Adapter for a walk-behind tractor: types and operating rules - how to make an adapter for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands

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• Introduction
• Advantages
• Usage

Purpose of the adapter

The adapter for a walk-behind tractor in its classic form is a trailer with a seat on two wheels, attached to the walk-behind tractor, and to which attachments are mounted. It is the adapter that allows you to install additional equipment as easily as possible. The adapter turns the walk-behind tractor into a mini tractor and thereby makes it not only universal, but also as comfortable as possible.

The adapter allows you to sit while working, thereby making work easier. In addition, the adapter gives the walk-behind tractor greater stability, which also simplifies and facilitates work. It is also convenient that the immediately adjusted attachments will not go too deep or, on the contrary, rise too high. The attachments on the adapter are adjusted using a manual device. You can safely use the adapter even with light walk-behind tractors such as Neva and Cascade.

Maximum comfort can be achieved by using a steering adapter or a front adapter for a walk-behind tractor. In this case, the steering wheel allows you not to use the handles of a walk-behind tractor for control, which, of course, is much more convenient. Thanks to this device, you can get an ideal mini tractor - multifunctional, easy to operate and with an operating speed of about five kilometers per hour.

The dimensions of such an adapter for a walk-behind tractor are usually about two meters long, eighty centimeters wide and one and a half meters high. The adapter with the steering wheel is not small in size, since it is practically the front part of the mini tractor. This adapter is also suitable for the Neva walk-behind tractor - the lightest on the market today.

Considering all of the above, the adapter can be called necessary for a walk-behind tractor.

Advantages and disadvantages

After the walk-behind tractor has undergone modernization, the designers note the positive qualities of the front adapter:

• ease of operation;
• disclosure of traction resource - existing abilities increase;
• the possibilities of work are expanded - soil cultivation will speed up;
• if necessary, the unit is disassembled and assembled;
• good balance in weight and axles;
• You can move around on the device.

The disadvantages include the fact that in the presence of a movable coupling, stability deteriorates.

The adapter for the walk-behind tractor consists of the following structural elements:

1. The frame is built central or staircase. Suitable materials are metal pipes and corners. The design model must include a fork and bushing that will ensure free rotation of the trailer. There are converted vehicles in which the aggregate device and the trailer are combined. In this option, you should make a new stand for the transmission and engine.
2. Suspension systems can be axial, bridge, rotary, portal. It is constructed without the use of elastic fragments.
3. A steel sheet is used for the body.
4. The hitch is an important element of the converter; it makes the walk-behind tractor stable and securely connected. The coupling unit is made of a 15 cm pin.
5. The seat is the driver's workplace.
6. The steering is used with a rigid connection. You can build it with your own hands or purchase it in a special store. Craftsmen install steering rods and racks from a VAZ or Volga car.

How to make a juice press

To manufacture any type of device, you almost always need the same set of tools:

• saws;
• different boards;
• steel corners;
• bolts and nuts;
• hammer;
• spanners;
• welding machine;
• wire cutters with pliers;
• strong fabric with filtering properties;
• stainless steel sheet or wooden planks.

The following elements may also be required from materials:

• metal beam (channel);
• blocks of wood or steel slats, boards;
• screws, bolts with nuts;
• stainless steel tank;
• steel screw with nut;
• faucet, threaded rod or jack;
• a piece of strong fabric with a drainage effect.

When manufacturing a squeezing apparatus from wooden parts, welding is not used.

The use of drainage grates ensures that high-quality juice is obtained from all layers of the prepared material. Fabric bags remove the liquid from the pulp. The most common are mechanical pressing devices, since they are the most affordable and simple in design. Hydraulic models are popular among them.

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A press of any type consists of the following elements:

• base in the form of a frame;
• a building where bags of fruit are stored;
• grids for filter bags;
• piston;
• support for fixing the jack;
• special screw or car jack;
• container for the pallet.

Mechanical

If we judge the performance of devices, then for mechanical versions of devices it is small and does not exceed 30 l/h. In country conditions, this level of work speed is sufficient. This type of unit is the easiest to manufacture.

The basis of the structure, made independently, is the frame. It must be strong so that the jack leg resting on it does not cause it to deform. For the frame, it is better to use a steel pipe with a square or rectangular cross-section, the walls of which are 3 mm. The height of this frame is selected taking into account all the elements that make up the press.

Hydraulic

Models of such devices, made independently, must have sufficient technical characteristics to process the entire harvest.

For a hydraulic press, a jack is often used to create the required pressure. You can also use a membrane exposed to water supplied from a regular water supply. Expanding, it acts on the fruits collected in bags and placed in a drainage basket, squeezing out the juice. Through the holes in the walls, the juice flows into the sheet of the tray, and then into a substitute container.

The frame is made according to the same drawing as in a mechanical press.

