How to weigh down a walk-behind tractor with your own hands for plowing a garden

Using various weights for walk-behind tractors, owners of land plots can significantly increase the functionality and expand the range of use of these machines. Walk-behind tractors and walk-behind cultivators are indispensable assistants when carrying out excavation work on large and small areas and transporting goods over short distances. With their help, less time and effort is spent on soil cultivation. However, in some cases, even the most modern and expensive equipment, such as the domestic Neva walk-behind tractor, cannot cope with certain tasks. When raising virgin soil, working on slopes and in damp soil, the wheels of the unit slip, since it does not have enough of its own weight for reliable traction. In order to weigh down the car, various factory-made and home-made weights are used.

Since an agricultural equipment store may be located at a considerable distance from a summer cottage, many property owners make weighting devices themselves. Sometimes homemade weights for a walk-behind tractor are installed in order to balance its center of gravity. This modification is required when performing planting work or using an adapter. Let's look at how you can make weights for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, using the tools and equipment that you have at hand.

Types of weights

Depending on the location of the weighting agents, they can be classified into several types. For example:

Wheeled. It is used more often than other types. Installed on the inner or outer part of the wheel brackets.
Frame. Used when it is necessary to increase the mass of the unit. Presented in the form of bars. They are attached to the walk-behind tractor body using bolts. It is worth paying attention to the fact that when installing them they should not come into contact with a moving part of the equipment.
Lugs. It is used to increase the traction force of the unit, which eliminates the possibility of it slipping when the load increases.

If it is difficult to choose the type of weighting materials, it is recommended to pay attention to their main properties:

width of attachment;
the radius of the part of the device on which the weighting material is attached;
the mass of the cargo transported on the unit. For example, with a load weight of 20 kg or more, the traction force can increase by 20%.

Taking into account these technical criteria, you can choose the type of device whose use will be most effective.

Second option

Before you make wheel weights for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you need to prepare the necessary materials. So, you will need:

weight 5 kg – 2 pcs;
metal pancake – 2 pcs;
VAZ car clutch basket – 2 pcs;
walk-behind cotter pin – 2 pcs;
hexagonal piece of cast profile.

If you don’t have everything from the list below at home, you can look at the metal collection point - there is a 99.99% chance that you will find the missing items there.

In addition, do not forget to prepare a welding machine (1), an angle grinder (2) and a drill (3). You can't do without these electrical appliances.

First, you will have to use a grinder to cut 2 pieces of about 5 cm each from the hexagon - then you need to drill holes in them for the cotter pins. Each piece is then attached to the pancake by welding. The pancake, in turn, is welded to the flywheel along its entire circumference.

The final step is to make holes for the cotter pin in the inner axis of the wheels, then it will be possible to attach a weighting agent for the walk-behind tractor that you made yourself. The cotter pin can be easily secured with steel wire.

Some models are equipped with lugs - specific studded wheels. They can be either basic, that is, attached directly to the axle, or removable - put on top of the main support wheels and fixed with special attachments. On such models it is very convenient to cultivate land on slopes, but as practice shows, weights for the walk-behind tractor for lugs also have to be installed.

Now you know how to weight your walk-behind tractor with your own hands. Such modernization options are suitable for the Neva, Salyut, MB-1, Krot, Oka and others walk-behind tractors.

Owners of large farmlands use several pieces of equipment to cultivate the land. But for those who have significantly smaller households, this results in a serious financial burden. This requires a mechanism that can perform several functions and at the same time have a low cost. Today, a walk-behind tractor can cope with this task.

This is a multifunctional tool that is intended for cultivating land. It is equipped with an engine, gasoline or diesel, and one set of wheels, due to which the unit moves. The walk-behind tractor also has a tow hitch, which allows you to connect various devices for field work.

But due to its small dimensions and low weight, harrowing and plowing the land requires considerable effort, especially on sloping areas and hard soil. In order to prevent the walk-behind tractor from slipping and make it easier to control, it is necessary to use wheel weights.

Such devices can be purchased at a specialized store that sells walk-behind tractors themselves. But to save money, you can make them yourself, and it does not require special knowledge. You just need to acquire the necessary material and tools.

Wheel weights for walk-behind tractor

To create, you need to purchase the following material: two five-kilogram weights; two weight plates of 10 kg each; two clutch baskets assembled from a Zhiguli car; a piece of hexagonal solid profile; a pair of walk-behind cotter pins.

All material can be purchased at a scrap metal collection point or at a flea market. Tools you will need: a welding machine with electrodes; grinder with cutting wheel; drill with a set of drills; paint to give weights an aesthetic appearance.

The manufacturing process is as follows. First of all, you need to cut two pieces of 5-6 cm from the hexagonal profile, in which you need to drill holes for the cotter pin. After this, this segment should be installed and attached to the barbell plate. To do this, the hexagon must be inserted into the hole from the neck and welded.

After this, the clutch basket is attached to the pancake. It is also scalded around the entire circumference of the flywheel. Then a five-kilogram weight is attached to the clutch in the same way. After which the entire structure is covered with paint. All these steps must be carried out to create a weighting material for the second wheel. These devices add about 50 kg of weight to the walk-behind tractor.

These weights are installed in the wheel axle of the walk-behind tractor, in which the inner hole is ideal for a hexagonal mount. To install the weights, it is necessary to drill a hole in the axle for the cotter pin. After this, you can install weights on the wheel. To prevent the cotter pin from falling out, it must be secured with a special clothespin or a piece of steel wire.

Weights for the walk-behind tractor body

It happens that wheel weights are not enough. To do this, you can add weight to the walk-behind tractor frame itself. It is necessary to weld a frame that will be attached to the device itself. On this structure you need to weld a pancake weighing 25 kg, which can also be obtained at a scrap metal collection point.

Fastening is carried out by bolting to the bottom of the walk-behind tractor. It is important not to forget to make a slot in the frame to drain the oil from the engine. Such a structure can be welded from a 30 mm corner profile, which needs to be shaped into a box.

