No. 9 – DDE ET1200-40
Price: 5900 rubles
A very light and easy to use electric cultivator of high quality and modest weight. Not very powerful - 1.2 kW, such a device is suitable for small areas where there are no problems connecting to an energy source. The low power will please those who do not need to cultivate heavy and difficult-to-impact soil, and do not want to spend a lot on electricity. The principle of operation of the device is extremely simple - a vertical motor, through a worm gearbox, rotates a shaft equipped with four cutters, which in turn turns an undeveloped area into an area ready for planting cereals and vegetables.
The maximum plowing depth is 22 centimeters, but you can only count on it when cultivating light sandy soil. If you are looking for a model that will help you fight deep rhizomes of weeds, then the DDE ET1200-40 is unlikely to suit you, but in beds that have already been cleared of foreign elements it will perform just fine. An inexpensive motor-cultivator with an electric motor, accessible to almost every summer resident.
How to make an electric cultivator with your own hands?
In order to enjoy all the benefits of mechanized labor, it is not at all necessary to purchase a walk-behind tractor. Anyone who is more or less familiar with technology can make a useful device.
To work you will need:
- working motor from a meat grinder;
- 2 pipes;
- corners;
- screw;
- wheels with axles;
- scrap.
Tools:
- welding machine;
- pliers, sledgehammer, hammer;
- a set of keys.
No. 2 – Caiman Turbo 1000
Price: 23,000 rubles
What rating of cultivators can do without the legendary Caiman brand? A premium model that has, among other things, a reverse function, which is extremely useful in difficult areas. The highest quality of assembly and materials from which the device body itself is made guarantee the highest durability and reliability of the entire structure. The engine is also incomparable with its Chinese or Russian counterparts; it can only be brought to the point of overload with a lot of effort.
The relatively considerable weight of 32 kilograms surprisingly does not cause problems when handling - operator comfort is paramount and Caiman engineers know this. Even the noise produced during operation is practically not annoying, so this is perhaps the best device when it comes to operator comfort. Performance didn't disappoint either.
Light cultivators
Compact and lightweight cultivators are indispensable in small summer cottages. Let's look at the most popular devices among users.
Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E
Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E has a long service life
A low-noise and easy-to-use model for cultivating soil in flower beds, greenhouses and greenhouses. The aluminum case is dust and moisture resistant. Accordingly, the unit has a long service life. Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E has a folding handle. There are no difficulties with storing and transporting equipment.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 1.75 kW/2.38 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 40 cm;
- plowing depth – 23 cm;
- number of cutters – 6 pcs.;
- weight – 13.3 kg.
Pros:
- practicality and reliability;
- lightness and maneuverability;
- good acoustic mode;
- reasonable price and excellent build quality.
Minuses:
- lack of additional attachments included in the delivery package;
- the need for primary sharpening of cutters.
Video “Review of Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E”
This video shows how a mini cultivator works.
DDE ET1200-40
DDE ET1200-40 can be used in the garden, vegetable garden, greenhouses and greenhouses
Compact electric cultivator for cultivating soft and loose soil. The power of the device is not enough to loosen hard and compacted soil. DDE ET1200-40 can be used in the garden, vegetable garden, greenhouses and greenhouses. Differs in ease and simplicity of management. Doesn't take up much space in the garage or shed.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 1.20 kW/1.63 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 40 cm;
- plowing depth – 22 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 12 kg.
Pros:
- comfortable and understandable controls;
- excellent maneuverability;
- Fully performs the functions declared by the manufacturer.
Minuses:
- not suitable for processing hard and compacted soil;
- "weak" handles.
Video “Review of DDE ET1200-40”
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qnBvrs-P9DM
Hyundai T 1810E
Hyundai T 1810E is characterized by simplicity and ease of operation
Characterized by simplicity and ease of control. Has a convenient handle for carrying. Thanks to its small dimensions, it easily fits into the trunk of a car. The electric cultivator's cutters are made of high-strength metal. Deformation of the cutters during operation of the unit is unlikely.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 1.35 kW/1.84 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 40 cm;
- number of cutters – 6 pcs.;
- weight – 13.8 kg.
Pros:
- ergonomics and reliability of the design;
- resistance to wear and damage;
- durable and deformation-resistant cutters;
- compactness and light weight.
Minuses:
- relatively low productivity;
- Not suitable for compacted soil.