For the body, sometimes they take an ordinary barrel, in which a hole is cut out at the bottom and equipped with a drain. An unsealed barrel is even better: the juice flows through the cracks into the pan in all directions. But in this design, a casing with a diameter larger than the barrel is put on, and drainage is made. Then all parts of the press structure are connected.

The body of the drainage basket can be made of wood, for which you take several identical planks, two steel strips, and self-tapping screws with a special coating. The planks are screwed to the strips, the strips are bent in a circle, and secured with bolts. The basket is ready. The distance between the slats is about 10 mm. The tray can be made from a plastic bowl with a hole cut out for drainage.

The support for the jack is made as follows:

• knock down wooden slats;
• cut out a circle from the resulting canvas with a diameter slightly smaller than the working body;
• If you have a piece of stainless steel, you can cut a circle out of it.

The jack is installed on this support plate. The result will be a device that resembles a press.

Screw

A fruit screw press is structurally similar to a meat grinder. In it, the electric motor is connected to the auger. It works like this: loaded prepared fruits are crushed by an auger, then pressed through a conical fine grid, which allows high-quality juice to be squeezed out. But it is impossible to make a juice press of this type on your own, unless you buy a special screw, similar in design to the screw of a meat grinder.

Screw mechanism

More often, summer residents strive to make a screw unit. However, it is impossible to make a screw without a turner, unless you use a regular car jack instead of a screw.

To obtain pressure inside the pressing device, a jack is installed at the bottom of the frame. The top of the lifting device's foot rests against the lower part of the thrust pad, which moves along the sides of the frame. As the jack lifts itself, it also lifts the support, which moves toward the piston located on the underside of the screw rod. This press is the most reliable for squeezing juices.

Then the lattice is assembled and a stand made of small beams is installed. A retainer for the pressure-creating part of the screw is secured on the top plate. The welded structure will be stable. A hole is cut at the top of the frame for a screw, which can be made by a lathe. The nut is welded to the frame.

The tray is made of a corrosion-resistant steel sheet, in which a spout is bent at the front to express the juice. Place a collecting container under the spout.

Combined type

In most models, pressure is applied to the fruit from above, but in this version of the unit it is carried out from two sides: from above using a screw device, from below using a hydraulic jack.

The device consists of the same elements as the models described above. But in this device, a screw device is installed on top, which exerts pressure from above on the drainage bags, and from below, a membrane filled with water from the water supply acts on the fruit.

Typically, the support for the jack in this mechanism is made of wood, as in the hydraulic version. This mechanism works most efficiently due to its bilateral influence.

General information about the tractor

The walk-behind tractor can be used separately, as well as connected to a wide variety of additional equipment, such as:

• cultivator;
• harrow;
• mower.

Such devices can significantly increase the possible range of work that a walk-behind tractor can handle. In addition to this, you can use a mini-tractor as a means of transportation if you prepare a special block adapter for it in advance.

This device makes it possible to sit quite comfortably on the seat with which it is equipped, and then perform exactly the same work, but with an incomparably greater degree of comfort. For example, in specialized stores you can purchase an additional unit with steering control for the Neva walk-behind tractor, or you can make it yourself. Fortunately, there are plenty of drawing materials on the Internet, which greatly simplifies the assembly process.

Variety of models

Different models used for squeezing juice are sold in stores. But they cannot cope with a large harvest. Often, summer residents make a juice press at their dacha with their own hands.

All presses used for squeezing juices are divided into four different types:

• mechanical, squeezing out juice under the influence of pressure, which is lowered manually;
• hydraulic type, but with manual drive;
• hydraulic models with electric drive;
• models with a pneumatic device, manual or electric drive.

Features of the adapter for walk-behind tractor

An adapter is a special device for riding a walk-behind tractor. Using it, you can simultaneously drive a walk-behind tractor and cultivate the soil.

An adapter for a walk-behind tractor will help turn it into a mini-tractor

Working with a walk-behind tractor will be greatly simplified if you use an adapter. You will be able to change attachments, depending on what work you need to do - hilling, planting, weeding, transportation. With the help of this device, all processes will be doubled.

This unit allows you to sit comfortably on the seat with which it is equipped. Now you can do household chores, but with more comfort. Steering adapters are available on the market. However, you can make them yourself.

Composition of the adapter for the walk-behind tractor

Visually, the device is similar to a cart attached to a walk-behind tractor. Some people call such a device a “tractor car”. The mechanism includes:

• frame;
• sitting;
• wheels thanks to which he moves around the garden. The wheels can be rubber (with tread, allowing you to ride on compacted roads) or iron (used for working with large volumes of arable land). In most cases, the wheels are sold as a set, but if you want to change them, remember that there are options to choose from;
• cast iron or steel device for fastening with a working unit. This element is the most important component; it allows the vehicle to be stable.