In our time, walk-behind tractors serve as indispensable assistants for people who have a fairly large area of land and are forced to cultivate about a couple of tens of acres all year round. Naturally, processing such an area manually is a long and tedious task, but when you have a mechanical assistant at hand, it is much more convenient and practical, and perhaps even better.

A walk-behind tractor will only be useful if it can efficiently process the soil at the required depth level. However, in practice, in most cases, it turns out that the weight of the walk-behind tractor is too light to do this. In this case, the wheels begin to slip. And here weights for the Salyut walk-behind tractor come to the aid of landowners.

Rating of quality weights for walk-behind tractors and cultivators

Neva D10 005.67.0092-07

This is one of the most popular models of loads for garden equipment. Used for Russian-made walk-behind tractors Neva, Ugra, Oka. The main purpose of the product is to strengthen the traction mass for better movement on the ground, prevent slipping, increase productivity when working in difficult conditions - on rough terrain, unevenness and slopes. The mass of one disk is 10 kilograms.

It is recommended to install a weighting weight on pneumatic rims, lugs or on the front pin. The design of the model allows you to put up to 4 discs on one wheel, depending on the working conditions. The discs are placed in pairs on both wheels, and they can be located on both the outer and inner sides. When installed on lugs, weights can be secured without a rigid connection (when used on the inside of the equipment).

The specific location for attaching the weighting material is determined based on the type of work performed. So, for plowing a field, the best place to install it is the front pin. Weights with a total mass of no more than 30 kg can be installed here. If you plan to cultivate the soil using a hiller or potato digger, it is better to attach the discs to steel wheels. This action will increase the force of contact of the unit to the ground and will prevent slipping or “jumping out” of the furrow. When carrying out work such as clearing snow or transporting goods, the discs are mounted on pneumatic wheels. Technical experts recommend strengthening the wheels on both sides (external and internal) to give the equipment additional stability.

The delivery set includes instructions with a detailed description of the process of installing weights: first you need to remove the wheels from the walk-behind tractor, removing the standard wheel bolts and installing the extended ones that come with the weights, attach weights, put on washers and tighten the nuts, then install the entire structure in place , making sure that all connections are tight.

The outer diameter of the product is 220 mm, the mounting hole is 40 mm, the width is 30 mm. The product is used for pneumatic wheels 4*10, 4.5*10. The manufacturer provides a 2-year warranty on the product. The average price is 1,400 rubles.

Neva D10 005.67.0092-07

Advantages:

inexpensive price compared to foreign analogues;
it is possible to install several weights simultaneously on the inside and outside of the wheels;
universal installation location - on the front pin, wheel rim (pneumatic and steel);
suitable for almost all Russian walk-behind tractors;
can be ordered online in most online stores with free home delivery;
On the Internet you can find instructions on how to make it possible to use this model for foreign-made walk-behind tractors and cultivators at low cost.

Flaws:

not detected.

Neva 005.47.3400

This weight has a limited scope of application, as it is intended exclusively for attachment to the front pin. The product has a cylindrical shape and two eyes, painted black. The weight of the cargo is 19 kilograms. This weighting material is most often used when plowing the soil, working with a hiller, potato digger, snow blower, and when transporting goods. Like the previous model, the weighting material is manufactured at the Russian Neva plant, which specializes in the production of walk-behind tractors and accessories for them. The average price is 1,300 rubles.

Neva 005.47.3400

Advantages:

the price of the product is almost equal to the previous model, while weighing twice as much;
quick and easy fastening;
budget cost.

Flaws:

It is not possible to install a weighting material on transport or steel wheels.

Eurosystems for the R-70 walk-behind tractor

This product has limited functionality - it is only suitable for a specific modification of the walk-behind tractor - Eurosystems P-70. This equipment from the Italian manufacturer is popular in Russia, which is why the weighting material for it is included in the rating under consideration.

The weight is an elongated cylinder with a steel knob. The product is fastened to a specially designated place on the walk-behind tractor frame. The load is painted red, just like the equipment itself, and is practically invisible on the unit. The device is designed to create minimal interference to the operator during operation.

The weighting agent showed itself best in such work as plowing with a hiller, loosening, digging up potatoes, and transporting a trailer. The product is designed in such a way as to move the center of gravity down the unit to give it greater stability, to increase traction with the soil surface in order to increase traction. The average price is 6,300 rubles.

Eurosystems for the R-70 walk-behind tractor

Advantages:

attractive appearance;
compact sizes.

Flaws:

high price;
The product is made for a specific walk-behind tractor model; for use with equipment from another manufacturer, some modifications are required.

BCS for Caiman

The model in question can be used for most Caiman walk-behind tractors, and is made of black metal wheels. The weight of one disc is 34 kilograms. The package includes a pair of discs. Weights can be installed on both pneumatic and steel wheels (for Atletico 328P / Atletico 338P models they can only be used in combination with pneumatic wheels). Weighting weights are recommended for use when working with a hiller, plow and other similar devices. The average price is 28,000 rubles.

BCS for Caiman

Advantages:

large weight of one product;
high-quality workmanship material.

Flaws:

Only suitable for certain Caiman models;
high price.

Mobile K MBK0003268

The weight is installed on the front drawbar and is suitable for such Russian-made garden equipment as Mobile, Luch, Neva, Oka, Ugra, Cascade. The use of weights can increase the stability of motor cultivators, as well as improve the adhesion of working mechanisms to the ground. The weight is a black rectangular shape with two eyes. Mounting to the drawbar is done using a bolted connection; installation does not take much time.

The weight of the product is 17 kilograms, overall dimensions (l*w*h) – 380*200*249 mm. The average price is 1,300 rubles.

Mobile K MBK0003268

Advantages:

small volume of the product - 0.019 m3 with a large weight (17 kg);
suitable for a large number of models of motor cultivators and walk-behind tractors;
inexpensive price.

Flaws:

unattractive appearance;
Can only be installed on the front drawbar.

