The use of machinery when cultivating land in small holdings has become a necessity. The Salute walk-behind tractor is used by villagers all year round. With the help of a small, nimble mechanism, you can perform all labor-intensive excavation work, mow and even remove snow in winter. There are several models of this unit. The choice of assistant depends on the nature and volume of work in the personal household.
Motoblock Salyut-100 BS-V
The Salyut-100 BS-V walk-behind tractor with a Briggs & Stratton engine is a solid multifunctional machine with a wide range of production capabilities: cultivator, vegetable digger, mini-truck, snow blower, mower, sweeper, woodworking equipment.
This modification of the Salute walk-behind tractor is an excellent assistant for farmers, amateur gardeners, and public utilities for working on medium-sized areas. The acquisition of Salyut 100 is a right step in the direction of labor mechanization.
Examples of conversions
In addition to unique examples of mini tractors from the Salyut walk-behind tractor, craftsmen make such models that they can be classified into a separate classification - a snowmobile, a motorized towing vehicle, a swamp vehicle, a motorized dog with a sleigh, an ATV. The photos and videos show completely non-standard units that evoke well-deserved admiration for the skill and talent of the craftsmen.
Mini tractors from the Salyut walk-behind tractor
Thanks to the ready-made tracked chassis for different models of walk-behind tractors - “Favorit”, “Salyut”, “Agat”, “Neva” - you can convert the walk-behind tractor beyond recognition.
Description
The design and operating principles of the Salyut 100 BS-V are similar to the model 100 L6.5.
The main differences are:
- Powerful Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine (USA).
- It has a gear reducer and two forward gears, thanks to which the Salyut can easily cope with any task.
- Large pneumatic wheels provide increased maneuverability even on difficult ground.
- Economical fuel consumption allows the walk-behind tractor to operate uninterruptedly at one gas station for a long period of time.
- The winning feature is the low center of gravity, which greatly facilitates maneuverability, controllability and overall performance.
- Works stably on areas with an average slope.
- The walk-behind tractor has compact dimensions - with the wheels and steering removed, it can be conveniently placed in the trunk of a car.
Engine
The Salute is powered by a high-quality 6.5 hp Briggs & Stratton Vanguard OHV four-stroke gasoline engine, which is specifically designed for installation in garden equipment.
The American company Briggs & Stratton ensures sufficiently high precision in the manufacture of engine parts, so the break-in process at idle is completely ineffective.
In the engine operating instructions, the company gives only a few simple recommendations:
- Change the oil after the first 5-8 hours of engine operation, which is the break-in period.
- Gasoline should be used clean, without added oil, with an octane number above 77; the Briggs & Stratton additive ensures more stable engine operation.
- SJ/CF oil is used at different temperatures. At subzero temperatures, according to the instructions, it is recommended to use synthetic oil or non-synthetic 10W-30 article number 998208. Please note that at temperatures above 4°C, when using 5W-30, 10W-30 oils, consumption increases significantly, so you will have to constantly monitor its level.
Important! It is recommended to use fuel and oil grades in strict accordance with the description in the instructions.
The recently appeared Briggs series with the EXI marking does not require oil changes at all throughout the entire period of operation, which is explained precisely by the high precision of engine assembly.
Transmission
The walk-behind tractor transmission consists of:
The clutch in the Salyut-100 BS-V walk-behind tractor is due to a reliable V-belt drive. If one belt breaks, the operation of the unit does not stop.
The reducer of the Salyut 100BS-V walk-behind tractor is gear-based, which means it is reliable and durable with a service life of more than 3000 hours. It has the highest efficiency among gearboxes, ensures minimum power losses and requires virtually no maintenance. Thanks to its quality, it is possible to use various engines.
In this Salyut model, the gear selector is moved to the steering wheel, so there is no need to bend over to engage the required gear. The clutch handle is made in such a way that when pressed, resistance is felt, and in the position pressed to the handle, the holding force is minimal. Thanks to the handle adjustment in 2 planes, it is possible to optimally configure the walk-behind tractor for any user.
The TM 5-18 (TAD17I) oil level is controlled by a special dipstick - another characteristic innovation in the design of the walk-behind tractor.
The power take-off pulley of the Salyut 100 BS-V walk-behind tractor is the middle groove of the driven pulley and is used for mounting external trailed implements, including stationary ones.