Necessary tools and materials to make a juice press

To work you will need the following tools:

• circular saw for metal;
• a regular saw (if the grate is made of wood);
• planks, wooden planks, stainless steel sheets;
• corners;
• hammer;
• bolts;
• nuts;
• spanners;
• welding machine;
• pliers;
• wire cutters;
• polypropylene sugar bag.

You will need the following materials for the press:

• metal beams for the frame;
• wooden blocks or strong steel tubes;
• screws, bolts, nuts;
• metal tank, preferably stainless steel, but iron can also be used;
• faucet with opening handle;
• jack or threaded screw.

Design and principle of operation

Essentially, the adapter is presented in the form of a trolley that is attached to the walk-behind tractor. After which the structure turns into a mini-tractor. The main details of such a unit:

• a frame to which other constituent elements are attached;
• driver's seat with lift lever;
• 2 wheels;
• clutch device;
• wheel axle.

In this video we will analyze the front adapter:

Frame

It is one of the most important elements of the device, since other elements are connected to it. Therefore, it must be made of high-quality and durable materials.

Driver's seat

One of the main advantages of the adapter is a comfortable seat for the operator.

Wheels

There are 2 types of wheels available - metal and rubber. The former are used for heavy types of work in the field. The latter are designed for driving on dirt roads.

Clutch device

The hitch is responsible for connecting the attachments and the mechanical unit itself. This fastening is defined as one of the most important, therefore it is made of high-strength metals - steel or cast iron.

The length of such a device is about 2 meters, width – 80 centimeters.

Depending on the clutch, the following design options can be considered:

• with movable clutch. This device is the lightest. The clutch here is located in the front, but control in this case is more difficult, since it is necessary to deploy the entire power unit;
• with steering. The clutch here is rigid, and control is achieved through a mechanical steering unit. This control is easier to use, but more difficult to produce.

There are different adapters for walk-behind tractors of different performance. For mechanisms with low power - with a short mount, for powerful ones - with a long one.

How the press works

All presses, regardless of their type, operate on the same principle - creating pressure on crushed raw materials. The pulp (crushed berries or fruits) is placed in a container with holes or special bags. When squeezed, the juice flows into the tray, and the spent pomace is removed after finishing work.

The most popular is the apple press, which can also be used for other fruits.

The main distinguishing feature of each device is the method of creating pressure. Based on this feature, presses are divided into:

• Mechanical - pressure is created manually;
• With partial use of manual force - hydraulics with a jack;
• Electromechanical – hydraulic with water supply, pneumatic, electrohydraulic.

To work on it correctly, you should know the principle of its operation and features.
Combined designs (using electricity and hydraulics) are considered the most productive. Such devices make it possible to process a large amount of raw materials in a short time. And the yield of the drink is not bad - 70% of the mass of the fruit.

Those who are engaged in the production of juice for sale or the production of alcoholic beverages are recommended to purchase a modern device and use it individually.

Mechanical presses are popular due to their ability to be used in any conditions, even without sources of electricity and water.

Presses of any design are made from high-quality durable materials and do not have a negative impact on the raw materials used.

Application area

The adapter turns the walk-behind tractor into a universal, multifunctional mechanism. When using this equipment, the operator can be in a sitting position. It is important to note that it gives the walk-behind tractor stability and generally simplifies the process of doing the work.

An initially fixed attachment will not move up or down when moving.

The steering mechanism has great advantages. You no longer need to use the walk-behind tractor handles. Now there is a special steering unit that allows you to reach speeds of up to 5 km/h.

When used together with attachments, you can expand the range of work performed:

• cleaning leaves, snow, territory;
• soil hilling;
• land leveling;
• transportation of goods of different sizes.

1) Screw (mechanical) presses for apples, fruits, grapes and berries

Screw presses operate on the principle of a vice, squeezing crushed raw materials.

There are 2 types of screw presses:

1 - with a screw coming from the base of the press

This is the cheapest option for a manual juice press, which is most often made in China.

There are also Italian screw presses with a jacking mechanism on the market.

It is not worth buying a screw press of this design, since the screw has contact with the juice, and therefore the grease that coats the press screw can get into the juice. But you can’t not lubricate the screw, as it can “seize” or it will quickly wear out, and wear products will get into the juice. Also, in such presses, the tray is made of ordinary painted steel, and therefore, after several years of use, rust will begin to appear. Therefore, our company does not produce screw presses for apples of this type at all.

2 - frame screw press for grapes and apples

In this version of the screw press for fruit, the screw is on top and rests on a special pad on the press piston, so the grease of the screw does not get into the juice.

Screw frame presses are convenient to use, since the juice can be released in one go by tightening the screw all the way, without moving anything during extraction.

However, with a barrel volume of more than 10 liters, turning the screw is tiring, especially if a woman is working with the press.

