Based on the results of many years of operation in various conditions, the Parma MB-01-6.5 walk-behind tractor received positive reviews. This equipment was created specifically for domestic consumers. By giving its product a powerful and unpretentious diesel engine, the manufacturer made it capable of performing any task on almost any ground and transporting heavy loads.
The domestically produced Parma walk-behind tractor is an excellent purchase for a person who needs to daily cultivate the soil, cultivate the local area and perform other work on his site. This walk-behind tractor can be mistaken for a motor-cultivator due to its small size. However, Parma is multifunctional thanks to advanced technical solutions.
Review of the Parma brand
Parma walk-behind tractors are Russian-assembled equipment, spare parts for which are produced at the Chinese Parma Power plant. In Russia, the representative office of this company is located in Perm, as well as in some other large cities. In Ukraine, Parma walk-behind tractors are presented in online stores. For domestic farmers, these devices have long become a worthy alternative to expensive European walk-behind tractors.
Motoblocks "Parma"
The devices undergo a test drive and certification and are suitable for use on any soil.
“Parma” receives good reviews and characteristics on farmer forums, where you can also see photos of improved devices or videos about the operation of this equipment with attachments. We invite you to watch one of these videos. It shows the Parma walk-behind tractor in the process of working with a plow.
Design Features
The steering of the Parma walk-behind tractor is a rod, height-adjustable, i.e. The steering wheel can be adjusted to the height of the operator. However, for tall people, in any case, working with this walk-behind tractor will be uncomfortable, with a significant load on the back. All control devices are located directly on the steering column. Folding, vertically and horizontally adjustable control handles guarantee an acceptable degree of comfort when working with the walk-behind tractor, and also greatly simplify its transportation and storage.
The design also includes a power take-off shaft with reverse. The pneumatic wheels, thick and with deep tread, size 4.00-10, ensure good maneuverability of the walk-behind tractor. The Parma walk-behind tractor is equipped with a strong and reliable gear-chain gearbox in a cast iron housing.
The manufacturer provides a twelve-month warranty for the walk-behind tractor, subject to compliance with the requirements set out in the operating instructions. The announced service life is at least ten years, with periodic routine maintenance and replacement of worn parts.
Distinctive characteristics of Parma walk-behind tractors
- can work with any soil and in any climate;
- The lineup includes models with both diesel and gasoline engines;
- the units have different capacities and are aimed at performing different volumes of work;
- reinforced shafts on some modifications of walk-behind tractors;
- high-quality materials from which the devices are made;
- simple control system;
- belonging to the middle weight class;
- a large assortment of attachments and the ability to work with attachments from other walk-behind tractors, both Chinese and domestic;
- extensive basic equipment (mills, wheels, coulter, plow - some models);
- all walk-behind tractors undergo a test drive before they go on sale;
- high productivity and solid engine life;
- affordable price for an ordinary farmer (the price of a Parma walk-behind tractor starts from 21 thousand rubles)
Scope of use of the walk-behind tractor
Agricultural work in the private sector is varied and is carried out throughout the year and at any time of the day, regardless of weather conditions. Purchasing a Parma walk-behind tractor is an excellent solution for solving many economic problems in the local area and land plot of up to 3 hectares.
A powerful and unpretentious domestic machine can be used for the following purposes:
- For plowing. By making furrows up to 30 cm deep with a plow, the unit copes with loam and virgin soil. Thick wheels with deep treads provide good traction on loose and wet soil.
- In construction. Using attachments, you can loosen the ground for its subsequent excavation when arranging the foundation. The machine quickly digs ditches for laying underground communications (electricity, communication cables, water pipes, irrigation system).
- When cultivating soil. Various attachments loosen the soil, hill up beds, and remove weeds. All this improves the circulation of air and moisture in the soil, which helps increase productivity.
- Maintenance of the local area. The trailed lawn mower cuts grass neatly and quickly. If necessary, grass is mowed before raising virgin soil or developing abandoned areas. If you give it gas, you can use a walk-behind tractor to uproot bushes and small trees.
- Snow removal. To do this, use a blade or a rotary snow blower. With the help of a blade, paths in the depths of the garden and paths along which people walk are cleared. Rotary devices remove snow from gates, doors, and external fences.
