Choosing a chopper for a walk-behind tractor

It is not uncommon to find a lot of wood scraps and twigs in the yard. In this case, the best option would be to use a branch chopper for a walk-behind tractor. This way of disposal will save time and effort.

The attachment for the walk-behind tractor - the wood chopper - is one of the most necessary things in the household. Using this attachment, you can perform the following types of work:

• to clear the yard and garden from branches and debris;
• chop straw, hay, corn stalks, corn residues, grass, potato tops, which can then be used to prepare mulch and compost;
• elimination of old stumps that are uprooted from the root system.

The garden drum shredder is a useful new attachment that is automatically powered by an internal combustion engine. Nozzle design:

• engine;
• metal frame;
• compartment where raw materials are received;
• working shaft that is equipped with blades;
• protective type casing.

Before making a purchase of a branch shredder for a walk-behind tractor, it is worth clarifying the purpose of crushing the remains of grass and branches. It is this factor that will be decisive when choosing the type and size of the device. A nozzle of this type may differ in the following characteristics:

• the principle and type of operation of the grinding unit;
• type and power of the engine;
• type of motor (gasoline or electricity).

A gasoline agricultural device will be the best option for processing large branches. It is mobile and does not need electricity. It is better to purchase an electric type unit if you need attachments for a tractor or walk-behind tractor. This type is simple and easy to use.

After starting the motor with the help of a belt drive and a pulley, rotation is transmitted from the machine motor to the gearbox of the raw material grinder. Further, raw materials must be fed into a specially designed hopper. The knives, which rotate, begin to guide the branches into the compartment, after which they are crushed in the chopping compartment. The final stage is the pouring out of waste through a special bunker. The result of the work is the receipt of crushed shavings, sawdust.

Classification of shredders for walk-behind tractor distinguishes the following types of attachments.

• By types of power plants.
• According to the performance capabilities of the motor. There are petrol and electric options.
• According to the characteristics of the knives. There are shredders that have from 15 to 30 circular saws that are fixed on the shafts. The second option is jointer knives with grooves, the number of which can vary from 2 to 6. The third option is shafts with knives that rotate synchronously. In turn, knives can have one or more blades.

• By the functionality of the device.
• By design, crushers are divided into those that crush dry branches, stumps, grass or raw material. In specialized stores, you can purchase universal attachments that are capable of working with different types of raw materials.
• By the presence of additional functions.If you want to expand the functionality of your device, you can buy additional devices. For example, an attachment is popular today, with which you can chop wood.

On the market, you can choose a good off-the-shelf wood shredder for your budget. The most popular models are the following.

• "Premium". This device is made of high quality steel. It has a cutting capacity of up to 50 millimeters. The device weighs 75 kilograms, while it does not have a wood splitter. The shredder is equipped with a knife cutting mechanism. Includes a pulley for a mini tractor.
• Shredder of branches "Premium" type-2, with a wood splitter. The material for creating the nozzle is steel. The device is characterized by a cutting capacity of 50 millimeters. The knives are 12 millimeters thick. The cutting system is equipped with a knife type. The weight of the crusher is over 90 kilograms.

• "Volodar RM-90D" made of high quality hardened steel. The device weighs 160 kilograms and has a capacity of 5 cubic meters of branches per hour. The outer receiving hopper measures 47 by 42 centimeters. The attachment is equipped with 6 knives that are 8 millimeters thick.
• Chipper for motor-blocks "RM - 90D". The mini tractor attachment works with hard and soft wood; at the exit, firewood has a length of 80 to 170 millimeters. When using the unit, you can count on a productivity of 5 cubic meters of branches in 60 minutes. The device weighs about 140 kilograms.

Creating a wood chopper for walk-behind tractors at home is quite possible, but it is worth a lot of effort for this. The collection of a homemade nozzle should be carried out strictly according to the instructions, only then there will be no problems with its performance. A self-made shredder is an opportunity to save a family budget, as well as the following benefits:

• independent choice of device power;
• equipping the nozzle with the number of knives required by the owner;
• personal determination of the diameter of the raw material that will be processed;
• low cost of the necessary parts, as well as the use of improvised means.

Feedback from users of a branch shredder that is installed on a walk-behind tractor indicates the need for this device, its high performance and a long service life. In order to simplify your household chores, you should become the owner of such an attachment for a mini tractor, which will get rid of unnecessary raw materials, turning it into sawdust, compost or mulch.

For information on how a walk-behind tractor shredder works, see the video below.