Lugs for walk-behind tractors: how to make them yourself, necessary materials and tools

A walk-behind tractor is an extremely necessary thing in any homestead or farm. This technique is classified as lightweight, which does not in any way affect its effectiveness and functionality. Like heavier and larger tractors or mini tractors, walk-behind tractors are compatible with a variety of attachments that allow not only cultivating the soil, but also hilling beds, harvesting root crops, etc.

The list of the most popular adapters for walk-behind tractors includes lugs. Not all walk-behind tractors are equipped with them, which forces users to purchase them themselves. How not to make a mistake with the choice and whether these mechanisms can be made independently will be discussed further.

general information

• By design, these devices are wheels with spikes. Today there are many different device transformations, and you should choose them wisely. To a large extent, the quality of work is determined by the weight of the unit. The most functional awnings can only be hung on heavy walk-behind tractors or medium-weight units. If the unit is of high quality and does not give the desired result, you need to additionally purchase wheels with lugs for it.
• Standard devices are metal wheels with spikes that dig into the ground and engage the walk-behind tractor with it. To make devices yourself, you will need to know their structure, which drawings and diagrams will greatly help with. You will need to determine the diameter of the canopy, select the material of manufacture, and, of course, select the necessary tools. The first thing you need is a welding machine and an angle grinder.
• First of all, we decide on the size of the devices. Their height and width depend on the tasks for which the hooks are mounted on the walk-behind tractor. You also need to take into account the requirements for the weight of the devices, because the wheels are put on with them to improve the traction of the walk-behind tractor with the ground. This requires wheels of considerable weight, which a walk-behind tractor may lack. The minimum weight of wheels is 20 kg. If necessary, weights are hung on the soil hooks. This is necessary to achieve better results, or is used when the weight does not reach the norm.

Description and sizes of hooks

Heavy walk-behind tractors are most suitable for working on heavy soils and, accordingly, hooks with a larger width and height are more suitable for coupling the unit with virgin soil or very neglected soil.
For highly complex work, weights are attached to the wheels. The dimensions of the hooks vary between 310-700mm in height and 100-200mm in width. The Salyut walk-behind tractor is suitable for lugs of 500×100 mm and 500×200 mm. The latter are functional together with the plow. You can buy the same size with a sand-filled weighting agent so that the mounted plow plows the soil deeper. If you have 500x200 hooks, you can make the weight yourself. Wheels with hooks measuring 700x130 mm are put on the walk-behind tractor to work with hillers, flat cutters and potato diggers.

Lugs for "Zubr"

In addition to those described above, the heavy Zubr JRQ78 and 79 walk-behind tractor can easily accommodate 700×100 mm hooks. Their width is smaller, and, in addition to heavy ones, they can be used with medium-heavy walk-behind tractors.

The hooks for the Zubr will fit the Neva. Hooks of this size are in great demand , precisely due to better compatibility. Wheels 700×200 can only be put on heavy units, and they are intended for processing virgin soil. Wheels 700×100 are suitable for the average needs of a farmer; they can be safely stored and mounted on another walk-behind tractor when the existing one becomes outdated, even one with weaker power. 700x100 lugs will cost about $70.

Why do you need do-it-yourself lugs for a walk-behind tractor?

Of course, to a large extent the quality of work depends on the weight of the unit. You can hang all the most functional awnings only on heavy walk-behind tractors and medium-heavy devices. But the heaviness and professionalism of the walk-behind tractor is not everything. If you have a seemingly cool unit, but don’t get the desired results, you should purchase wheels with lugs for the walk-behind tractor. You can buy, or you can make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands. It all depends on the size of the wallet, desire and directness of hands.

Standard lugs for walk-behind tractors are metal wheels with spikes that bite into the ground and connect the walk-behind tractor with the soil. In order to make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you will need knowledge of the design of lugs (the drawing and diagram will seriously make this task easier for you), determine the diameter of the canopy, select the material for converting into lugs for a walk-behind tractor, and, of course, tools for working with the original material. Essentially, it's a grinder and a welding machine.

Before making lugs, decide on their size. The height and width of the lugs depends on the task for which you place them on the walk-behind tractor. Later we will discuss what sizes the factory lugs that you can buy in the store can be.

And also the requirements for the severity of the lugs. After all, you put on wheels with lugs in order to improve the traction of the walk-behind tractor with the ground, and for this you need a good weight of the wheels, which the walk-behind tractor itself may not have enough. The minimum weight of wheels is 20 kg. You can also add weights to the lugs if you want to get a better result or the weight of the wheels is not up to standard.

Lugs for walk-behind tractors: what to look for?

The main factor influencing the choice of a universal object is size. If a person wants to purchase lugs for a specific unit model, he should familiarize himself with the wishes of the manufacturer and follow them.

Since the Neva and Neva MB walk-behind tractors are especially popular among farmers and agronomists, we should use their example to outline the features of universal lug wheels. For the products of these manufacturers, options with a diameter of 43 cm are suitable, because they are laid in the soil to a depth of 15 cm. These dimensions will ensure maximum traction with the ground and trouble-free movement.

