All about MTD cultivators

Farmers use a wide variety of assistive devices to carry out various agricultural work. This list highlights cultivators that can be used to solve a wide range of agricultural tasks. MTD cultivators are multifunctional equipment actively used in Russia and abroad.

For quite a long time, under the logo of the American concern MTD, powerful and high-quality equipment has been produced for various household and industrial needs, among which a line of cultivators is presented. Such agricultural devices are especially popular thanks to the production of components and assembly in Germany.

During the operation and improvement of existing models of cultivators of the trademark, the main advantages and disadvantages of European units were noted. Among the advantages are some of the characteristics of the technique.

• The manufacturer, in the process of manufacturing parts and assembling devices, focuses its products, first of all, on domestic consumers. Taking into account the nuances and peculiarities of Russian and post-Soviet farms, climatic conditions, etc.
• All models are regularly updated. This applies not only to external changes, but also to the internal structure of such important components as the engine, carburetor, starter.

• Cultivators are equipped with only certified spare parts that fully comply with European quality standards.
• Despite the high-quality assembly and the use of first-class parts, agricultural machinery of the light, medium and heavy class of the MTD brand stands out for its quite affordable cost.
• The manufacturer offers consumers not only gasoline, but also electrical devices for the processing of land. Electric motors also stand out for their durability and practically do not fail during operation.

However, the European auxiliary equipment is not without some drawbacks.

• As the owners note, the cultivator cannot always be transported in the trunk of a car, since some models of MTD units are too oversized.
• In some regions, there are difficulties with the purchase of original components.
• There are times when the drive belt of the device is stretched rather quickly, in light of which the equipment will need to carry out unscheduled maintenance.

MTD cultivators are equipped with MTD ThorX four-stroke engines or American Briggs & Stratton devices.

Based on power and weight, the units of this brand are divided into 3 types.

• Light cars. In most cases, such devices are powered by an electric motor. As a rule, the mass of devices is only 2-3 tens of kilograms. The technique of this category stands out for its maneuverability and mobility.

• Middle class cultivators. These can be gasoline or electric units, as a rule, the engine power of which varies within 3-4 liters. with. The mass of cultivators in this segment does not exceed 40 kilograms.
• Heavy machines. This technique is designed for processing large areas of land. Cultivators operate on American engines with a capacity of 5-10 liters. with.

Models of MTD cultivators operate on a worm-type gearbox, all internal components and mechanisms are reliably protected by the steel body of the devices. Engines of the American brand do not make much noise during operation, in addition, they are quite economical in terms of fuel consumption. Machines of all types have a built-in depth limiter for soil cultivation, which increases their efficiency.

The basic cutters can be quickly removed and reinstalled as they are secured using bolts. Most of the machines are equipped with an ergonomic removable handle, which increases comfort during operation and transport of the devices.

Among the available assortment of MTD cultivators, it is worth highlighting the most demanded units.

The equipment is used for pre-treatment of the soil before sowing, as well as for the subsequent care of crops. The configuration of the machine involves the additional installation of a number of attachments to increase the functionality of the machine.

The unit is powered by a high-performance Thorx 55 motor with a power of 5.5 liters. with. The design features and a good motor allow the unit to cope with the processing of even heavy types of soil.

The milling cutters rotate at 140 rpm and the clutch fork is a lever-like steering column, allowing the operator to operate the device with either hand, which increases the productivity of the machine. Additionally, the device is equipped with a reverse. The capacity of the fuel tank is 2.7 liters, the device is equipped with a rear transport wheel, and the cultivator weighs 45 kilograms.

This motor-cultivator is positioned as a powerful agricultural machinery that can perform work on a site with an area of ​​0.15 hectares. The unit is equipped with a Thorx 55 engine with a capacity of 5.5 liters. with.

In this model, the motor is removable, so the device can be easily transported or used with other machines. The volume of the petrol tank is 2 liters. The device is manually operated. The technique is compatible with additional mounted and trailed equipment, the cultivator handle is adjustable in height and angle of inclination.

The demand for such a model is due to the presence of forged cutters, the engine of the machine has a capacity of 5.5 liters. with. with overhead valves. The mass of the cultivator is 58 kilograms with a fuel tank volume of 2.7 liters. The handle can be positioned in three positions and can be folded down easily after use for easy transport.

The power of the American cultivator engine is in the range of 5 HP. s, the weight of the device in the basic configuration is 40 kilograms. The volume of the fuel tank is slightly less than that of previous models, so you will need to fill in the gasoline in a tank designed for 1.4 liters.

In addition to the above models, cultivators MTD T 330 M, MTD T 205, MTD T / 45-37 are also in demand. A distinctive feature of this technique is low fuel consumption during operation, as well as a high level of performance due to powerful engines and an additional cooling system, which eliminates engine overheating during long-term operation of the units.

Attached components are quite in demand, since they make it possible to improve the purchased equipment. Among the most relevant tools, such details stand out.

• Cutters. This equipment is standard on many MTD cultivators, however, some jobs may require different diameters of these tools, so the manufacturer offers additional parts with different widths and depths of soil penetration.
• Plows. Thanks to powerful motors and a durable steel body, the cultivators can be used for cultivating virgin lands - during such work, the plow is an indispensable tool. The list of offered components also includes reversible plows, which more thoroughly process and break up heavy soil.
• Mowers. All models of MTD equipment can be used in conjunction with mowers, most often cultivators are equipped with rotary types of auxiliary tools.

• Hillers. A useful agricultural tool that greatly simplifies the cultivation of many crops. The American brand offers disc-type hillers for tillage.
• Potato digger. A useful tool to help you manage your root crop without manual labor.
• Water pump. Equipment recommended for planting irrigation. As a rule, with such an additional device, it is possible to cope with irrigation of an area of ​​about 50 meters.
• Trailers and adapter. To increase the comfort from the use of cultivators, the MTD concern offers farmers to additionally equip the equipment with an adapter, thanks to which the operator can move not on foot, but on a walk-behind tractor in a sitting position.

• Additional wheels, tracks and lugs. Wheels may be needed to use the device in conjunction with other tools to avoid machines getting stuck in the ground. In addition to wheels with a large diameter, lugs are also installed for these purposes, which increase the grip of the machine with the ground.

After the purchase, any model of the cultivator needs to be run in and adjust the operation of some parts and assemblies. This includes valve adjustments, clutch cover and other detailing work. During running-in, the operating instructions of the unit must be strictly followed.

With regard to subsequent maintenance, then:

• replacement of engine oil should be carried out after every 20-25 hours of operation of the cultivator; semi-synthetic substances of a universal class should be used for refueling;
• the oil in the transmission must be changed every 100 hours of operation of the unit;
• petrol vehicles should be filled with AI-92 or AI-95 fuel.

For an overview of the MTD T / 205 motor cultivator, see the following video.