Front (rear) adapter for a walk-behind tractor with steering control: how to make it yourself, video, drawings and dimensions

Arrangement of a multifunctional model

To manufacture a multifunctional device, you need to prepare:

• Steel pipes and angles;
• Sheet steel;
• Two wheels;
• Comfortable seating;
• Welding machine and set of tools.

This adapter is a multifunctional model. It can be used for basic agricultural work and transporting goods over uneven terrain over short distances. The structure can be equipped with agricultural implements such as a plow, harrow, hiller, and potato digger. During the winter months, you can attach a snow scraper to the adapter for clearing snow.

The main elements of the equipment are: frame and coupling devices, as well as wheelset and seats

The process of producing an adapter at home takes place in several stages.

To ensure the balance of the structure and prevent additional overloads at the design stage, it is necessary to draw up a kinematic diagram. You can make it yourself or use a ready-made version.

This circuit is designed for the manufacture of an adapter designed to work on the Neva walk-behind tractor.

When making and assembling a frame, it is important to provide for the arrangement of a fork with a bushing. It is necessary to ensure free rotation of the trailer

The frame of the structure is made of metal pipes and angles

The body of the structure is made of steel sheet. The height of its sides is made no less than 30 cm.

When making stands for the adapter wheels, you can use the diagram below.

The simplest option for manufacturing a coupling assembly is a 15 cm long pin, which is stuck into the hole in the drawbar of a U-shaped walk-behind tractor. The disadvantage of this option is rapid wear: under the influence of a freely rotating trailer, the holes for the hitch quickly break. To reduce wear, it is advisable to lengthen the U-shaped chain.

The seat is secured to the spinal frame of the adapter beam, stepping back 80 cm from the front edge. It is fixed with bolts. The adapter is ready. All that remains is to check the functionality of the multifunctional device.

Homemade options

Manufacturers offer a large number of different adapters for every taste and color. However, a distinctive feature of Neva walk-behind tractors is the fact that they are compatible with almost any mounted and trailed equipment.

Here is an example that we managed to find from one of the users on forums on the Internet:

The design itself is quite simple, which consists of adhesive materials:

• Two wheels;
• Steel pipes, angles and sheets;
• Seat.

The next step is to draw up a plan for the adapter. When developing it, it is necessary to correctly distribute the load evenly over the entire surface of the adapter. To do this, you can find ready-made solutions on the forums or draw a plan yourself.

However, the second option should be used only when you are confident in your abilities.

Then the frame is created. It allows you to rotate the walk-behind tractor. The fork and bushing are attached to the frame. The length of the frame is usually about 170 cm, and at the end another one is welded perpendicularly, it is used to install wheels on them.

The distance from the top point of the stand to the wheel should be about 30 cm.

Next you need to create the body. At this stage you will need a sheet of steel to make the sides. Their height should be more than 30 cm.

After creating the frame, you need to install the seat. Here you should immediately choose a good, soft seat. Because comfort during movement will depend on this.

This completes the assembly. But your creation must first be checked for stability and correct assembly. To do this, you should ride the walk-behind tractor at low speed, check the quality of the connections and, if necessary, make the necessary adjustments.

Next comes painting to give the adapter an external beauty.

Recommendations for use

As practice shows, the Niva is supplied for sale already assembled, but after purchase, before installing attachments, it is necessary to correctly adjust the main components. Proper preparation of equipment allows you to perform full-fledged work with maximum use of characteristics.

For proper engine operation, the valve system must be adjusted. For this purpose, the carburetor is disassembled, as well as all screw connections on the upper and lower housing are unscrewed, followed by cleaning of the elements. The next step is to adjust the valves using adjusting screws.

To ensure that the equipment lasts as long as possible and maintains its functionality, you should adhere to the following operating recommendations:

during the installation of cultivation canopies, it is necessary to control the direction of the knives in the direction of movement of the equipment; if the wheels slip during agricultural work, it is recommended to install additional weights; it is very important to control the quality and purity of the fuel used in the walk-behind tractor; when starting up a cold device, it is necessary to close the air supply using a special valve; after starting, the throttle is set to position XX, and the engine warms up for about three minutes; It is strictly forbidden to set the speed to maximum during the engine warm-up stage; It is especially important to prevent oil from getting onto the surface of the air filter element during operation.