The walk-behind tractor frame is made in the form of two steel angles with the main components and mechanisms attached to it.
Hitch bracket
For mounting replaceable devices (directly or through a universal hitch) and front mounted units, there is a coupling bracket in the rear part of the walk-behind tractor. The connection can be made directly or using a universal coupler.
Opener
The location of the coulter bar (included in the package of the Salyut 100 BS-V walk-behind tractor) regulates the depth of soil cultivation. With a greater depth of the bar, the processing depth is correspondingly greater - in the range of 100-250 mm.
Milling cutters
The real pride of the walk-behind tractor, like all hundredth Salyuts, are the three-row crescent-shaped cutters. Forged knives are made of high quality spring steel. Cultivation width – 360-800 mm depending on the number of cutters.
Wheels
Pneumatic wheels with an expressive tread are installed on the shaft and are used when working with installed units and for moving the walk-behind tractor itself.
What is a gearbox (regulator, converter)?
A gearbox is a mechanism that is used to convert torque and then transmit it to the machine shafts. The means of controlling this process are mechanical transmissions. In fact, the gearbox is that part of the walk-behind tractor, the quality of which determines how long the walk-behind tractor will serve you.
Homemade gearbox for walk-behind tractor
Types of converters for walk-behind tractors
After gardening machinery became widespread, it became necessary to optimize different types of machinery for different purposes. This trend could not but affect the regulator.
In the assembly of walk-behind tractors in the budget segment, as a rule, non-separable gearboxes are installed.
Naturally, such units are cheap for the manufacturer, because the materials from which they are made are of low quality.
The service life of such devices tends to be approximately one season, after which the regulator can be sent for scrap.
This is not surprising, because they are not collapsible, because they have a closed structure that cannot be repaired, and each breakdown leads to a complete replacement of the mechanism. In turn, collapsible converters are installed on mid- and premium-class cultivators.
Homemade gearbox for walk-behind tractor
Of course, the materials from which their mechanisms are made are much more resistant to various types of deformation; they are also able to withstand aggressive environments without reacting with them, and as a result, are not subject to corrosion.
But the main advantage of collapsible converters is their constant readiness for repair in the event of failure of one or more parts of the walk-behind tractor gearbox.
Is it worth mentioning that gear oil is used in accordance with its type and quality of its performance.
In summary, we highlight the following types of converters:
Gearbox of the Neva MB-2 walk-behind tractor
The angle converter is used in mechanical engineering; it can be found in some cars or even industrial equipment, for example, in factories. Its presence in the walk-behind tractor design makes it possible to use the device under heavy loads.
This converter is suitable for those types of cultivators where the transmission and engine are connected with the expectation of a chain.
A buck converter is sometimes called a speed reducer (colloquial form). Its main purpose is to add power when, for example, the wheels begin to slip while plowing potatoes. It is used in buildings with gasoline and diesel walk-behind tractors, the engines of which are cooled by air flows.
Gear converters are used in the systems of heavy walk-behind tractors or even cars. Since the transmission consists of a gearbox, differentials and the regulator itself, and its components are presented in the form of gears, belts, etc., the gear transmission uses this converter based precisely on the features of its structure.
Walk-behind tractor gear chains
Reverse got its name thanks to the reversing scheme, with the help of which converters of this type received their main trump card over other types, namely, the ability to use reverse gear in a walk-behind tractor. By the way, reverse is not highly productive and will not be able to provide your cultivator with high operating speeds.
Specifications
| Brand: | Firework |
| Loosening width: | Over 60 cm |
| Loosening depth: | Over 20 cm |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Briggs & Stratton |
| Cylinder displacement, cm: | 205 |
| Rated power at operating speed, kW/(rpm): | 4,8 / 3600 |
| Fuel tank volume, l: | 3,8 |
| Transmission type (reducer): | Mechanical (gear) |
| Transmission, forward movement (number of speeds): | 4 |
| Transmission, reverse movement (number of speeds): | 2 |
| Cultivator type: | Attachments (plow, hiller, potato digger, snow blade, pumping unit, etc.) |
| Number of cutters: | 6 |
| Cutter diameter, cm: | 32 |
| Drive wheels: | Eat |
| Adjustable handle: | Eat |
| Wheel diameter, mm/inches: | 400 / 15 |
| Weight, kg: | 98 |
| Working width, cm: | 30 / 60 / 98 |
| Working depth (max.), cm: | 25 |
| Type: | Gasoline |
| Guarantee: | 1 year |
| Manufacturer country: | Russia / China |
Attachments
The widest range of various attachments and units makes it possible to perform a complex of municipal and agricultural work on the Salyut 100 BS-V walk-behind tractor. One universal machine can successfully perform almost all types of soil cultivation, clearing the area of snow and debris, transporting cargo, and harvesting crops.
