All about the Belarusian MTZ walk-behind tractors

Belarusian MTZ walk-behind tractors are produced by the Minsk Tractor Plant of the same name, known since 1946. The plant is one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery.

Small-sized equipment from the MTZ plant is produced on the basis of the production of Belarus tractors. The equipment is manufactured in auxiliary shops, which today are a large complex with high-tech mechanization. The first Belarusian walk-behind tractor went on sale back in 1978. The product was called a "pedestrian tractor" and has become a part of the everyday life of gardeners, who appreciated the quality of the soil processed by a cutter.

The main feature of "Belarus" motoblocks is the presence of a chassis from a tractor, thanks to which it is possible to transport heavy trailers. The transport speed of the machine of almost 10 km per hour is achieved thanks to 4 forward gears. The speed of the unit when performing work is also quite high - 2.5 km / h. There is a convenient steering column to control the unit. All organs that control movements in modern MTZ models have been moved to the upper part of the body. The cutter of the device is produced in three fixed modifications with dimensions: 42, 60, 70 cm. Engines are four-stroke, carburetor with a tank volume of 3 liters, with a capacity of 5 to 8 horsepower.

One of the most famous models of Belarusian production - MTZ o6 with licensed power device WEIMA 177F. The machine is equipped with a milling cutter that processes the field to a depth of 30 cm, a width of 1.1 meters. The weight of the walk-behind tractor is 95 kg, the overall parameters are 180 * 85 * 135 cm. The fuel tank holds 6 liters of fuel, the consumption of which is up to 2 liters per hour. The plant provides a warranty period of operation - 12 months.

Motoblocks MTZ fell in love with business executives for a high-quality transmission with a mechanical gear and a multi-disc friction closed-loop gearbox. For its operation, a constant presence of oil in the clutch is required. The equipment can be matched with quick-change additional, interchangeable parts. The machine successfully copes with harrowing, plowing, inter-row processing of potatoes, mowing grass. MTZ wheel blocks are equipped with a lock and an internal power take-off shaft.

The main advantage of MTZ motoblocks is in gasoline engines that are capable of running on low-quality fuel. Other positive characteristics are as follows.

• Versatility. The devices are compatible with domestic and foreign add-ons. They significantly expand the capabilities of the units.
• Simplicity of design. This factor allows you to repair devices yourself.
• Wide range of conditionsthat do not reduce the performance of the devices. Motoblocks successfully cope with the given processes regardless of external environmental conditions. The design is even designed for operation in the middle zone of our country. Soil type and terrain topography are suitable for the machine components.
• Profitability. This factor is associated with the consumption of fuels and lubricants. The quality of the latter does not affect the performance of the engine in any way.
• Modernity. The appearance of motoblocks of various modifications is different. Despite the centuries-old history, the appearance of modern units corresponds to the newfangled trends.

No matter how good the motoblocks are seen by the manufacturer, users have found some disadvantages in the devices.

• Difficulties are hidden in the switching of operating modes. The owners blame the driveline out of sync.
• The turns of the walk-behind tractor are difficult with a general increased load on the chassis. The reason for the phenomenon is an imperfect differential lock.
• Difficulty accessing mounts. Because of this, it is difficult to connect even factory attachments to the device.

Among the minuses, there is also a high price even in comparison with identical competitors. In addition, all Belarusian-made units belong to the heavy class. Due to the heavy weight of the device, the operator receives significant physical exertion. If work is carried out on unprepared soil, a person will get tired very quickly.

But buying a supplement leads to increased spending. The heavy weight of MTZ can be attributed to the pluses. This is one of the few devices that cope with the processing of clay soils prevailing in the Siberian region.

The design of the Belarusian MTZ is classic and includes:

• wheels and tires;
• clutch cable;
• drive disc and oil seal;
• gearbox;
• steering and gears;
• carburetor and gearbox.

The machine has a significantly increased weight. Unified tractor elements are successfully used inside the device. This solution has made the unit reliable and functional. He tolerates poor quality fuels and oils. The device is easy to set up for operation and can be repaired quickly. Maintenance services and spare parts can be purchased by the general public.

The transmission is resistant to shocks and other unfavorable moments. The classic MTZ is capable of moving at four speeds forward and two backward. When moving forward, the car develops a speed of 2.4 to 11.4 km / h, and backward - from 3 to 5.35 km / h. Thanks to the universal clutch cable, the unit interacts with attachment parts of many companies, which affects its versatility. The transmission includes a mechanism that allows you to adjust the engine power indicators.