Screw presses for juice of small volumes of 0.75, 3 and 5 liters are very convenient when used in the kitchen. They are small in size and will easily fit on a shelf in your kitchen.

In our online store you can buy a screw press for squeezing juice from apples, grapes, other fruits, vegetables and berries directly from the manufacturer with courier delivery to your door in your city. The price for delivery to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar, Rostov-on-Don, Saratov, Voronezh, Orel, Yaroslavl, Pskov and any other city in Russia is the same. We also deliver goods to Minsk, Kyiv, CIS countries and anywhere in the world.

Steering devices

Such devices make it possible to rebuild the walk-behind tractor into a full-fledged mini-tractor; the only difference, as already mentioned, is the preservation of the power of the engine used in the unit. It is attached to the walk-behind tractor using a hitch, which is placed in front of the adapter. This block is perfect for motor engines such as Sadko, Don, Plowman, Forza, Huter, Champion, Profi.

In particular, such an adapter includes: steering; pair of wheels; clutch; brake and gas pedal; driver's seat; frame structure.

Behind such an adapter there is a special lifting mechanism, to which it is possible to connect additional trailed and mounted equipment.

As for the steering adapter specifically for the Neva walk-behind tractor, the cost of which, as a rule, is approximately 45 thousand rubles, it has the following technical characteristics:

• wheel track - 60 cm;
• total weight - 105 kg;
• ground clearance - 35 cm;
• speed indicators are about 15 km/h.

Front adapter

Structurally, it is similar to the previous type of adapter, but its coupling mechanism is located at the rear. This means that we get a full-fledged front adapter for the Neva brand walk-behind tractor. The presented design is completely disassembled, which greatly simplifies its subsequent transportation. Naturally, the cost of any additions to the unit is determined separately.

Front adapter specifications:

• length - 190 cm;
• width - 81 cm;
• height - 140 cm;
• ground clearance - 30 cm;
• wheel track - 75 cm;
• speed indicators - approx. 10 km/h;
• total weight - 65 kg.

The cost of such a device is approximately 27 thousand rubles.

Diagram and device of the adapter to the walk-behind tractor

The adapter for the walk-behind tractor is a trailer with a seat based on a two-wheel frame. Its purpose is to make it easier to work with a walk-behind tractor, which it transforms into a device for transporting goods, similar to a mini-tractor.

The adapter provides a significant reduction in the labor intensity of agricultural work and increases the operating efficiency of the walk-behind tractor many times over. It is worth noting that there are two types of heavy adapters: long and short. They can be connected to different walk-behind tractors. A lightweight adapter for a cutter, which is attached to one wheel of a walk-behind tractor, is also known, in contrast to a heavy adapter.

Adapters, being the main link in connecting the walk-behind tractor and attachments, are equipped with a seat, an extended or short bed (drawbar) and hitches. Structurally, the adapter contains two couplings. One of them ensures the connection of the adapter with the walk-behind tractor, and the task of the second is to aggregate attachments: harrows, plows, cultivators, diggers, mowers, etc. The attachments are usually connected to the adapter using a single hitch. The attachments are brought into the working position by means of a manual drive.

Today, many different types of adapters are produced, which, based on the main features of their design, can be classified into two main types: body (universal) adapters are suitable for both agricultural work and cargo transportation; bodyless - only for processing.

Adapters with long or short drawbars are connected to walk-behind tractors of various capacities. Adapters with short drawbars are used only on light walk-behind tractors, and adapters with long drawbars are used on heavy ones. As a rule, adapter models are equipped with devices for adjusting the track width, sliding drawbars, as well as drives for lowering and raising attachments.

5) Hydropress for pressing juice from apples and grapes

Such a press squeezes out juice using water pressure in the water supply. The crushed raw materials are poured into the stainless steel basket and the lid is closed.

In the middle of the basket there is a rubber membrane, which expands under water pressure and squeezes out the juice.

Such presses for making juice from grapes and apples are produced with basket volumes from 20 to 200 liters, but the price of such a press is 20-40 liters several times more expensive than the price of a press with a hydraulic jack or the price of a screw press. Such a press pays off only if there is a large volume of juice being squeezed out, since it is semi-automatic and easy to use.

Also, the hydraulic press membrane may break over time and then you will have to buy a new one.

And such a press requires a water supply with a created pressure of 2-3 atmospheres.

DIY adapter for walk-behind tractor drawing

Converting a walk-behind tractor into a mini-tractor can be done by purchasing and attaching to the unit an adapter, which is a trailed trolley equipped with a seat. A front adapter for a walk-behind tractor will make it easier to carry out agricultural work and reduce fuel costs. However, if you wish, you can make a drawing of an adapter for a walk-behind tractor to make this mechanical device with your own hands, with which it will be easy to carry out all agricultural work on the land.