For absolutely all Salyut walk-behind tractors, wheels with a diameter of 50 cm will be relevant, the spikes of which sink into the ground at least 20 cm. Naturally, each manufacturer has its own requirements for lugs, so you should carefully study the operating instructions for the walk-behind tractor you have and not ignore the wishes of the manufacturers.

An important point: heavy-duty equipment does not need such additions, because its weight is already a guarantee of stability on almost any ground.

Features of choice

For those who purchase universal lugs for a walk-behind tractor, it is only important to choose the right size. For those who want to have lugs for a walk-behind tractor of a certain model, it is necessary to approach the issue more responsibly.

The most common among mini-farmers is the Neva walk-behind tractor, for which it is worth starting with lugs. The width of the lugs is 43 cm, and the length of the part buried in the soil is 15 cm, which is quite enough for high-quality movement of the machine. The same lugs are used for the Neva MB walk-behind tractor. It is also worth noting the fact that it is quite possible to make homemade lugs for it, regardless of whether the Neva walk-behind tractor is marked MB-1 or MB-2.

Another type of common walk-behind tractor is the Salyut, which also needs lugs for itself. Grousers are primarily required to make the machine heavier, in order to increase traction with the ground, and to allow the use of a wider range of attachments. The width of the lugs is 50cm, and the deepening part is 20cm long. When it comes to lugs for the Salyut 100 walk-behind tractor, the dimensions will be the same.

They do not produce lugs for heavy-duty walk-behind tractors, and if necessary, owners make them themselves using various video instructions. Taking this into account, we can immediately say that making lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands is quite simple and only requires accuracy, time and basic skills in working with metal. Only when a walk-behind tractor has high-quality lugs can it be called a full-fledged agricultural machine.

How to choose?

When choosing a suitable model, first of all you should pay attention to the brand of the walk-behind tractor. For the Neva and Neva MB model range, variations with a 43-centimeter diameter, the depth of immersion of the spikes into the ground is 15 cm, are excellent. For Salyut brand walk-behind tractors, lugs with a half-meter diameter are needed, in which the depth of immersion in the soil will be at least 20 cm For "Bison" you need tall products - 70 cm in diameter.

Only heavy walk-behind tractors do not require lugs; their mass guarantees them stable movement on almost any surface. But if you decide to improve the maneuverability of your heavy model of walk-behind tractor (weighing more than 0.2 tons), choose wide lug devices - 70 cm in diameter.

Please pay attention to one important point - there must be no contact between the surface of this type of attachment and the body of the unit.

The choice of a suitable lug model also depends on the type of soil and the nature of the outer side of the products. Their surface can be designed in the form of spikes or arrows. When purchasing products, keep in mind that the low height of the spikes is not suitable for wet and loose soils - they are ineffective and are easily clogged with soil. Arrow-shaped hooks are the most popular and are considered universal.

When purchasing additional equipment for your unit, first consider options from the same manufacturer.

Pay attention to the cost - it depends on the manufacturer and modification.

Do not forget that light walk-behind tractors also require weighting structures, otherwise on difficult soils you will have to deal with the unit slipping.

Technical characteristics of the Neva MB 2 walk-behind tractor

This type of special equipment is usually distinguished by the following technical characteristics:

• six horsepower and 4.5 kW;
• fuel tank 3.8 liters;
• three gears (2 forward, one reverse);
• working volume – 205 cubic centimeters;
• the engine accepts 92 and 95 gasoline;
• engine speed (23-42 – first gear, 89-160 – second).

The device is equipped with a trailer for a Neva MB 2 walk-behind tractor, as well as other attachments for soil cultivation and cultivation.

Important! For the Neva MB 2 walk-behind tractor, there is a large number of attachments (milling cutters, plows), this is due to the wide distribution of the model.

Dimensions of lugs for walk-behind tractors

The heavier the equipment, the better and more practical it is. High-quality, heavy-duty equipment allows you to work even on hard ground, which a lightweight mini tractor can handle with considerable difficulty. Heavy mini tractors require the same large lugs. In general, the scale of lugs depends on the size of the walk-behind tractor. The height of the equipment can be from 310 to 700 mm, and the width from 100 to 200 mm. The dimensions of the lug must be selected based on the modification of the unit. The scope of certain models is presented below.

Neva

You need to purchase walk-behind tractors that can adapt to each attachment, or, more simply, universal ones. However, what to do when the farm already has a mini tractor from the Neva company, which is by no means considered universal. The wheels of this device for working with soil have scales from 340-360 to 90-110 mm, and on the Neva MB they are 480-500 x 190-200. When producing a homemade hook for the Neva, you need to take into account that the height should be 340-360 mm and the width 90-110.

Firework

In this case, you can assemble the lug according to the same scheme as Neva. The sizes of Ugra MB or Salyut wheels are from 480-500 to 190-200 mm. Thus, the lug must be made 48-50 cm in length and 19-20 cm in width, the same dimensions are made on the Oka MB series.