About 50 types of various attachments from foreign manufacturers and CIS countries are rationally aggregated with the Salyut 100 BS-V walk-behind tractor.
Depending on the type and purpose, attachments can be mounted on the Salute walk-behind tractor:
- using a power take-off shaft,
- using the hitch directly,
- through a universal hitch, and on the gearbox axis.
Review of the Neva model range
Despite the popularity of some models, the Neva MKM 75 motor-cultivator is considered to be such, the entire model range is distinguished by its quality. The basis of the technology was developed back in Soviet times, which introduced a number of features to the model:
- high-quality assembly;
- reliability;
- low cost of production;
- ease of operation;
- easy repair, that is, you can fix everything yourself.
The huge variability of the model range of Neva cultivators will help you choose the most profitable model.
When developing the model range, the manufacturer took into account all the main mistakes of competitors in its price segment and created a technique that is not inferior even to expensive foreign analogues. At the same time, the average reliability of the equipment is much higher. Also a distinctive feature is the availability of any parts, since universal elements are often used during assembly.
All these points make the Neva motor-cultivator in demand on the market. Such equipment can be used both on a personal plot and during large-scale agricultural work. It all depends on the type of model and its power.
MK 100 Neva Mini
A mini-cultivator is considered a separate series of equipment, which is characterized by low productivity and light weight. It is possible to lift even heavy soil, but in small areas. Neva Mini has a Subaru engine and a power of 4.5 horsepower.
In this video we will look at Neva motor cultivators:
Peculiarities:
- low noise thanks to the special design of the Robin-Subaru EX-13;
- most of the units correspond to other modifications of the model range;
- purpose – deep processing of the soil layer;
- if necessary, you can upgrade the equipment to a full-fledged walk-behind tractor and use attachments.
Most often, such a gasoline unit is used in small garden plots, as it is well controlled and capable of performing the required amount of work.
MK 100 07
Motor-cultivator Neva MK 100 07Z, reviews of which make it clear that this is one of the most successful models belonging to the 100 series. MK 100 07 is a prototype of a later version and differs only in the absence of protective disks. Both options can be used both for transporting small loads and for full-scale agricultural work.
MK 70
The Neva MK 70 motor-cultivator is considered the simplest and most convenient model that serves a small area. The model is characterized by very high maneuverability, which allows it to be used even in greenhouses. Also, with a low weight of 44 kg, the option has a high traction force. A gasoline walk-behind tractor can use some types of light equipment. It is worth considering that the MK 70 does not have a reverse gear, that is, movement is only forward.
MB 80
On the MB 80 you can install a set of 6 cutters, which come as standard.
Despite its low power, the unit is often used with various devices, including a mower and potato digger.
A feature of the Subaru engine is the lower location of the valve system. The unit has three speeds in total, but it also has a return gear, which makes the equipment convenient for small and narrow areas.
MK 100 05
MK 100 05 belongs to the hundredth series of the Neva. Most often, a low-power engine from Honda is installed on equipment. But this has little impact on performance, which allows you to complete work of varying levels of complexity. The main area of application is soil cultivation. The horizontal grip of the cutters is 1 meter, which is quite enough for the usual size of the area.
MK 100 06
MK 100 06 is also classified as the hundredth series. But there are some nuances here. The technique is used in small and medium-sized areas. A small power is not enough for heavy soil, such as loam. The main application is considered to be a small area with developed soil. The walk-behind tractor is one of the small units for gardening.
MK 200
MK 200 is considered a universal mechanism that can be converted into a small tractor. There is a professional powerful Subaru EX17 engine. The standard motor life reaches 5000 hours. A chain gearbox is used, which is protected from dirt and damage by an aluminum housing. It is possible to use any attachment.
It is also worth considering that most components can be removed during transportation, which makes transportation easier.
