If the owner of the land allotment decided to purchase a motoblock, then it means to process your site manually or tired of it, or is no longer able to. And spring whispers quietly - "I'll be back soon."But here's how to choose a good motoblock, given the huge range of appropriate mechanisms, the issue is really difficult. In this article, we will determine the main criteria for assessing a reliable motoblock.
This machine, unlike the cultivator( which is only capable of loosening the soil), is more versatile, and considering that it takes no more than ¼ hours to replace attachments, it is advisable to purchase such an aggregate for processing your "allotment".Moreover, the lion's share of the work on the site( which is to be hidden) basically has to be performed not by adult children( they are all at work at the same time), but by retired parents, who are already hard to manage with a shovel and rake.
Most of us do not own the "vast expanses" of land, but owns only a few hundred square meters, in addition, it is about choosing an inexpensive machine. Therefore, it makes no sense to consider all categories of motor blocks - there are more than enough of them. We will dwell only on models that are perfect for the owner of a private house( with a private plot) or a summer resident.
Features of inexpensive motoblock
Disadvantages of
Limited functionality. Whatever the advertisement assures, it is somehow hard to believe that an agricultural machine of this class, with a small weight and relatively low power, will easily pull the plow or begin to loosen the hard, compacted soil. Although if in autumn the soil is cooked for the winter( dig over), then with it on a small site the motoblock will cope.
Advantages of the
- compactness;
- usability;
- high speed of work;
- reliability. For all its simplicity, such machines rarely break during the warranty period. According to the statistics for our models - about 1 out of 10.
- low price of units.
Ultra-light
Of course, too much of this motoblock should not be expected, but to treat the top layers of the soil, remove the weed grass, they can be great. That is, perform that tedious job, which is usually done by a hand tool during the day, within the shortest possible time. Therefore, models of this class are often called motor cultivators.
Lightweight
Such motoblocks are somewhat "more solid".Weight can reach 70 kg, and power - 6.5 hp.(with a cutter width of up to 0.6 m).Accordingly, and they bite deeper, roughly on the "bayonet".
What to focus on when choosing a motoblock
Size and features of the site
Which machine will be more convenient to work with? This is primarily determined by the width of the grip. The larger it is, the fewer passages( back and forth) will have to be made. Depending on this, the minimum engine power is calculated. The optimal ratio is 1 hp.for every 20 cm. For 10 - 15 hectare it is enough 2.5 - 3 "horses".If the plot is within 50 acres, then an aggregate of 5-6 hp is needed.
This is subject to some margin of power, since using the machine at the limit mode will quickly lead to its failure.
The design of the
gearbox has to be changed, since such products can not be repaired. But collapsible in this sense is more practical, but they are more expensive.
Cutter rotations and diameter
If the main task is to dig up a section, then it is enough from 150 to 180 rpm( to a depth of 10 cm).At a speed of 220( and a diameter of 30 cm), qualitative loosening is provided, weed seeds are destroyed. With higher indicators, there is no sense to buy - these are already professional cars.
Type of fuel
Motoblocks of low power, usually run on gasoline, so there is no choice as such.
Attachments
What specifically can I install on the motoblock( which work should I do)?This mainly depends on the design of the frame and the location of the "nests" for attaching accessories.
"Services"
Some implemented engineering solutions can greatly facilitate the work of the summer resident. We list the most common:
- emergency "stop" in critical situations( for example, the oil level is below the minimum);
- handle adjustment.
Completion of
It hardly makes sense to pay extra money for the devices, which, perhaps, will not be needed. By the way, much of what is called "attachments", you can make and own.
Manufacturer
Here the opinions are different. Someone thinks that import models are more reliable. But you can ask yourself this question - depending on how to use it? You can break anything, it's a well-known thing. Probably, in this plan it is more expedient to find out the following points:
- how are things with the availability and supply of spare parts? The main thing is the timing;Do
- often buy them( which means they repair the motor blocks)?This is one of the indicators of reliability;
- what are the testimonials about this or that model? If the manufacturer is very little known, it is better to stop at another unit;
- is there an appropriate "service" nearby that will provide those / assistance, or for warranty repair the product will have to be sent somewhere( and then still it is not known how long to wait)?
If you consider that the motoblock is not purchased for daily use, but for one-time, seasonal work, then the best option is the domestic machines. They successfully combine reasonable cost and sufficient functionality.
Here are some examples of motoblocks, so that it becomes clearer what and for what price you can get from such an agricultural machine.
"Agate" L6,5
The domestic unit with a capacity of 6.5 hp. With a weight of 78 kg "works" to a depth of up to 25 cm. The width of the grip is 0.6 m;a tank of 3.8 liters;2 forward gears and 1 rear gear.
What can? Dig up, hoe, harvest root crops. It is possible to install tools for harvesting snow and mowing grass.
The price is from 23 850 rubles.
«Caiman»
French model «VARIO 60 S TWK».With a power of 6 hp.processing leads to a depth of 30 cm. Capture - 0.9 m;a tank of 3.4 liters. Transfer - 2 + 1.Weight - 72 kg.
What can? Similar to the previous model. The difference is that the engine is installed Japanese, somewhat more functionality( taking into account the specifics of the ground and a number of other innovations).
The price is from 58 990 rubles.
Conclusion
If you compare the characteristics of motoblocks, it becomes clear - for a small area it is much more reasonable to purchase domestic machines. Cheaper about 2 times, but the possibilities are quite enough.
And in conclusion it is worth recalling that the motoblock is not purchased at all, but for yourself. That's why we need to be guided by what we expect from him.
