Minitractor Xingtai 120. Overview, characteristics, operating features

The Chinese company has been producing Xingtai tractors for over 40 years. These products have proven themselves well in the agricultural machinery market all over the world; the company cooperates with many international companies that sell goods and supply parts for mini tractors. Mostly all vehicle spare parts are produced by Xingtai Tongde machinery CO., LTD, in addition, there are many small enterprises in China that produce such parts.

The Xingtai 120 minitractor is considered a worthy tool for cultivating small vegetable gardens, field plots and other agricultural areas. This is a small multifunctional tractor on wheels, which can be equipped with additional attachments to perform the necessary work. Additional equipment includes a plow, a kidney cutter, a universal cultivator, a rake and a disc furrow for cultivating the soil, a trailer, a haymower, a potato digger and a potato planter, which can have one or two rows. The attachment is attached to the rear of the equipment and is supported by three attachment points.

Description

The Xingtai 120 minitractor is a product of a Chinese company that has been presenting its products on the agricultural market for quite a long time, namely about 40 years. As you know, technology does not stand still, so every year the company improved its model, making it more adapted to the conditions of those regions where it was planned to export.

Minitractor Xingtai 120

The Xingtai 120 minitractor was created for those for whom a cultivator is not enough, but a full-fledged tractor is plentiful and expensive. The model is ideal for work such as plowing the soil, cultivating, and cleaning the area from snow, dirt or leaves. That is, if you have attachments, the minitractor can be used for any agricultural purposes, as well as for public utilities.

Minitractor Xingtai 120

Given that the weight of the Xingtai mini tractor is 750 km, and the engine power is 12 hp, this model consumes only 1 hp. diesel per hour. Thanks to such savings, the unit is in great demand among farmers and gardeners. The presence of an electric starter makes starting the machine easier. The transmission has 6 forward speeds, and in 6th gear the tractor reaches speeds of up to 25 km/h. In first reverse gear it accelerates to 2 km/h, and in second to 8 km/h.

Areas of use

Homemade mini tractors have similar technical features as full-fledged Belarusian units. Chinese and Russian production, presented in stores. That is why their scope of application will be virtually the same.

Naturally, the main work for a homemade unit will be plowing, cultivating, and other cultivation of land. This task is paramount, because the farmer is fed by his harvest, i.e. something that he planted with his own hands, and without proper soil preparation this is almost impossible.

This largely explains the necessity and indispensability of such equipment for agriculture in general, as well as for specific farmers in particular.

In addition, with the help of a homemade mini tractor you can carry out a whole list of typical work:

• clearing snow in winter;
• transportation of small loads;
• cleaning of household waste, as well as various vegetation;
• hay making;
• planting and digging potatoes, beets, etc.

It is understood that the ability to perform such work is realized only in combination with certain equipment that plays the role of auxiliary. We are talking about trailers, rotary and segment mowers, snow plows, etc.

It is through the aggregation of these devices with a homemade mini tractor that it becomes possible to expand working capabilities, as well as increase multitasking, which everyone is talking about.

For more details about the mini tractor with your own hands, watch the video:

Specifications

Mini tractor frame

The chassis is the basis of a mini tractor. Its main quality should be reliability, but you need to carefully monitor the total weight of the structure in order to ensure normal adhesion of the wheelbase to the soil when performing work and at the same time not to overload the engine.

To make the frame of a homemade mini tractor of medium power, a lightweight channel, profiled pipe or metal corner is suitable. The dimensions of the structure, the assembly of which is carried out by welding, must correspond to the dimensions of the machine. It is necessary to make holes along the contour of the frame for hanging and securing the structural elements of the mini tractor.

The ratio of the weight of the frame and its strength must be optimal. You should not overload the structure with additional stiffening ribs, nor should you skimp on metal, sacrificing overall reliability indicators.

Before you begin assembling the frame, you need to decide what trailers and attachments you are going to use when working with it. And in order not to lose your thoughts during the design process, before starting work you should make drawings of the future machine and its main components with the main dimensions. To do this, you can use ready-made documentation, which needs to be adapted to the specific parameters of your mini tractor.

Features of operation

In order to extend the life of the mini tractor, before using it, it is necessary to run in the engine. This procedure will not require much effort on the part of the owner, but will allow all components to be lubricated and all parts to be worn in.

1. Using 30% power, leave the tractor running in 2nd gear for 4 hours, in 3rd gear for 4 hours, in 4th gear for 4 hours.
2. After this, increase the traction force to 60% and use the same gears for 3 hours.

It is necessary to follow an oil change schedule, according to which it must be changed after 50, 100 and 200 hours of operation

For Xingtai tractors it is used:

• for the gearbox - transmission oil, 85W90 (type TAP-15, TAD-17),
• for the crankcase - mineral diesel motor oil (in summer - 15W40, in winter - 10W40 (M8, M12)),
• for the engine diesel fuel.
• Lubricate the mechanisms with Solidol or Litol.

After the end of the work season, the minitractor must be preserved, namely: cleaned of dirt, wiped dry, drained the fuel, lubricated the working parts to prevent corrosion, covered with protective material and left in a dry, well-ventilated place.