Please note that the adapter must include the frame, wheelset, seat and coupling devices. If you make an adapter for a walk-behind tractor with a reliable design yourself, then you can immediately sit in its seat and begin gardening work on your plot of land, being completely confident that everything will go well.

In addition to the walk-behind tractor itself, when making an adapter for it you will need:

1. two wheels;
2. angle, sheet and steel pipes;
3. welding machine;
4. soft seat;
5. tools for gardening;
6. set of tools.

The process of transforming a walk-behind tractor into a mini-tractor includes the following steps:

1. Determination of the kinematic diagram of a mini-tractor. You can either make a kinematic diagram yourself, with the main attention paid to ensuring the balance of the structure so that no additional loads arise, or you can take a ready-made diagram (see drawing below), which kinematically depicts a mini-tractor made from a Neva walk-behind tractor.

The engine of the power unit (2), driving the front wheels (1), transmits torque through the chain (3) to the reverse gearbox (4), and from it, through the cardan transmission (5) to the rear axle (6), driving rotation of the rear drive wheels (7).

• 2. Manufacturing the adapter frame for the walk-behind tractor. When manufacturing the frame, it is necessary to provide for the presence of a fork with a bushing to ensure the rotation of the trailer.
• 3. Manufacturing of the adapter body for the walk-behind tractor. The blank for the body will be a steel sheet. The height of the sides of the body should be at least 30 cm.
• 4. Installation of the seat. The seat is bolted to the spinal beam of the adapter frame at a distance of 80-85 cm from its front end.
• 5. Installation of additional attachments (tools).
• 6. Checking the performance of the finished mini-tractor.
• 7. Painting a mini-tractor.

If necessary, you can purchase and additionally install on the adapter such agricultural implements as: plow; potato digger; hillers; harrow; snow scraper, etc.

By creating a mini-tractor with your own hands, equipped with additional attachments, you can significantly increase the productivity of gardening work and plow, hill up or clean your garden plot all year round, with virtually no special effort.

Advantages and disadvantages of a homemade press

Let's start with the good: you will make a press with your own hands, choose the size and design that is convenient for you personally. And if you have all the necessary tools at home, wood and stainless steel, such a press will come out cheaper than a store-bought one. You can show off your talent to your friends and family.

But let's look from the other side: for the first time you decided to make something with your own hands and chose a press. There are no tools, materials and a jack need to be purchased, but for food products wood and metal are more expensive. Without experience, it will be difficult to obtain smooth parts and welding.

Due to improper design, the spin will be weak, you will waste your energy, time and money.

For beginners, I advise you to start with something simpler, and if you really need it, buy a press in a store. Just choose stainless steel models. For example, this one even comes with a jack.

Commissioning

Before immediately performing any agricultural work using a self-improved walk-behind tractor, you need to perform several final checks:

• make sure the seat is securely installed;
• check the quality of all welds and reliable fastening of bolts and screws;
• start the walk-behind tractor and make sure that the engine is running normally and smoothly;
• install, if necessary, mounted gardening tools and try them in action;
• Be sure to check the operation of the brakes and make sure they are in good condition.

If, after performing all these simple works, no problems were found in the operation of the walk-behind tractor, it is necessary to bring it into proper appearance. To do this, a self-created adapter is primed and painted in any color desired. This stage not only gives the walk-behind tractor a beautiful appearance, but also protects the metal from corrosion.

Creating an adapter with your own hands is a responsible task that requires time, experience and extreme care. Therefore, only those craftsmen who already have similar experience should undertake this work. In other cases, it is better to either purchase a ready-made adapter or seek help from a specialist.

To learn how to make an adapter for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands, see the following video.

Most people have garden plots or summer cottages. Cultivating land is a very difficult task. You have to spend a lot of time and effort to dig up and loosen the soil. Therefore, many people purchase walk-behind tractors for easy cultivation of the land. They can also be used for other purposes. But these devices have one small drawback - when moving, you have to walk behind them. Walking for a long time, of course, quickly tires. There are special devices, the installation of which speeds up the work process. These are adapters for walk-behind tractors.

The adapter is a trolley that moves on wheels and is attached to a walk-behind tractor. Expansion of functionality is ensured by installing a mechanism for using additional equipment. The chair is installed on the adapter. Then the question arises - how to make an adapter for a walk-behind tractor with your own hands. The solution to this issue is feasible in everyday life.

How to use the press

Before work, all fruits are washed and cleaned of rotten parts. Before pressing, they are poured into polypropylene or other durable bags. Make sure there are no holes in it first. This filter is needed to retain the pulp so that only the juice is released. The bag itself with fruits or berries is thrown into the tank.

Before work, the inner surface of the tank, tray, grille, lid and other elements are cleaned and washed. It is advisable to treat them with an antiseptic (chlorhexidine, alcohol, something else). The latter is necessary to prevent pathogenic bacteria from getting into the juice.

