Land cultivation is a laborious and time-consuming process. To facilitate soil cultivation, separate devices have been created - cultivators. A cultivator is a technical device that replaces manual labor using gasoline as fuel.

Interesting. The first Mole cultivators were produced by the plant named after. Dyagtereva (ZiD) since 1983.

Cultivator classification

Cultivators are divided into 2 classes according to the methods of soil treatment:

  • manual;
  • automatic (motor cultivators).

Depending on the power source used, motor cultivators are gasoline or electric. The choice of the necessary device should be based on the individual needs of the summer resident.

Gasoline cultivator

The petrol hand cultivator is the easiest to use device. It is able to loosen the soil in narrow areas without damaging the plant root system. The advantages of such configurations are:

  • high lability;
  • cheapness;
  • simple use;
  • small dimensions.

Despite their merits, handheld devices have their drawbacks. These include low power, the impossibility of processing virgin soils and the possibility of using it in small summer cottages. The limitation of such models is also the need to apply human physical forces.

Hand cultivators are available in two versions: electric and gasoline. Each of them has its own merits and limiting factors.

Hand cultivator

Gasoline cultivators are considered more expensive. They can be equipped with additional attachments that allow to process deep soil layers. The processing area is increased due to autonomous power supply from fuel. The disadvantages include the large weight of the device, the need to constantly monitor the fullness of the fuel tank and the release of pollutants during operation.

Cultivator equipment

Sprayer petrol

The device comes standard with:

  • two-stroke or four-stroke engine, the power of which varies within 3-7 horsepower;
  • eye of grabbing soil, varies widely (15-135 cm);
  • devices for performing maneuvers in the form of handles; they have control elements in the form of clutch, gas and gear shifting regulators;
  • speed regulator and plowing depth; this function is performed by the throttle valve opening regulator;
  • clutch elements and gearbox can be presented in various variations, depending on the model;
  • protective coatings in the form of a casing and discs that prevent the user from getting the ground during work and protect plants from damage;
  • additional equipment can be purchased independently; it can be a different type of cutter that allows you to process heavy types of soil or get rid of weeds.

Popular models

Snow blower petrol Hyundai

A wide range of petrol cultivators are currently on the market. The Chinese company Luzhong has released a model board under the trade name "Dobrynya", which shows its focus on the Russian consumer market. The Dobrynya cultivator can be equipped with additional equipment that expands the functions of cultivating the soil layer.The treatment field can be up to 135 cm wide, allowing you to cover large areas.

Cultivator "Dobrynya"

The Pubert cultivators from the French company are equipped with a powerful Honda engine. The average weight of devices ranges from 12 to 75 kg, depending on the configuration. The Pubert cultivator can be used both for the cultivation of flower beds and for medium and large areas. Multifunctionality is represented by the possibility of plowing, hilling, harvesting and weeding the beds. The manufacturer gained popularity due to the high maneuverability of the machines and the ability to work in areas with mixed terrain.

The Daewoo cultivator is able to harrow, chop and remove the roots of plants. The mobility of the device is achieved due to the presence of transport wheels with deep treads and a large diameter. These features allow the Daewoo cultivator to overcome obstacles effortlessly. In addition, the manufacturer declared the possibility of adjusting the depth of plowing of the soil with a coulter attached to the frame.

The models of cultivators Zemlyak and Lifan, released by the Chinese company KALIBR, have compact dimensions and belong to the light weight category. Due to their modest dimensions, they can be used in narrow openings, hard-to-reach places. The relatively low weight allows for easy transport and storage of the device.

KALIBR cultivator Countryman

The Salyut and Agata cultivators are designed for professional use. When installing additional hinged elements, Salute can be used all year round. This feature is due to the high power engine, which is not necessary in the average garden area.

Carver motor cultivators are designed for small plots of land. The foldable handle mechanism allows you to comfortably store the device without taking up much space. All Carver models can be equipped with additional equipment due to the pre-installed PTO shaft. The installation of attachments allows you to expand the possibilities of operating the machine.