How to make a homemade mini tractor with your own hands

The main question that arises for those who are interested in a mini tractor is how to make this machine? There are many ways to assemble a homemade mini-tractor at home. The process of assembling this equipment is as follows:

• The first stage begins with the manufacture of a frame, for which a rolled channel is used. The design must contain cross members located at the front and rear, and several spars. When creating a frame for a mini-tractor, it is necessary to slightly reduce the width of the front part, thereby giving the part a trapezoidal shape. Care must be taken to create a hole in the frame so that other elements and devices can be attached to it.
• Then the racks are taken and welded to the corners. They will play the role of a subframe in the design. Additionally, they need to be connected at the top. The rear axle is installed on the finished frame. If the project involves the assembly of an all-wheel drive mini-tractor, then the front axle is placed on the frame.
• Next comes the turn of the engine, which must have the necessary power. The most affordable option is a motorcycle engine.
• You also need to find a place on the frame to install the gearbox. Moreover, the latter must be placed in such a way that it is directed towards the driver, thereby making it easier to control the process of driving the tractor.
• The next stage is the installation of steering elements. For homemade mini-tractors, a steering wheel borrowed from domestic passenger cars is most often used. Sometimes you can use a motorcycle handlebar.
• Next you need to install a trailer hitch, which is welded to the frame.
• The brake system and tank are installed, after which they proceed to connecting the electrics.

If you go online, you can find many different drawings for assembling a homemade mini-tractor. Therefore, having selected a suitable scheme, you can immediately start working, focusing on one or another option, or make changes to a ready-made one, taking into account your needs and tasks.

Attachments

In order to expand the capabilities of the mini tractor and significantly facilitate various work on the site, it is recommended to use the following additional equipment:

• Harrows;
• Forks and buckets;
• Rake;
• Potato digger/planter;
• Mowers;
• Cultivators;
• Blade shovel;
• Plows;
• Rotators;
• Seeders;
• Hillers;
• Trailers.
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DIY mini tractor: where to start?

In fact, there are many options for constructing a mini tractor yourself. However, the principles used are approximately the same everywhere:

1. The gearbox rotates towards the operator and is fixed on the frame.
2. Control is realized using steering rods.
3. A hydraulic drum brake is used.
4. The brake and clutch are pedal controlled.
5. Manual control is used for the accelerator and attachments.
6. The operator's seat is located above the rear drive axle.

One of the easiest ways to create a mini tractor with your own hands is to buy an adapter - a two-wheeled cart with a seat for the operator and an aggregate system (for installing attachments).

Obviously, to assemble a mini tractor you will need various spare parts. They can be easily found among automobile ones. For example, the drum brake for the drive wheels, steering rack and pedal control units can be taken from a VAZ passenger car. In the same way - by searching the auto parts market - manual control is selected. and a seat and other structural parts for a homemade mini-tractor.

But in addition to spare parts, you need to have a whole arsenal of tools on hand - a welding machine, drill, circular saw, wrenches, etc. And it is very desirable that during the process of assembling a mini tractor you have access to a specially equipped workshop or, if necessary, you can use the services of specialists in welding, milling, plumbing and auto repair.

Reviews

On the forums, owners speak well of the model, but complain about the uncomfortable seat and not very reliable design.

Alexei:

I didn’t like the fact that the wheel track is only 100 cm. This is absolutely not suitable for growing potatoes, since the beds are made every 70 cm. An excellent solution would be an adjustable track.

Sergey:

I liked the Xingtai 120 minitractor because of its simple design, which in case of a breakdown you can repair yourself. The disadvantages include the pump drive, which does not work without a clutch. I replaced the 16 horsepower engine and am using it to the fullest.

Advantages and disadvantages

Perhaps the main advantage of a homemade mini tractor is the absolute savings in money. compared to purchasing full-fledged units in a store, such as Uralets. Kubota. Bulat 120. Yanmar. Belarus 132n. Scout.

At the same time, its performance indicators will not differ much from the factory versions, because the design uses a fairly powerful motor, which is quite enough to cultivate land holdings of up to ten hectares.

Manufacturing costs for a mini tractor pay off in almost one calendar year, because most of the components are taken from old equipment, or the cost of purchasing them is minimal. Many people adapt other equipment, such as a walk-behind tractor, to a minitractor. which further simplifies the assembly process.

In addition, homemade units have other advantages:

• Relatively high degree of immersion into the soil. If everything is planned correctly, the digging depth will be identical to that shown by purchased analogues. Be that as it may, it is still better than digging up the garden by hand.
• Quite high mobility. due to its rather modest dimensions. The use of such units is advisable specifically in small gardens and summer cottages, where large tractors cannot turn around.
• Due to the fact that you make the mini tractor yourself, there is the possibility of additional modernization of the unit. You can remove components, replacing them with other, more powerful ones, or add new devices.
• In mini tractors sold there is no such possibility; moreover, the operating instructions explicitly state that making any changes to the configuration is strictly prohibited.

Flaws

Among the disadvantages the following points can be noted:

• Relatively complex assembly process. Here we are talking not only about direct work, but also about certain difficulties in selecting the necessary components. Many of them have to be adjusted on a lathe, which in itself represents an additional complexity.
• Possibility of breakdowns. after all, the homemade version is made mainly from old parts and spare parts.

In principle, the pros and cons are approximately equal in degree of importance, but there is one small digression. Today's realities are such that the issue of price becomes paramount. overshadowing other arguments.

A detailed explanation of this phenomenon is unnecessary, because economy has always been decisive, regardless of where it is applied.

Transmission

The power train consists of a continuously engaged mechanically controlled disc clutch, a multi-speed manual transmission and a planetary differential.

• Six forward speeds provide the ability to select speed modes in the range from 2 to 25.5 km/h. The absence of a reverse gearbox is partially compensated for by two reverse gears with a maximum speed of 7.4 km/h.
• The power take-off mechanism is dependent, single-speed with manual on and off. The quality of work and durability of the power transmission meets the requirements of current standards.