During the process, you need to monitor the condition of the bag to see if there is a risk of rupture. Watch for a gradual increase in pressure, do not increase it too quickly. At the end there should be dry cake left.

Maintenance and storage

As a rule, you need to check the oil level every time you turn it on, and replace it at least once every six months. The air filters are checked before turning on the unit. Clean it when it gets dirty or once every three months.

The sump tank is cleaned every six months. If it is necessary to replace consumables, they try to buy original parts or those with similar quality characteristics.

They will help extend the life of agricultural equipment and will not cause engine failure. As for cleaning the air filter, this is necessary to maintain the working condition of the carburetor.

Do not use a solvent with a low flash point for this, as this is flammable and can lead not only to a fire, but also to an explosion. You cannot use equipment without an air filter, because this causes accelerated engine wear.

Repairs are carried out in a well-ventilated area with the engine turned off. In this case, it is necessary to ensure a sufficient level of ventilation in the work area. Exhaust gases are hazardous to human health and inhalation can be fatal. Motor vehicles should be stored in a dry, ventilated area.

During the summer season, it is not recommended to leave it outside, especially if the base of the operator’s seat is made not of plastic, but of wood. In order to extend the quality and performance characteristics, when storing the unit outdoors, you need to cover it with a tarpaulin cover.

If you do not plan to use agricultural machinery for more than three months, gasoline is poured out of the fuel tank, it is cleaned, and the position of the gas lever is checked. If necessary, disconnect the wheels.

Rating of the best models for 2022

If you are not sure that you understand how to make an adapter yourself, then it is better to turn to ready-made options. Today the market offers the widest range of products from the best manufacturers. Asking which adapter from which company is better is pointless, since each manufacturer offers a product designed for specific models (although they may also offer universal devices).

There are a large number of varieties of such devices: different load capacity, different power, with a body, without a body, long, short, etc. Different models have different functionality and direction of operation, as well as different diameters of the joint mechanism (unless it is a universal coupling mechanism). The most popular ones are usually suitable for both land cultivation and transportation. They have a body and are more expensive, while the bodyless versions are only suitable for cultivation and are not as expensive.

This review presents only the best and highest quality (according to buyers and popularity) models available in 2021, as well as our recommendations on how to choose a decent unit at the right price.

AM-2 rear with steering wheel

AM-2 has almost the same general characteristics as the already mentioned Tselina, although it has a higher cost. Equipped with wheels 4.00 x 8, 4.00 x 10, 5.00 x 10, 5.00 x 12. Used with any walk-behind tractor over 4 kW (for MTZ, Motor Sich, Grasshopper and others). It has a steering control, 3 pedals for installing the clutch and engaging reverse. The gas throttle is installed, and there is the possibility of installing active attachments.

Working with it is simple and there are no additional costs for equipment. It is equipped with a lever for raising/lowering the hitch, which greatly facilitates work in the field and allows you to move freely throughout the entire agricultural area.

Length120 cm

AM-2 rear with steering wheelAdvantages:

• equipped with a lever for raising/lowering the attachment.

Flaws:

• Drilling holes in the steering mechanism is not accurate along the axes.

AMPK-1 for UGRA walk-behind tractors

The all-wheel drive AMPK-1 with steering control is a development of the Kaluga machine-building plant (Kaluga engine), designed exclusively for UGRA walk-behind tractors. An important point should be noted about the latter: UGRA MBs are equipped with two power take-off shafts at once - upper and lower, while in most cases there is only one driving PTO. The upper shaft is used to attach the linkage, while the lower one is intended specifically for aggregation with AMPK-1 - it is this shaft that transmits torque.

The device is sold at a fairly high price, but at the same time it has all the characteristics of top-end devices: good maneuverability on almost any soil; possibility of use not only for cultivating land, but also for off-road transportation; general convenience and high quality of materials and workmanship; The seat is conveniently located - the operator does not experience discomfort in a sitting position.

AMPK-1 design: frame, operator's seat, drive cardan, gearbox, floating clutch mechanism, brakes, wheelset. If we talk about wheels, the Kaluga machine-building enterprise provides two options for this model: 4.00 x 10 and 19 x 7.00 * 8.

To summarize, the combination of UGRA and AMPK-1 with the function of off-road driving allows the owner to climb into almost any hard-to-reach places without any problems, due to which it is often compared to a mini-tractor for its intended purpose (which makes sense, since UGRA has approximately the same functionality, but at the same time has cheaper attachments). Thanks to good traction and all-wheel drive, the machine moves freely over uneven terrain. On a plot of land, the device performs a little worse: active devices cannot be connected, so if you want to connect a mower, snow blower or potato digger, then for comfortable work you will first need to disconnect the adapter and work the old fashioned way - on foot, dragging the walk-behind tractor behind you. But any passive instruments are connected without any problems. So, whether to take it or not depends on your personal selection criteria.