Centaur

The wheels on the Centaur are similar to those on the Neva walk-behind tractors. Their difference is that the Centaur’s wheel length is eleven cm longer than that of the Neva. When producing a lug, it is necessary to make it 450 mm long and 110 mm wide, the same dimensions for the Zirka, Vityaz, Aurora, Bulat models. Such a hook will fit the Centaur 2060 and 2090, as well as various units with similar dimensions. In a shopping center, the cost of similar lugs is 2000-2500 rubles.

MTZ

Despite the fact that MTZ walk-behind tractors are made in Belarus, the cost of such units is quite considerable. The approximate price of a lug for MTZ is from 4,000 to 5,000 rubles. The fact is that the wheels of these walk-behind tractors are quite large, their size is 540-600x130-170 mm. To make a lug for a MTZ walk-behind tractor with your own hands, you need to follow the instructions described earlier and make the values ​​​​corresponding to these wheels, that is, 540-600x130-170. The same dimensions are used for Agro models.

Cayman Wario

The French company Cayman produces excellent walk-behind tractors, the price of which can exceed 60-70 thousand rubles. Also, the additional equipment on them is by no means low in cost. The price of a lug for the Cayman Vario is from 5 to 7 thousand rubles. Their size is 460x160 mm, there are also extended ones 600x130 mm. The same sizes are used on the Caiman Elite, Compact, Eco, Promo, Primo, Q Junior series. You can also make a lug yourself, although a person who allows himself to buy such a walk-behind tractor will be able to purchase any equipment for it from the store

Oka

Oka walk-behind tractors are domestically produced and a fairly common product in the Russian Federation. Farmers and hobbyists are increasingly trying to make additional equipment specifically for such units. When making a lug on Oka, the length should be 450 and the width 130 millimeters. The manufacturing scheme is the same as for other walk-behind tractors - everything is extremely simple. In the store the price of such equipment is approximately 2500 rubles. But why spend money when you can do everything at home.

You may be interested in articles about trailed harrows for walk-behind tractors and rotary plows.

Bison

The Bison is a massive, impeccable mini tractor that can cope with numerous tasks on the farm. It comes with only the best suspended special equipment. The size of its wheels is 700x200 mm, the lug dimensions are similar. In addition, certain modifications of the bison accept lugs measuring 700x100 mm. For this reason, it is possible to make lugs of each of these sizes. However, it is recommended to produce 700x100, as this is more suitable for household needs. Dimensions 700x200 mm are mainly suitable for working in virgin soil. The cost of the Zubr lug in shopping centers ranges from 20 to 50 thousand rubles.

Cascade

Another domestic manufacturer of special equipment. Motoblocks of this company are also very famous. For this reason, it will be useful for many to find out what diameter the lug should be for such a device. Height - 460-680 mm, width - one hundred to one hundred and ninety-five millimeters.

Types and types of wheels for Neva walk-behind tractors

Neva walk-behind tractors have a wide range of applications. However, regardless of what kind of attachment they will work with, they need wheels to operate them. This is the main working unit. And their choice must be approached with understanding. Let's figure out exactly what types of wheels are available for sale for the Neva walk-behind tractor.

Set of traction wheels 16x6.50-8

These wheels are installed when carrying out traction work with the Neva walk-behind tractor. Their characteristics are maximally adapted for this.

The tires are made in a tubeless version, which eliminates the risk of wheel failure due to the tube being overinflated and bursting. The working pressure inside is 2 atmospheres. The maximum load on one tire should not exceed 280 kgf. The weight of a set of wheels does not exceed 13 kg.

The outside diameter of the tire is 16 inches and the width is 6.5 inches.

Transport wheels 4.0x8

These wheels have a smaller diameter and lower tire pressure. Because they are intended primarily for transporting goods and are installed on a trailer.

They are only 4 inches wide and 8 inches wide. They are not large in height, but they are wide. Therefore, they have a large area of ​​adhesion to the ground. This makes them ideal for transporting goods.

Wheel Tread Widening Kit

Sometimes it becomes necessary to lengthen the axle of a walk-behind tractor or trailer to work with any attachments or to install wheels (which do not have a bushing). And changing the axle completely is time-consuming and expensive. It is much easier to buy special extenders.

They make the rut bigger. Thus providing the opportunity to install wider wheels or a trailer.

The delivery set includes two extensions and two stoppers. This is a simple but effective design.

Purpose and varieties

The lugs are designed to increase the weight of the walk-behind tractor and improve the contact of the equipment with the ground, especially in areas with overly wet and/or loose soil. They are a studded design that fits onto the axle instead of/on top of pneumatic wheels with soft tires.

There are several configurations of lug devices available on the market today. There are universal and special lugs. The former can be used on any walk-behind tractor, the main thing is to choose the right size. The latter are made for a specific brand (model) of the unit.

According to their design features, lug devices are divided into those requiring the removal of wheels with pneumatic tires and those that are put on over the tires. The first type requires fixation on the wheel axle.