The steering control of the unit is easily reconfigured to reversible directly from the operator's workplace, and if necessary, the control levers and adjusters can be adjusted to the required height. If the operator has to work in poor visibility conditions, the halogen headlight can be turned on. The hitch, which is part of the basic equipment of the walk-behind tractor, has a built-in brake system. This is convenient when temporary parking is required during the movement, while there is a need not to turn off the engine.

The power plants of MTZ units are different. The ninth series devices already have Honda GX270, Lifan LF177 or Kipor KG280 engines. Installations reduce the cost of blocks. Early versions of MTZ were equipped with domestic designs of UD-15 or UD-25 motors. The newest units are economical, but difficult to maintain and not repairable. On high-power MTZ series 12, engines of a new generation of domestic production SK-12 are installed, which allow operating the devices at wide temperature ranges from -30 to +30.

A well-known representative of MTZ Belarus 09H with a Honda engine, three-wheeled, 13 hp. with., diesel.

The machine has the following technical characteristics:

• weight - 176 kg;
• dimensions - 178 * 84 * 107 cm;
• possible track width - 45-70 cm;
• turning radius - 1 m;
• ground clearance - 30 cm;
• fuel consumption 3 liters;
• trailer weight limit - 650 kg.

MTZ 09 is equipped with a Honda four-stroke single-cylinder unit, which is designed for consumption of AI 92, AI 95. In addition to the Japanese engine, motors of the Czech company Jikov GH1509 can be installed on the unit. Early products of the MTZ plant - 05, 06 series.

The fifth series motoblock is the first version of the machine, known since 1978. Its production lasted until 1992, so it became widespread. The version is appreciated for its high repair suitability. A standard walk-behind tractor is equipped with an engine with a capacity of 5 liters. with., which is suitable for agricultural areas of 10-20 hectare. Product dimensions: length 180 cm, width - 85 cm, height 1070 cm, weight 135 kg. The distance from the engine to the road of 30 cm is enough to carry out field work and not damage the plants. The motor of the walk-behind tractor is 6-speed with a maximum acceleration of 9.6 km / h forward, 2.5 km / h back. Device control allows you to turn the steering wheel left / right 15 degrees.

Despite the fact that the unit has been discontinued, it can still be found on farms on the move in good condition. The 6-series motoblock differs from the previous version in improved characteristics. In addition to the milling cutter, a plow can be hooked up to the unit. The width of the cultivated area will be about a meter. The unit is equipped with the Weima 177F engine, which is a jointly produced modification of the UD series motors. The version appeared at the Smorgon plant. It differs from the previous one in increased power - 9 liters. with. The rest of the technical characteristics of motoblocks are identical.

An improved version of the MTZ 12 series has been produced since the 2000s and during this time has acquired a considerable number of fans. The variant has the following technical characteristics:

• weight - 148 kg;
• air-cooled engine SK -12;
• dimensions - 188 * 85 * 101 cm;
• adjustable track size from 45 to 70 cm;
• maximum lifting capacity 650 kg;
• possible weight of attachments - 30 kg;
• the maximum speed when driving is 9.6 km / h.

Heavy models of the Belarusian manufacturer can be used to process large areas of up to 1 hectare. the technique is allowed for year-round use. In clearing snow, for example, a snowplow and a blade will help. The Belarusian walk-behind tractor is supplemented with:

• universal plow;
• a milling cutter for processing loose soils;
• harrow, he is a cultivator;
• hook-on device;
• rotary mower;
• an adapted device with a seat;
• universal hiller;
• utility brush;
• potato digger;
• lugs.

In work, they will show themselves as good assistants:

• active cutter;
• prefix;
• front adapter;
• weighting materials;
• extension.

The plow looks like a wide blade that loosens and cuts roots. Harrows can be used for the same work. They are available with teeth or disc. The latter are considered to be of higher quality. The furrows that are needed for planting seedlings are made by hillers. Their design is distinguished by a fixed or variable distance between the extreme parts. They are also single-row or double-row. Active hillers are not used as a hitch, as they serve as wheels. The specially designed toothed discs work well in the soil and remove weeds with a powerful root system.

The equipment allows you to simultaneously loosen, and level, and remove weeds. The milling cutter can handle even neglected areas. It is believed that the tool breaks the nests of pests that hibernate in the ground. Planter and digger facilitate the work associated with planting and harvesting potatoes. The first version of the equipment is equipped with a plow that makes a furrow. A hopper is placed on its frame, from which the potatoes fall into the furrows at regular intervals.On the back of the frame there are disc hillers that fill the bed. Thus, the equipment allows you to perform different jobs at the same time.

