The most reliable and popular cultivators and walk-behind tractors: an overview of manufacturers

When making an expensive purchase, everyone wants to be sure of the correctness of their choice. But often one has to deal with conflicting information, as well as the fact that each manufacturer positions their products as the best. In the article, we will try to figure out on our own which manufacturers are really trustworthy. And about which models we can safely say that these are the most reliable and popular cultivators and walk-behind tractors.

Cultivator for tillage: prices and types of devices

The cultivator is a versatile machine that can perform a huge number of different functions and at the same time does not require such serious physical efforts as in the case of manual cultivation of the land. Cultivators differ from motoblocks primarily in size, as well as in some functions.

The division into types is based on weight. There are three main groups:

1. Lightweight cultivators weighing less than 40 kg.
2. Medium - from 40 to 60 kg.
3. Heavy (they are motoblocks) weighing more than 60 kg.

It goes without saying that in order to set in motion this or that type of device, motors of different powers are required. Depending on this, the price of the unit also changes. The prices of cultivators for summer cottages can be determined approximately as follows: light - from 15 thousand rubles, medium - from 30 thousand rubles, heavy - over 40 thousand rubles. Of course, this is a very conditional division and the cost of each model directly depends on the name of the manufacturer and the components used.

If you want to make a choice among the most reliable and popular motoblocks and cultivators, you will have to spend money. Otherwise, it makes sense to buy a hand-held Tornado cultivator, which will not make the task too easy, but still speed up the process somewhat when compared with the option of using a standard shovel.

Whether it is worth spending money on the purchase of expensive equipment, everyone decides for himself personally.And we will look at some of the best manufacturers, as well as the most popular device models that they offer.

What brands produce the most reliable and popular cultivators and walk-behind tractors

Today, customers have access to a huge selection of products from a wide variety of manufacturers, among which there are both domestic and foreign brands. Consider a few of the most eminent and popular companies engaged in the production of cultivators and motoblocks.

CAIMAN Is a French company that has been producing construction and garden equipment for several decades. During this time, they have patented many new products. The company has chosen as its main goal the promotion of technologies aimed at reducing the energy consumption of devices. This makes it possible to make the products cost-effective in operation. Subaru engines are installed on their CAIMAN cultivators and walk-behind tractors.

Daewoo Is a South Korean company that appeared on the market in 1967 and to this day firmly holds its position. In the process of development, the company was divided into many different divisions, producing products in various industries. Today, a single Daewoo company no longer exists. Instead, the trademark that is used by other companies has survived.

Champion Is an American company that has been trusted by users in many countries over the years. The products are characterized by extremely high build quality and performance. Champion produces a wide variety of power tools and garden equipment, including chainsaws, cultivators, brushcutters, machine tools, etc.

Neva - we can say with confidence that ZAO Krasny Oktyabr - Neva is one of the most popular domestic companies that produces cultivators. Most of the popularity is due to the low cost of products, since the assembly is carried out directly in Russia, and therefore there is no need to spend additional funds on the transportation of goods. Also, users note the abundance of service centers located throughout the country as an undoubted advantage, because in the event of a malfunction, you can simply contact the branch nearest to you and get all the necessary assistance.

Patriot Is an American company that has existed for 44 years and has become the embodiment of the "American dream" of a simple worker Andy Johnson. The company opened by him began to develop rapidly and today is known not only in the United States, but also in many other countries of the world. And although the main activity of Patriot is the production of petrol and power tools, cultivators and walk-behind tractors from this manufacturer have high power, excellent build quality, and also a quite affordable price.

Helpful advice! If you are worried about the upcoming costs and the first thing you are focusing on is the price - Belarusian cultivators can be an excellent solution for you.

Having decided on the list of the most popular companies engaged in the manufacture of cultivators and motoblocks, we will consider some models of their production. Each of the proposed options has one or another distinctive feature, a particular advantage over others, or, in extreme cases, is simply a worthy competitor in the world market.

Cultivators and walk-behind tractors: prices, reviews and characteristics of models produced by CAIMAN

CAIMAN is a brand under the name of which a wide variety of models of cultivators and motoblocks are produced. However, in order to give an objective assessment of the products of this manufacturer, it is necessary to take into account all the arguments that speak both in their favor and those that highlight the shortcomings. First of all, let's turn to what advantages the manufacturer can offer:

• all models of devices that you can purchase in Russia are equipped with powerful four-stroke engines from Subaru or Kawasaki;
• hardened steel is used for the manufacture of cutters, which guarantees the strength of the elements;
• due to the use of a special Right Balance system, the load on the operator's spine is significantly reduced;
• the gearbox is sealed and lubricated for life, but if desired, it can be disassembled;
• the handle of the devices can be adjusted in two planes at once;
• the company provides the following warranty periods: 3 years for professional use and 5 years for amateur;
• there is a sufficient number of service centers where you can contact if necessary.