Mobile K set of weights for lugs

The model under consideration consists of metal plates that are attached to the lugs, and fasteners (bolts, nuts, washers). According to the manufacturer's instructions, before adding weight to the walk-behind tractor, you need to drill holes in the lugs for the bolts, then connect the elements and tighten the fasteners. To install weights, you need to have a lug extension (purchased separately).

Weighting loads allow arable work on heavy soils. In the case of cultivating soil on slopes, you can install a pancake on only one side to give the technique the required slope. Each disc weighs 10 kg. The average price is 5,150 rubles.

Mobile K set of weights for lugs

Advantages:

complete set of delivery (including fasteners);
versatility (can be attached both to the front drawbar and to the lugs);
popularity of the model - sold in most garden equipment stores;
Can be used on most models of motor cultivators and walk-behind tractors;
many positive customer reviews.

Flaws:

for proper installation on the lugs, additional holes must be drilled, which requires the help of specialists or the use (purchase) of additional equipment;
high price.

MB Forza circle UT 30.290.12

The products are made of steel, the delivery set includes 4 round plates of 6 kilograms each, as well as a set of fastenings for them. The diameter of each plate is 40 cm. The plates are suitable for models Neva, Oka, Cascade, Luch, etc. The manufacturer provides a one-year warranty on the products.

Each plate has a central mounting hole, as well as 4 additional ones designed for attachment to lugs. The plates performed best when working in tandem with lugs, but it is possible to install them on transport wheels or on a drawbar. The light weight of each plate allows you to vary their placement location and achieve optimal balance. The cost of the set is 3,400 rubles.

MB Forza circle UT 30.290.12

Advantages:

due to the fact that the product is produced in Russia, buyers have no problems finding out how much the kit costs and where to buy it (sold at any market or gardening equipment store);
Due to the light weight of each plate, they can be placed in the desired places in various combinations, achieving the required balance.

Flaws:

high cost, according to buyers.

MB Forza Square UT 30.290.12

As the name implies, this model is a square-shaped plate. In the center of each square there is a mounting hole for mounting garden equipment on the wheel axle. Mounting holes are drilled along the perimeter at an equal distance from the center. The plates are painted brown and are suitable for the same walk-behind tractors as the previous model.

The plates are best suited for use on lugs and transport wheels, and it is recommended to install them on the inside so that they do not interfere with the operator during operation. If you really want, you can try to install them on the front drawbar, but you will have to tinker. Compared to the previous model, these plates cost about 1,000 rubles less, which is significant for many summer residents and pensioners. The average price of pancakes is 2,450 rubles.

MB Forza Square UT 30.290.12

Advantages:

low price compared to round pancakes with equal characteristics;
complete set of delivery (including fasteners).

Flaws:

inconvenient shape, which is why not on every walk-behind tractor the plates can be placed ergonomically for the user.

Virgin soil filling cylinder art.011701

The review continues with an unusual model with a weight change function - filling weights from the Russian manufacturer Tselin. The products have a hollow cylindrical design. A sand and gravel mixture is poured inside. Depending on the specific situation, the amount of ASG may vary, so setting the optimal balance is not difficult even for an experienced summer resident (farmer). The mass of the empty cylinder is 6.3 kilograms, the approximate weight of the filled one is 22.8 kg.

The weights are installed on wheel rims (transport or lugs) and secured using five standard 5*120 mm bolts. The outer diameter of the cylinders is 265 mm, height – 180 mm. When choosing which brand of weights is best to buy, many buyers prefer this brand because of its versatility of use and the low cost of a pair of cylinders. With a little modification, it is possible to install cylinders not only on the wheels, but also on the front drawbar. The average price of a set is 2,500 rubles.

Virgin soil filling cylinder art.011701

Advantages:

universal application;
profitable price;
the ability to regulate the mass by changing the amount of filler;
attractive appearance, high-quality performance.

Flaws:

the product is difficult to find for sale in stationary stores, most offers are posted on Internet sites, and the buyer is required to pay a certain amount for delivery to the location; the amount, depending on the region, reaches 400 rubles.

Virgin soil filling on the front pin art. 011702

Another representative of the bulk weighting material. As the name implies, it is attached to the front pin of a motor cultivator. The product is a hollow rectangle with steel walls. The weight of the empty tank is 6.7 kg, the estimated weight of the filled tank is 24.3 kg. It is recommended to use a sand and gravel mixture to fill the container. To fill the container, you need to unscrew the cap from the filling hole, which is secured with a bolt connection.

The tank is attached to the pin using a connecting sleeve, the diameter of which is 30 mm. Overall dimensions of the container (l*w*h) – 20.3*35.2*23.4 cm. According to buyers, this weight allows you to select the required weight for any equipment, from a small cultivator to large walk-behind tractors. The average price of a product is 1,700 rubles.

Virgin soil filling on the front pin art. 011702

Advantages:

the ability to vary the amount of loading and, accordingly, the mass of the weighting material;
low cost;
convenient fastening;
quality production.

Flaws:

cannot be used on rims or lugs.

Pubert front for Junior

This French weighting material is used on cultivators of the brands Pubert, MasterYard, Caiman. It is designed for installation on the front drawbar of the unit. The product has a non-standard mount, so it can be used for equipment from other brands only after modification. The load has a non-standard shape, with a beveled surface on one side. The delivery set includes not only the weighting material itself, but also special fasteners for it.

The model performed best when working with a hiller and a plow. Mounting on the front of the cultivator prevents the equipment from leaving the furrow and promotes efficient plowing with less operator effort. The average price of a set is 8,000 rubles. When ordering from Pubert branded stores, you can get a good discount.

Pubert front for Junior

Advantages:

attractive appearance;
one of the best manufacturers of accessories for garden equipment;
reliable fastening.

Flaws:

high price;
Fits a small number of garden equipment models.