- Performing other work. The crusher processes grass, leaves and branches into compost. A mounted pump will help drain flooded rooms, supply water to the garden or fill a country pool.
Using trailers and carts, you can transport loads up to 200 kg, tow motorcycles, snowmobiles and small boats mounted on a chassis.
Models and modifications of Parma walk-behind tractors - engine type, power
Parma walk-behind tractors can be divided into two categories based on engine type: gasoline and diesel. You should also distinguish between the MK series, which presents motor cultivators, and the MB series, which presents walk-behind tractors. Sometimes on the Internet you can find erroneous names of devices of different power and purpose.
The photo below shows the Parma walk-behind tractor series MB-01-6.5
Motoblock Parma MB-01-6.5
Gasoline
In the Parma series of petrol walk-behind tractors, the following popular models can be distinguished:
- Parma PTM168, power 6.5 hp, GX-200 engine;
- MB-01-6.5, power 6.5 hp, engine 168FB-2;
- MK-01-7.0 (do not confuse this model with a motor cultivator, the device is equipped with wheels), engine 170F, power 7 hp;
- 3G, engine G 270 F, power 9 hp.
Technical specifications in numbers
- Overall dimensions of the walk-behind tractor: 151.5 x 60 x 129 cm; its dimensions in the package: 89 x 81.5 x 110 cm.
- The total net weight of the walk-behind tractor is 90 kg.
- Engine displacement is 210 cubic meters. cm.
- Fuel tank capacity is 3.6 liters of gasoline.
- Fuel consumption – 360 g/kW•h. (2-3.2 liters of gasoline per hour of working with a walk-behind tractor).
- The volume of the engine lubrication system is 0.6 l.
- The volume of oil filling in the gearbox housing is 2.2 liters.
- Maximum power, at 3600 rpm – 5 kW / 7 hp.
- The highest torque is 14 N•m.
- Ground clearance – 145 mm.
- The noise level at the operator's workplace is no more than 90 dBA.
- The working width of the processed strip is 70 cm.
- The diameter of the cutters is no more than 362 mm.
- The rotation speed of the cutters is from 20 to 160 rpm.
- The depth of cultivation of the top layer of soil is up to 30 cm.
- Walk-behind tractor travel speed m/s (km/h): in 1st gear – 1.05 m/s (3.8 km/h); in second gear – 1.47 m/s (5.3 km/h); reverse – 0.81 m/s (2.9 km/h).
- Transport track size (without wideners) – 35 cm.
- The angle of transverse static stability is at least 15 degrees.
- The total weight of the towed trolley with cargo is no more than 200 kg.
Review of attachments for Parma walk-behind tractors
Analogues of branded attachments for Parma devices can be attachments from, Cascade, Zubr, Ugra.
Milling cutter
Parma units are supplied complete with cutters. These cutters are of a collapsible type, made of hardened steel. The number of cutters is 8, the shape is saber. Installation location is where the wheels are. The photo below shows the correct assembly diagram of the cutters for the walk-behind tractor.
Assembly diagram of a cutter for a walk-behind tractor
When assembling cutters, as well as when installing them on axes, use thick fabric gloves to avoid damaging your hands. During the cultivation process, the walk-behind tractor operator must wear closed shoes with thick soles.
Adapter, trailer
For any type of Parma walk-behind tractor, you can use adapters, couplings and trolleys from walk-behind tractors such as Neva, Ugra, Zubr, Viking, Bulat and others. The manufacturer does not really matter; the main thing in choosing an adapter is the mounting method, strong coupling, and sufficient engine power.
Adapter for motor-block "Motor Sich AD-2V"
Adapter ZIRKA-105
Trailer PM-07S
Adapter options: Motor Sich AD-2V, BUM-3, Zirka 105, Zirka 41. Trailer options: tipper or conventional, brands AMS-400-03, AMS-00, AMS-03, PM-07S, Starkoni trailers, TM Yarilo and others.
Mower
The most popular type of mower for any walk-behind tractor is the rotary mower. This is confirmed by videos on the Internet and a forum of farmers, where each owner is in a hurry to show off his variety of attachments. Recommended models of mowers for Parma: Motor-Sich KRN 2S, SHIP KR-02, Centaur KR-02U, KR-09, VM-02 from Forte, Grunfield 360, KR-06 SHIP and others.
