The MTZ 06 walk-behind tractor is a powerful multifunctional wheeled device used for various activities in the agricultural and municipal industries. The unit is maximally adapted for work on heavy soils and is able to effectively cope with assigned tasks in difficult conditions of the domestic climate. The production of the walk-behind tractor is carried out by the largest machine-building enterprise in Belarus - the Minsk Tractor Plant. This class of equipment can be combined with various types of mounted and trailed equipment, which are widely represented on the Russian market today. Photo of MTZ walk-behind tractor:
Development of walk-behind tractors
Work on the creation of the first walk-behind tractor model began at the Minsk enterprise in 1978. The designers were tasked with making a single-axle machine capable of performing agricultural work in the field. At that time, farms needed to replace heavy physical labor and horsepower with self-propelled gasoline vehicles.
The mini tractor model produced at the enterprise was taken as a basis, and the development was given the index “Belarus” MTZ-05. The device cultivated the ground with milling cutters, which were installed on the drive axis, or with mounted tools.
Serial production of walk-behind tractors was established at the production sites of one of the MTZ branches - the aggregate plant (SAZ), commissioned in 1986. The first models were designated with the prefix “Belarus”, but later, after modernization of production, the index was changed to “Belarus”.
Design Features
The MTZ walk-behind tractor is made according to a classic layout. It contains a gasoline engine, a fuel tank, a transmission, a chain block, and a power take-off shaft. A design feature of the first and subsequent models is the ability to be aggregated with agricultural implements to perform agricultural work.
Interface with tools is carried out using a universal three-point hitch. Torque is transmitted to the executive body by the PTO.
In the series of walk-behind tractors, the developers used an innovative solution - there is no power frame in the design. To reduce size and reduce weight, the components are mounted on a cast iron transmission housing.
To increase the reliability of the device, they abandoned the belt clutch, which is installed on light motor cultivators. The transmission of torque and the separation of the power unit and transmission were done through a multi-plate “wet” clutch with manual control.
The drive of all models is equipped with a differential to improve cornering maneuverability. To prevent the wheels from slipping under load, the mechanism has a manual lock.
Reviews
Gregory, 42 years old:
“4 years ago I bought myself an old MTZ-05 with a faulty engine. After installing a non-standard 7 hp diesel engine. With. The reliable design of the Belarusian manufacturer has become my support in the garden. The “native” chassis, in which spare parts have not yet been changed, will give a head start to many similar mechanisms.”
Vitaly, 36 years old:
“I saw a MTZ-09N walk-behind tractor with a 9-liter Honda engine from a friend. With., with which he prepared hay in the summer to feed his animals, and in the winter he easily removed snow from a large area, I was “on fire” to buy the same one. I’ve only been using it for six months so far and only for working in the garden. During this time, there were no failures, the device started up properly, the engine kept its speed well, and the traction force was higher than my expectations.”
Walk-behind tractors of the Minsk Tractor Plant will become real assistants in work on small farms. High strength and wide functionality of the mechanisms will allow you to perform the entire range of tasks facing the farmer.
Pros and cons of devices
The mass production (about 350 units roll off the assembly line every month) indicates the demand for the devices. Users indicate the following advantages of the models:
- Compactness. It is convenient to store self-propelled equipment in a shed or in a garage next to the car - when folded, the walk-behind tractor does not take up much space.
- Maintainability. Thanks to the simplicity of the device and the availability of spare parts and consumables, minor repairs can be handled by an operator with minimal experience in servicing gasoline-powered equipment.
- Multifunctionality. Additional equipment is necessary to expand the range of tasks performed.
Belarusian walk-behind tractors are not without shortcomings. Users highlight several flaws:
- Lack of gear synchronization in the gearbox. The different angular speeds of the shafts mean that the speeds are sometimes difficult to switch.
- Imperfect differential lock. Design defects make it difficult to turn the device in a limited space, which increases the load on the operator.
- Limited access to the coupling unit. Lack of free space complicates aggregation with attachments.
Motoblock "MTZ-Belarus" 09N
Multifunctional heavy-duty walk-behind tractor designed for professional use. Produced since 1992. The main difference from their older brothers is the modernization of the engine part: instead of the outdated Ulyanovsk ones, they are equipped with:
- Honda GX270;
- "Lifan" LF177;
- "Kipor" KG280;
- "Jikov" GH1509.