Backfill grousers GMBS 30.450.120.40 MB Forza

This model combines the characteristics of not only weighting materials, but also lugs. This configuration allows you to avoid attaching additional structures to the walk-behind tractor, and simplifies assembly and disassembly, as well as preparing garden equipment for operation. The lugs are suitable for walk-behind tractors from Russian manufacturers, such as Oka, Cascade and Neva. A pair of wheels weighs 16.9 kilograms. The bore diameter is 30 mm. Disc diameter – 450 mm, width – 120 mm. The products are painted black and equipped with protrusions around the perimeter for better grip on the ground.

The amount of sand and gravel mixture poured can be adjusted depending on the type of soil being plowed, as well as the volume of work performed. The more sand is poured into the wheels, the less likely it is to slip. The average price of a set is 3,100 rubles.

Backfill grousers GMBS 30.450.120.40 MB Forza

Advantages:

there is no need to install additional weights that increase the size of the cultivator;
low cost;
high-quality performance.

Flaws:

the product is not suitable for mounting on the front drawbar;
The product is suitable only for a small list of Russian-made equipment and is not applicable to foreign analogues.

Stiga 25 TC SD 108/121 / TC-HE SD 121

Used for small tractors on which attachments are mounted on the front frame. The load allows you to balance the device and achieve maximum efficiency when plowing heavy soils on rough terrain. Buyers note the ease of installation and small dimensions of the product, as well as its attractive appearance.

The weight of the product is 25 kilograms, overall dimensions (l*w*h) – 52*21*32 cm. The device is secured with a bolt connection through four holes. The delivery set also includes connecting strips. The average price of products is 13,000 rubles.

Stiga 25 TC SD 108/121 / TC-HE SD 121

Advantages:

suitable for vehicles with front attachments;
ease of installation and reliable fastening.

Flaws:

high price;
suitable only for highly specialized equipment, which is practically not used when working on a private farm.

Belarus 09N, 012WM

As the name implies, this load is suitable only for one model of walk-behind tractor - Belarus 09N. It consists of two steel disks with a special recess and four holes for fastening. The product is installed on pneumatic discs or lugs. The weight of one weight is 16 kilograms. The round surface without protrusions allows you to place the disks in such a way as not to interfere with the operator when operating the walk-behind tractor. Bolts for fastening are not included in the delivery set. The average price of a set of two discs is 6,500 rubles.

Belarus 09N, 012WM

Advantages:

heavy weight;
reliable fastening.

Flaws:

narrow scope of application - suitable only for one walk-behind tractor model;
Fastenings are not included in delivery.

What is it for?

Weights are mainly used in walk-behind tractors, which are more intended for plowing the ground.

The weighting agent, by increasing the weight of the walk-behind tractor, normalizes the balance, thereby stabilizing its operation on an inclined plane and on hard ground. This increases work efficiency and simplifies work with agricultural machinery.

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And walk-behind tractors are also great for transporting small loads on any road. It is because of this that they have become simply necessary in rural areas, where there are not always smooth, good roads. And the weighting material makes it possible to use agricultural machinery in this capacity.

Varieties

The gearboxes with which walk-behind tractors are equipped seem identical only at first glance. In fact, these devices can be divided into three groups. The differences lie in the design features of the gearboxes. Let's get to know the representatives of this family in more detail.

Angular

Angle-type gearboxes are elementary structures that serve to connect the transmission to the power plant of the unit.

The structure of this node looks like this:

Mechanism body.
Belt drive pulley with fastening.
Rotor shaft.
Flange complete with mounting and bearing.
Washer and fixing key.

Gear

This is a more complex mechanism, which is impossible to recreate at home without special skills and knowledge.

Gear reducers are called reduction gearboxes. Thanks to its design features, the mechanism reduces the engine speed, simultaneously increasing the power output of the walk-behind tractor.

Such gearboxes have a long service life, so they are suitable for performing various jobs, and do not suffer mechanical damage even under peak loads.

Reversible

This mechanism is based on a clutch that moves freely between bevel gears.

Such gearboxes enable the walk-behind tractor to move in reverse, which has a positive effect on the maneuverability of the equipment.

However, this comes at the cost of reduced performance and maximum speed. Therefore, each farmer decides independently whether to install a reversible gearbox or not.

Gearboxes installed on walk-behind tractors from different manufacturers have virtually no design differences. Therefore, disassembling the unit and replacing failed parts will not cause difficulties.

How to secure?

It is best to attach the weighting material to the frame using special bolts, although you can weld them directly to the body of the walk-behind tractor. To be honest, the option with bolts is much more practical, since in case of transportation it is easier to place it in a box or any other place. Also, because they are unnecessary, bolted weights are easier to remove than welded ones.

Unfortunately, there are cases when weights do not give the expected results. If you find yourself in such a situation, then you should load the walk-behind tractor even more.

We recommend attaching weights from a barbell weighing up to 20 kg to the body, and attaching small round weights to the wheels. The main thing here is not to overdo it, since excessive overload can cause damage to the device itself, which will cost you quite a lot.

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Comments 59

Is it just me or does he have summer tires?

they can still damage the body and cause injury

A more economical version of anti-boxes turned out to be www.drive2.ru/l/466384246273999504/prev

A pack of salt for ice, a shovel + less pressure in the tires for snow, and even better, just choose studded tires with a large tread for the winter and then you won’t skid out of the blue like in the video

Well OK, spikes? Well, that’s only if the roads aren’t cleaned, and there’s no point in driving on asphalt - they clatter, make noise, and require more frequent balancing. Lower pressure? This means higher consumption and faster tread wear. And for situations like “once a month I’m stuck in a snowdrift,” such hooks are just right.

