There are many types of equipment for a walk-behind tractor, among which lawn mowers are considered one of the most popular both in large farms and in small areas. In addition to buying at specialized points of sale, you can do it yourself. However, the price of a lawn mower for a walk-behind tractor is low, so the purchase of a ready-made one will hardly burden anyone. Before choosing, you need to understand what you need to mow on the site. It is also worth assessing the level of vegetation in the garden. Taking into account the density and height of the vegetation cover, two types of aggregates were created: rotary (also called disc) and finger or segmental.

Rotary mower for walk-behind tractor

This species is well suited for areas with small shrubs and low grass. It is also well suited for places with slight tilt angles within 15-20 °. Possible lateral inclination should not exceed 8 °. The design has a significant disadvantage - an increased risk of injury. But there is also a plus - the cut off shoots of plants are laid out in even rows, making them easy to remove later.

Rotary mower for walk-behind tractor

The principle of operation of the rotary device is based on collecting and bending the grass with an installed shield and directing it to two or more discs, which will cut the stems at an adjustable level with integrated knives. At the same time, the operating speed is quite high, and the structure itself is easy to assemble.

Segment mower for walk-behind tractor

Rotary Lawn Mower

The segment lawn mower for the walk-behind tractor is powered by knives that carry out reciprocating movements. This is due to the shaft of the walk-behind tractor. Such units are more difficult to operate and maintain than rotary ones, but much safer.

Segment mower for walk-behind tractor

Important! The clipping blades are positioned to the side of the machine, so the grass is not crushed on subsequent passes. They are height adjustable so that very low grass can be cut. The flexibility of the cutting blade allows it to tilt up to 20 ° and cut weeds even on uneven ground.

Installing a lawn mower on a walk-behind tractor

Robot lawn mower

The purchased lawn mower is installed on the walk-behind tractor using a special drive-connector included in the kit. To attach them, you need to combine the device shaft with rotating elements. Rotary devices are installed in front, and segment ones - on the side of the cultivator.

Review of the lawn mower for the Tarpan walk-behind tractor

Lawnmower for tall grass and uneven areas

The Tarpan home lawn mower works perfectly in tandem with the walk-behind tractor of the same name. Power transmission is carried out through a worm gear, which is much more reliable compared to a belt and chain drive. The working width is 750 mm as standard. If additional equipment is installed, the size of the treated area increases to 175 cm.

How to make a do-it-yourself lawn mower for a walk-behind tractor

You will need 2 grain seeder discs, chainsaw reducer chains. You also need 8 knives of hardened sheet steel, 4 per disc and a self-assembled frame with holes for fixing the shafts, on which the drive from the walk-behind tractor will be attached. The size of the device is selected in advance and adapts to the cultivator.

Do-it-yourself lawn mower for walk-behind tractor

A do-it-yourself rotary mower on a walk-behind tractor is created as follows:

  1. Drill 6 mm holes on the disc.
  2. Secure the knives with a shank.
  3. Attach the discs to the shaft, thread a pair of shafts through the holes in the frame.
  4. Fasten the belts from the walk-behind tractor gearbox to the upper disc shafts using an adapter.
  5. Attach wheels or hang on a walk-behind tractor.

Note! Before starting work, you need to take into account that a home-made device can behave unpredictably, so you need to follow safety precautions. A do-it-yourself mower for a walk-behind tractor can last long enough if the assembly was carried out strictly according to the drawings.

The need to mow the lawn arises for many gardeners. For this, in addition to the usual classic braids, you can use automated units. In addition to autonomous systems that operate due to internal combustion engines, you can connect equipment attached to the working shaft of the walk-behind tractor. It is very convenient: it is inexpensive, easy to connect and works properly. In addition, such a lawn mower can be made by hand.