Rotary mower Motor Sich KRN-2S Rotary mower SHIP KR-02 under PTO
Rotary mower Centaur KR-02
Lugs
Auxiliary equipment for plowing virgin soil, dense soil and working with medium-weight walk-behind tractors that increases traction with the ground is lugs. Standard lug sizes (depending on the size of the vehicle wheels) in mm: 450/160, 560/130, 560/160, 380/155, 450/160, 450/150.
Lugs
Plow
The use of a plow is indispensable when working with virgin soil, when preparing the soil for seasonal cultivation and planting crops. Which plow is better to choose for the Parma walk-behind tractor? The device will work perfectly with both a classic stationary plow with a simple fastening, and with more complex reversible structures, single-body, double-body plows.
Product benefits
Motoblocks of the Parma brand are deservedly popular throughout our country and neighboring countries. Consumers are satisfied with the cost of these machines, which is much lower than that of foreign units with similar characteristics. Domestic products are available to representatives of almost all segments of the population.
In addition to the low price, Parma walk-behind tractors have the following advantages:
- Ease of operation when working in any conditions. The controls are located on the steering column; the column itself is adjustable to the height and build of the operator. Thanks to this design solution, people focus only on a specific task without wasting extra effort.
- Maneuverability. Thanks to its lightness and compactness, the walk-behind tractor can work in cramped conditions, on winding areas, in greenhouses and greenhouses. The gearbox allows you to move the unit at the optimal speed for the task at hand.
- Multifunctionality. The walk-behind tractor can be equipped with attachments and trailed equipment from other brands of similar products of domestic and foreign production. If necessary, you can install a new engine, since the frame design allows for this.
- Reliability. All parts and fastenings of the product have a significant margin of safety. The walk-behind tractor can withstand shocks and falls, and can operate on all types of diesel fuel, including low-quality diesel fuel. Efficiency does not decrease even at low temperatures close to arctic cold.
- Easy to maintain. To carry out seasonal and routine maintenance of the Parma walk-behind tractor, there is no need to take the unit to a service center. All routine maintenance can be done independently. They consist of adding or changing oil, replacing gaskets and tightening loose connections.
The compact dimensions of the walk-behind tractor make it easy to find a place for storage and transportation.
It fits in the trunk of a passenger car and will fit freely onto a balcony or into a small shed.
For transportation, the effort of 1 adult man is enough.
Instructions for use and maintenance of Parma walk-behind tractors
Documents for the walk-behind tractor, namely the instructions for the engine and the instructions for the unit itself, are important for proper operation and timely maintenance. They should be kept throughout the entire operation of the device.
Oil and fuel - which one to choose?
- Gearbox oil: transmission 75W-90, 75W-80.
- Crankcase oil: 10W-40, also depending on the season.
- Fuel: depending on the engine type - diesel or gasoline AI95, AI92
- Oil change intervals: every 50-100 hours, as well as immediately after break-in; after winter storage.
Parma MK-01-7.0 7 HP in business
According to one of the owners, he bought this walk-behind tractor “on his own strength.” That is, a heavier and more powerful model is difficult to carry, and a mini-tractor costs much more. Parma cultivates a plot of just over two hectares on which potatoes are grown. Over four seasons of operation, the walk-behind tractor has never let its owner down, which indicates its decent quality.
In the first year of use, virgin soil was plowed, all weeds were removed from the site, and the grass was mowed. Both a potato planter and a potato digger were used. There is one minus: very low towing speed. Of the improvements and upgrades, only the support wheel was made to make it more convenient to change wheels to cutters. By the way, many owners point out that changing from knives to wheels is a rather difficult operation in Parma. And a standard support wheel wouldn't hurt at all. The wing fastening screws are a bit long - you get tired of turning them, and it’s not very convenient.
The quality of assembly, execution and materials from which the Parma walk-behind tractor is made is at a decent level. But the instructions that come with this technique are practically useless: it doesn’t say a word about the important things of operation. In this regard, if you do not have experience in assembling such compact equipment and working with it, then you will have to tinker with connecting the cables.