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Spikes are designed for ice, specifically, grips on ice are generally useless if you only drive a couple of circles around the house and before work and, in principle, exclude the possibility that it will snow and rain at night and freeze in the morning, then yes, then spikes are a useless thing for you. I’ll describe the pressure in more detail - I got stuck in a snowdrift, shoveled the snow in front of the wheels, relieved the pressure in the tires a little, drove out, pumped up the tires and drove on. What does the expense have to do with it? Tread wear is generally cool - hooks, chains, etc. easily spoil the tires, not to mention the risk of ending up in the same snowdrift and even with a broken wheel

I travel 3000-4000 km per week. In any weather - this is the job. The tires are not studded - just good Michelin tires. This winter, for example, there was only one situation when I sat down with people. And such hooks would come in handy. And so we conclude - spikes are useless, at least for people like me, those who drive a lot intercity, and hooks are rare, but can be useful.

Wait, how will such holds help you on ice? Will you put them on the ice... And ride on them? Okay, okay, let’s assume that they will bite into the ice and not the rubber, which is, of course, softer than ice, and if it’s Velcro (as I understand you mean) then it’s actually very soft rubber in itself. And in the snow, the velcro's patency is less than that of studs, this is already a button accordion. And probably the smart heads of the developers put spikes on the tires for a reason, although maybe they just don’t realize yet that this is actually just a useless rattling thing, we need to warn them urgently

Think about it - I’ll put them on ice and they will bite into the ice, and not into the rubber, because on the ice side the bolts stick out from them, and on the rubber side - only the heads of these bolts. That's the whole secret. I didn't think it was so obvious.

It would be obvious if the bolts were located on one large plate, and here there are several plates connected by flexible cables - imagine how they can turn around on ice thanks to this, do you think with their caps facing up?)) In general, if you liked the idea of this stray - google “bracelets on wheels" is more reasonable, more efficient and has already been tested, but what is described above is crazy

If they were located on one plate, it would be easier to transport a regular board. But the problem is that the board is very uncomfortable on an uneven surface. And regarding the so-called “wheel bracelets”, which are actually snow chains, so have you seen their price?

I wasn’t interested in the price of ready-made ones; in reality, many of them are made from a piece of cable or a seat belt and a simple chain, the latter costs a penny in construction markets, with minimal costs in general. I agree about the board, in theory, such a lug strip can be modified - increase the width of the plates and shorten the length cables fastening them to a minimum, then the chance that the plate will stand sideways or even turn over with the bolts to the wheel will disappear, but with this the compactness will also disappear, the weight will increase, and the finished lug strips are actually sold in this version. Just rummaged around and even found this version of a homemade tape, it’s safe but also not so compact, although if you spread it around the trunk, then there are a lot of options, but specifically the design from Vidyakha is complete trash, it can fly off along the paintwork, and wrap itself around the suspension, and how the author himself clarifies: “sometimes it tears rubber”, in general, one big minus compared to everything else

The left front mudguard died. Killed him while turning around.

Killed him with chains a couple of months earlier.

author, put the tires on correctly, in the direction)) It was not invented in vain)

NewInkogovIlosipedDdelat.Well, people

They will fucking fly apart and also puncture the tire!

Aren’t the bracelets rolling anymore?))))

in the last video, I would bleed the wheels up to 1 kg and move on)))))

Does the tire sometimes rip? This sometimes interrupts all the advantages of this “invention”... Why invent the bicycle? Everything was invented and made long before the author...

How's the hectare? What's new? What are your plans? Kolis!

nothing yet, I’m waiting for approval and paperwork, preparing financially. In general, there is material for screenplay, you just need to put everything together and film it.

I'll wait for updates. It became interesting... Good luck!

How to make it yourself?

Weights are attached both to the body of the walk-behind tractor and to its wheels. In principle, any object can act as this weighting agent. But it’s still better to take care and make more or less professional equipment. Let's figure out how to make them correctly.

To create you will need the following components:

small weights;
barbells;
automobile clutch baskets;
hexagonal profile.

But we also cannot fail to mention the necessary tools:

welding machine;
Bulgarian;
electric drill;
polymer paint of any color.

First you need to cut the profile into two parts, each of them should be 10 cm. Next, using a drill, we drill out the holes that are needed for the cotter pins. Next, you need to attach the rod discs and the clutch basket to the parts of the profile. After this process, we weld 3 kg weights to these same baskets. At the end, we cover this entire constructed structure with polymer paint. We fix it on the walk-behind tractor itself.

Due to these actions, the weight of the walk-behind tractor increases by 40-60 kg. It is better not to use concrete for these purposes.

How to make a counterweight for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands

A counterweight is a front weight for a walk-behind tractor, which is hung on the front bumper pipe and helps increase the efficiency of plowing hard soil and virgin soil. It can also be used to shift the center of gravity of the cultivator, thereby increasing stability during operation.

To make a counterweight for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you will need heavy improvised objects, fasteners and a little ingenuity. Let's consider several homemade options:

five-liter bottles filled with water or sand, which are hung by the handle and secured with a carabiner;
a counterweight from a weight for scales (under it it is necessary to make a frame from a metal tape, which will be inserted into the guides from a steel profile welded from below to the frame of the agricultural unit);
a weighting material cast from lead or cement in the form of a parallelepiped or cylinder, with pre-inserted “ears” made of a steel rod for hanging;
several pancakes fastened together, to the outermost of which metal carbines are welded, serving as clamps for a homemade device.

How to make weights with your own hands

If you decide to install a weighting agent on the walk-behind tractor, you can either purchase it ready-made in a specialized store or do it yourself.

You need to prepare materials for work in advance:

Weights on wheel rims (optimal no more than 5.0 kg).
You can take discs from a sports bar (up to 10.0 kg in weight).
Automotive clutch basket.
Profile with 6 edges.
Cut-off grinder.
Welder.
Electric drill.

It is recommended to create a weighting device in the following sequence of operations:

Drill holes in 2 sides of the profile.
Attach the discs of the sports bar to these holes.
The clutch basket is welded to the discs.
Attach the weights to the basket and discs.

A device made in this way makes it possible to increase the weight of equipment by 50.0 -55.0 kg.

The weighting material can be installed using bolts or by welding directly to the body of the unit. The first option is considered much more effective. This is due to the fact that such equipment can be more easily transported in the trunk of a car or on a trailer.

