Those who own land know that in the fall it is necessary to cultivate it with a plow. This device easily cuts into the top layer of soil and turns it over. As a result, large pieces are formed in which all the weed roots freeze out in winter. In spring you also need to till the ground with a plow.
A plow is also necessary when fertilizing the land with manure or any other organic compound. If you have not used the land for several years, you absolutely need this unit. The cutters of a walk-behind tractor cannot cope with such work.
You can buy a Neva walk-behind tractor and install a plow on it. Our article will help you make your choice, and we will also tell you how to properly install and configure the plow on a walk-behind tractor.
Basic design of a plow on a walk-behind tractor
The design of this tool is not complicated, so you can make it yourself. The main thing is to correctly maintain the dimensions of the device. So, here's a description of the device:
- Ploughshare. This is the cutting part made of alloy steel.
- Two shaped brackets.
- Side shield of the stand.
- Plow hitch.
- Spacer plate.
- Fastening.
- Stiffening beam. This is a strengthening of agricultural implements.
- Base plate.
- Hitch for walk-behind tractor.
- Field board. This is a corner, dimensions: 30x30 mm.
- Pipe with a diameter of 42 mm.
What varieties are there?
Manufacturers offer the following types of agricultural equipment:
- Negotiable. Significantly reduces operating costs. Design features eliminate unnecessary operations. Each subsequent passage through the area is carried out close to the previous furrow.
- Rotary. The main difference is that its rotating working part is connected to the power take-off shaft.
- Turning. It is considered universal, since the work involves two cutting parts, which at the end of the furrow can be turned in the opposite direction.
- Disc plow for walk-behind tractor. The product is equipped with two discs for plowing a personal plot.
- Rotary. Its main working body is the milling cutter. It penetrates deep into the soil, grinds it up and throws it aside. The cutter can be moved from one plane to another.
- Double-hulled. The main advantage is the significantly greater width of the furrow. Its appearance consists of connected frames. Such a plow is secured to the walk-behind tractor using special threaded connecting elements.
- Universal plow for walk-behind tractor. All that remains is to calculate which one penetrates the soil better and to what depth.
Those who do not want to spend money and are familiar with plumbing can quickly make a plow for a walk-behind tractor with their own hands. The shape of this agricultural tool is not particularly important. Its task is to penetrate the earth and turn its deep layers 180 degrees. To simultaneously loosen the soil, new blade shapes, angles and cutting part sizes are being developed.
Today, the rotary plow is quite in demand. The rotary design provides for the division of this tool into four types:
- screw;
- drum;
- scapular;
- lobed.
Zykov's plow is especially popular. It looks more unusual than similar devices. Tips on its proper operation can be read on the forums. The modernization of the product never ends, which is why more and more new designs appear, and their traction devices are walk-behind tractors.
Attachments do not end with the products in question. There are other attachments. These are hillers, potato planters and potato diggers, mowers, harrows, grousers, etc. The main thing to remember is that a good plow should penetrate the soil easily and deeply. A properly adjusted tool always produces effective results. If it is properly adjusted, then the result will be appropriate.
Care
When using a plow, regardless of its type, it is imperative to monitor the cutting elements. After each use, the metal is cleaned of adhering dirt and washed. Over time, the sharpness of the knives is lost and they need to be sharpened. Doing it right takes experience. You can use a grinder or sharpen it by hand.
But this is not the only care that attachments need; polishing is no less important. You can sand it with sandpaper or polish it using specialized equipment. The main thing is that the surface is shiny, even and smooth.
How to choose a plow for the Neva walk-behind tractor?
To carry out any agricultural work, today there is a large selection of different equipment on sale, such as a motor-cultivator, a walk-behind tractor, and a mini-tractor. It is only important to choose a reliable and high-quality device that will fully cope with its tasks and will last for many years.
Walk-behind tractors are great for cultivating land. They come in different types and manufacturers. Today we will look at the Neva walk-behind tractor, as well as additional installed accessories for it. When purchasing, immediately select additional attachments. So, you can immediately purchase a walk-behind tractor with a plow.
A plow on a walk-behind tractor will help you plow the land and fertilize it without putting in much physical effort. Not all farmers can accurately answer the question of how to work with a plow correctly. This work is very simple, it is only important to install the plow correctly and adjust it.