Before starting to work with adapters and walk-behind tractors, it is very important to read the instructions supplied by the manufacturer

Preparing for work and reviewing elements

The adapter is, without a doubt, a very important component of the walk-behind tractor, so it must be reliable and convenient. There are several points to pay attention to:

1. Coupling mechanism. It must be durable and have the necessary rigidity. Therefore, it is always made of cast iron or steel. The gaps in the connection nodes should be minimal, since this affects the strength of the fixation of the connecting element.
2. Material for production. Based on operating experience, it is clear that adapters made from sheet steel are the most reliable. They are assembled using a welding machine. At the same time, the quality of the welds must be ideal. Otherwise, during operation it will be because of them that a breakdown will occur.
3. Driver's seat. The seat is made to be comfortable and adjustable in height, because you will have to spend several hours in a row in it while working.

If these conditions are met, production begins. First, make your own drawings of the hitch for the walk-behind tractor or choose suitable ones on the Internet. After all, the more diagrams and drawings you study, the better the result.

Types of adapters for walk-behind tractors

The adapter for the walk-behind tractor comes in several types. The design is distinguished by the coupling method:

1. Strong connection to the motor cultivator. The device has a separate steering wheel. Steering wheels are located at the front or rear (both options are possible).
2. Movable connection. At the same time, the angle between the cultivator and the cart changes all the time. Turning requires a lot of effort due to the fact that the connection point is movable.

The devices are also divided according to the presence of drive wheels into:

1. Front. The hitch assembly is located at the rear.
2. Rear. The hitch assembly is located at the front.

Trailers are divided into:

In addition to garden work, universal ones are useful for transporting crops.

Trailers are divided according to the size of the drawbar:

Structures with a short drawbar are attached to low-power walk-behind tractors. Trailers with a long drawbar are attached to powerful cultivators.

There are 2 types of trailers: on 1 axle or on 2 axles. These couplings are created by the manufacturer. The factory calculated such a design and mounted a tow bar on it. A spring was installed under the seat, designed to allow the vehicle to move smoothly on rocky surfaces.

The APM has special footrests and a brake that is pressed with the foot to stop the cultivator. Pneumatic tires were mounted on the adapter, which ensure smooth running at high speed.

You can buy the device in a specialty store unassembled in packaging. It's easy to assemble. There are instructions for this. To assemble the device, no additional knowledge or skills are required. Afterwards you need to check how the design works.

If all components work well, you can start operating the device. When purchasing a design, you also need to choose a soft lining for the seat. Then the driver's work will become more convenient. The HorseAM IS 1 adapter for the Magnum walk-behind tractor, and adapters for the PNO-1, AM-3 K, BUM-3, KTZ-03 cultivators are very popular among farmers.

With steering

A high-quality adapter with a steering wheel for a walk-behind tractor makes it easier to control the cultivator. In terms of its functions, such a walk-behind tractor is comparable to a mini-tractor, only it is more economical in fuel consumption. The standard APM unit does not have a steering wheel.

Control is carried out using the cultivator steering wheel. But other manufacturers produce units with steering. The trolley is designed for more convenient work on the cultivator, so the presence of a steering wheel will make control easier.

With movable joint

When a trailer is movably coupled to a motor-cultivator, the angle of the vertical axis between the cart and the cultivator changes. It is easier to make such a device, but when turning it will be necessary to apply more force. This type of trailer is inferior in geometric characteristics: the turning radius becomes larger.