The use of weights on walk-behind tractors makes it possible to increase the efficiency of equipment with minimal expenditure of physical strength and time.

Weighting the wheels of the unit

The most common way to make a car heavier is to install additional weights on the wheels. The rims, axle and hub are strong enough to support up to 50kg of added weight. You can make weights for the walk-behind tractor Neva, Ugra, Cascade, Rusich, Nadezhda, Forza, Salyut, Krot in various ways.

The first method is to make a load from hollow steel barrels.

This is the simplest and most affordable option that does not require significant financial costs.

The work is carried out in the following sequence:

The metal barrel is cut into 3 parts by a grinder (the bottom and top should be 10-15 cm high - depending on the size of the walk-behind tractor).
The bottom and top parts are welded at the cut site. The seam can be reinforced with a strip of metal.
4-6 through holes for bolts are drilled in the workpiece, and if necessary, they are reinforced with steel washers.
Hollow tanks are secured to wheel rims using long bolts and nuts.
Sand and granite chips or other bulk material are poured inside the nozzles. Water is added to increase its density.
The lid is screwed on.

This weighted unit can be used in the most extreme conditions. When the additional weight is no longer needed, it can be quickly removed, emptied and stored. It is advisable to always have pads with your walk-behind tractor in order to quickly make it heavier when the need arises.

The second method is the manufacture of removable steel weights. To do this, you will need a hexagonal iron rod, the size of which coincides with the hole in the axis of the unit’s chassis. Additionally, you need to have 2 20-kilogram weight plates.

Subsequent work consists of the following stages:

2 pieces of 5-6 cm long are cut from the profile.
Pieces of the profile are welded to the discs in the place of the hole for the neck.
Through holes for cotter pins are made in the axis of the unit and in the profile.
The made weights cling to the walk-behind tractor and are secured with cotter pins.

If there is a need to further increase the weight of the wheel, you can weld 10-kilogram barbells to the linings. To give the wheel an aesthetic appearance, old clutch baskets from VAZ are welded to the weights. Paint is applied over the basket, the color of which suits the owner most.

The third way to weight the wheels is to make an additional load from reinforced concrete. These loads are made in this way:

A flask is made from sand or gypsum, its walls and bottom are strengthened with cement mortar or liquid glass.
A three-dimensional frame is made from a sheet of steel and reinforcement, the center of which is a solid hexagon with a pre-drilled hole for a cotter pin.
Heavy concrete is made using fine granite crushed stone and lead filler.
The solution is poured into the mold, thoroughly compacted and leveled.
After the concrete gains strength, its surface is treated with impregnation and painted.

To add additional weight to the concrete attachments, it is recommended to leave the embeds with threads.

How to weight the lugs for a walk-behind tractor

To perform work on viscous clay or loamy soil, metal lugs are installed on the walk-behind tractor instead of wheels. In order to maintain the required plowing depth, it is necessary to make the machine heavier by hanging weights on the chassis of the unit.

If factory weighting agents act as weights and their weight is not enough, auxiliary ones can be used together with them. Make weighting agents yourself:

modernize lugs by welding metal plates;
make concrete weights (the procedure here is similar to the method of making weights for pneumatic wheels, only as a mold for casting you need to take a pan with straight walls and a flat bottom, or a cut metal barrel of a suitable diameter);
Flywheels from the engine of a VAZ 2106 Zhiguli car are well suited as a load, one for each wheel;
select pulleys from agricultural machinery at disassembly that are suitable in diameter.

Preparing the engine of a motorized towing vehicle for operation

The procedure for preparing the motorized dog engine for operation, as well as its starting and warming up, must comply with the requirements presented in the instructions. The engine operating manual is included in the package of documents for the motorized towing vehicle.

To start the engine with a manual starter, it is recommended to do the following:

Holding the starter handle, slowly pull the starter cord until you feel slight resistance on the handle.
Next, without loosening the tension of the cord, pull the cord with a quick and sharp movement.
After starting or when attempting to start again, slowly release the cord towards the starting device.

After starting, warm up the engine for several minutes. A sign of a fully warmed-up engine is its stable operation.

How to weight a cultivator with your own hands

Owners of low-power cultivators equipped with an electric motor (for example, Garden M 750 ET, PATRIOT ELEKTRA 1000 or HYUNDAI T 1810E soil tillers) are faced with the problem that when passing through an area with hard or medium-density soil, the mini-cultivator bounces and cannot cope with the task. task.

To make the manual plowing unit heavier, craftsmen install foam blocks or a 5-liter bottle filled with sand on top of the body. Such an upgrade will help the mini-cultivator to effectively cultivate a small summer cottage, but it will become more difficult for the operator to control it.

Mounted trenchers for walk-behind tractors

Attachments for digging trenches have impressive dimensions and heavy weight, so they are mounted only on heavy walk-behind tractors or mini-tractors running on gasoline or diesel fuel, with an engine power of 8 to 15 hp. A universal walk-behind tractor (or trencher) is represented on the market by the Quick Attach Trench It trencher. This attachment is capable of digging trenches for laying cables and pipes with a depth of 96 cm, and will also be useful for such work as: removing road surfaces, planting trees, cutting out soil blocks. When purchasing a ditch digger, you can select the cutting elements of the chain based on the properties of the soil being processed, and the depth of the trench being dug is regulated by rearranging the skid. There is no equipment available for free sale on the territory of the Russian Federation, so the price is clarified upon request to the manufacturer directly.

For owners of HUSQVARNA walk-behind tractors, the company produces an active hiller-trencher, the working width of which is 30 cm. It is suitable for digging ditches in soft and medium-density soil for planting trees, a drainage system or an irrigation system for a personal plot. It is driven by the power take-off shaft of the walk-behind tractor. At official dealers in Russia, prices vary from 55 to 80 thousand rubles. The device can also be found much cheaper on the secondary market.

How to make a walk-behind tractor heavier and why is it necessary?