Homemade options
The concept of the plow itself is extremely simple and has not changed since ancient times. Only with a slight difference, previously horses and a wooden plow were used, but now a walk-behind tractor and an iron plow.
They differ, in fact, only in the material. Now every man should be able to work with iron and welding.
Therefore, on various forums you can find drawings of plows that were manufactured. There is a discussion of the concept and any shortcomings or amendments that may affect the final result. And, in the end, people achieve their goal, and the result is very good.
Types of plows for the Neva walk-behind tractor
The plow consists of a ploughshare with an unusual shape and a heel, which cultivates the stale soil. The ploughshare is made of very durable metal, since it is on it that the heaviest loads will be placed. Plows for walk-behind tractors of different models are also selected individually, but there are universal products on sale:
- Single-hull. In this case, there is only one plowshare that cultivates light soils;
- Rotary. There are several working blades;
- Negotiable. The ploughshare is made in the form of a feather, which greatly facilitates turning over of even harder types of soil.
A reversible plow turns the soil towards one side, so when you reach the end you will need to return to the beginning of the furrow. With a reversible plow, things are simpler - when you reach the end, you just need to turn the plowshare over and continue working. This design allows you not only to plow the ground, but also to harvest root crops.
For the Neva walk-behind tractor there is a type of reversible plow called the Zykov plow. This unit stands out especially due to its characteristics. The plow for the Zykov walk-behind tractor "Neva" consists of:
- Right-hand and left-hand housing with ploughshare and blade;
- Support wheel;
- Fastening the structure to the beam;
- Mechanism with fixation of plow bodies;
- Field board. It ensures the stability of the unit during work on the ground.
The reversible plow is attached to the Neva MB2 walk-behind tractor using a special bracket.
It is not advisable to install a rotary plow if your plot is small, since the design is quite expensive. It works due to plowshares located on the same axis. When you turn on the unit, the axis begins to rotate, throwing the soil. Plowing can be carried out to a depth of 30 centimeters.
Installation and adjustment of the plow for the Neva walk-behind tractor
If you do not know how to properly install the plow to the Neva walk-behind tractor, then you need to strictly follow the instructions. The plow and hitch are important parts that are involved in cultivating the land. They need to be connected together and then installed on the walk-behind tractor.
First you need to attach the hitch to the plow. Different models of plows, accordingly, have different coupling devices. Often you have to tinker with attaching the hitch to the plow.
After this, the plow is attached to the walk-behind tractor.
How is the plow adjusted? Many farmers ask this question, since the main task of the plow is to carefully and efficiently cultivate the land.
The first thing you need to do once your plow is on site is to replace the wheels with lugs. For this purpose, a special stand is installed under the hitch. It is important to carry out the installation in such a way that the narrow sections of the lug face in the direction of movement of the equipment.
The plow must be securely attached to the walk-behind tractor. It should not loosen or bend. To do this, the adjusting screw is removed from the hitch and the equipment is installed.
On the post you will find holes through which you can adjust the depth of the groove in the ground.
After this, the plow is directly adjusted. The plow heel is placed parallel to the ground and secured with an adjustment bolt.
After this, you need to mark the location of the furrow and approximately mark its middle. The first plowing should be carried out at low speed, which will allow you to observe the work process, as well as the behavior of the equipment. The depth of the furrow should be at least 15 millimeters; if you get less, adjust the technique.
If everything worked out for you, and the furrows look even and neat, you can increase the speed of the adjusted plow on the Neva walk-behind tractor.
Features of virgin soil plowing
How to plow virgin soil correctly? For high-quality processing you will need:
- Motoblock unit weighing at least 100 kg. If it is lighter, the plow simply will not budge.
- A rotary plow, which includes a cutter, connections to a walk-behind tractor, and transport wheels.
- It would not be superfluous to use special weighting in the form of ballast.
The work of plowing virgin soil must be carried out in stages, each time going deeper and deeper. In addition, soil moisture will make it easier to work with.
Models of walk-behind tractors such as Neva, MTZ, Khoper, and Centaur are in great demand among gardeners. In addition to plowing, they also provide for other agricultural work.
Often with walk-behind tractors, that is, a hiller is used instead of a plow. It penetrates into the ground to a shallower depth, thereby differing from the first.