Front and rear adapters

There are several types of trailers depending on which wheels are driving:

1. Front-wheel drive. The unit is fixed at the back of the walk-behind tractor. This is the simplest and most popular modification. It makes it possible to easily control the cultivator and perform a large amount of work.
2. Rear drive. The unit is located in front of the cultivator. This design makes it possible to perform work when using a hitch located at the rear of the cultivator.
3. Four-wheel drive. The trailer can be located either in front or behind the cultivator. This design differs from the previous ones in that not 2 wheels rotate, but all 4 at once. This device performs the functions of a mini-tractor. At the same time, the maneuverability of the structure, its maneuverability increases, and additional traction with the soil is provided. The 4x4 drive is considered the most efficient.

Description

The adapter for the Neva walk-behind tractor is an additional module that allows you to use the device for riding by equipping a special place for the operator and connecting a second wheel pair to the unit. The result is a four-wheeled walk-behind tractor with a steering wheel that can be used as a mini tractor. You can make such attachments with your own hands or purchase ready-made options designed for specific models. Additionally, it becomes possible to use special attachments for hilling potatoes, a plow and other devices. Such an adapter reduces the time and labor required to perform certain agricultural work.

Front adapter

Such additional equipment options allow you to use the walk-behind tractor as a mini tractor by installing a steering mechanism, a second wheel pair, and a driver’s seat in front of the walk-behind tractor. In such a situation, the factory engine power of the unit itself is maintained. Fastening occurs due to the coupling located on the back of the adapter. At the same time, the structure can be completely disassembled, which significantly simplifies the process of transporting such agricultural machinery. On average, the parameters of the front adapter are as follows:

1. Height/width/height is 1.9/0.81/1.4m.
2. Ground clearance – 0.75 m.
3. The distance between the wheels on one axle is 0.75 m.
4. The total weight of the structure is 65 kg.

Application area

Using an adapter allows you to turn a regular walk-behind tractor into a universal and at the same time multifunctional device. You can use such a unit while sitting, which greatly facilitates the operator’s work. In addition, the accuracy of the work and the stability of the walk-behind tractor increases. It is very convenient to have a steering mechanism located in front. Complete with various attachments, it is possible to use the unit to perform the following types of work:

1. Removing snow or leaves.
2. Harrowing (leveling) the soil.
3. Transportation of goods.
4. Hilling up the earth.

How to make an adapter for the Neva walk-behind tractor?

Step by step guide

The usual equipment is presented as a steel frame. Before starting to create it, prepare a drawing of a device for a walk-behind tractor. The device is made from a profile pipe measuring 1.7 meters. A pipe (50 centimeters in size) is welded to one piece of material at a right angle. The last component is a clamp for the racks for the wheels of the attachment. The height of the racks is 30 centimeters. For a makeshift adapter for motor vehicles, wheels from a construction and garden cart are used. They are installed on bushings with a bearing unit.

Struts are welded to the base pipe and bushings, the length of which is directly dependent on the degree of their slope relative to the structure. The dimensions of the adapter frame are 0.4×0.4 meters. To adapt the equipment to the frame, a channel is welded (0.4 meters in size). The side pipes are connected with bolts. A handle with 3 bends (sizes 20, 30 and 50 centimeters) is welded to the frame. To multiply the applied efforts, the product is equipped with the same handle (75 centimeters long).

The hitch can be found in the store

If this mechanism is performed independently, then close attention is paid to strength. The seat is mounted on a metal base welded to the main pipe

The completed equipment is ready for use.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of the adapter, which can be used in conjunction with the Neva walk-behind tractor:

How to make an adapter for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands?

After familiarizing yourself with the drawings, you can begin the step-by-step assembly of the adapter

It is important to strictly follow the described algorithm

If an adapter with a seat is used, the walk-behind tractor turns into a mini-tractor. The chair is selected at your own discretion, but products with built-in shock absorbers are more suitable so that you do not have to install springs.

The frame is assembled in a certain sequence:

1. A shank is welded to a piece of pipe with a diameter of about 6 centimeters. A rotating bracket will be mounted on it, fixed with a pin;
2. The frame is welded perpendicularly to an angle cross member with dimensions of 5 * 5 centimeters;
3. A steel sheet, three millimeters thick, is welded to the frame with a corner;
4. The side edges of the sheet, about one centimeter long, are bent down to protect against cuts;
5. The wings are bent and welded. Fender flaps are welded to the upper part and are equipped with reflectors.