The use of lugs allows:

• better treatment of the soil layer;
• improve the cross-country ability of both the walk-behind tractor itself and the attached trailer with cargo;
• increase the stability of equipment due to an increase in its weight;
• hang other additional equipment.

What gasoline is suitable for the Neva MB 2 walk-behind tractor

To ensure that the walk-behind tractor can operate without complaints for a long time, it is recommended to use high-quality fuel. 92 or 95 gasoline is poured here. Experts recommend periodically increasing the octane number if AI-92 is used, which allows you to clean the power plant from deposits. The manufacturer recommends filling in high-octane gasoline no more than twice a season, provided that the walk-behind tractor is used on a regular basis. If this type of equipment is used less frequently, then you can limit yourself to filling 95 fuel once a season.

Important! You should not alternate fuel too often, and, in addition, change the place of purchase, since the content of impurities in the fuel may differ at different gas stations.

This type of special equipment, such as a walk-behind tractor, is very popular among amateur gardeners, as well as commercial agricultural companies. Currently, there are various models and manufacturers of such equipment, but the most popular is the manufacturer Neva and its model MB 2. This unit has proven itself well due to its unpretentiousness and ease of maintenance.

In addition, a whole host of attachments and auxiliary equipment is available for sale for this walk-behind tractor, which allows you to operate the device in all possible senses. However, despite the reliability and quality, in order for this device to serve for a long time, it is necessary to regularly service the equipment, as well as install only high-quality parts and consumables.

Complex lugs

The following design is a complex one, since it is not inferior to its factory counterparts in quality. We make such lugs with our own hands and they fit like a neva, fireworks, or even a motor cultivator. To make them we need: half a wheel from a Zhiguli (you can cut the wheel yourself), tractor tires, with a developed projector. Then you should choose tires with the same developed projector as the tractor. If we cut off the sidewalls we get a closed ring.

The lugs we received will be able to move along a dirt road without loosening it. On soft ground the wheels will feel comfortable, but at the same time they will not move as boldly as the metal version.

Optimal sizes

It's no secret that heavy equipment cultivates the land better than light equipment. This is evidenced by the fact that people began to become interested in the question of how to make lugs for a car with their own hands. Such equipment can even handle hard soil, which a light tractor cannot handle very effectively. Such units require large lugs. To generalize, the design parameters will depend on the size of the walk-behind tractor.

Thus, the following popular walk-behind tractors can be distinguished:

"Neva". Walk-behind tractors that adapt to any conditions are common. But in the case when the farm already has a Neva tractor, which due to its characteristics is not considered universal, you can make soil cutters yourself. It is necessary to take into account that the diameter of the device should not be more than 36 centimeters, and the width should not be more than 11. MTZ. Even though such units are Belarusian, the price for them is considerable due to the highest quality. You can focus on a price of 5,000 rubles or more. The bottom line is that the wheels of these walk-behind tractor models are quite large. To make high-quality lugs, a lot of labor is required

It is important that the dimensions are selected correctly and that the triangular plates that engage the ground are carefully welded to the main lug wheel. "Firework". This device is assembled according to the Neva scheme. "Centaur"

The wheels in such a device are somewhat similar to the Neva. But the first car has 11 centimeters longer wheels. If a lug is made for the Centaur, its length should be 450 millimeters and width 110. It can also fit other models of walk-behind tractors, including those from other manufacturers.

It will also be useful to make an extension for the lugs. They are designed to increase the angle of rotation of the structure and the width of the potassium and counterweight. To do this, you need to attach a sleeve with a slot to the hub. An additional axle is inserted into such a sleeve, which is secured with a bolt. Finally, you need to secure the soil cutter wheel to the axle.

Thus, there are many options for making soil cutters with your own hands without much labor and emptying your pocket on expensive factory models.

The best mid-budget

These products are very popular; they are in demand due to the good combination of price and quality. Judging by the reviews, the hooks last for many years.

Manufacturers select high-quality materials in production so that the lugs do not rust. They can replace the wheels of various models of walk-behind tractors, but first you need to carefully read the instructions to ensure compatibility.

• MINI DDE 44.04.25.00.00 is a small but useful lug designed for hilling. The spikes have a curved shape with an external sleeve.
• Tselina 10106 is an ideal option for a domestic walk-behind tractor. The canopy weighs 11 kg and is therefore suitable for almost all types of ground work. If necessary, it is possible to attach an additional plow. The spikes sit firmly on the hoops, which ensures long service life.

Other worthy models in the mid-price segment include MB from ]Patriot[/anchor], Tarpan, Farmer, and Champion. They are durable and easy to use.

Celina lugs (appearance)

Combined design

We take halves of wheel rims from a Zhiguli car. We choose tires with good tread from the tractor. We cut off the sides, we get a rubber closed ring with a good protector. We open the halves of the wheel rims and, after laying the tires, twist them firmly.