The small weight of the walk-behind tractor increases maneuverability, but, as a rule, the quality of tillage suffers. But this problem can be easily mitigated if you install weights on the wheels of the walk-behind tractor, thereby increasing the weight of the mechanism. It will stop bouncing on bumps and holes, will become more stable, the wheels will not slip, and the entire vehicle will move more smoothly.

Such simple devices can be purchased in specialized agricultural stores, but for most summer residents this may not be financially profitable. But there is a way out - you can make a weighting agent for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands. All you need is some materials, your desire and a little time.

Weighing the walk-behind tractor can be done in two ways:

make weights for the walk-behind tractor and attach them to the frame
or make the wheels heavier.

Let's consider both options.

How to weight a walk-behind tractor with your own hands

Installing homemade weighting materials will help eliminate slippage and increase the efficiency of light and medium-sized walk-behind tractors (such as Neva MB-2 and MB-1, Patriot, Oka, Salyut and others).

To figure out how to weight a walk-behind tractor correctly, you need to understand that there are three ways to achieve a specific task:

secure loads on the body of agricultural machinery;
make weights for wheels or lugs;
increase the weight of the attachment (plow, hiller, snow shovel, etc.) to improve penetration.

What wheels are suitable for the salute walk-behind tractor?

Obviously, weights come in different brands; there are separate copies for each model. Sometimes they can come with a walk-behind tractor. Wheel weights for the Salute walk-behind tractor can be of several versions. One of them is used to divide the rows to the required width.

The other version has the shape of a semi-differential axle. It differs in that it is capable of not only digging rows as the owner wants, but also adjusting the rotation of the walk-behind tractor.

Specific examples

Wheels of the Shtenli G-192 walk-behind tractor are often equipped with weights.

This is a large-sized device with the help of which tillage becomes a breeze. But there are certain operating rules.

Shtenli G-192 wheels should not be overloaded by more than 100 kg, as such overload can negatively affect engine performance.
Its operating time is approximately 60-70 minutes. After this time has elapsed, turn it off and wait until the engine cools down. Then you can get back to work. It should be noted that the greater the weight, the less time the walk-behind tractor will work, and it will have to be cooled more.
Maintenance schedules must be followed. That is, change the oil, spark plugs and filters at regular intervals. Carry out a full technical inspection once a year.
To protect your eardrums from excessive noise, use earplugs, and gloves will help you against vibration.
Remember to store the walk-behind tractor in a warm, dry place. This is very important, since moisture is the enemy of any equipment and can ruin the operation of the device.

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Some technical parameters of this walk-behind tractor:

there is support for additional devices;
type of connection to the power take-off shaft pulley (belt);
heavy cultivator;
reverse rotation of cutters;
cultivation depth 30 cm;
tillage width 90 cm;
electric starter is present;
diesel engine, four-stroke, 2 cylinders;
engine capacity 12 l. With.;

disc clutch;
gear shift lever type: manual;
auto reverse is present;
number of gears 6 forward, 2 reverse;
gear regulator type;
wheel dimensions – height 13, width – 7.50 cm;
pneumatic wheels;
tank volume 6 l;
weight 5 kg.

Let's consider an example of weighting the MZR-820 walk-behind tractor.

This type of walk-behind tractor is already somewhat smaller than the previous one, but this does not mean that it is less effective. With its help, you can plow, remove snow and transport small loads if you make the wheels heavier.

Now let's talk about some operating rules.

First, we need to say that it is better not to overload it, since it is small in size. The permissible wheel overload can be no more than 50 kg, and the total overload should be no more than 100 kg.
When starting up for the first time, make sure that the walk-behind tractor is fully fueled and filled with oil.
After you have broken in the oil, you need to drain it, and the next time you use the device, fill it with new fresh oil.
Make sure that small stones, grass and branches do not get into the cutters. They can damage the knives.
Turn on the device on a flat surface.
Once a year, undergo a full technical inspection in special places.
Store the walk-behind tractor in a dry, warm place.

Here are some of its parameters:

fuel tank volume 3.6 l;
warranty period 3 years;
engine type: gasoline;
power 180 kW / 8 l. With.;
belt clutch;
chain regulator;
gear lever, number of speeds 2-1;

working width 100 cm;
grip depth 30 cm;
engine volume 210 cm3;
turning on by hand;
weight 90 kg;
cutter configuration, 4-10 wheels, opener;
a power take-off shaft is present.

To learn how to make a weighting agent for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, see below.

Plowing large gardens by hand is very difficult, and hiring a tractor or workers may not be financially viable. In such cases, a walk-behind tractor - a convenient and practical piece of equipment - will become an indispensable assistant. It is very convenient for them to work on virtually any terrain; trailed parts expand the possibilities.

Model overview

In order to get some idea about walk-behind tractors with a power take-off shaft, it is necessary to become more familiar with the characteristics and features of some models.

NEVA MB-Compact S-6.0

The walk-behind tractor of this model is considered a real find for adherents of professional equipment. The unit has great functionality despite its compact size. Almost the entire range of mounted implements can be connected to the PTO, from a plow to a snow removal rotor.

The manufacturer specifies the following technical specifications:

weight – 70 kg;
power – 6 l. With.;
low noise level;
quick start and flawless operation in cold weather;
cultivation depth up to 20 cm;
high engine life;
working width – 86 cm.

In addition, some modifications of the Neva can be equipped with an electric starter.

Agate (Salyut) 5P

The walk-behind tractor is used mainly for agricultural work on small farms. With the help of additional accessories, this unit can be used as a small tractor.

Has a downshift function. When transporting cargo weighing up to 500 kg, it reaches a speed of 10 km/h.

Technical data:

weight – 78 kg;
power – 5 l. With.;
plowing depth 25 cm;
adjustable processing width up to 90 cm;
The steering column is equipped with two position switches for comfortable control.