The main frame must be equipped with an additional retractable frame, the thickness of which is 5 centimeters. They are fastened together with a bolt.

It is better to supplement the design with a trunk, which is made according to the following scheme:

1. The frame is being assembled. The required central water pipe with a diameter of 1 inch and several pipes with a smaller diameter (½ and ¼ inch);
2. The central pipe is strengthened with additional pipes for support, the structure is welded to the trunk;
3. The support pipes are connected to the block rod and the gearbox.

The height of the supports depends on the location of the trunk. It cannot be located above the instrument panels, fuel and oil tanks.

The rotating bracket is manufactured following the following diagram:

1. A pipe blank with a diameter of 5 centimeters is welded and bent. Two steel bushings are welded to the upper part, which ensure the device swings along and across the axis;
2. One side of the bracket is fixed on the shank, and the other on the walk-behind tractor itself;
3. For free installation and removal of the bracket, a handle can be welded.

You need to take care of the rear view mirror (suitable for a car or moped). The part is installed on the handle of the unit or secured to the rear of the trunk.

You need to purchase a ready-made mechanism - a brake system.

It is installed according to this scheme:

1. The rod of the locking unit is dismantled, the thread on its surface is extended using a special die;
2. A strong steel stop is created;
3. A hole is drilled in the rod, the diameter of which is in the range of 3-10 millimeters;
4. A powerful return spring is installed and secured.

At the last stage, the axle with wheels is installed. Suitable parts from old equipment: motorcycle or moped. The axle may be too long, so it is shortened with an electric hacksaw.

In addition to detailed drawings, it is worth considering the proposed videos on making the adapter.

A homemade adapter according to the schemes described above can be used with the following brands of walk-behind tractors: Salyut, Agro, Neva, MTZ.

A self-designed front adapter for a walk-behind tractor will facilitate the work of cultivating your personal plot and vegetable garden. An additional device transforms the motor cultivator into a mini-tractor. If necessary, agricultural implements such as a plow, digger, planter, and hiller are installed on the converter.

Walk-behind tractor with steering control

With this method, the power unit will be located behind the driver and rigidly attached to the front adapter.
Consequently, the coefficient of adhesion of the driving wheels to the soil will increase. This, in turn, will increase traction force, which will make it possible to work with any attachments. For such experiments, the light Salyut walk-behind tractor, which weighs about 75 kg and has a power of 6.5 liters, is best suited. With. In this case, you will need a steering column with a gearbox. But this is for this case, if you dare to make a walk-behind tractor with front steering. This procedure is much more complex and painstaking than a simple joint, but the result will please you - you will get a walk-behind tractor with a steering wheel and a seat, and all the necessary levers will be at your fingertips.

During manufacturing, you will need not only a steering wheel and gearbox, but also steering rods with coulters . You will definitely need gas, clutch and brake pedals located under your feet. They are connected to standard controls with homemade rods or steel cables.

On the right side of the seat there is a lever for raising or lowering attachments , as well as a parking brake handle. Fenders with headlights are placed on the front wheels. And the mini-equipment finally takes on the finished look of a walk-behind tractor with a front adapter.

It should be noted that the price of such a product with a steering wheel starts from 24 thousand rubles. At the same time, the adapter has good technical characteristics that allow you to fully appreciate the advantages of working on your mini equipment.

Creating a trunk for the adapter

You will need a trunk for harvesting and transporting crops. Due to the fact that after installing the trunk the center of gravity of the walk-behind tractor is transferred, this element will also become indispensable when driving on hilly terrain. The manufacture of the trunk is carried out in the following sequence:

1. First, assemble the frame - to do this, take several water pipes. One of them should be central and have a diameter of 1 inch. All other pipes should have a diameter of ½ or ¼ inch;
2. Place the support pipe on the central pipe and weld it to the trunk;
3. Secure the support pipes to the block rod and gearbox.