If it is necessary not only for the wheels to be grippy, but also to additionally loosen the soil in the rut, knife-type hooks are made. You can create a homemade rim to mount them or weld them to the rims. The only drawback of the blade design is that it does not allow you to move the walk-behind tractor in the usual way.

When loosening in spring together with traditional attachments, the width of the soil processed per pass will double, which will save a lot of time.

How much oil to pour into a walk-behind tractor engine

It should be understood that in walk-behind tractors the oil is subject to periodic replacement not only in the engine, but also in the gearbox and transmission. Let's take a closer look at the quantity of this consumable:

• 1.3 liters of engine oil should be poured into the engine;
• oil is poured into the gearbox using a special dipstick;
• In the transmission, oil is also poured in accordance with the dipstick.

After pouring lubricant into the motor, you need to check its level. It should be located between the minimum and maximum.

Important! If there is a lack of lubrication, the engine life will be sharply reduced; if there is an excess of oil, a reduction in working life may also occur, since this liquid is not subject to compression.

Knife lugs

In cases where wheel grip is more important, knife lugs will help. It will be easier to weld knife hooks onto the rims. But a more durable and reliable option is to make a homemade rim yourself. To do this, you will need the size you need (diameter and width). From materials:

1. Old gas cylinder.
2. Knife lugs.
3. A sawn disk from a Zhiguli with holes for a bushing that connects to the gearbox.

Let's get to work. Cut 4 strips from the balloon, 30 centimeters long and 5–8 centimeters wide. Then we bend the strips under the rim and weld them at the joint, removing them from the disk. When the 2 strips have turned into a ring, weld one ring to the disk. Then we weld the ends of the knife lugs to the other ring at an equal distance. The next step is to weld the other ends to another ring. This operation must be repeated with the remaining materials. The only drawback of such powerful lugs is that they will plow the ground, although this can be used as a plus for your own purposes.

The lugs for the walk-behind tractor are useful devices that allow you to clear the area for sowing from weeds and, at the same time, increase the stability of the agricultural machine on loose soil. Today, these simple products have earned great popularity not only among owners of large farms, but also among summer residents who have small plots of land at their disposal.

The simplest holds

To make it you need the following:

• Steel sheet 4-5mm thick for wheel rims.
• Steel sheet 6-8mm thick for hooks.
• Welding machine.
• Bulgarian.
• Drilling machine or powerful drill.

Two identical disks are cut from a thinner sheet. A hole is made in the center for the hub and mounting on the wheel studs. Saw-tooth projections 10 cm deep are cut along the outer edge. Triangular hooks with cut corners are cut out of a thick sheet. They are welded strictly perpendicular to the sawtooth cuts.

Despite their unsightly appearance , homemade hooks made using this method have a serious advantage - they are heavy enough to provide strong grip even on a muddy or loose surface. Moving on dirt roads is out of the question; such wheels are intended only for work in the field.

Another economical option is to make it from a Ø15mm steel circle. The steering wheel from the valve on the main gas pipeline can be used if a pair is found. The hooks are welded to the outer rim, and the hub is attached to the center.

For the next design you will need car wheels. This manufacturing option for a homemade walk-behind tractor is optimal. When designing, standard car wheel hubs are provided, and the entire set of four wheel rims is purchased. One pair is equipped with tires, and the second is needed for heavy soil.

A steel corner of 50-60 mm is taken and cut into pieces that are slightly wider than the disks. In the middle of one side, a triangular sector of 60° is cut out with a grinder.

The corner is heated with a gas burner and bent along the cutout. The joint can be slightly tacked by welding to provide additional rigidity. The resulting blanks are welded to the outer side of the disk, and an equal distance is maintained.

The assembly is repeated on the second disk, do not forget about the same distance between the corners. Now you can quickly replace rubber wheels with steel hooks, and there will be no problems with the seat, because the disks are the same.

The design of the wheel rims can be simplified. To do this, the horizontal part (rim) is cut off and steel plates are welded on. This option is suitable for frequent wheel changes on the same type of hub. Discs are selected accordingly.

How to choose lugs for a walk-behind tractor

Before considering how to make lugs for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands from car wheels, you need to consider the procedure for choosing these devices, as well as the main purpose. Why do you need appropriate lugs for a walk-behind tractor? These devices allow you to cultivate arable land before planting, carry out hilling, and also plow the soil after harvesting. When selecting these devices, the following parameters should be taken into account:

1. First of all, the choice of lugs for a particular walk-behind tractor should be made based on the available budget.
2. It is necessary to take into account the dimensions of the motor cultivator, as well as attachments (length, height and width, as well as diameter).
3. Devices should be selected based on the purpose and functions of the corresponding walk-behind tractor and structural elements.
4. It is also important to take into account the type of soil that is subjected to appropriate processing using a cultivator.
5. Here, the availability of technical equipment options (mounted, rigid hitch devices or auxiliary devices) is taken into account.
6. You should also take into account the area of ​​the land plot, as well as the power of the cultivator used for processing.
7. Separately, the cost is taken into account, as well as the manufacturer and compatibility of technical equipment.