Relatively recently, German-made Sangarden cultivators began to appear on the market. They belong to the segment of ultralight models. The weight is about 11 kg. The compact size allows the machine to be used for delicate work in densely planted beds. The cultivation strip of the SunGarden cultivator is only 24 cm.

Cultivator Sangarden

The Master Yard cultivator of the middle class is able to cultivate a strip 60 cm wide and 30 cm deep. The average weight is 45-50 kg, which makes the apparatus more stable. Designed to work in medium-sized areas of 6-10 acres.

The Dde cultivator is equipped with a reversible system and a heavy-duty chain reducer. The depth of the processed layer is 25 cm. For convenience, some Dde models are equipped with the ability to switch speeds and change the direction of movement to the opposite.

Hyundai cultivators can be used to plow and loosen small areas of cultivated soil. In one pass, the grip width is 45 cm. Equipped with a wide mouth makes the filling process easier. The special shape of the cutters allows mixing the applied fertilizers with the soil during the cultivation process.

Hyundai cultivator

The range of the covered area of ​​the Huter cultivator is 30-90 cm. The presence of a transport wheel facilitates the process of transportation from place to place. The presence of six cutters allows you to plow and clear the ground from weeds. High maneuverability and ease of arrangement of controls make it possible to opt for Hooter cultivators.

Cultivators Storm (Storm, Sturm) - middle class of devices. The four-stroke engine with a capacity of 6.5 l / s is equipped with a speed switch. The presence of a reverse allows re-processing of the earth shaft without turning the entire device.

Varieties

Cultivator MTD

All existing models are subdivided into 4 types according to the structural power.

Ultralight models

Ultralights are represented mainly by the segment of electrical devices (Gardenon). They are characterized by low weight and low power. Light gasoline cultivators are suitable for small summer cottages. Such models can be used on easily loosening soils.

Cultivator Gardenon

Light models

Lightweight - average weight is 20 kg, power does not exceed 3 l / s (Patriot T2030 Denver). Similar devices can be used for the cultivation of small areas (5-6 acres). The cultivated soil layer is low. However, lightweight cultivators are highly maneuverable and take up little storage space.

Medium models

Medium - a large segment of gasoline cultivators. Weight ranges from 45 kg, power can be up to 6 l / s (for example, Hammer, Aurora). They can be processed up to 15-20 acres. Models of this capacity can cultivate soil up to 30 cm deep to cope with dense, heavy seams. The increased weight of the structure imposes restrictions on mobility and ease of transportation.

Cultivator Hammer

Heavy models

Heavy cultivators are exclusively gasoline models. Their weight is about 90 kg, their power often exceeds 6 l / s (models Sterwin, Patriot). The reliability of the devices is designed to handle all types of soil and large areas (up to 50 acres). For such models, a wide range of additional attachments is presented, which allows you to expand the range of their functions.

How to choose a motor cultivator

When choosing a reliable and inexpensive cultivator, one should remember that it is impossible to combine all the necessary functions in a single device. You should focus on the upcoming volume of work and what the most important tasks are most often performed on the site.

For a good selection, you should pay attention to:

  • the presence of changes in the relief;
  • the presence or absence of preliminary cultivation at the site;
  • type of soil layer;
  • the declared power of the device;
  • the possibility of repair;
  • manufacturer rating;
  • physical data of the user.

Important information! To get acquainted with the main parameters, attention should be paid to the technical data sheet of the product.

The presence of reverse gear, handles for turning in the desired direction are additional functions that affect the final choice.

Motor cultivator

For work in difficult terrain conditions, the choice should be made on models with the ability to work at different angles of inclination.

Important! To create a safe working environment, you should choose devices equipped with protection against the ingress of foreign objects into the workspace.

The purchase of additional equipment must be suitable for installation. A plow installation, a flat cutter, a device for digging out potatoes, a mower, a hiller are the most popular hinges that allow you to avoid manual labor. Clarification of the possibility of installing hinges, according to the instructions, will save money spent.

Summing up, we can say that the cultivator can become an indispensable device on a modern site. Its use saves time and effort on soil cultivation, and the installation of additional elements will expand the possibilities of using the unit.