The potato digger consists of a plow to which rods are welded. The equipment lifts the soil layer along with the plants, then the tubers appear. It remains to put them in a prepared container. Diggers are of a fan or vibration type. The latter are more convenient to handle large areas. The movement on the pulley of the equipment is transmitted by the shaft, which regulates the power, the working elements of the part receive vibration, thereby, as it were, shaking the vegetable out of the ground. Among gardeners, this tool is also called "shake".

The selection is always based on the power ratings of the installed motors. During the periods of its existence, MTZ was equipped with various power plants.

• UD 15 - This is a four-stroke type engine with one cylinder, carburetor, requiring high-octane fuel for operation. According to the owners' reviews, the engine differs in real power indicators of about 4 liters. with. At full throttle, it can reach 6 HP. with. A used engine loses its power capacity.
• UD-25 differs from the previous model by the presence of two cylinders. The maximum declared power of the device is 12 liters. with., and the actual - about 8.

• Honda GX 270 - Japanese-built engine, with a maximum performance of 9 liters. with. volumes of 270 cm3 The fuel tank actually holds 5.3 liters of fuel, with a consumption of 2.5 liters per hour. For work, it is not necessary to fill in high-octane gasoline, AI 92 is enough. Modern models are equipped with an electric starter.
• Lifan LF177 - Chinese assembly engine. The brand has not yet become widely known. However, if you compare, then the performance of the power unit is similar to the Honda GX 270. According to reviews, the copy copes with the given parameters no worse than the original. The Chinese company supplies power plants to many enterprises. The same engine is installed on such units as the Grasshopper 9 HP. s, "Zubr", "Neva", "Centaur MB 2075D". The cost of analogs is often several times less than the Belarusian competitor. The attachments available for the hitch are identical. Products can be combined with various walk-behind tractors.

The motoblock of the Ukrainian production "Sich" has identical parameters for MTZ.

Comparative analysis of models:

• MTZ - three track options (42, 60, 70 cm);
• SICH - four options (50, 0, 70, 80 cm);
• the ground clearance of MTZ is 30 cm, and for Sich it is 24 cm;
• maximum accelerating speed MTZ - 12 km / h, "Sich" - 16 km / h;
• possible weight of attachments for MTZ - 30 kg, Sich - 45 kg;
• weight of the heaviest MTZ 12 with attachments - 170 kg, "Sich" - 220 kg.

You can save on a walk-behind tractor by purchasing a model with average engine characteristics, but with high-quality domestic assembly.

Plowing the land is the event for which any walk-behind tractor is needed. It can be started only after proper preparation and adjustment of the valves.

Preparatory work includes the following stages:

• assembly of the device according to the paragraphs of the user manual;
• tightening threaded couplings;
• filling engine and transmission tanks with grease and fuel;
• preliminary start of the motor.

The last point begins with opening the valve of the fuel tank, pumping fuel into the carburetor, then you need to open the aeroslap, and, on the contrary, close the throttle valve. The starting cord must be moved into the groove of the pulley. Turn the crankshaft until it is compressed and pull the cable sharply. Upon successful completion of the event, the motor will start. It is necessary that it warms up, and only then increase the speed and start work.

During this period, light transport loads with half load are allowed. Coupling with attachments can be done according to certain rules.

For example, at 1 and 2 speeds it is possible to use:

• plow;
• milling cutter;
• cultivator;
• mower.

For harrowing, 2 or 3 speeds are allowed. The trailer can be dragged under the condition of increased tire pressure - 0.12 MPa. For example, the popular plow for plowing is suspended with a 60 cm track setting. The couplings must be in working mode, and only then tightened with bolts. For the convenience of hitching, a block up to 15 cm high can be placed under the left wheel. Thus, the plow tine will take a vertical position.

To make the bow of the plow higher, the depth control must be turned against the clock. Cultivation can only be carried out in first gear after engaging the differential lock. The plowing depth can be adjusted with a special regulator. Further, it is allowed to switch to second gear. If wheel slip is observed, the working width must be reduced.

When working with MTZ, a malfunction may occur when oil is poured into the upper bell under the control shafts. To eliminate the cause, users are advised to drain excess fuel to the desired level. Excess oil can get on the shafts. If the equipment stalls during operation, it is advised to check the serviceability of the fuel supply system. The first step is to check the condition of the candles.

Add fuel to the gas tank that is suitable for the normal operation of the machine. Examine the fuel cock. Sometimes, to continue successful plowing, it is enough to open this part. The need to adjust the ignition system is somewhat complex. With this malfunction, the walk-behind tractor can also stall constantly. Setting up includes fairly accurate steps, but in the absence of the proper skills, it is better to carry it out in a special service.

See the video below about the device of the Belarusian MTZ walk-behind tractor.