In this video we will look at lugs for walk-behind tractors:

Taking into account all these parameters, you can make a rational choice of a suitable option for purchase, or try out the independent production of devices from disks, using certain diagrams and drawings that are freely available on the Internet for downloading. Additionally, if necessary, all developments in the design can be done independently, if you have certain skills, knowledge and some desire.

Important. When purchasing attachments, it is recommended to take into account that basically the model range is manufactured for each motor cultivator in a separate order.

The most effective

When choosing appropriate devices, most often, the models that are most effective are taken into account. In practice, this is only true for specific types of attachments. Let's take a closer look at what types of appropriate equipment you should choose for the full cultivation of arable land:

• here, most often, multi-component milling devices are used, which allow processing the soil in different directions;
• you can give preference to a plow with a harrow, since this equipment can simultaneously plow, loosen and cultivate the soil;
• In addition, homemade devices should be highlighted, since they allow you to use everything you need in one mechanism;
• Collapsible multifunctional component cutters and plows with harrows are also in demand.

Each individual case has its own nuances in the appropriate selection of structural elements, but an integral part of any type are special weighting agents that serve to weight the structure when immersed in the ground. This equipment allows you to evenly plow the soil to the same depth. This arrangement is especially necessary for tall cultivators, where the hitch is located significantly above the working plane.

Options for wheel design drawings for a walk-behind tractor

Factory configurations of wheels for a motor cultivator are classified according to the number of axles, as well as the principle of traction. Manufacturers produce home mini tractors, the design of which involves the movement of the unit due to:

• two wheelsets;
• paired wheel structure on one axle;
• one drive wheel;
• on three wheels.

Single-wheel mechanisms are often equipped with additional devices on the axle, which also serve as support for the structure. Analyze the model of your home cultivator to improve its functionality. Choose a durable, reliable material or a suitable base for making homemade chassis elements.

Four wheel option

Small-sized agricultural tractors on four wheels are a miniature of a similar vehicle without a cabin. The configuration of the models allows the user to move on a walk-behind tractor.

To improve the factory configuration, you can replace only the drive pair or change all the disks. Choose one of the options to improve the performance of home agricultural equipment:

• equipping factory tires with additional protectors;
• putting new tires with a textured pattern on the wheels;
• installation of wheelsets of different radii on the axles - larger ones under the mechanisms, smaller ones under the driven part;
• installation of car wheels.

Important! Designing wheels is an important stage in improving a walk-behind tractor, at which it is necessary to make accurate calculations of the optimal dimensions, arrangement of elements, and locations for drilling fasteners.

Four-wheeled walk-behind tractors are classified as heavy-duty models. A number of machines are configured with non-removable wheel elements. Before modifying a mini tractor, make a drawing according to which you plan to improve.

On one wheel set

Two-wheeled motor cultivators are equipped with one axle with a pair of wheel elements. The platform with the installed engine is controlled by the user using handles. Installing a passable wheelset will solve the problem with:

• slippage;
• slippage;
• filling the poorly expressed tread pattern with earth;
• poor handling;
• insufficient plowing depth, etc.

Draw a sketch of one element on paper yourself or make a drawing in a computer program. In the figure, indicate the diameter of the disk, the location of the holes for the axle, fastenings, and their dimensions.

With one driving wheel

Single-wheeled cultivators are devices in the form of a wheel element in a tire with a pronounced tread. The speed of work and efficiency when performing farming work depend on the permeability of the disk.

When preparing a drawing for replacing the drive wheel, use the following recommendations:

• select the diameter of the wheel element similar to the factory configuration;
• choose materials with greater weight when making a wheel yourself;
• replace the rubber with a more textured and wider one.

The walk-behind tractor on one wheel is controlled by manual manipulation. It will be easier for you to drive a design with a wide wheel and a powerful tread.

Three-wheeled models

On small-sized agricultural tractors for cultivating a summer cottage with three wheels, the front element performs the function of following a given trajectory. The rear wheel pair is supplied with torque from the unit engine. In most models, the chassis located at the front is made of a larger diameter.

To design the replacement of wheels on a single-axle small-sized tractor, use the following recommendations:

• calculate the same radius of the wheel and tire that is provided in the factory configuration. Installing a smaller or larger wheel in diameter will make the mechanisms work incorrectly;
• make identical wheel elements. Replacing wheels with different tread patterns or different weights will complicate the use of the mini tractor.

When making a drawing with your own hands, take as a basis the model designed by the manufacturer. Consider the full radius of the elements. You can design a disc with a smaller diameter, but install thick tires on it, and vice versa.

How to make your lugs heavier

As mentioned earlier, for uniform tillage of the soil with special attachments, appropriate weighting agents are used, which allows the mechanism used to remain at the required depth during movement. In this case, it is necessary to consider in more detail how to make the canopies used heavier, namely:

1. for purchased equipment, special auxiliary weights can be used, which are hung together;
2. if necessary, you can use hanging any heavy object for uniform plowing;
3. in this case, it is possible to independently create a fairly heavy device that will loosen the soil evenly;
4. Often, on manufactured versions, a corresponding center of gravity is specially provided, which is achieved by the presence of a certain design;
5. weighting can be an additional adjustable insert that is present on the attachment.