You can select the height of the supports based on the position of the trunk. At the same time, remember that it should not lie on the walk-behind tractor, but hang above it. The trunk is mounted using supports above those elements of the walk-behind tractor that do not require free access. Under no circumstances mount the part above the instrument panels, as well as the fuel and oil tanks.

Types of adapters

Depending on the attachment to the device, walk-behind tractors can be:

• rear - the hitch is located in the front part, and therefore the adapter itself is in the rear part;
• in the front - the hitch - in the rear, respectively, it is located in front of the unit, but with a steering wheel.

By area of ​​use:

• shortened – small in size. Used with units designed to perform light work;
• elongated – large and heavy, used with heavy-duty walk-behind tractors.

Depending on the selected walk-behind tractor, you can choose an adapter that suits it.
Depending on the body:

• bodywork – there is a body available for transporting cargo of different sizes;
• bodyless - used exclusively for coupling with a walk-behind tractor.

In addition to the above classification, they can also be divided into simple and universal. The latter are used, in addition to their direct purpose, for transporting goods.

With steering

The steering adapter makes it possible to turn an ordinary walk-behind tractor into a real mini-tractor. The engine power will remain unchanged, but the number of functions performed will increase significantly.

Fastening occurs thanks to the hitch, which is placed in front of the adapter.

The design includes the following elements:

• a pair of wheels;
• clutch mechanism;
• brake and gas;
• operator seat;
• frame.

At the back there is a mechanism to which, if necessary, attachments can be attached.

With movable joint

Such units are also called adapter-fracture. This is the easiest and most economical device to manufacture. The movable clutch is located in the front part. The disadvantage is that you have to turn the entire mechanism without using additional controls. Because of this, the radius and rotation angle will be larger.

Front and rear adapters

The front adapter is similar in design to the steering adapter. However, the clutch mechanism is located at the rear. This type of design is very convenient, as it can be disassembled and easily transported.

In the rear, the arrangement is the opposite of the front - the hitch is in front of the unit, respectively, the adapter itself is at the rear.

The front one is most often used in those jobs where the power of the unit plays a key role, namely digging and loosening.

About the device

In terms of its design, the 4x4 adapter intended for the Neva walk-behind tractor is a fairly simple device. It consists of several main components:

• frame structure on which other components are installed;
• driver's seat;
• wheelbase, as well as wheel axle;
• mechanism for connecting the adapter and walk-behind tractor.

Simply put, the adapter is a regular cart with a seat that is attached to a walk-behind tractor. Walk-behind tractors can be such as Cayman, Patriot, Texas, Foreman, Crosser, Viking, Loplosh (loplosh video) and others. After coupling the adapter and walk-behind tractor, it can be compared in functionality to a mini tractor, but such a comparison is a little arbitrary, because the power remains the same, i.e. from the walk-behind tractor engine.

In addition, additional attachments can be attached to the adapter, which further expands the potential scope of work.

Some adapters are equipped with special compartments where you can place some kind of cargo. There are models equipped with a lifting lever, which greatly simplifies working with the device.

As a rule, the adapter contains two couplings - one allows you to attach it to a walk-behind tractor, and the second allows you to attach additional attachments. In particular, you can connect a seeder, hillers, plow, harrow and other devices to the adapter.

The wheelset axle in the adapter is of a fairly robust design, allowing the walk-behind tractor to be used on the most difficult areas of land, as well as for transporting fairly heavy loads.

It is also important to understand that driving such a unit on public roads is prohibited, which is why they are used exclusively in rural areas. However, despite some structural similarity between all adapters, they also have some differences

In particular, rear adapters with steering, front adapters and all-wheel drive units are available.

However, despite some structural similarity between all adapters, they also have some differences. In particular, rear adapters with steering, front adapters and all-wheel drive units are available for sale.

For more details about the adapter for the Neva walk-behind tractor, watch the video: