Choosing wheels for motoblocks "Neva"

To drive the Neva walk-behind tractor, you cannot do without good wheels. They come in different types, are made independently or purchased from the manufacturer. The efficiency of the technique largely depends on the quality of such a working unit, so the user should learn in more detail about the types and purpose of wheels.

Wheels from the Neva walk-behind tractor are on the market are represented by two large groups:

• made of metal;
• pneumo.

The user should select wheels based on the model and the work that will have to be done. Pneumatic wheels are very reminiscent of the usual ones, which are used to seeing on vehicles, while metal ones have received another name in professional circles - "lugs".

Lugs are necessary when it is very important that the vehicle has good grip on the ground. Extension cords are often used with them, which help to find out the track width.

There should be hubs on the lugs, thanks to them, you can create equipment with excellent cross-country ability, regardless of the type of soil. First, a metal wheel is mounted on the semi-axle, then a conventional wheel is mounted on the bushing.

Pneumatic wheels for motoblocks "Neva" have 4 elements in the structure:

• tire or tire;
• camera;
• disk;
• hub.

They are placed on the gearbox shaft, the spikes should be directed in the direction of travel. In our country, such wheels are represented by four models.

• "Kama-421" can withstand a possible load of 160 kilograms, while the width is 15.5 centimeters. The weight of one wheel is almost 7 kilograms.
• Model "L-360" has less weight, although it looks almost the same - 4.6 kg. From the outside, the diameter is 47.5 centimeters, and the maximum load that the product can withstand is 180 kg.
• Support wheel "L-355" weighs the same as the previous model, the maximum load is also the same as the outer diameter.
• "L-365" able to withstand 185 kilograms, while the outer diameter of the wheel is only 42.5 centimeters, and the weight of the structure is 3.6 kg.

Metal wheels or lugs are used when it becomes necessary to increase traction. They are also supplied for sale in several types:

• wide;
• narrow.

If the work is carried out with a plow, then wide ones are the best option. They are also used when vehicles have to drive on wet dirt tracks. It is advised to load each wheel with an additional weight of 20 kg.

Narrow wheels are necessary for hilling when plants grow to 25 centimeters or less.

Traction wheels "Neva" 16 * 6, 50-8 are necessary if the walk-behind tractor is used as a tractor. There is no chamber inside, so there is no fear that the wheel may burst due to a heavy load or because it has been pumped over. Inside, the pressure is close to two atmospheres.

There are restrictions on the load that can act on one wheel, and this is 280 kilograms. The total weight of the whole set is 13 kilograms.

Wheels 4 * 8 are characterized by a small diameter and low pressure inside, so it is better to install them on a trailer. They are short, but wider than some other types, so they are great for transportation.

Metal "KUM 680" are used during hilling. Features include a solid rim and spikes, which are 7 centimeters long.They are located at an angle, therefore, while moving, they lift and turn the ground. If we take the diameter along the rim, then it is 35 centimeters.

"KUM 540" have a significant difference from the previous model - a non-continuous rim. The spikes are V-shaped, so not only they sink into the soil, but also the rim. On the hoop, the wheel diameter is 460 mm. The only drawback of such lugs is the absence of an extension cord, since they are not sold in the standard version.

The "H" wheels can be praised for their impressive height and width. They are best used when plowing frozen soil. The track width is 200 mm, there are spikes on the surface that perfectly enter the ground and lift it with ease. Their height is 80 mm.

The same lugs, but designed for plowing the field, are equipped with a long sleeve. The track remains 650 mm wide.

There is an iron model mini "N", which has a lot in common with the "KUM". The wheel is 320 mm in diameter and 160 mm wide.

There is a mini "H" for hilling. Such metal wheels differ in diameter, which is 240 mm, if we take into account the hoop. The spikes are only 40 mm.

You can put other wheels on the walk-behind tractor. Zhigulevskie sketches from "Moskvichs" are also perfect. The user doesn't even need to change anything. If we take into account the diameter, then it repeats the original wheels exactly. You will need to use welding to bring the element to perfection. The advantage of using such pneumatic wheels is their cost, since the original ones are much more expensive.

The first thing that will be required is to make the structure heavier. To do this, a semi-axle is placed inside, metal plates with holes are placed on it. A cap is installed on the outside, which will protect against damage from the outside. The camera is removed as it is unnecessary. To improve the traction of the wheels, you can pull the chain over them.

Installing home-made wheels on the walk-behind tractor is a snap. First, a weighting agent is placed, which gives the necessary grip to the ground. The chassis of the "Zhiguli" is taken as a basis. The whole process can be presented in the form of the following stages:

• work with a semi-axle that needs to be installed;
• remove the tire;
• weld on thorns, the distance between which should be from 150 mm;
• fasten everything to the rim using bolts;
• change of disks.

They screw everything to their own hubs on the walk-behind tractor, for this you can use a cotter pin.

• Not all wheels can be put on "Neva" walk-behind tractors. Large ones will not "fit" well, it is very important to observe the diameter. Self-made ones are suitable only if they were taken from Moskvich or Zhiguli and adapted well.
• When buying, the user should know that when using a trailer or in the case when a walk-behind tractor is used as a traction technique, metal wheels will not work, they will ruin the asphalt surface, so they put pneumatic pressure.
• You always need to take into account what is the main purpose of using a walk-behind tractor. If you plan to plow virgin soil, then wide models will help, which will also be indispensable when digging up potatoes.

• Universal models can be used on any walk-behind tractor, regardless of its type. This is the option when there is absolutely no desire to pay twice. On average, such wheels cost 5 thousand rubles.
• In specialized stores there are always wheels designed for a specific walk-behind tractor. The cost can vary depending on the manufacturer, and a low price is not always a good quality. They may differ in characteristics and configuration.
• If the user has an expensive walk-behind tractor, then you can find chamber products for it, but they are very expensive, although they do not differ in a large number of advantages. On average, this is 10 thousand rubles.

Experts advise not to treat the technique carelessly, because then one should not expect stable work from it. And a few more useful recommendations from professionals.

• Weights are an integral part of the design, since without them it is difficult to provide the necessary adhesion to the surface. The load exerts additional pressure and is important when using metal wheels.
• It is worth regularly inspecting the equipment, checking the tire pressure so as not to encounter a breakdown during transportation.
• If nails, stones and other foreign objects get stuck in the lugs, they must be removed manually, like plants, dirt.
• When one wheel is spinning and the other is in place, the equipment cannot be operated in the hope that after a few meters it will work as expected, this will lead to more serious damage.
• When you need to estimate the track distance, you need to install an extension on the right and left wheels.

• You can also unlock the wheels yourself using bearings, but it's better to just monitor its condition.
• If an unpleasant odor appears, if the wheel becomes noticeably jammed, then the technician urgently needs to be sent to the service center, and not to use the walk-behind tractor.
• To correct the position of the plow, the technique must first be set on the lugs.
• It is recommended to regularly lubricate the moving parts of the wheels to keep them intact.
• The type of wheels used should not be loaded more than that recommended by the manufacturer.
• If foreign elements get on the lugs that get stuck in them, they need to be cleaned, but the engine of the walk-behind tractor must be turned off.
• It is required to store the wheels in a dry place, so they will last much longer.

How to install wheels from a Muscovite on the Neva walk-behind tractor, see the next video.