Description
Motoblocks of the Centaur brand have earned the most approving assessments from farmers, farmers and gardeners due to their high reliability and affordable price.
It is not surprising that this universal self-propelled equipment occupies a leading position in sales, and the demand for it is constantly growing.
The common opinion among non-professionals about the supposedly poor quality of Chinese walk-behind tractors goes back to the distant nineties, when cheap goods from the Middle Kingdom flooded the CIS countries.
Today, Centaur walk-behind tractors are produced at one of the best factories in China, using components from the world's best manufacturers, which guarantees high quality working units and long-term operation without breakdowns.
Advantages and features of Centaur walk-behind tractors
- Durable modern engines meet international standards.
- Thanks to the cast iron crankcase, the engine is resistant to overheating, can withstand a high degree of boost, and the engine life is increased many times over.
- A multi-plate dry clutch enhances torque transmission and ensures smooth operation of the vehicle.
- Thanks to the multi-speed gearbox, it is possible to select the optimal mode for efficient work with additional attachments.
- The gear reducer has a large margin of safety and is designed for significant loads.
- The presence of differential unlocking ensures high maneuverability.
- An ergonomic system for adjusting the steering wheel vertically and horizontally ensures comfortable operation and reduces stress on the operator’s arms and spine.
- The presence of a power take-off shaft allows the assembly of various active auxiliary implements.
The lineup
The solid family of Centaurs, which includes samples that have no analogues among other brands of walk-behind tractors in terms of operating parameters, makes it possible to satisfy the needs of a wide range of consumers.
The price range of the Centaur model range ranges from 14.0 - 65.0 thousand rubles. depending on the power of the machine.
The Centaur brand is represented by walk-behind tractors, which differ in engine type - gasoline and diesel. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Gasoline walk-behind tractors
Gasoline Centaurs are manufactured with an engine power of 6 hp or more. (Centaur MB 3060 B) up to 16 hp. (Centaur MB 2016 B).
Motoblock Centaur MB 3060B Motoblock Centaur 2016B
Advantages:
- low cost,
- ease of maintenance and operation.
Flaws:
- less traction at low speeds,
- During operation, it is necessary to maintain engine speed at a fairly high level.
Diesel walk-behind tractors
The Centaur line of diesel walk-behind tractors has a power starting from 4.0 hp. (Centaur MB 3040 D) up to 13 hp. (Centaur MB 1013 D).
Centaur MB 3040d Motoblock Centaur MB 1013D
Disadvantages:
- high price,
- difficult maintenance.
There are many more advantages:
- good traction throughout the entire rev range,
- high engine life,
- cheaper diesel fuel.
Motoblock Centaur MB 1012 – detailed description of the unit
The heavy professional walk-behind tractor Centaur in this modification will help solve the most complex economic problems. The design of the unit is based on a proprietary single-cylinder 4-stroke engine R195AN, running on diesel fuel. An effective water cooling system protects the engine from overheating, and a reliable electric starter, which is supplemented in the design with a classic manual starter, is responsible for a smooth and quick start.
This diesel unit is equipped with a standard gearbox for its class, allowing the unit to move in one of 6 forward and two reverse speeds. This, coupled with the presence of a differential lock, significantly improves the maneuverability and maneuverability of the agricultural machine. Powerful wheels with chevron tread are responsible for the excellent traction of the walk-behind tractor with the coating, allowing the unit to easily and quickly overcome almost any off-road conditions. The operational parameters of this Centaur walk-behind tractor include:
- maximum engine power – 12 liters. With.;
- tank for filling the fuel mixture – 7 l;
- tank for filling oil into the gearbox - 5 l;
- ground clearance - 21 cm;
- maximum speed in 6th gear – 21.5 km/h
- weight ready for work – 290 kg.
Thanks to its excellent characteristics, the Centaur walk-behind tractor in this modification allows the use of various types of attachments. The unit can be used in tandem with a 40-centimeter flat cutter, a rotary cutter, a universal hiller and a potato digger, as well as a double-furrow plow and a rotary mower. The high endurance of the walk-behind tractor allows it to be successfully used in winter in conjunction with a blade - the unit will help to quickly clear the local area of fresh and compacted snow.
Model differences
Models differ in the type of engine cooling: air and water.
- All gasoline and diesel walk-behind tractors with low power and light weight are air-cooled.
- Heavy diesel vehicles weighing more than 190 kg (modifications MB 1070 D, MB 1010 DE) are equipped with water cooling.
Air-cooled engines have a long service life.
Centaur MB 1070D Motoblock Centaur MB 1010D
When choosing a walk-behind tractor, you should proceed from the size of the plot. For a small area where you are going to plow, cultivate, weed, a 6 hp gasoline engine would be optimal. or a 4 hp Centaur diesel walk-behind tractor.
For medium-sized areas up to 1.5 hectares, models weighing from 125 kg with a power of 6-9 hp are suitable. – MB 2080 B, MB 2091 D.
Motoblock Centaur 2080 B Motoblock Centaur 2091D
Separately, it is worth noting the heavy diesel water-cooled Centaur walk-behind tractors - versions MB 1012 D, MB 1081 D, designed for intensive use on difficult soils, cultivating areas of up to 4 hectares.