The most popular are walk-behind tractors with a Honda engine. Instead of 340 kW/h after replacing the engine, they “eat up” about 314, which reduces the resource intensity of production and increases the durability of the device. An important bonus was the accelerated pace of work that high gears provide (instead of 9 - 11.4 km/h).
Advantages:
- capacious containers for life support;
- high pneumatic tires;
- high-speed PTO with a frequency of 1.2 thousand rpm, which allows the use of stationary adapters - feed cutters, pump nozzles, etc.;
- 6-speed transmission with 2 reverse speeds;
- flashlight for working in the dark;
- reduced vibration and noise impact on the operator.
Specifications:
- Traction - 6.6 hp;
- Turning radius – 1 m;
- Load capacity – 0.65 t;
- Carter - 1.1 l;
- Gas tank – 6 l;
- Weight – 176 kg.
Available models
The line of walk-behind tractors begins with the MTZ-05 model. Subsequently, the cars were redesigned several times and more powerful engines were installed on them.
The designation of the devices contains the letters “MTZ”, indicating the manufacturer, and numbers (05, 06, 09, 12), indicating the engine power in horsepower.
MTZ-05
The basic model of a walk-behind tractor, produced from 1978 to 1992. The device was created for processing private land, vegetable gardens and orchards. MTZ-05 parameters:
- motor - UD-15 or UD-25;
- air temperature during operation - -12-35 °C;
- distance between wheel centers - 45, 60, 70 cm;
- transmission - manual gearbox;
- travel speed - 9.6 km/h;
- power - 5 l. With.;
- tires - 5.9 x 13 inches;
- weight - 135 kg;
- fuel tank volume - 5 l;
- fuel consumption - 340 g*kW/h;
- power take-off shaft - dependent;
- ground clearance - 30 cm.
MTZ-06
The model that replaced the discontinued 05 series device. The design has undergone several changes: instead of a domestic engine, a 6-horsepower Chinese company Weima was installed and the car itself was lightened. The improved walk-behind tractor was able, like a cultivator, to cultivate the soil with rototillers mounted on the drive shaft of the device.
Since its release, the walk-behind tractor has been improved and the model was given the designation MTZ-06 MKR.
MTZ-09
The device is classified as a heavy series of single-axle agricultural machinery. It is designed for professional use on farms with an area of up to 1 hectare. The main improvement concerned the engine and transmission. MTZ-09 was equipped with a 9-horsepower engine.
The device can be equipped with one of four power units: Honda GX270, Lifan LF177, Kipor KG280, Zhukov GH1509. In addition to the engine, the new MTZ-09 received another gearbox with a higher gear ratio.
MTZ-12
A heavy representative of the brand, designed to perform basic agricultural work. Together with adapters and field implements, it is suitable for cultivating land plots larger than 5 hectares. Thanks to its heavy weight and textured tread, the MTZ-12 plows virgin soil, heavy and moisture-intensive substrates without any problems. Model features:
- Possibility of conversion into a mini tractor.
- Equipping the steering rod with a vibration-damping support.
- Treatment of dense and moist soil.
- Unification of parts with previous models.
Power units used
Motor vehicles are equipped with various engines. Powertrain models:
- UD-15 (25). Four-stroke gasoline units produced by UMP. The overhead valve layout was copied from the engine from the ZAZ-965 compact car.
- SK-6 (12). Single- or two-cylinder engines produced in Kazakhstan. Due to frequent failures, they were replaced by an analogue, the Veima 177F, produced in China.
- Honda GX270. Reliable and high-torque engines are widely installed on the 09 series walk-behind tractor. The 9-horsepower engine was equipped with a complex air intake system and a multi-chamber exhaust system to reduce the toxicity of flue gases.
- MTZ equips walk-behind tractors with motors from other manufacturers. With similar characteristics, they cost less. In the standard version they use: “Lifan” LF177 and “Kipor” KG280 (made in China), DK-7 (Belarus), “Zhukov” GH 1509 (made in the Czech Republic).
The company plans to launch a new walk-behind tractor with a 16-horsepower two-cylinder diesel engine DD12.
Motoblock "MTZ" 06
A mid-power walk-behind tractor designed to perform a range of field and utility work. It has a uniaxial design typical for MTZ walk-behind tractors, which is driven by a 4-stroke SK-6 gasoline engine with a 245 cm³ cylinder capacity. With gasoline consumption similar to the 5th version, it generates a power of 5.5 hp. Compact, which is important for storage and transportation. Due to the embossed tread of pneumatic tires, the walk-behind tractor overcomes off-road and swampy areas without slipping and does not require the installation of lugs.