There are quite a lot of options for increasing the mass of this device; here you just need to rationally use such weighting so that during operation the device does not fall deep enough into the ground. Otherwise, damage to the coupling mechanism or deformation of the tillage mechanism itself may occur.

Important. When working with such equipment, weather conditions should be taken into account, as well as the humidity and softness of the soil surface being treated.

General description of the Neva MB 2 walk-behind tractor

The design of this walk-behind tractor, like other common models, includes certain elements. Let's look at the main characteristics of the device, as well as some inherent features:

1. This model is equipped with a motor made in the USA by Briggs Stratton.
2. The engine power is 6 horsepower.
3. The volume of the fuel tank of the device is 3.8 liters.
4. Weight without attachments – 98 kilograms.
5. The engine capacity is 205 cubic centimeters.
6. The transmission of the device includes two forward gears and one reverse gear (2+1) × 2.

According to the instructions, when cultivating the soil, this device can cultivate the soil to a depth of 20 centimeters. The track width is adjustable and varies from 86 to 127 centimeters.

Important! If you use lugs for the Neva walk-behind tractor or other attachments, the device performs a number of functions (clearing the area of ​​snow or leaves, plowing the soil, hilling the soil, watering, as well as transportation).

In this video you will learn more about the Neva walk-behind tractor:

Making lugs from a gas cylinder

Simple metal wheels for a walk-behind tractor can be made in another way. An empty gas cylinder is suitable for this. In this case, you will need:

1. Make sure that there is no gas in the cylinder;
2. Place the cylinder motionlessly on the floor or on stands;
3. Cut out 2 identical disks from it, about 30 cm high and about 6–10 cm thick - they will play the role of rims;
4. Weld one metal plate to the disks;
5. Weld 6 teeth, 15 cm long, to each of the plates. For use on light-class walk-behind tractors, you need to weld teeth 5–10 cm long to the plate.

For work, we recommend using exclusively cast iron cylinders. Cast iron is much stronger and heavier than steel, so lugs made from this material can last quite a long time.

Weighting the walk-behind tractor body

In some cases, the weight of the wheel weights is not enough. Since it is not recommended to overload the axle, weight is added to the unit body. This can be done in different ways. The best option is to attach the removable steel frame directly to the walk-behind tractor. The basis can be a frame, a gearbox or a niche for installing a battery.

The increase in body mass is carried out in the following sequence:

1. Determination of the center of gravity of the unit. Creating a frame project.
2. Welding bolts with a diameter of 12 mm and a length of at least 10 cm to the gearshift housing and to the steering wheel bracket of the walk-behind tractor.
3. Welding a frame from a corner. Making mounting holes for bolts in it.
4. Fitting the frame to the frame. Drilling holes in it that correspond in location to the holes on the frame.
5. Cleaning the frame from dirt and rust. Painting the product and fixing it to the frame.
6. Making cargo to fit the size of the frame. You can find the necessary parts at a scrap metal collection point, where the material will be immediately cut into fragments of the required size.

The weights are secured to the walk-behind tractor using welding or bolted connections. The second option takes longer to implement, but is more practical in the long term. The need to remove additional weight arises when transporting the unit or performing light work, when excess pressure on the ground is contraindicated.

How to make snow chains for the wheels of a passenger car and crossover: 3 schemes

The draft version of the manual included a step-by-step description of the manufacture of three types of chains: ladder, honeycomb and diamond. The material turned out to be quite voluminous and we were struck by the idea of ​​presenting the information in a compiled form. Considering that a number of operations in the manufacture of each of the three patterns are the same, you can roll out detailed instructions for one of the weaving technologies, and only make notes on the rest. They decided to take a “rhombus” as the basis, and describe the manufacturing process of the “ladder” and “honeycomb” on the basis of the “diamond”.

DIY "Rhombus"

The difficulty of making a homemade chain is that a number of simple things are unknown. For example, it is not clear how long each of the components of the future product should be; how long to make the same cable or chain located on the sides of the wheel... We suggest that all experiments be carried out in relation to a specific car. Then the percentage of errors is lower and the result is obvious.

• We lay out the chain on one side of the tire. This will help to roughly estimate the number of links included in each of the elements of the diamond-shaped pattern. For ease of marking, use rope and electrical tape. You can use a rope to tie the product along the contour of the side part, and with insulation you can wrap the outer links to be connected with a cable on the sides and rings in the middle.

• We make the mirror part of the resulting circuit. The snow chain conventionally consists of two parts: front and rear or left and right. In point No. 1 we designed the front part. To obtain the back one, it is necessary to mirror the already obtained section or, more simply, measure the same segment of the chain, marking the boundary connection points on it.