Length148 cm

AMPK-1 for UGRAD walk-behind tractorsAdvantages:

• good driving characteristics.

Flaws:

• high price;
• inability to connect active equipment.

"TANDEM" PM-06 "Virgin soil"

For the TANDEM PM-06 Tselina, the body is located in the front, while the coupling device is located in the rear. It is designed for use for arable purposes and off-road travel. The machine is controlled by steering.

The module attaches to MB series devices: OKA, AVANTGARDE, Neva, Tselina, AGAT. Its main advantage is that it is front-wheel drive, that is, with drive to the rear axle, the axle of the walk-behind tractor. Thanks to this property, moving off-road, especially after rain or through country mud, feels much better.

It also has its shortcomings. The most noticeable of them is that the connection between the MB and the adapter is made only through the drawbar, that is, the place on which all active tools, such as mowers, snow blowers, brooms, etc., are hung. This means that the PM-06 and the specified equipment cannot be used at the same time will work (although the Tselina PM-05 model had such an opportunity).

Thus, we actually have a mini-tractor, to which passive tools are attached for hilling, weeding, loosening the earth, and so on. If you use it specifically for such purposes, then there is not the slightest complaint about the quality. If we consider it exclusively as an off-road vehicle, then it can also be rated very highly - high maneuverability, excellent maneuverability. However, the price of this unit is quite high, which is determined by its high load capacity (300 kilograms).

Length175 cm

"TANDEM" PM-06 "Virgin Land"Advantages:

• front-wheel drive;
• Great off-road ride.

Flaws:

• inability to use active equipment.

Choose your SOK jack

100% spin - faster and easier than you think

For those who have 1 apple tree in the garden. Optimal for summer residents and gardeners.

• Useful volume – 10 liters
• Height – 205 mm
• Diameter – 260 mm

For vineyards and orchards. The choice of winemakers is for large-scale projects.

• Useful volume – 20 liters
• Height – 205 mm
• Diameter – 360 mm

Hydraulic jack SOK is ready to work out of the box

Everything you need is already included. You won't have to buy anything.

Power part of the press

Hopper 10 or 20 liters

Tray, food grade stainless steel

Powerful jack 5 tons

Bed, steel 6 mm

1. Power part of the press
2. Hopper 10 or 20 liters
3. Support guides
4. Tray, food grade stainless steel
5. Powerful jack 5 t
6. Bed, steel 6 mm

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Coupon 1,000 rub.

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• Jack 4 t
• Small hopper volume – 6 liters. For a garden with 1 apple tree.
• There is no choice of displacements - you are limited to only one option.
• Frame 4 mm, without reinforcement. Unreliable design.
• Low juice tray - fills quickly, juice splashes over the edge.

price: 10,990 rub.

Jacking press SOK

• Jack 5 t
• The hopper is 10 liters, enlarged - you squeeze 40% more at one time.
• Hopper for 10 and 20 l - choose a press that suits your needs.
• Reinforced frame, 6 mm steel – 2-fold safety margin.
• The height of the juice tray is 73 mm. Spin without loss!

price: 10,990 rub.

Why pay for less?

Other popular models

Jacking press SOK

The optimal model for the gardener and distiller.

Proven reliable model from the manufacturer. For gardeners, farmers and distillers. It will process the harvest in the evening and at the same time allow you to save on purchases.

Optimal yield is 100-300 kg

• Power 2 tons
• Spin speed 25-30 l/hour
• Volume 6, 10, 15 liters

Price from 9,990 rub.

If you have your own vineyard or orchard, pay attention to the SOK hydraulic press.

However, this model is also suitable for a gardener who does not want to squeeze the juice himself. In the SOK hydraulic press, this task is performed by water from the water supply. Your task is one - to have time to substitute containers. It can even process crops over 3000 kg.

• Total pressure on the bunker -15 tons
• Spin speed 120 l/hour
• Volume 35 and 70 liters

Price from 18,990 rub.

Save the entire harvest!

Make real homemade wine, cider or juices.

From 20 kg you will get 18.7 liters of juice

Source of trace element Mg

Grape juice is a leader in the content of vitamins and antioxidants.

Drink it fresh and store it for future use. Prepare homemade wine, chacha and make cognac. Natural, safe, no chemicals!

Cold pressing with jack SOK preserves all the benefits of the berries.

A must buy for winemakers!

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From 20 kg you will get 16.3 liters of juice

Source of trace element Fe

The apple tree is the most common garden crop.

To prevent apples from going to waste, process them into natural, healthy juice, rich in vitamins and microelements. Extend your summer!

Or make cider and treat your friends to real Calvados.

