Choosing a cultivator at MTZ

Cultivators are a popular type of attachment that is widely used for soil cultivation using MTZ tractors. Their popularity is due to their simplicity of design, versatility and the ability to solve a large number of agrotechnical problems.

Cultivators for MTZ tractors are special agricultural implements. With their help, loosening of the top layer of the earth, hilling of potatoes, destruction of weeds and small shrubs, processing of row spacings, care of vapors, reclamation of waste forest plots, embedding of mineral and organic fertilizers into the soil are carried out. At the same time, cultivators can be independent agricultural implements or part of a mechanized complex along with devices such as a harrow, cutter or roller.

The cultivator for the MTZ tractor is made in the form of a single or multi-frame frame made of a metal profile, equipped with working elements. The implement is attached to the base chassis of the unit and moves due to its tractive effort. The aggregation of the cultivator can be carried out using both the front and rear hitch, as well as by means of hitch devices. The transmission of torque to the cutting elements of the cultivator is carried out through the power take-off shaft of the tractor.

Moving after the tractor, the cultivator, thanks to the sharp knives, cuts the roots of weeds, loosens the soil or makes furrows. Work items have different shapes, depending on the specialization of the model. They are represented by cutting inserts made of high-strength steel grades.

Cultivators for MTZ are classified according to four criteria. These are the specialization of equipment, the design of working elements, the principle of operation and the method of aggregation.

On the first basis, there are three types of tools: steam, row-crop and specialized. The former are used for the complete destruction of grass stand and leveling the soil in preparation for sowing. The latter are intended for processing row spacing of agricultural crops with simultaneous weeding and hilling.

The second criterion for classification is the type of construction of the work items. On this basis, several subspecies are distinguished.

• Disc cultivator is the most common type of tool that allows you to cut the soil in even layers. This helps to retain significant amounts of moisture inside the earth. This procedure is part of the mandatory agrotechnical measures carried out in regions with an arid climate. The size of the disks and the range of their location from each other are selected depending on the specific tasks and external conditions.
• Model with lancet paws is aggregated with all types of MTZ tractors. It allows you to quickly and efficiently separate the top sod layer from the main soil layer. This technology leaves no chance for weeds and contributes to the retention of a large amount of moisture in the soil.The object of processing lancet tools are heavy loamy soils, as well as silty black sandy loam soils.

• Stubble cultivator combines two functions at once: weed removal and deep loosening. The soil treated with such a tool acquires an amorphous aerated structure and becomes completely ready for sowing.
• Share model looks like a plow, but is equipped with much smaller plowshares and does not overturn the soil layers. As a result, it is possible to achieve a gentle impact on the ground with simultaneous breakdown of large fragments. The tool is characterized by a large working width, which allows processing large areas in a short time.
• Milling cultivator It is used to process fields before planting seedlings on them using a cassette harvester. The implement is able to go 30-35 centimeters deep into the soil and thoroughly mix the top soil layer with weeds and small debris. The soil treated in this way acquires the ability to quickly absorb water and ventilate.

• Chisel cultivator is intended for deep soil broaching using thin plowshares that do not violate the natural structure of the soil. As a result of this impact, the earth acquires a porous structure, which is necessary for the normalization of air exchange and fertilization. It should be noted that this type of cultivator is not so often used in our country. One of the few implements compatible with MTZ tractors are the Argo chisel models.
• Forest cultivator intended for soil reclamation after tree felling. It is capable of being aggregated exclusively with the MTZ-80 forest modification. Moving behind the tractor with a permissible speed of 2-3 km / h, the tool lifts the layers of earth and shifts them to the side. This helps the soil to renew itself and quickly restore the damaged fertile layer.

According to the third criterion (principle of operation), two types of equipment are distinguished: passive and active. The first type is represented by trailed devices operating due to the traction force of the tractor. The rotating elements of the active samples are driven by the power take-off shaft. They are distinguished by high efficiency of soil processing and a wider spectrum of action.

According to the method of aggregation with a tractor, implements are divided into mounted and trailed. The cultivator is hinged to the tractor using a two- and three-point hitch, which allows the operator to adjust the depth of soil cultivation and work with almost any type of soil, including sandy loam, silty and stony.

The most common is the three-point canopy. In this case, the implement can rest on the tractor frame at three points, while gaining maximum stability. In addition, this type of attachment makes it possible to hold the cultivator hydraulically in an upright position. This greatly simplifies its transportation to the place of work.

With a two-point attachment, the implement can turn in the transverse direction relative to the tractor, which leads to an uneven distribution of the traction load and reduces the controllability of the unit. This, in turn, entails a drop in productivity and negatively affects the quality of processing of heavy soils.

The modern market offers a large number of cultivators that can be aggregated with MTZ tractors. Among them are both models of Russian and Belarusian production, as well as guns of well-known European and American manufacturers.Below are some of the popular samples, reviews of which are most common.

The model is an indispensable assistant for high-speed processing of vapors, it allows pre-sowing soil preparation without crushing plant residues. The gun belongs to the lancet type, capable of operating at speeds up to 12 km / h. The productivity of the device is 4.5 hectares / h, the working width of the working surface reaches 4 m. The model is equipped with knives with a width of 20, 27 and 30 cm, capable of cutting into the soil to a depth of 12 cm.

The tool can be aggregated with MTZ 1.4 tractors. It is available in both mounted and trailed versions. The weight of the structure is 950 kg. The transfer to the transport position is carried out hydraulically. The ground clearance is 25 cm, the recommended speed on public highways is 20 km / h.

This cultivator is designed for continuous cultivation of the land. It is capable of being aggregated with MTZ tractors of 1.4-2 levels. The model is used for grooming couples. It is able to effectively carry out pre-sowing soil cultivation with simultaneous harrowing.

The design of the tool is represented by a reinforced all-welded frame, for the manufacture of which a metal profile with a thickness of 0.5 cm and a section size of 8x8 cm is used. Ridge strips with a thickness of 1.4 cm have a reinforced design, and thanks to the extended surface of the bypass ridge, the possibility of clogging the wheels with plant residues and clods of earth is excluded.

The working width of the unit reaches 4.9 m, the productivity is 5.73 ha / h, the processing depth is 12 cm. The implement weighs 1 ton, the recommended transport speed is 15 km / h. The model is equipped with ten 27 cm wide cutting elements and the same number of tines with a 33 cm cutting edge.

From foreign models, one cannot fail to note the Polish cultivators Bomet and Unia. The first is a traditional soil cutter capable of breaking boulders of earth, loosening and mixing the soil, as well as cutting off the stems and rhizomes of grass. The tool is aggregated with the MTZ-80 tractor, has a working width of 1.8 m, and can be used not only for field work, but also for garden work.

The Unia model is fully adapted to the harsh Russian climate. It is one of the most demanded in the domestic market. The tool is used for loosening, plowing and mixing the soil, has a working width of up to 6 m, is able to go deep into the soil by 12 cm. The company's assortment includes disc and stubble models, as well as tools for continuous soil cultivation.

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