When purchasing, special attention should be paid to the quality of the welds: there may be a lack of penetration, which may not be noticed behind the paint. It also happens that the steering wheel mount is released due to vibration, the accelerator cable begins to constantly slip, and this makes it impossible to slow down or increase speed. Under significant loads, oil begins to leak. The steering locks periodically become loose and loose.
This walk-behind tractor digs very well with cutters, it is very obedient and simple to operate. However, you shouldn’t “bury” it, you just need to lightly push it forward with a rocking motion. The presence of several transmission speeds allows you to choose the most optimal mode for certain operating conditions. An acquaintance who has an Agat brand walk-behind tractor tried to use Parma for comparison, and did not find any differences. In addition to the cost of the device itself.
The 170F engine has proven itself to be economical, moderately noisy and vibration-laden. There is no need to spare oil in the engine crankcase - otherwise the engine will turn off when rocking. The stability of the walk-behind tractor of this model is average. When driving on wheels without track extenders, it can easily roll over.
How to choose
Many people want to choose a walk-behind tractor that is cheap but reliable for use on the site. This is a mobile mechanism that drives attachments. This is done using a motor. There are many attachments. The cars are equipped with a gasoline or diesel engine. Gasoline engines have good performance and high power. They make less noise than diesel options. Their cost is lower than that of other cars.
When choosing a walk-behind tractor with a diesel engine, you need to remember that fuel in the form of diesel fuel is more affordable, and diesel has high power. It costs more than its gasoline counterpart. Based on their weight, units are divided into light, medium and heavy. The class of light agricultural machines is most often equipped with a belt drive. Heavy units have a disc clutch and direct transmission. Medium-sized machines can have both belt and direct drive.
Cheap gearbox - chain. Over time, it will require replacement: the chains quickly stretch. A more durable gearbox is a worm gearbox. But it does not have free movement, and you cannot roll the walk-behind tractor. The most expensive gearbox is a gear one. But it is also the highest quality. It is enough to maintain the required oil level in the housing. When buying a car for a summer residence, you need to take this data into account and look at the engine, gearbox, presence or absence of a PTO, and included attachments.
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Advantages of Favorite walk-behind tractors
The product created by a domestic manufacturer can work in any weather, in conditions of extremely low and high temperatures, under the scorching sun and rain. Low fuel consumption allows you to process large areas without stopping to refuel.
The advantages of Favorit brand walk-behind tractors are as follows:
- Adaptation to almost all mounted and suspended equipment produced by domestic and foreign manufacturers. This allows you to quickly find and buy the part you need at the lowest price.
- Durability and reliability. The frame and engine are resistant to impacts and increased loads. The manufacturer provides a 36-month warranty on its products and 5 years of service, subject to proper use.
- Ergonomics. All machine control systems are at hand. The operator does not need to be distracted from work and make extra efforts to switch the walk-behind tractor to the desired operating mode. The steering wheel is adjustable vertically and horizontally for operator convenience.
- Compact dimensions and light weight. Equipment can be transported in a passenger car by loading it into the trunk. Storage of the walk-behind tractor does not require much space.
- Safety. The operator is protected by wide wings from stones, dust and earth flying from under the wheels. If control is lost, the unit automatically stops moving.
- Easy to maintain. Repair of the Favorite walk-behind tractor can be carried out independently using a regular set of tools in a home workshop.
The purchase of this unit is a profitable and promising investment. Lightweight and reliable equipment will relieve agricultural workers from heavy manual labor for many years.
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Parma chainsaws: quality tools from a Russian manufacturer
The first mentions of the products of the Italian company Parma date back to 1980. The manufacturer specialized in the production of Parma electric chainsaws and chainsaws, but due to high competition it was unable to survive on its own in the market. In 1997, the Parma brand was acquired by the Russian corporation Uraloptinstrument. All production was moved to China, where equipment under this logo is now produced.
Chainsaw Parma PA-2400/45
It should be noted that Parma chainsaws are equipped with not only Chinese, but also Japanese parts. In particular, the units are equipped with a fuel system and carburetors from the famous Japanese company Walbro. The brand's products are assembled in factories under the supervision of experienced technologists and engineers. All Parma equipment is certified in Russia, which is confirmed by relevant certificates.
Features of Parma models:
- Compact size and light weight;
- Information support from the manufacturer and the presence of a network of service centers;
- Affordable price and high maintainability.