Despite all these positive characteristics, users also have comments on these products:

• not very clear and convenient instructions, which provide far from all the necessary information. In addition, the instructions are common for all models of the same type of power supply, which further complicates the task;
• high-quality and powerful engines with which the devices are equipped are not designed to run on Russian gasoline, as a result of which there is a need for constant cleaning of the fuel system;
• not very convenient layout: if there is a need to get the spark plug, for this it is necessary to pull the hose, which is responsible for supplying gasoline;
• There are cases when, after unpacking, some discrepancies were found with the original equipment of the device, for example, the wrong location of the clutch cables.

Helpful advice! If you find any discrepancy while unpacking the product, do not try to solve the problem yourself. It is better to exchange the item under warranty to avoid further problems.

Despite all of the above, CAIMAN equipment is in demand, thanks to good engines, as well as not too high noise level.

Technical characteristics of CAIMAN cultivators and motoblocks

The horizontal motor shaft transfers the load to the work tool, thus ensuring its movement. The motor is fixed on the frame and connected to the gearbox by means of a belt drive. The load from the gearbox is transferred to the chain and then to the sprocket. At the same time, some models equipped with the ability to reverse travel additionally have an upper conical coupling. The axle of the driven sprocket, located outside the housing, allows for the installation of wheels and lugs.

It is interesting that the device of these devices does not provide for the transmission of torque to the clutch at idle. This requires tension, which is applied by squeezing the clutch located on the handle.

Helpful advice! Such a device of the mechanism allows excellent processing of virgin and fallow lands, but it should be borne in mind that the knives of such cultivators are not sharp, and are not intended for chopping up the roots of plants, they simply pull them out entirely.

Additional ease of operation is provided by the presence of a reverse, which allows for more accurate turns and greatly simplifies the control of the unit.

Overview of cultivators for the vegetable garden produced by CAIMAN

As an example of products from this manufacturer, consider two of the most versatile and powerful models that are deservedly popular and are often chosen by customers:

Model parameters	Cayman 50S	Cayman 60S D2
Engine	Robin-Subaru EP16	Robin-Subaru EP16
Weight, kg	46	57
Output power, h.p.	3,7	6
Fuel tank volume, l	3,4	3,6
Processing width, cm	60	90
Working depth, mm	320	320
price, rub.	23990	33990

 

The only parameter on which the Cayman 50S loses is the lack of reverse. However, this model has less weight, which in many cases speaks in favor of its use.At the same time, the Cayman 60S D2 has more power and is able to work on such soil that no other device can do.

Helpful advice! It is not easy for a cultivator to plow too stale lands with good quality the first time. Therefore, it is necessary to pass the same area twice with the device in order to ensure the highest quality soil processing.

Light hand cultivators for summer cottages manufactured by Daewoo

If you decide to buy an inexpensive cultivator and at the same time not lose much in quality, then the products of the Korean brand Daewoo are ideal. Being lighter than most models with similar characteristics, such mini cultivators for summer cottages greatly facilitate the process of soil cultivation. Among the advantages of devices of this brand are noted:

• rather powerful motors of our own production with a small total weight of the devices;
• efficiency of the unit;
• compact size and ease of transportation;
• the presence of a reverse;
• the ability to adjust the plowing depth using replaceable cutters;
• each device has an original and aesthetic-looking body, as you can see when looking at photos of Daewoo cultivators.

Users do not notice any serious shortcomings. The most common complaint is that the cutters are periodically buried deep in the ground during operation.

It is worth noting that Daewoo pays a lot of attention to the issue of energy consumption of its devices, trying as much as possible to reduce fuel consumption for the operation of each cultivator. Therefore, it is very profitable to purchase these products.

Helpful advice! The manufacturer claims that in order to avoid problems with the engine, it is enough to use gasoline, the grade of which is not lower than A-92, as well as SAE 10W-30 oil as fuel.