• We connect the resulting two halves together. The easiest way to do this is with jump rings. If these are not available, then you can use one of the chain links by disconnecting it. The reverse fixation of the link must be permanent, so welding is indispensable.
• Place the chain on the wheel.

• Measure the required length of the cables located on the sides of the tire. To calculate the exact footage, use a rope to tie the chain front and back.
• Place the turnbuckle eyelet on the front cable.
• Process the ends of both cables by putting thimbles on them and clamping them tightly with clamps.

• Try on the resulting structure again, tying the junction of the ends of the cables with a rope and using a lanyard.
• Replace the rope with a shuckle if the lanyard provides a secure hold, and the homemade version is ready for combat use.

Important! The lanyard must be tied diagonally.

Homemade "honeycomb"

Diamond shapes alternating with straight sections are made by analogy with a diamond-shaped snow chain. First, try on the outer part, which consists of half-diamonds and straight sections on the tire tread. If connecting rings are not used, the outer pattern will consist of a continuous piece of chain. The mirror part here is not solid - it includes small sections that, together with the upper semi-finished product, form a diamond-shaped structure.

The separation point is still located at the peripheral vertices of the diamond. If you want to use chain ties instead of cable ties, you need to stock up on 10 brackets, in three different configurations. In a budget option, the brackets can be replaced with bolts with large washers. And if you are pursuing the goal of creating an indestructible design based on Soviet snow chains, then replace the lanyard with a full-fledged square lock. From the photo it is clear that in design terms this solution is simple: two disks (aluminum can be used) are riveted together. On the same axes there are whiskers (only steel ones).

"Ladder" at home

We left the most traction performance, as they say, for a snack. For two reasons. The ladder is the easiest option for self-production and at the same time the least popular off-road weaving scheme according to known prerequisites.

During manufacturing, it is important to follow a number of rules. For example, it is customary to connect transverse sections here not with a cable, but with a chain. The fact is that the cable tie greatly complicates the installation, to the point that the wheel must be removed, and even lowered, otherwise there is no other way.

Otherwise, everything is extremely simple. It is enough to cut 13-15 equal pieces of chain, fasten them with a chain, make a lock or use a lanyard (again, only in the diagonal direction), and the device is ready for use.

The best lugs for a premium walk-behind tractor

The highest quality models that can be used for cultivating the soil. They are often used on large and powerful walk-behind tractors. The cost is quite high, but the lugs can be used for a long time. The heaviest metal alloy is used in their production.

Mobile K MBK0011766

The model has good welding and is necessary to ensure good adhesion of the walk-behind tractor to the ground. Production facilities are located in Russia.

Mobile K MBK0011766

Characteristics:

• weight 16 kg;
• diameter 460 mm;
• width 160 mm.

pros

• heavy weight;
• high quality.

Minuses

• suitable for a small number of walk-behind tractors;
• The hub required for mounting is not included and must be purchased separately.

Mobile lug K MBK0011766

Aurora 11749

These are all-metal wheels with fairly large spikes, which allows deep cultivation of the soil. They are recommended for use with walk-behind tractors that can withstand high loads. The weight is light, so weights may be needed. It is important that the tread angles are set correctly before use.

Aurora 11749

Characteristics:

• made in China;
• weight 7 kg;
• hub 32 mm;
• diameter 400 mm.

pros

• large thorns;
• moderate cost;
• good metal;
• long service life.

Minuses

• relatively light weight, so it is often necessary to use weighting materials.

Aurora lug 11749

Multiagro MB G.30.430.200N

A good model for heavy and powerful cultivators. Can be used for various models (the product instructions contain a complete list of walk-behind tractors with which it can be used). Users note that it is quite easy to change wheels to this lug. Production is located in Russia.

Multiagro MB G.30.430.200N

Characteristics:

• weight 13.5 kg;
• hub 30 mm;
• diameter 430 mm;
• width 200 mm.

pros

• heavy metal alloy;
• plows the ground well;
• provides good grip.

Minuses

• You can find it in few stores.

Grouser Multiagro MB G.30.430.200N

Features of operation of the Neva MB 2 walk-behind tractor

When using a Neva walk-behind tractor, a number of nuances and points requiring attention should be taken into account, namely:

• you should find out in advance the working volumes, as well as how much oil is in the walk-behind tractor;
• clarify what kind of gasoline to fill, since the service life of the equipment depends on the quality of the fuel poured in;
• It is important to take into account maintenance periods;
• you should know when to perform a full comprehensive service;
• During operation, it is not recommended to be very zealous and keep the device running for a long time;
• immediately after purchase, it is necessary to carry out a run-in on unloaded special equipment so that all the parts get used to it;
• After maintenance, it is also not recommended to immediately load the equipment.

Do not forget to prepare the walk-behind tractor in advance.
You should also take into account the fact that you should not allow the device to operate on residual fuel, since over time, impurities accumulate in the tank, which can damage the engine and shorten its service life.

Important! This type of special equipment differs from other devices, therefore the maintenance stages are established not by mileage, but depending on the hours rolled, which is why the time of use should be carefully monitored.