Eurosystems La Zappa
Eurosystems La Zappa is easy and quick to start
Italian electric cultivator for high-quality cultivation of row spacing, small vegetable gardens and flower beds. Thanks to its compactness and maneuverability, it fits well between trees and bushes. Eurosystems La Zappa is easy and quick to start. Even older people and the fairer sex can handle the operation of the device.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 1.30 kW/1.77 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 32 cm;
- plowing depth – 15 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 23 kg.
Pros:
- high-quality Italian assembly;
- strength and reliability of the case;
- resistance of cutters to mechanical damage and deformation.
Minuses:
- small size of transport wheels;
- lack of hiller;
- Difficulties in purchasing original spare parts when repairs/replacements are required.
Video “Eurosystems La Zappa – the best soil loosener”
This video shows how to plant potatoes using a mini electric cultivator.
Types of cultivators
A motor cultivator is a device that runs on gasoline. This ensures excellent mobility and the ability to process the most remote areas of the site.
Walk-behind tractors can have 2 or 4 stroke engines. In the first case, the device runs on a mixture of oil and gasoline. Four-stroke engines use only gasoline for their operation and are considered more progressive, as they make less noise and vibration.
As a separate type of motorized devices, we can distinguish mini-cultivators, the power of which is 1.5-3 liters. With. Such capabilities will be sufficient for processing flower beds, flower beds and small summer cottages. The maximum treatment depth is 8 cm, so these devices cannot be used in uncultivated areas. The mini-cultivator can be easily carried in a backpack and placed in the trunk of a car. For transportation, the design includes removable handles.
If you have a small area, you can also pay attention to a manual cultivator. Such a device will be useful for processing narrow, hard-to-reach places. There are the following subtypes of hand tools:
- Rotary. Equipped with a weeding knife, which easily pulls out the grass with its roots.
- Manual ripper. It has sharp, curved teeth that work well in hard soil.
- Mini-cultivators. Equipped with short handles and designed for soil in containers, pots or alpine slides.
Figure 1. Diagram of a homemade simple cultivator.
Electric cultivators for gardening are the most popular solution. They are much lighter than their gasoline counterparts and do not require constant refueling. They are not practical to use in areas that are too large, since the area to be treated is limited by the length of the cord. Of course, you can use extension cords, but not all summer residents will want to deal with a large number of wires every time. But these devices have the following advantages:
- high environmental friendliness - during operation, the electric cultivator for the garden will not emit harmful exhaust gases;
- no need to control the quantity and quality of fuel;
- lower repair cost than with motor cultivators;
- the ability to cultivate both cultivated areas and hard, dense soil.
Electric cultivators are not as powerful as gasoline ones, but they will be quite enough for a person who does not want to understand technical intricacies. All you need to do to get started is insert the plug into the outlet and press the power button.
Medium cultivators
Next in our rating are the top electric cultivators in the middle weight category.
Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E
Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E is made of high-strength metal.
An ergonomic and compact electric cultivator for cultivating small plots of land. It is actively used for plowing, loosening and leveling the soil, weeding rows, hilling beds, cutting furrows and spreading fertilizers.
The body of the Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E cultivator is made of high-strength metal. The unit is resistant to various mechanical damage and deformation.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 2.50 kW/3.40 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 55 cm;
- plowing depth – 28 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 29 kg.
Pros:
- stylish and laconic design;
- strength, reliability and wear resistance;
- wide range of applications;
- compactness, lightness and maneuverability;
- no difficulties with storage and transportation;
- low noise.
Minuses:
- discrepancy with the reality of the technical parameters indicated on the packaging;
- no reverse gear;
- weak fastening of the control handle;
- inflated cost of additional attachments.
Video “Detailed review of Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E”
This video review shows how to properly assemble an electric cultivator.
ELITECH KB 4E
ELITECH KB 4E is easy to use
Designed for loosening the soil and applying fertilizers in the garden plot and small vegetable garden. The absence of exhaust gases allows the device to be used in greenhouses, greenhouses and conservatories. ELITECH KB 4E is easy to use and highly maneuverable. To avoid damage to small parts, it is recommended to promptly clean the cultivator from clods of earth and dirt.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 2 kW/2.72 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 45 cm;
- plowing depth – 15 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 32 kg.
Pros:
- low noise level;
- high performance;
- no difficulties with maintenance;
- copes with the cultivation of virgin soil.
Minuses:
- during intensive work, problems with the opener (misalignment) are possible;
- The delivery package does not include a key for assembly.
Video “Review of ELITECH KB 4E”
In this video, experts talk about the features of using a cultivator for cultivating soil in a country house and garden.