The best cultivators: photos and prices of Daewoo products

Daewoo produces models of both light and middle class, offering its users devices for various tasks, as well as cultivated areas. Let's consider two models of different types in order to get an idea of ​​their dimensions and equipment:

Name	Daewoo DAT 3555R	Daewoo DAT 7090R
Engine	Daewoo OHV	Daewoo OHV
Weight, kg	30	52
Output power, h.p.	4,05	7
Maximum processing width, cm	55	90
Working depth, mm	280	300
price, rub.	22990	32100

 

These models differ from each other primarily by their purpose, since they were originally designed to process a territory that is different in area. Both cultivators boast high productivity and the fact that the chain drive is capable of transmitting 95% of the engine torque.

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In addition, both models can be adjusted in height, which makes them comfortable to use for people of various heights. Also included are always protective discs.

The best virgin soil cultivators: Champion cultivators

If you are planning to buy a small hand-held cultivator, then you can not even count on successful cultivation of virgin land. In order to cope with stale soils, a more serious device is required. And one of the companies that thought it was ready to cope with this difficult task is Champion.

Speaking about the model range of this company's equipment, we can say that the devices are very diverse. So, there are units designed for use in areas of various sizes: from greenhouses to entire fields. Depending on the model, the package may include from 4 to 6 cutters, and the engine power can vary between 3.5-10 hp.

Among the advantages of using cultivators of this brand are:

• high level of maneuverability, lightness and ease of management;
• economical fuel consumption due to a large resource;
• engine power always corresponds to the purpose of the model, which increases the efficiency of the device;
• the price for the products of this company is quite affordable.

Among the shortcomings, users have repeatedly noted poor-quality assembly. In this regard, before turning on the device for the first time, it is strongly recommended to inspect and check all components. Also, some forums claim that certain models have too small protective discs, which leads to the ground flying out during operation.

Care and maintenance of the Champion cultivators is not particularly difficult, provided that you have read the instructions that come with the device. A detailed description will allow you to independently diagnose and eliminate most of the most common minor malfunctions that occur during operation.

In cases where self-repair of the cultivator is not possible or you need to replace any spare part, you can contact the service center, where they will certainly help you solve the problem.

Helpful advice! If you need to replace a part that is not available in the service center, you can easily order it on the manufacturer's official website.

Review of the most popular cultivators Champion

Wanting to buy the most reliable and popular cultivator, you should undoubtedly turn your attention to two models that occupy leading positions and have been considered bestsellers for quite a long time. Being slightly different in power, but at the same time seriously differing in weight, they are worthy competition to each other:

Name	Champion ВC8713	Champion ВС5602
Engine, hp	4-stroke	4-stroke
Weight, kg	70	44
Output power, h.p.	6,5	5,5
Maximum processing width, cm	88	55
Working depth, mm	33	33
Fuel tank volume, l	3,6	1,2
price, rub.	34600	23490

 

If Champion BC5602 can still be counted among mini-cultivators for beds, then BC8713 belongs exclusively to the devices of the middle category. Both models are equipped with foldable handles for easy transport in the machine. In addition, attachments for cultivators can seriously expand their capabilities.

Cultivators of Russian production: prices and characteristics of Neva models

Speaking about such a serious domestic manufacturer as Neva, the first thing I would like to note is the presence of over 160 service centers throughout the country, as well as 250 outlets selling goods. The company also trades abroad, where it has already managed to get quite high reviews about its products and gain popularity.

The overwhelming majority of reviews about Neva's products are positive, but one has to deal with some negative points. Consider the features, advantages and disadvantages of using the units of this company.

The developers themselves claim that their cultivators and walk-behind tractors belong to the category of professional garden equipment and at the same time have the proper level of reliability. However, most of the other characteristics of buyers are attracted by the low price, as well as the low weight, which allows you to comfortably store and transport the device.

Helpful advice! Domestic production of all components is not only savings on the transportation of parts, but also the opportunity to buy a spare part for replacement at any time.

The only element that Neva purchases from a third-party company are engines. In this matter, they resort to a variety of manufacturers, including Honda, Subaru, Briggs & Stratton. All of them are recognized on the world market and testify exclusively to these cultivators.

Despite the possibility of installing additional attachments, it is not included in the package and can be purchased separately. Among the opportunities that such elements provide are cleaning the area from snow and debris, as well as harvesting, etc.

The main advantage of the cultivators of this company is a high level of efficiency due to modest fuel consumption. Therefore, the money spent on the purchase of the unit pays off very quickly.