Owner reviews
Alexey Smirnov, Zolotonosha
“I have been working with the Salyut 100 bs-v walk-behind tractor for three years now.
Powerful productive machine. I got the plot after cutting down the self-seeded trees, I had to go through some places two or even three times. Now the soil has become normal, suitable for sowing. In principle, I am satisfied with the walk-behind tractor at all jobs. The only thing is that the engine is very capricious in relation to gasoline - everything must be filled exactly according to the instructions; with low-quality fuel, problems immediately begin.” Semenyuk Tikhon, s.
Velika Bagachka, Poltava region “I borrowed a Salyut BS-V with an American engine from a friend to transport cargo. The trailer was already sagging, but the MB was still pulling. The steering wheel is reliable, adjustable in all directions, and is comfortable to work with. He has had a walk-behind tractor for 6 years and has never had it repaired. So you can take it, you won’t go wrong.”
Gearbox manufacturing process
First, the parameters of the power plant are calculated.
The crankshaft speed can be found in the technical specifications. This is the first quantity required to perform the calculation. The value is not constant, with the addition of “gas” the number of revolutions increases. Basic value: idle speed +10% .
Next, the suspension axle revolutions are calculated . Knowing the size of the wheels, it will be possible to calculate the amount of run-out per revolution. The number of axis revolutions is calculated to ensure a comfortable speed - 3-5 km/h, which is the second value for design.
For example, idle speed +10% is 600 rpm. The required wheel axle speed for 3 km/h is 200 rpm. So, the gear ratio should be 3:1 . The rotation speed of the axis is reduced by three times in relation to the speed of the motor shaft, and the torque increases accordingly by three times. Gearbox types:
- Gear - use the ratio of the number of teeth of the driven and driving gears. The device operates on the principle of steam in the gearbox. It doesn’t matter what shape the gears have - the teeth can be straight or oblique. A bevel gear is used when a walk-behind tractor requires an angular gearbox. It all depends on the location of the motor. If alignment is ensured between the motor shaft and the wheels, an angle is not required.
- A worm drive is needed to create a large gear ratio when there is a large difference between the revolutions of the drive axle and the engine. This design is more difficult to manufacture and maintain. The solution is optimal if the motor shaft is perpendicular to the wheel axis.
- Chain gearboxes work like a bicycle, but in reverse. The leading one is a smaller star. The reliability of the design is determined by the quality of the gear metal and the strength of the chain. A simple set from a bicycle may not withstand the load, so more durable ones are used - motorcycle ones.
- Belt devices are the simplest to manufacture. They are also the most unreliable and weak. Large torque is not transmitted, as the belts will slip. But the shock load on the engine is reduced - the design is more gentle on the drive shaft, jerks are smoothed out. Slippage is eliminated by installing a timing belt. In this case, you need to find a pair of toothed pulleys, for example, from an automobile timing system.
- Combined system. A device with a chain and gear drive can be manufactured in one housing, although the calculations in this case are more complex. But it is possible to transmit enormous torque with low engine power.
The history of the creation of the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor
Motoblocks “Salyut-100” are the brainchild of the “research and production center for gas turbine construction” of the same name. NPCG "Salyut" began its activities back in 1912 with the assembly of a star-shaped, seven-cylinder, 80-horsepower aircraft engine "Gnome" from French components.
Subsequently, the plant specialized in the production of aircraft engines of its own design. The results are impressive. Already in the 30s, 110 record flights were made on airplanes with Salyut NPCG engines, including the famous flight of Chkalov and Moscow to America through the North Pole.
Later, the engines of this enterprise became famous in the famous flying tanks and Il-2 attack aircraft. Later there were the equally famous Mig-15, Mig-25, the entire line of Sukhoi Design Bureau from Su-17 to Su-34, as well as many other domestic aircraft.
In the 1980s, the production of consumer goods began in parallel. Among them are low-power boat engines and agricultural, motorized mini equipment in the form of Salyut walk-behind tractors.
Having reached the present day, the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor has undergone modernization five times, with eight different engine modifications installed. Particular attention is paid to the quality of manufacturing and assembly, which corresponds to an enterprise operating in the aviation industry.
Technical characteristics of the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor
The Salyut walk-behind tractor has a classic design, in the form of a milling cultivator with cutters installed instead of wheels. A pair of pneumatic wheels is included.