Advantages:
- reliability of material and technical equipment, making the unit practically “indestructible”;
- 6 operating modes, including 2 for reverse;
- friction clutch, which is controlled manually;
- a special hitch that makes it easier to hang auxiliary devices;
- reasonable price.
Operating parameters:
- Passage width – 0.45/0.6/0.7 m;
- Load capacity – 650 kg;
- Wheels – 15 x 33 cm;
- Dimensions – 1.8/0.85/1.07 m;
- Weight – 135 kg.
Additional field guns
Mounts are installed on walk-behind tractors for aggregation with additional tools. Mounted implements:
- Plows, harrows, cutters. Additional equipment is necessary for cultivating the soil, loosening, and cultivating beds.
- Hillers. The tool is used when forming furrows for planting/sowing plants and caring for them.
- Snow dumps. A walk-behind tractor equipped with a scraper becomes a tool for clearing the area of accumulated snow.
- Planters, potato diggers. Devices of all series support aggregation with active or passive field implements for vegetable cultivation.
- Grass mowers. When mowing vegetation, rotary or blade tools are used.
- Adapters. Special attachments for the convenience of the farmer. The addition converts the walk-behind tractor into a mini tractor.
- Trailer. The structure together with the apparatus is used to move heavy objects.
Manual
Detailed instructions for operating and maintaining the machine are provided by the manufacturer. It contains a description of the design, principles of operation of the model, diagnostics and repair of the device. For trouble-free operation of the walk-behind tractor, the user needs to break it in correctly and promptly change consumables and components.
Frequent malfunctions, repairs
Agricultural equipment operators are faced with failures related to the operation of the engine or transmission. Frequent malfunctions of walk-behind tractors:
- The engine does not develop the required power. Failure occurs due to clogging of the power system, formation of carbon deposits on the walls of the combustion chamber, and general degradation of the motor. After diagnostics, the defective parts are cleaned or replaced.
- Problems starting the engine. Difficulties arise due to malfunctions in the power supply or ignition systems. They will require cleaning and subsequent adjustment.
- "Floating" speed. Interruptions in engine operation occur when there is poor contact in the high-voltage ignition circuit. All wires are inspected, problem areas are crimped, sealing the connections.
- Transmission malfunction. Failures occur due to breakage of the clutch cable, control rods, abrasion of friction discs or destruction of gears. The malfunction is eliminated by replacing the defective parts.
Repairs to the device should be carried out in accordance with the instructions.
Choosing a walk-behind tractor
The applicability of a self-propelled vehicle on a site depends on its size, power parameters, and speed characteristics. The farmer needs to take into account the following data:
- Number of gears. Variability of speed modes is necessary for the apparatus for cultivating soil or moving loads.
- Width/depth of cultivation. The larger the parameter, the faster the land can be processed.
- Engine power. Torque reserve will be needed when cultivating heavy soils.
- Completeness of delivery. Dealers may offer devices with additional equipment.
Purpose
The main purpose of the walk-behind tractor is to perform operations on the ground and resolve issues related to utility work. The unit is in greatest demand when carrying out the following types of activities:
- plowing and tillage;
- soil cultivation;
- planting;
- harvesting;
- mowing grass;
- procurement of fodder crops;
- moving small-sized cargo;
- snow removal in small areas.
Motoblock MTZ 06
Prices
You can buy an MTZ device only through representatives or in online retail stores. All of them supply equipment directly from the plant’s warehouses. Prices of new walk-behind tractors:
- MTZ-06 MKR - 65-75 thousand rubles;
- MTZ-09N: Honda - 70-85 thousand rubles, Veima - 65-75 thousand rubles;
- MTZ-12 - 75-90 thousand rubles.
Discontinued models are purchased second-hand on the secondary market. Price of used walk-behind tractors:
- MTZ-05 - 30-47 thousand rubles;
- MTZ-06 - up to 60 thousand rubles. (with additional equipment);
- MTZ-08 (Briggs & Stratton engine) - 45-55 thousand rubles.
What can be included with
What attachments for the MTZ walk-behind tractor can be included in the unit kit? Today, the choice of working devices for machines of this class is quite wide and varied. But the most popular mechanisms are:
- plows;
- soil mills;
- cultivators;
- seeders;
- potato diggers;
- hillers;
- mowers;
- snow blowers;
- bulldozer shovels;
- trailers.
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