Among the difficulties, users note the following aspects:

• the high weight of some models makes it difficult to manage even for people of strong constitution, not to mention women;
• the structure is not entirely balanced, which creates risks of dropping it to one side if uneven soil is encountered;
• in the cold season, it becomes extremely difficult to start the engine. This is primarily due to the fact that foreign-made engines are often simply not designed for use in harsh climatic conditions, and malfunctions often occur in winter.

Despite all these aspects, the Neva is the most popular and purchased manufacturer of garden equipment, in particular cultivators.

The most popular cultivators and walk-behind tractors Neva

Due to the fact that the company is in the habit of equipping its cultivators with different engines, the characteristics of the equipment can vary significantly. Consider two models with different types of engines, and, accordingly, characteristics:

Name	MK-200-C 6.0	MKM-45
Engine	SUBARU EX 17	HONDA GX 25
Weight, kg	58	12
Output power, h.p.	6	1,1
Maximum processing width, cm	90	50
Working depth, mm	32	22
Fuel tank volume, l	3,8	0,6
price, rub.	32100	17490

 

According to reviews, the cultivator Neva MK 200-C 6.0 is a real find among similar models, since it is she who can transform into a walk-behind tractor, thus, at times expanding the possibilities of tillage. The four-stroke engine is powerful enough to handle any given task, and the gas mileage is not too high. This model is equipped with a Subaru engine. The price of the cultivator, as you can see from the table, is quite high.

And as if in contrast to MK200-C 6.0, the MKM-45 model is presented. This is a cultivator of the lightest class, which is available to operate not only for women, but also for elderly people who are unable to cope with heavier equipment.

Tips for those who decided to buy a cultivator for the Neva dacha

For owners of garden equipment Neva, the manufacturer offers a number of useful tips for the care and maintenance of equipment, the use of which will extend the life of the devices and prevent the occurrence of many common breakdowns:

• it is best to use the engine oil recommended by the manufacturer. Information about this is provided in the instructions included in the basic package when purchasing the device;

Helpful advice! If for some reason you do not have access to the original information from the manufacturer, semi-synthetic oil W-40 (for the warm season) and synthetic oil 5 W-40 (for the cold season) would be a good option.

• a high-quality oil change provides for a complete drain of the previous grease. If you plan to change the oil for the first time, then you must first run in the device, using it continuously for about 5 hours. The next period of time should be already 7 hours, and then the procedure must be repeated every 30 units of time worked.

Subject to compliance with all recommendations, as well as the exclusive intended use of the cultivator, the manufacturer provides a warranty period for its products for 36 months. In addition, according to the firm, the working life of their models is at least 5000 hours.

Features and prices of the most reliable and popular Patriot cultivators

The company's active use of the newest and most advanced technologies could not but affect its popularity. Despite the American origin of the company, most of the models are assembled in China. This does not affect the assembly quality in any way, but the transportation of ready-made equipment is several times cheaper, which reduces the price of the product for the end customer.

The number of cultivators produced by this company is very large, but some models occupy a special position in comparison with others. Let's take a look at the two most popular ones:

Name	Garden 6.5	Mole II
Engine	Patriot garden	Patriot garden
Weight, kg	45	49
Output power, h.p.	6,5	7
Maximum processing width, cm	80	60
Working depth, mm	28	20
price, rub.	28950	18500

 

Garden 6.5 is a real find for those who need to process a large enough area every year. The wide surface provides a fairly high rate of work, and the depth of processing allows you to plow just as much as is necessary for the correct planting of plants.

The average weight ensures quite easy transportation, and there will be no problems with repair or replacement of any spare parts, since today it is one of the most popular models. It is always possible to expand the capabilities of the device with the help of additional attachments.

Mole II is a versatile, but not too small cultivator, the price of which will please you. For all its power, it is quite simple to operate and has unexpectedly high maneuverability. This was achieved thanks to special wheels that facilitate the movement of the device. In addition, for this unit, you can use a wide variety of attachments, thus transforming it depending on your needs.

Whichever option you prefer, Garden 6.5 or the Mole cultivator, the prices for them are quite affordable, so when choosing it is better to focus on the real needs and size of the site.

If you briefly review some of the models, you can see that the choice is more than great. Whatever means and needs you start from, it is always possible to choose the best option, both in terms of functionality and cost. Your main task will be to find out which device is needed, and then choose the best one among the suitable models, taking into account all the characteristics, as well as user reviews and comments. After all, having the maximum amount of reliable information, it will be easier for you to make a choice that will not disappoint you later.