tractor MB 23S-9.0PRO is a device designed for high-intensity agricultural work on any type of soil.

The main advantages of this model are:

• high maneuverability;
• possibility of installing 8 cutters (minimum number of cutters - 4);
• gear-chain power transmission;
• 9 hp engine, operating efficiently even at low temperatures (down to -30°).

Description

Motoblock "Neva" MB 23С-9.0PRO

Type of gearbox of the Neva walk-behind tractor MB 23S-9.0 PRO: gear-chain. Gear shifting is done by moving the belt on a two-slot pulley. Thanks to the wheel separation function, the walk-behind tractor has high maneuverability. For example, turning a walk-behind tractor with a minimum amplitude can be achieved by disabling the left wheel. Control is easy and does not require much physical effort.

On the Neva walk-behind tractor MB 23S-9.0PRO it is possible to install 8 cutters. The minimum number of installed cutters is 4. The higher the number of cutters, and, accordingly, the support area, the greater the stability of the walk-behind tractor during operation.

The main types of agricultural work that the Neva MB 23S-9.0 PRO allows you to perform: preparing the soil for planting crops, harvesting, transporting goods, cleaning the territory.

Available model modifications:

• MB23S-9.0 PRO-F - walk-behind tractor equipped with a headlight;
• MB23S-9.0 PRO-F is a walk-behind tractor equipped with an electric starter and a headlight.

Attachments for the NEVA walk-behind tractor MB 23С-9.0PRO

Characteristics