Belarus 09N-01

The model is designed for versatile soil cultivation over an area of up to 5 hectares. The unit is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to working conditions and reliability. Thanks to the mass, wheel traction with the soil surface and excellent control are ensured. Belongs to the severe type.

The following characteristics can be noted:

unit weight – 176 kg;
developed power – 9.38 liters. With.;
working width is adjustable from 45 to 70 cm;
number of gears – 4/2;
load capacity – 650 kg;
speed up to 11 km/h.

Profi 1900

The walk-behind tractors were specially developed by German manufacturers for carrying out agricultural operations in areas with heavy soil and poor traffic. Thanks to its power of 14 horsepower, this machine is capable of providing easy working conditions where considerable effort must be made with a conventional walk-behind tractor. For evening work, these models are equipped with a front headlight.

Attached Specifications:

walk-behind tractor weight – 178 kg;
power – 14 l. With. (in some models up to 18 hp);
gripping processing width – 80-100 cm;
plowing depth – 15-30 cm.

In addition, the walk-behind tractor is equipped with a cold start mechanism and a vibration damping system.

Chinese agricultural machinery mainly differs from other brands in its low price. It is good if cost reduction is achieved by increasing the quantity of products. But sometimes manufacturers from this country reduce the price of goods by installing low-quality components.

One way or another, it is worth considering the most popular models.

Forte 105

Positioned as a multifunctional unit for performing agricultural operations on plots with a total area of up to 1.5 hectares. Used for cultivation, harvesting root crops, sowing seeds and many other tasks. The walk-behind tractor is able to withstand high loads for a long time.

Some technical data:

average unit weight – 105 kg;
power – 7 l. With.;
processed width – 105 cm;
processing depth – 35 cm;
developed speed – 8 km/h;
loading weight – 350 kg.

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Weima WM1100BE

The walk-behind tractor, made according to Western standards, belongs to the heavy class units. The powerful engine is capable of fully providing high-quality functionality and completing all assigned tasks. The presence of a power take-off shaft allows the unit to operate with implements for various purposes throughout the year. This modification has an electric starter, which makes starting easier in extreme cold.

Characteristics:

unit power – 9 l. With.;
weight – 140 kg;
processed depth – 30 cm;
working width – 80-130 cm;
load capacity – 300 kg;
developed speed is 11 km/h.

You will learn how to make a power take-off shaft in the next video.

List of tools and equipment

As a rule, each summer cottage has a sufficient number of metal products and a set of devices for carrying out a wide range of work.

In order to make wheel weights for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you will need the following tools and materials:

roulette;
welding machine;
building level;
grinder with discs for cutting and grinding metal;
electric drill with a set of drills;
a small steel or aluminum barrel with a screw-on lid;
barbell plates weighing 5, 10, 20 kg;
steel corner 30-50 mm;
paint brush;
car paint.

Weight the walk-behind tractor so that you can always quickly dismantle attached attachments. They will not be required when mowing grass and performing other work that does not require strong adhesion to the ground. In such cases, excess cargo will interfere and lead to excessive fuel consumption.

Weighting the walk-behind tractor body

In some cases, the weight of the wheel weights is not enough. Since it is not recommended to overload the axle, weight is added to the unit body. This can be done in different ways. The best option is to attach the removable steel frame directly to the walk-behind tractor. The basis can be a frame, a gearbox or a niche for installing a battery.

The increase in body mass is carried out in the following sequence:

Determination of the center of gravity of the unit. Creating a frame project.
Welding bolts with a diameter of 12 mm and a length of at least 10 cm to the gearshift housing and to the steering wheel bracket of the walk-behind tractor.
Welding a frame from a corner. Making mounting holes for bolts in it.
Fitting the frame to the frame. Drilling holes in it that correspond in location to the holes on the frame.
Cleaning the frame from dirt and rust. Painting the product and fixing it to the frame.
Making cargo to fit the size of the frame. You can find the necessary parts at a scrap metal collection point, where the material will be immediately cut into fragments of the required size.

The weights are secured to the walk-behind tractor using welding or bolted connections. The second option takes longer to implement, but is more practical in the long term. The need to remove additional weight arises when transporting the unit or performing light work, when excess pressure on the ground is contraindicated.

Structural components

The design of the unit includes several main components. Let's look at each of them.

Frame. It is produced mainly from a corner made of steel; round and rectangular pipe pieces are used. This main part of the product must be especially durable and withstand significant loads. The trolley is operated on uneven ground, which means the frame is subject to severe stress.
Driven. This is a blank for the wheel axle, made of a steel circle with a diameter of 3 centimeters. The length of the axle is about 100 mm, and it is attached by corner supports by welding to the side members and the hinge body.
The body of the unit is made of boards 2 cm wide, additionally fastened with steel corners. Next, they are strengthened on the frame using strong beams made of wooden blocks with sides of 5 cm.
The wheels for the trolley can be used from the walk-behind tractor itself, and it is better to use them immediately together with the hub, so as not to disassemble them. The axle is sharpened on both sides until the diameter of the bearings matches. Before installation, you need to start mounting the hub. The main method for this action is pressing. The back side of the hub is bored and put on the axle. The main thing is to prevent distortion. Next, you need to install the wheel rims on the pin and tighten the nuts tightly and put on the caps.

You can make a cart for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands

The console is used to couple the walk-behind tractor with the trolley. At the top it is secured with brackets with attachments, and at the bottom with the help of bearings the swivel unit is secured. All connections must be well lubricated and covered with special boots to prevent dirt and moisture from damaging the equipment. If the product is used very often and with heavy loads, the console is made using hinges. A drawbar is inserted into the longitudinal hinge and secured using a thrust ring. With this method, the wheels of the walk-behind tractor and the cart form a so-called independent suspension, and the unit will become much easier to control when moving on uneven ground.
With the help of a rotating unit, the driver has the opportunity to sit on a wooden chair between the body and the motorcycle. He holds the control levers with his hands, and his feet are placed on a footrest made of corners and designed for convenience and allowing his limbs not to get tired during long-term work.

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