The walk-behind tractor also has a power take-off pulley. The pulley allows you to hang additional utility and agricultural equipment, which significantly expands the range of work performed.
Having a dead weight of 72 kg, the towing force, with additional loads on the wheels of 35 kg and the front linkage of 15 kg, is 70 kgf. The appropriate processing area is from 12 to 50 acres.
Let's look at the characteristics of the walk-behind tractor in more detail.
- Processing width – from 350 to 800 mm.
- Processing depth – from 100 to 250 mm.
- Travel speed – from 1.3 to 12 km/h.
Engine of the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor
The Salyut-100 is equipped with engines of various manufacturers and capacities. The power spread is small and ranges from 6 to 7 hp. But the list of suppliers is more voluminous.
The most widely represented are walk-behind tractors with the Chinese Lifan 168F-2B engine with a power of 6.5 hp. Engines from other well-known world brands are also used:
- American Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 6.5 series PRO – 6.5 hp.
- Japanese HONDA GC 190 – 6 hp.
- Japanese Robin Subaru EX – 6 hp.
- Chinese Hwasdan H170F – 7 hp.
All engines have little difference in characteristics and performance. But the design as a whole has a lot in common:
- A cast iron sleeve significantly increases engine life.
- Forced cooling.
- Start-up protection at minimum oil level.
- Minimum noise level and efficiency.
Gearbox of the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor
This is a gearbox with three gears, 2 of which are designed for forward movement and one backward. On early models of the walk-behind tractor, the gear shift lever was located on the gearbox. On modern modifications, the gear control handle has been moved to the steering wheel for convenience.
Walk-behind tractor transmission
Torque is transmitted from the engine to the gearbox using a V-belt drive. The clutch mechanism includes: two V-belts, a return spring, a tension roller with a lever, and a rod with a control lever.
By pressing the control lever located on the steering wheel, we act through the rod on the roller, which creates tension on the belts that transmit rotation from the engine drive pulley to the driven gearbox.
The engine pulley has four grooves, two pairs of different diameters. There are three streams on the gearbox pulley, two of which, the 1st and 3rd streams, are intended for drive belts, and the middle stream is for connecting active attachments.
How to make a gearbox for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands?
The design of modern walk-behind cultivators involves the presence of only a few main parts, allowing the walk-behind tractor to be as easy to use as possible.
And if there are no questions about such details as cutters or a plow, then the gearbox for a motor-cultivator is a topic of interest for discussion among users of motor-cultivators.
Owners often ask questions about what kind of oil to pour into a walk-behind tractor gearbox or even how to make a gearbox themselves. The attention paid to aspects of using the walk-behind tractor gearbox does not cease for a second.
Attachments for the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor
For the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractors, the entire list of mounted and trailed equipment is produced at our own enterprise. But thanks to its versatility, the unit can use equipment from any other manufacturer with equal success.
For ease of consideration, we will divide the equipment into groups according to the type of fastening:
Mounted on the gearbox axle:
- Mills – used for soil cultivation.
- Metal wheels with lugs - used when working with a plow. For hilling, wheels of three diameters are produced, this allows you to work during different periods of vegetation.
- Weighting agents – serve to increase the weight of the walk-behind tractor when operating conditions require it.
- Pneumatic wheels – can be used with almost any equipment.
Attached to a bracket or hitch:
- Harrow, plow - used for loosening and plowing the soil.
- Disc and swing hillers are used for hilling row crops.
- Fan potato digger
- Single-row mounted potato planter - used to mechanize the process of planting potatoes.
- Adapters and transport carts – transportation of goods weighing up to 350 kg. Adapters are used in connection with a plow, hiller, and rake.
Operation and reviews from owners of the Salyut-100 walk-behind tractor
Adapter for walk-behind tractors Salyut-100.
“Salyut-100” belongs to the middle class, a sort of MTZ-82 in the world of walk-behind tractors. It can effectively carry out the tasks of its lighter counterparts, and if it gets too tense, it can replace heavy equipment.
If from all of the above we traditionally highlight the advantages and disadvantages, we get something like this:
- Compact and maneuverable.
- Gear reducer.
- Reliable engines with high build quality from renowned manufacturers. Wide range of models to choose from.
- Sufficient power and weight for its class.
- Large selection of attachments.
