The subtleties of choosing an engine for a mini-tractor

The engine is the "heart" of any technical unit, it provides efficient and full-fledged operation of various types of devices. Mini tractors are no exception. Despite their small size, they also need a powerful engine to power them. It is worth considering in more detail how to choose the right engine for a mini-tractor.

Standard on many mini tractors includes the following components:

• PTO;
• hinged device (traditionally it is three-point);
• cassette mechanism;
• transmission.

The first of the items on the list provides the ability to use additional attachments, such as a lawn mower, plow, harrow, hiller and others. Attachment, in essence, consists of levers of various sizes that allow the attachment to be installed. Thanks to the cassette mechanism, the owner or user of the mini-tractor is able to replace heavy equipment, and the transmission allows you to select the optimal speed.

Since the engine provides the operation of a mini-tractor, its choice should be approached with special care and attention. Experienced experts advise you to study the following design characteristics before purchasing a unit:

• power (this indicator is usually measured in horsepower);
• number and volume of cylinders;
• capture size;
• fuel that must be used for refueling, as well as its consumption;
• torque;
• the amount of harmful chemicals emitted into the atmosphere;
• dimensions;
• the weight.

As for power, it is better to choose devices whose power exceeds the figure of 13 horsepower - it is believed that this figure is a kind of border between powerful and low-power mini-tractors. However, here it is worth noting that if you are not going to work with a mini-tractor in a constant and intensive mode, then you do not need a powerful structure. In addition, with an increase in cost, the price of equipment also increases.

An equally important indicator is the size of the capture or the width of cultivation. The speed of soil cultivation primarily depends on this parameter. However, the amount of grip should be kept to a minimum if you plan to use the mini tractor on areas of land that have a lot of relief.

Speaking of dimensions, it should be noted that if you plan to do everyday and not too laborious work, for example, mowing a lawn, then you should choose compact models that will be quite mobile and mobile. If the work is more complex, you need to choose more massive units. The weight of the structure should not be less than half a ton. It is also important to remember that there are diesel and gasoline engine types.

The most popular among consumers is a two-cylinder UD with a reduction gear and a clutch. It is he who is most often recommended to be installed by professional engineers, as well as technology lovers. In addition, if you have an IZH motorcycle at your disposal, then the engine for a mini-tractor can be removed from it.

In addition, consumers often face the problem of choosing units of domestic and foreign production. Undoubtedly, Japanese or German equipment is of higher quality than Russian (and more expensive).However, at the same time, it is worth remembering that domestic devices are in no way inferior to Chinese ones (and sometimes even surpass them). In addition, when buying an engine for a domestically assembled mini-tractor, you lose the problem of finding the right parts for replacement in case of breakdowns and malfunctions (for example, it does not start well).

Before installing the engine on an all-wheel drive mini-tractor, it is necessary to assemble the platform (usually it is done with the help of special "pillows"). So, the rear part of the engine must be installed directly on the "pillows", and for the front part it is necessary to prepare an iron platform (it can be made by welding two corners). When this design is ready, you should proceed to the process of installing the engine. So, the nuts from the "pillows" must go into the holes located in the corners of the engine.

Then the nuts should be screwed on tightly - such a fastening will ensure reliability. Basically, the engine should be placed on a pre-prepared platform. After that, the structure, together with the engine and the platform for it, is attached to the mini-tractor using a belt, in order to avoid strong vibration, it is necessary to make this mount as strong, reliable and tight as possible.

In order for the mini-tractor engine to run smoothly, you need to follow such simple recommendations and tips as:

• use only high quality oil;
• monitor the amount of liquid for cooling;
• control glow plugs;
• avoid overloading - with prolonged work, you need to take breaks;
• before starting work, you need to warm up the engine, especially in the cold season;
• comply with the terms of service.

How to properly start the engine of a mini-tractor, see the video below.