Hurry up to order a press before the harvest begins!

FAQ

1. Is it possible to use the press in an apartment?

Certainly. Often this is even more convenient than processing crops in the garden

2. Is it possible to simply cut apples/pears before squeezing?

For the SOK press to operate effectively, such training is not enough. If you want to save time, use a crusher. Smaller fraction means more juice. Have you heard that you can simply cut apples into 4 slices and squeeze them? Don't believe it. This is a lie.

3. Not satisfied with the characteristics!

Option 1 – I want a hydropress – https://press-hydro.ru

Option 2 – I want something cheaper, but a jack – https://sok-press.ru

4. I chose the SOK press. What's next?

Leave a request on the website. Our manager will call you back within 10 minutes, clarify the delivery address and select a transport company.

Products available in warehouses. Typically the process of packaging and shipping takes 1-2 days. You will receive an SMS with the parcel number. Using it, you can find out where your goods are located at any time.

Delivery throughout Russia - from 2 to 7 days.

You order the press directly from the factory! What this means for you:

• You don’t overpay to resellers, which means you save
• Press presses are always in stock, which means they will be sent immediately
• All products undergo quality control department - defects are excluded
• We work in accordance with Russian legislation, which means that all our guarantees are stated in the “AGREEMENT”

When ordering a crusher press, get a 25% discount

The apples are crushed before pressing. To prepare the fruit, use an electric crusher. Power 900 W. 10x time saving.

Set includes 3 knives:

• for fruits and root vegetables;
• for grain;
• for grass.

An irreplaceable thing in any household.

Order a jacking press and get a crusher at a special price. Contact the operator for details.

SOK press reviews

Galina Nikolaevna Elistratova, Chelyabinsk

We took a 20 liter press, with a reserve.

First we bought another press from a well-known company. Enough for 2 times.

I coped with the berries, but when I tried to make apple juice from the chopped pieces,
it produced a strong crash and became warped.
And this despite the fact that the manufacturer allows you to crush even whole apples in it! Horror!

Having learned from bitter experience, we began to look for another press. We settled on the SOK press.

• It is more powerful (jack 5 t).
• There is a choice of displacements: 10 or 20 liters.
• Better price.

We took a 20 liter press so that we could have a spare. The previous one had a 6 liter hopper, which seemed a bit small to us

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But the main thing is that the SOK press website honestly states

that apples need a crusher.
We ordered that too. Convenient thing. In a couple of minutes I crushed a box of apples, and half an hour later we were already drinking fresh juice!
Makhnev Andrey Petrovich, N. Tagil

I regret that I didn’t take a 20 liter press

Press is a necessary thing. I bought this for juice and to make cider. And from the cake - mash. I have established waste-free production and my wife is happy. We don’t throw away apples anymore, it’s all about use.

Bought on sale complete with crusher

. There is no need to cut apples with it. You throw the whole thing – the device copes.

Even my neighbors bring me extra harvest. I help you recycle for a nominal fee. Now I regret that I didn’t take the 20 liter one.

The press is simple to use, easy to understand and works without problems. The design is successful and there is nothing to break.

Dunaev Sergey, Stavropol Territory, Aleksandrovskoe

A box of grapes squeezed in 1 time

Jack press for 20 liters for 15,000 rubles.

Is that possible? It turns out that yes!

Steel frame, 6 mm – tested.

The guides and piston are made without defects, neatly.
You can look into the bunker like in a mirror.
Metal – stainless steel , not magnetic.

The press itself is supplied disassembled. All necessary components are in place

. As soon as I received it, I immediately assembled it and tried it out. I squeezed a box of grapes in one go.

I'm happy with the press. The quality is clear that it is factory made and there is a guarantee. Just right for a winemaker

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Budanov Vyacheslav, Voronezh

There is no comparison with a juicer!

We squeeze berries, apples, pumpkins, pears and plums on such a press. The juice turns out delicious. And most importantly - quickly.

There is no comparison with a juicer.

After the first cycle, nothing can be squeezed out of the cake.

Repeated spinning is not required. By the way, I don’t throw away the cake. My wife makes marshmallows from the apple juice, and I give the berry and fruit squeezes to my father-in-law for moonshine.

The jack is powerful. The juice gushes effortlessly. There are no complaints about the design.

Although the press itself is large in size, it can be disassembled and does not take up much space.

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Does not require special care. I rinsed it with water from a hose, wiped it off and it was done
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Many summer residents try to preserve all the harvest collected at the dacha. If the harvest turns out to be good, a do-it-yourself juice press will help you process the grown fruits, which allows you to get a high-quality drink. Juicers may not be suitable for this purpose. Their power is insufficient for a large number of fruits. In addition, prolonged contact of prepared products with air and metal parts of the juicer entails oxidation of the beneficial components of the juice.