It is also used for harvesting. For this, a special canopy is used that raises the ground. Then it is poured through the grate, as if through a sieve, and only the root vegetables remain on the surface.
About 30 years ago, the industry was not engaged in serial production of walk-behind tractors. They were not in demand on collective farms. The land was cultivated using wheeled and tracked tractors. Later, craftsmen were found who built strange units that aroused the envy and surprise of their neighbors. These homemade machines were the first walk-behind tractors. Today, plowing with an industrial walk-behind tractor does not surprise anyone, although envy remains.
Small universal units are used on farmers' plots, farmsteads of rural residents, and dachas. They replace several types of equipment, performing their work. Before purchasing a device, you need to think about its use on the farm.
Recommendations for working with a plow on the Neva walk-behind tractor
Always keep the plow as level as possible while working. This will help you cultivate the entire land without leaving empty areas.
Often the unit overheats due to prolonged operation. Let him rest, taking breaks for 1-1.5 hours.
A well-adjusted plow is a guarantee of high-quality cultivation of the land and, as a result, a good harvest in the future. After the work is completed, thoroughly clean the equipment and store it in a dry storage area until further work.
How to make a plow for the Neva walk-behind tractor with your own hands?
If you don’t have extra money, you can make your own plow for a walk-behind tractor. It should be noted that without a clear drawing and without professional tools you will not succeed. Therefore, immediately stock up on everything you need.
- Ploughshare. You will need steel with a thickness of 3 to 5 millimeters. You can make a removable plowshare that can be made from a circular saw blade. If you do not have this opportunity, you can use ordinary steel without heat treatment. The cut of the share must be processed on an anvil.
- Dump. A pipe with a diameter of about 0.5 meters and a wall thickness of about 3 (three) millimeters is suitable for the dump. It is necessary to cut it out, process it on an anvil and a sharpening machine.
- The plow assembly is carried out in exactly the same way as described above. You can also first make a layout from cardboard, repeating all the dimensions of the parts. If you get a solid and durable design, then you can move on to your unit.
A self-made plow is no different in its characteristics from a purchased one. If you are a jack of all trades, then perhaps your plow will even be superior in some ways to a store-bought one.
Overview and cost of attachments
The plow should be selected depending on the type of soil, as well as the power and model of the power unit. Also, a lot depends on the proper installation and adjustment of equipment before plowing. Before you buy a plow, first consider the most popular models and their costs.
| Model | View | Weight | Processing depth | Walk-behind tractor model | Price |
| Without hitch for walk-behind tractors Favorit, Salyut, Cascade, Neva, MB-1, OKA | Single-hull | 9.55 kg | 150-200 mm | Favorite, Salyut, Cascade, Neva, MB-1, OKA | 1,750-1,800 rubles |
| For walk-behind tractors Oka, Ugra, Salyut, Neva, Krot | Negotiable | 10 kg | 200-250 mm | Oka, Ugra, Salyut, Neva, Mole | 1300-1800 rubles |
| Mole plow for walk-behind tractor | Single-hull | 8.59 kg | 150-200 mm | MB-2 Neva | 1000-1200 rubles |
| Double-turn plow | Negotiable | 15 kg | 150-200 mm | MB-2 Neva | 4050-4150 rubles |
| Plow P1-20/2 | Single-hull | 8.5 kg | 150-200 mm | MB-2 Neva | 1200-1300 rubles |
| Zykov's plow | Negotiable | 9kg | 200-250 mm | Neva, Salyut, Favorite, Oka | 1700-1800 rubles |
If we compare the cost of equipment for plowing soil in Russia, the table shows that prices range from 1,000 to 5,000 rubles.
“Squeezing out” maximum efficiency
Correctly setting up the plow does not cause any difficulties. However, it is better to read the instructions supplied with the device. Adjustment of the walk-behind tractor plow is carried out with ordinary wrenches. The main thing is to correctly set the angle and inclination of this tool.
Plowing a site using a walk-behind tractor can only be done with lugs, which can be installed instead of wheels. If this is not done, the wheels of the mini-tractor will slip. The replacement procedure is simple. You just need to remove the wheels along with the hubs, and in their place install the lug hubs, and then the devices themselves. They greatly facilitate the process of tillage. If you do not have experience and knowledge, then it is better not to make these devices yourself. Since the cost is low, it is better to purchase them in a specialized store.