- Acceptable price.
Finding flaws. Let's be as objective as possible. The design is simple to the point of disgrace, but as they say, everything ingenious is simple. Let's look at everything in order:
- The engine, in principle, there can be no complaints here. There is plenty to choose from, and if there are doubts about the quality of the Chinese, then there is no doubt about the quality of Briggs & Stratton or Subaru.
- Next is the gearbox. Fully geared, declared resource from 3000 m/hour. This is more than the service life of the motors installed on it, that is, most likely, more than one motor will work on this gearbox.
- Belt drive from the engine to the gearbox. The design is quite reliable and is used on most walk-behind tractors, both domestic and foreign. It all depends on the quality of the belts.
- At the base of all of the above is a strong frame made of stamped angles.
Is Salyut-100 a complete, balanced representative of middle-class walk-behind tractors, without any significant shortcomings? To verify this or prove the opposite, let’s turn to the happy owners of these miracle units for feedback:
- I have been mercilessly using the 100th Salyut for two years now. The Briggs & Stratton engine, no complaints, starts in cold weather without problems. In the summer, I successfully used cutters to develop an area that had not been plowed for 20 years, not without effort, of course, but also without strain. With a walk-behind tractor, I immediately took a cart, a blade and a snow blower. The loads it gave it were not small, it was impossible to count how much crushed stone it transported, and it always loaded along the sides, and even with a heap. During the work, I changed the belts three times, they often break, oil regularly according to the instructions, and spark plugs. I constantly have to adjust the tension of the belts, I don’t know if it’s like this for everyone or if it’s just my illness. But overall I’m pleased with the technology, it’s a completely reliable device.
- Before purchasing the updated hundred part, I had eleven years of experience in operating Salyut-5. I want to say right away that this is practically the same device. The cutters were slightly modified, the shift knob was moved to the steering wheel (which I really liked) and the clutch handle became plastic and more comfortable. The engines also became a little more powerful, but not significantly. The gearbox remained the same and this is one of the reasons why I took Salyut again and not another brand. My new walk-behind tractor has only worked for one season so far, all the attachments remain from its predecessor, I do everything. The potatoes are completely under the walk-behind tractor, when mowing I work with a mower and a rake, and transport work is also done on it. So far, no breakdowns, only the original belts broke in the first week. I found the right ones in a tractor shop, they have been working for almost a year now, I think they will last at least the same amount of time.
- My hard worker has been with me for three years now, he’s on his fourth year. The Lifan engine works perfectly, the Chinese factory has been making it with high quality for a long time, but the biased attitude remains. Another question is that you can run into a makeshift copy. But here everyone must watch for themselves; although the real Salyut is now assembling walk-behind tractors in China, they won’t put bullshit on their walk-behind tractors. As for the matter, what can I say, I threw away my original belts, and not a month has passed. I think it's defective, I bought the same ones, again the same story. I went to the tractor spare parts store and the guys picked up similar ones, the price is of course an order of magnitude higher than for the original ones, but they still work. My advice is to change the original belts right away. If this is not done, the original belts grind down the shoulder on the tension roller and after that, no matter how you tighten them, they will fly off. Otherwise the equipment is reliable. The gearbox is indestructible. Once I was developing a new site, wrapped reinforcement around the cutters, and almost flew over the walk-behind tractor, but the gearbox didn’t care.
Features of making a gearbox for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands
It may seem that a gearbox for a walk-behind tractor is a complex technical device and can only be manufactured in a factory setting. However, many of our farmers have homemade gearboxes for walk-behind tractors. The most important part of the unit is the drive. When there is a need to buy a gearbox, you need to know that its further operation and even functionality depends on the quality of this particular unit. The gearbox transmits and appropriately converts torque, the conductors of which are mechanical transmissions. You can literally make a device from junk items, you just need to understand the principle of how the design works.
Motoblock Salyut-100 BS-V
The Salyut-100 BS-V walk-behind tractor with a Briggs & Stratton engine is a solid multifunctional machine with a wide range of production capabilities: cultivator, vegetable digger, mini-truck, snow blower, mower, sweeper, woodworking equipment.
This modification of the Salute walk-behind tractor is an excellent assistant for farmers, amateur gardeners, and public utilities for working on medium-sized areas. The acquisition of Salyut 100 is a right step in the direction of labor mechanization.