To facilitate work in the dark, some modifications of heavy walk-behind tractors are equipped with a halogen headlight.
Centaur MB 1081D Motoblock MB Centaur 1012D
If you plan to operate the walk-behind tractor in winter, you can purchase versions with an electric starter that is powered by a battery: MB 2061D, MB 2091 B.
Centaur MB 2061D Centaur MB 2091D
Depending on their purpose, walk-behind tractors have an optimal choice of gears. For low-power models, usually 2 forward / 1 reverse. The gearbox of heavy modifications has a wider speed range - 6 forward / 2 reverse.
Some models of Centaur walk-behind tractors left the conveyor - MB 2060 D, 1070 D, they were replaced by more advanced modifications, made of modern composite materials, equipped with stacked cutters with disks for plant protection, ergonomic, environmentally friendly, with an improved design - Centaur MB 2081 D , MB 2050 DM-2.
Motoblock Centaur MB 2050d/m2 Motoblock Centaur MB 2081D
Reviews
Users on the Internet evaluate the 2070b walk-behind tractor differently. Some people like the ease of operation and stability of the unit, others complain about problems with use in difficult areas and in cold weather.
Anton, Kherson region:
I purchased MB Centaur 2070b4 at a good discount. I like the model, it’s stable, it can’t be compared with the old Neva, which was jumping across the field. But the centaur requires attention, you don’t need to load him up right away, gradually. Especially on virgin lands, it’s even better to go back and walk through a difficult section a second time. So, I'm happy with the purchase.
Oleg, Sumy:
Almost a year ago I bought a Centaur 2070 walk-behind tractor with a gasoline engine. I have 25 acres of land, hiring a tractor has always been a problem. I first treat virgin soil with discs for cutting weeds, and then with a milling cutter. If you don't cut down the weeds first, the work is delayed due to constant stops to untangle the cutter from the weeds. Economical equipment both in price and in gas consumption. The only thing is that when it gets a little colder, it starts up worse.
Attachments
In addition to its main purpose - plowing and cultivation, the walk-behind tractor, with the help of additional attachments, performs a wide range of agricultural, household, transport, and construction work.
Using hitches, passive equipment is installed: hillers, flat cutters, harrows. With various trailers, Centaurs can transport large loads weighing up to 0.7 tons.
Universal double hitch Power take-off shaft
Active attachments are mounted on power take-off shafts: motor pumps for pumping liquids, rotary mowers, snow blowers, shovels, generator attachments, and wood splitters.
Thanks to the special design of the adjustable cutter, you can vary the width of soil cultivation up to 140 cm.
How to assemble a milling cutter for Centaur MB 2060 D-3 walk-behind tractor; MB 2070B-3:
Installing an adapter on a walk-behind tractor turns it into an excellent means of transportation, making it easier to control and transport goods.
DIY adapter for walk-behind tractor Centaur MB 2091 D:
Heavy walk-behind tractors are equipped with large diameter wheels with high tread. Thanks to the heavy weight and solid power, ultra-high maneuverability is ensured; the machines successfully cultivate heavy and virgin soils.
Caterpillars on a walk-behind tractor
In winter, wheels can be replaced with tracks. They increase the area of contact between the device and the ground, thereby improving its progress.
Thanks to the transport track adjustments and high ground clearance, hilling of tall plants is possible. For better traction with the soil in lightweight models, it is recommended to use metal wheels with lugs. When working on difficult soils, weights are used.
The Centaur excels at plowing the land with a reversible plow. Plowing occurs as follows: the first rut is made, then one wheel is placed in it, and the plow is lowered into the ground. Thus, the second track buries the first.
Such functional devices as a potato planter and potato digger are widely used in combination with Centaur walk-behind tractors.
The potato planter has the following device: in front there is a plow that breaks a rut, and potato tubers fall into it from the tank along a conveyor belt. Two hillers are buried behind the trench.
Motoblock potato planter K-1C potato digger, screening machine MB 1080-1012
The most popular nowadays is the vibrating potato digger. In front of it there is an active knife, which cuts the layer of earth and feeds it to the screen, where the clods of earth are broken and only fruits remain.
Digging up potatoes with a MB Centaur 1070 D walk-behind tractor:
Sometimes, when used in conjunction with additional units, it is necessary to increase the traction force of the Centaur.
In such cases, a creeper is used to reduce the number of revolutions of the drive wheels when working with a hiller, blade, rotary mower, adapter, potato digger, trailer, garlic planter.
The creeper is an additional gearbox that is installed on the body of the walk-behind tractor, which makes it possible to reduce the speed of its movement, while increasing traction, and ensure more efficient execution of heavy options.
In winter, you can convert the walk-behind tractor into a snow blower. A simpler attachment for snow removal is a plow blade.
This is a sheet of metal curved in an arc and located at an angle, with an active knife installed at the bottom for cutting hard layers of snow.