LopLosh 2000
LopLosh 2000 has a non-standard design for electric cultivators
It has a non-standard design for electric cultivators. The presence of a single-phase asynchronous motor allows the unit to be used for a long time. LopLosh 2000 is used for hilling garden plants, cultivating virgin soil, loosening soft and dense soil, and applying fertilizers. Can be used to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation in garden beds.
Characteristics
- engine – electric, 2 kW/2.72 l. With.;
- cultivation width – 30 cm;
- plowing depth – 18 cm;
- weight – 38 kg.
Pros:
- universal application;
- simplicity and ease of use;
- reliability and strength of the structure;
- high power.
Minuses:
- heavy weight;
- difficulties with transportation and storage;
- insignificant plowing depth.
Video “Comparison of LopLosh 2000 with a classic cultivator”
This video shows the principle of operation of two units on virgin soil.
Monferme Agat
Monferme Agat – a stylish “ladies'” cultivator
The stylish “ladies'” cultivator is designed for cultivating small garden plots. The unit is environmentally friendly and has a low noise level. Monferme Agat has protection against accidental engine starting. Characterized by efficient power consumption. There are 4 travel speeds – 2 reverse and 2 forward.
Characteristics
- motor – electric, 0.8 kW;
- cultivation width – 47 cm;
- plowing depth – 24 cm;
- weight – 32 kg.
Pros:
- stylish and interesting design;
- low noise;
- environmental friendliness;
- presence of a lock button to prevent accidental start.
Minuses:
- mismatch between weight and power;
- cannot handle compacted soil.
Video “Monferme Agat – the best cultivator model for women”
This video explains the benefits of a lightweight and stylish device.
SOIL TILLAGE ON A HOUSE PLANT. Part 2 (choosing a motor cultivator)
At a time when we were building a bright future together and had land plots of 5–20 acres at our disposal for dachas and vegetable gardens, working on them was strongly associated with a shovel, glanders, rakes, calluses on the hands and aching pain in the muscles of a constantly bent back.
Today, when privately owned plots have become larger, and we have finally realized that our work in any case is worth our strength and health, there is a demand for small-scale mechanization units. If you are not a farmer and have a plot of less than a hectare, then a motor cultivator will be your best friend. Let's take a closer look at how to choose a motor cultivator for comfortable work on a specific site.
A motor cultivator is essentially a specialized version of a classic walk-behind tractor, in which the main working tool - a milling cutter - is mounted not on the power take-off shaft, but directly on the power shaft. Therefore, such units are called axial walk-behind tractors.
In this case, the cutter performs two actions - loosening the surface layer of soil and creating traction to move the cultivator forward. When using other replaceable implements, the wheels are mounted on the shaft instead of the cutter.
So-called self-propelled motor cultivators are also produced, which have two separate shafts for wheels and a cutter, but do not provide any other replaceable implements. In such units, the cutter and wheels rotate in different directions, which balances the cultivator’s desire to accelerate to the rotation speed of the cutter and prevents it from jumping out of hard compacted soil.
Considering the characteristics of motor cultivators, let's start by dividing them, depending on weight and engine power, into four main classes: ultra-light (weight up to 20 kg, engine power up to 2.5 hp / 1.8 kW), light (weight up to 40 kg , power up to 4.5 hp/3.3 kW), medium (weight up to 60 kg, power up to 6.0 hp/4.4 kW) and heavy (weight over 60 kg, power over 6 .0 hp/4.4 kW).
Motor cultivators are usually equipped with gasoline engines. On ultra-light and some models of light cultivators, two-stroke engines are installed, since with equal power they are significantly lighter than four-stroke ones, but at the same time it is necessary to prepare a special mixture of gasoline and oil for them.
A number of models of light, medium and heavy cultivators are equipped with four-stroke engines that run on gasoline without adding oil. Models of heavy cultivators can also be equipped with a diesel engine.
Since classic four-stroke engines have a lubrication system that allows the motor cultivator to be operated on slopes only up to 20°, if it is necessary to handle slopes with a large inclination angle, you should choose units that have special oil pumps installed.
Ultra-light, light and medium-sized cultivators can also be equipped with an electric motor with a power of 500 W to 2 kW. Such units operate almost silently, do not require refueling or oil changes, and do not create exhaust gases harmful to the environment.