Description
The design and operating principles of the Salyut 100 BS-V are similar to the model 100 L6.5.
The main differences are:
- Powerful Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine (USA).
- It has a gear reducer and two forward gears, thanks to which the Salyut can easily cope with any task.
- Large pneumatic wheels provide increased maneuverability even on difficult ground.
- Economical fuel consumption allows the walk-behind tractor to operate uninterruptedly at one gas station for a long period of time.
- The winning feature is the low center of gravity, which greatly facilitates maneuverability, controllability and overall performance.
- Works stably on areas with an average slope.
- The walk-behind tractor has compact dimensions - with the wheels and steering removed, it can be conveniently placed in the trunk of a car.
Refurbishment
Creating a homemade product must begin with studying the kinematic diagram and drawings, as well as preparing the corresponding components, materials, parts and tools. You can prepare a diagram yourself or take this example as a model.
Kinematic diagram of a mini-tractor
If you don’t feel very confident about alterations and breaks, you can purchase a special kit that contains all the necessary parts for converting the walk-behind tractor, namely:
- rear linkage with manual lifting mechanism;
- fenders, seats, footrests and pedals;
- front beam, brake discs, wheel hubs;
- frame with the necessary mounts for the engine;
- steering with rods;
- axle lock release levers.
Domestic offers kits for converting a walk-behind tractor into a mini tractor with various configuration options - basic, hydraulics, brake system. The price of the basic set is quite acceptable - within 7 thousand UAH.
Kit for converting a walk-behind tractor into a mini tractor
Usually, when assembling a homemade tractor with a set of parts, even novice mechanics do not encounter any particular difficulties. In addition, today in many cities there are workshops that specialize in converting Salyut walk-behind tractors into mini tractors.
Naturally, this option is not suitable for those who want to make a unique sample and save a lot, for example, breaking a 4x4.
When remaking, you should remember that non-standard adaptation of the walk-behind tractor will require alterations and fine-tuning; many components need to be manufactured and connected in an unusual way.
Important design points during conversion:
- When the driver sits on the equipment, it raises its center of gravity, which means that, in order to avoid capsizing on a sharp turn, it is necessary to make the second driven axle wider - at least 1-1.2 m.
- Extending the wheelbase of the walk-behind tractor. Today you can buy ready-made bushings, the installation of which on the front drive shaft of a walk-behind tractor increases the distance between the wheels, so you can easily do without the services of a turner.
- If there is no differential, then the issue of increasing the maneuverability of the homemade product can be solved by installing locking rotary extensions, at the same time it will be possible to increase the wheelbase.
Specifications
| Brand: | Firework |
| Loosening width: | Over 60 cm |
| Loosening depth: | Over 20 cm |
| Engine Manufacturer: | Briggs & Stratton |
| Cylinder displacement, cm: | 205 |
| Rated power at operating speed, kW/(rpm): | 4,8 / 3600 |
| Fuel tank volume, l: | 3,8 |
| Transmission type (reducer): | Mechanical (gear) |
| Transmission, forward movement (number of speeds): | 4 |
| Transmission, reverse movement (number of speeds): | 2 |
| Cultivator type: | Attachments (plow, hiller, potato digger, snow blade, pumping unit, etc.) |
| Number of cutters: | 6 |
| Cutter diameter, cm: | 32 |
| Drive wheels: | Eat |
| Adjustable handle: | Eat |
| Wheel diameter, mm/inches: | 400 / 15 |
| Weight, kg: | 98 |
| Working width, cm: | 30 / 60 / 98 |
| Working depth (max.), cm: | 25 |
| Type: | Gasoline |
| Guarantee: | 1 year |
| Manufacturer country: | Russia / China |
Attachments
The widest range of various attachments and units makes it possible to perform a complex of municipal and agricultural work on the Salyut 100 BS-V walk-behind tractor. One universal machine can successfully perform almost all types of soil cultivation, clearing the area of snow and debris, transporting cargo, and harvesting crops.
About 50 types of various attachments from foreign manufacturers and CIS countries are rationally aggregated with the Salyut 100 BS-V walk-behind tractor.
Depending on the type and purpose, attachments can be mounted on the Salute walk-behind tractor:
- using a power take-off shaft,
- using the hitch directly,
- through a universal hitch, and on the gearbox axis.
