Features of the choice of a grouser for a walk-behind tractor

A walk-behind tractor is an indispensable equipment and assistant in a personal household, but with the presence of appropriate attachments, its functionality is significantly expanded. Without lugs, it's hard to imagine how a vehicle could move on the ground.

Lugs are made as universal, suitable for any brands of motoblocks, and specially fitted for a specific model. Some people manage to make such attachments on their own, using old disks from the car as a basis, however, the cost of such an assembly is more expensive than if it was purchased ready-made. Lugs are necessary, first of all, to:

• improve the quality of adhesion of the walk-behind tractor to the soil on which you have to move;
• increasing the weight of the equipment, due to which it becomes more stable and can be used without fear on uneven surfaces, even when using other heavy attachments;
• the lug provides additional soil processing;
• The walk-behind tractor can easily move uphill on soft soil.

To make the walk-behind tractor as functional as possible, it is necessary to purchase a model of attachments specifically for it. In this case, the unit becomes more efficient and economical. Sometimes grousers are supplied for sale, which are made of light alloy; their use on a low-weight walk-behind tractor is impractical, since the total weight should be above the average. Higher quality, heavy ones are more expensive for the consumer, but they fully fulfill the assigned tasks.

There are many popular motoblocks, which are most often purchased by users. The inventory for them differs in the type of material, size, manufacturer. If viewed from the side of the lineup, then the lugs can be further classified by the type of attachment. Whatever product the choice stops, the design of the attachment should be such that the metal does not touch the walk-behind tractor, and its bends are directed in the same direction as the equipment is moving. It is worth considering which lugs are best suited for motoblocks of different brands.

• "Neva". With this technique, it is best to use attachments from the KMS, since each element individually weighs 12 kilograms. The lug diameter is 460 mm, so the efficiency can be traced regardless of the type of soil. Also noteworthy are products under the KUM brand, they should be used for hilling or deep plowing.

• "Salute" or "Agat". The self-cleaning version from the UralBenzoTech company is ideal.

• "Oka". In this case, it is best to use attachments DN-500 * 200.

• Belarus 09Н and "Agros". Products for this technique differ in the method of fastening, since the bent top should stand in the direction of movement. Quality products are produced by PF SMM.

• Aurora. For this brand, it is best to use branded lugs for outdoor work.

• "Mole". The best equipment for machinery under this brand is produced by Mobil K. A special feature is the need for additional use of extension cords.

• "Patriot". You can use the grouser S-24, S-31 MB and others for the walk-behind tractor. The advantage of this technique is that it is not difficult to find attachments for it.

• "Farmer". It is allowed to use the Elitech 0401.000500 model, you can find products a little cheaper, since there are enough of them on the modern market - "Khutor", "Viking". "Favorite".

Any of these models provides high-quality traction. If the user is trying to save money, then it is better to consult with a specialist in more detail as to whether the selected attachment is suitable for the equipment used. As a rule, manufacturers of lugs in the operating instructions prescribe the brands and models of motoblocks with which it is possible to use this product.

When buying such a large-sized item the following parameters should be considered:

• height;
• diameter;
• width;
• the depth of penetration of the thorns into the ground.

It is the size that plays a leading role when buying. If the lug is selected specifically for the model of equipment, then the choice must be approached more carefully in the absence of experience and knowledge. Consultation is always required, otherwise the purchase will not work. One of the most common motoblocks used by farmers is the "Neva". The width of the attachment for this unit should be 430 mm. Metal plates that are immersed in the ground must have a height of 150 mm, this is how much is required to ensure the necessary quality of adhesion to the surface during operation.

On "Salyut" walk-behind tractors, the width of the element in question should reach 500 mm, while the depth of immersion of metal spikes on the surface is 200 mm. On MK-100 or MTZ-09, you can use a universal model. If you use heavier lugs, then it becomes possible to attach more other attachments to the equipment, since its stability also increases.

It is equally important to take into account the type of soil, since it will be necessary to rely on it when choosing the shape of the welded thorns. Arrow-shaped metal plates are a universal option, since the adhesion point is made in the form of an angle, due to which the walk-behind tractor can even grab onto loose soil.

Most manufacturers of attachments in this category assume the use of additional weights. This is especially important when working on loose soil, where the equipment starts to slip and sinks more deeply. Additional weight is a means that increases the operating efficiency of light vehicles. This product is presented in the form of small containers made of metal, if necessary, they are filled with sand, stones or other materials that are at hand.

You can make a lug yourself, this will require old car rims. With the right approach to the process, such equipment turns out to be no less effective than purchased ones, while it pleases with durability and efficiency. The manufacturing process may only seem complicated from the outside, in fact, it consists of the simplest stages.

• First of all, the master welds plates made of metal to the Zhiguli disks from the outside.
• At the second stage, the teeth are made.Steel will be required as the main material, since it is she who has the necessary qualities. The master needs to cut the blanks to size. The length will depend on the type of walk-behind tractor, the heavier the technique, the longer the spikes should be. For heavy motoblocks, this parameter is 150 mm, medium 100 mm, and light 5 mm.
• After manufacturing, the teeth are welded to the rim, while maintaining a distance of 150 mm between them.

If you follow the requirements, the result will be a quality product. Increased adhesion is possible if weights are used. The installation of such attachments is carried out in the same way as for finished products, taking into account the design features of the walk-behind tractor.

From the video below you can find out how to make do-it-yourself lugs for a walk-behind tractor.