Zhiguli wheels on a walk-behind tractor: selection, installation and possible malfunctions

Motoblocks are a very important and useful device in the personal household. But sometimes their branded equipment does not satisfy farmers and gardeners. Then the question of replacement naturally arises. The topic of this article is how to install Zhiguli wheels on a walk-behind tractor.

On motoblocks, you can put either rubber tires with a tread, or metal wheels, supplemented with grousers. The first option is better for a dirt road, and the second is better for working in the field. Not every kit, even the same size, is really useful for use in harsh conditions. Wide wheels should be installed if you have to plow the land or you need to dig out potatoes. It is imperative to observe the distance between the rows - it ranges from 60 to 80 cm, as when using the standard kit.

Installation of Zhiguli wheels on a walk-behind tractor is quite possible even for non-professionals. The holes on the two structures to be aligned do not match. It is imperative to take this nuance into account when performing work. In any case, slopes of the same size should be used. It is desirable that their mass also coincide.

If different tires are fitted, the severity of the skates can vary quite significantly. As a result, it becomes difficult to control the walk-behind tractor, as they say, it "leads" in one direction. Keeping the steering wheel in this case becomes very difficult. To solve the problem, there is only one option: go back to the alteration and still make completely the same slopes. But it is quite possible to adapt old, "battered" and even outwardly rusty disks - after all, the walk-behind tractor is used for purely utilitarian purposes.

The advantages of changing wheels are:

• increase in the service life of the device;
• increasing its cross-country ability;
• elimination of deformations during operation;
• more comfortable use of walk-behind tractors.

It is best to wait until winter with the replacement. Then there comes a pause in the field work and you can do this business much more thoughtfully, calmly. It is recommended to improve motoblocks in stages. First, the mass is increased, additional lighting devices are installed - and only then the turn of the wheels comes. Some masters recommend using only Zhiguli discs, and choosing rubber itself of lighter brands of the same size. In most cases, all-season rubber is enough. Winter and summer options are unreasonably expensive, require regular replacement when the season changes, but there is still no particular practical difference.

In this case, it is necessary to expose all parts as carefully as possible, otherwise, when driving, there will be a beating on the slope. Experts recommend connecting the parts of the walk-behind tractor using the same technology as it is assembled in factories.

You can install Zhiguli wheels on the Neva walk-behind tractor. The work is reduced in most cases to drilling 4 holes and tightening bolts in them. As practice shows, after changing wheels, walk-behind tractors noticeably accelerate. This property is valuable when transporting various goods. The increase in speed is noticeable both on asphalt and on the ground. Sometimes you even have to transfer the walk-behind tractor to lower gears.

The use of Zhiguli wheels also allows you to increase the ground clearance. You can refuse to use lugs. Hilling without them becomes quite possible. Some users also note a smoother ride. Adhesion to the surface is still growing, it turns out to be sufficient to drive uphill on grassy areas. Regular wheels in such situations almost inevitably slip. In general, consumers are satisfied. You can find reviews that the steering wheel is harder to turn. However, the difference is not critical.

There are various types of Zhiguli wheels on the Russian market. You can safely choose any product - even sets that have survived from the 1980s. When installing wheels on the "Oka" walk-behind tractor, it is recommended to use unblockers. They will simplify turning in the garden even more than using lugs. To make unblockers, it is advisable to use Zhiguli parts.

Masters recommend performing welding work as carefully as possible. If done incorrectly, the structure will quickly fall apart. If you need to mount wheels on the Patriot Pobeda walk-behind tractor, you should take into account its characteristic feature. The hubs are made so that they fit on the axle with an arbitrary end. This allows the wheels to be installed very close to the gearbox.

The narrowing of the track helps to improve the controllability of the mechanism. As practice shows, there is no need to change the motors - even the standard motors of motoblocks effectively cope with the work after installing large wheels. Experienced users, however, warn against pushing the clutch too hard. Modification of the wheels themselves (with a suitable diameter) is not necessary.

How to install Zhiguli wheels on a walk-behind tractor, see the video below.