Motoblock "Centaur" MB 2070B-M2 (7hp, gasoline)
Motoblock “Centaur” MB 2070B-M2
The centaur MB 2070B-M2 petrol walk-behind tractor, due to its versatility and large number of adjustments, is able to adapt to any operator and different work on a maximum area of 0.6 hectares.
Peculiarities
In comparison with other models with similar characteristics, the price of the MB 2070B-M2 walk-behind tractor is reduced. With proper maintenance and timely oil changes, this machine will last for many years.
What kind of work can be performed with this small-sized equipment:
- performing tasks with a wide variety of attachments;
- preparing the soil for sowing and harvesting;
- grass cutting;
- loosening the soil to a depth of 30 cm;
- cultivation width adjustment;
- transportation of various cargoes and more.
Characteristics
The steering is adjustable in four directions in height, and the steering wheel frame rotates 180 degrees. Transport wheels model 4.00-8.00. Starting the engine, as well as transporting and handling are made easier due to the low weight.
Main technical characteristics of the model:
- runs on gasoline;
- tank volume 3.6 l;
- power is 5.2/7 hp;
- engine cooling – forced air type;
- cultivation depth – 15-30 cm (sections 2+1);
- cultivation width – 700-900 mm;
- gears – 2 forward, 1 reverse;
- weight – 90 kg.
These characteristics allow the equipment to cope even with large volumes of work in any weather conditions. The walk-behind tractor is produced by manufacturers in four colors: blue, green, red and yellow. You can buy the Centaur MB 2070B-M2 walk-behind tractor in the online store, because this will not only save money, but also clarify all the current technical specifications and equipment. Delivery is made throughout Ukraine. Pickup is also available if the buyer is in the city of Dnepr.
Features of the "Centaur" MB 2070B-M2:
User manual
Proper maintenance and operation of the walk-behind tractor for its intended purpose helps to extend the service life and improve the performance of the equipment. This does not require special knowledge or high costs, and the most correct recommendations are those offered by the manufacturer.
This is done to ensure rational grinding in of the main elements of the engine and gearbox, strictly following the maintenance instructions, loading the walk-behind tractor step by step: first at 1/3 power for 3-4 hours, then at 2/3 power.
The first oil change in the engine is performed after the first break-in stage.
This rule should not be neglected, since after assembly the engine will certainly leave debris and foreign objects that, if they get into the oil, cause the engine to jam immediately after starting operation.
The first oil change in the gearbox should be done after 25 hours of operation, subsequent intervals - after 100-250 hours of operation or 1-2 years in case of storage. Some owners do not follow this recommendation and practically do not change the oil in the gearbox; at best, they monitor its level and simply top it up.
In gasoline engines, only motor oils of classes SE, SF, SG, and AI-92 gasoline should be used. Diesel engines require oil of class CA, SV, SS, CD and high-quality diesel fuel.
Motoblock Centaur MB 2070B 4 with rototiller - CHARACTERISTICS
The CENTAUR MB 2070B walk-behind tractor is equipped with a gasoline engine. It is lighter and quieter than a diesel, and starts easily even in cold weather. To speed up soil cultivation and perform a number of other work, it is enough to buy a Centaur MB 2070B walk-behind tractor. Its design has a number of features that increase the working life and comfort of work:
- cast iron gearbox housing and crankcase;
- The oil level sensor does not allow you to start the engine if there is insufficient lubricant;
- a thin air filter prevents contamination of fuels and lubricants in a dusty environment;
- adjustable steering wheel position for comfortable control in various conditions.
Main malfunctions of walk-behind tractors
Any equipment, at the end of its life, fails. Unfortunately, it is impossible to avoid this, but it is quite possible to delay the occurrence of annoying breakdowns and malfunctions and delay impending repairs as much as possible.
A prerequisite for long-term uninterrupted operation is compliance with the operating mode recommended by the manufacturer, in accordance with the operating instructions - without peak loads.
Gasoline and diesel air-cooled walk-behind tractors cannot be operated at idle speed, as this leads to overheating and premature engine failure.
If the engine does not start:
- Check for fuel and spark plug
- Adjust the throttle position;
- Clean the air filter and fuel tank
- Pour the correct mixture into the carburetor.
The motor gets very hot:
- Insufficient oil or low oil level;
- The ventilation or engine is dirty;
- A foreign object has entered the muffler.
If the spark disappears, clean the spark plug cap from dirt and carbon deposits. This malfunction, as a rule, only affects single-cylinder engines.
If the walk-behind tractor vibrates strongly, this is a signal that the cutters are installed incorrectly, are damaged, or the fasteners are loose.
Regular preventative maintenance will help extend the life of Centaur walk-behind tractors, thanks to which you can most likely detect minor flaws, preventing more serious malfunctions in time.
Diesel engines develop higher power at low speeds than gasoline engines, and their parts wear out less. Therefore, the service life of a diesel engine is higher.
And in order to extend its life, according to the instructions, after every 100 hours of operation, the diesel walk-behind tractor needs to work at full load for 2-3 hours.
Don’t forget about high-quality oil for your diesel walk-behind tractor and keep the air filter clean - this will also help delay repairs.
Definitely: the key to a long engine life is timely maintenance and compliance with operating recommendations in the instructions or in our articles.