Electric cultivators are indispensable when working in confined spaces: greenhouses, greenhouses, greenhouses, etc. In this case, you should always remember that the socket to which the electric cultivator is connected must have a high-quality and reliable grounding, and the electrical network supplying the unit must have a residual current device (RCD) for leakage currents of more than 30 mA.
The problem area for electric cultivators is the power cable, which limits the size of the treated area and requires a power source. Also, when working with an electric cultivator, you need to alternate working cycles with breaks, the duration of which depends on the model of the unit (for example, 30 minutes of work and at least 20 minutes of break). In addition, during work it is necessary to constantly monitor the location of the cable so that it does not inadvertently get under the working tool of the cultivator or get caught in trees, bushes, etc.
When working with an electric cultivator, you should plan your passes through the area so that the cable is always laid on the treated soil. Therefore, you need to start not from the edge of the plot, but from the connection point (connection of the cultivator’s power cable to an extension cord or socket).
Our market offers models of electric cultivators of Russian brands (Mole EK-3, EK-1600, Neva EK 100-1.5, Nadezhda 02, Tarpan-03, Tselina-380 L, LopLosh), Ukraine (KE-42-1600) , China (Zirka JY-300, JY-750, JY-1000 and JY-1050), Germany (Gardena EH 600, Ikra EM 1200, EM 1000 and EM 750), Slovenia (Sadko ET-260 and ET-390), Italy (Z1 EL and LaZappa 1300), USA (Mantis and Patriot T 1.6/300 F EPG), Japan (Ryobi RCP-1000), Denmark (Texas El-Tex 1300, El-Tex 1000 and El-Tex 7500). Many leading companies manufacture products under their brands in factories in China, and the German SunGarden assembles its SunGarden T 35 E electric cultivators in Russia from parts manufactured in Germany and China (made in PRC).
Quite exotic battery-powered cultivators have appeared on sale today. Suppliers offer units from French (Caiman Turbo 1000) and Swedish (Husqvarna TB 1000) manufacturers. Both models have a removable battery (the French have lead-acid, and the Swedes have lithium-ion), the charge of which, depending on the properties of the soil, lasts for 40 - 60 minutes of operation, and subsequent recharging takes 6 - 8 hours.
Such devices are of little use for cultivating virgin lands - their lot is pre-cultivated areas: lawns, flower beds, etc., with an area of up to 12 acres. Despite the fact that these units combine the advantages of environmental friendliness and quiet operation of electric cultivators and the mobility of motor cultivators, their price is currently too high for the average consumer.
Motor cultivators are usually equipped with worm, gear-chain or gear reducers and automatic centrifugal, belt with tension roller or disc clutch. Medium and heavy class units are equipped with a full-fledged gearbox.
A worm gearbox (a gear on the operating shaft and a worm on the transmission shaft) is used on units with a vertical engine crankshaft. This ensures greater compactness of the unit and relatively less weight, but in the case of using a four-stroke engine, due to the difficulties encountered in providing lubrication when the engine crankshaft is mounted vertically, the cost of the motor cultivator increases significantly.
In addition, when using a worm, you can turn the working shaft only by rotating the transmission shaft, that is, even with the clutch disengaged, the cutter will not rotate, which does not allow you to pull the walk-behind tractor backwards. It can be moved using additional transport wheels or carried.
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A worm gearbox with an automatic centrifugal clutch is equipped with ultra-light and light class cultivators, which are designed for cultivating land plots of up to 15-20 acres. The role of reverse gear is performed by a carrying handle (if it is absent, there is a high probability of touching the hot engine with your hand).
Ultra-light class models have a working width of 20–30 cm and provide soil loosening to a depth of 10 cm. Such units are convenient for loosening and weeding in hard-to-reach places, such as narrow row spacing of flower beds, hotbeds, greenhouses, etc.
Light motor cultivators have a working width of 40 - 50 cm with a loosening depth of up to 15 - 20 cm. They can effectively cultivate the soil in a small garden, use interchangeable equipment to carry out hilling, cutting furrows for planting, etc.
Among ultra-light cultivators, the American Mantis is the most popular in Russia and Ukraine. It is equipped with either a gasoline engine (2-stroke Kioriz with a power of 1.7 hp; 4-stroke Honda with a power of 1.25 - 1.5 hp), or an electric motor (power 0.78 kW/1 ,1 hp) and weighs only 9 – 10 kg, and folding handles allow you to carry the cultivator in a bag.
Patented by Schiller-Pfeiffer (USA), cutters with serpentine-shaped knives (curved at certain angles in the horizontal and vertical planes) allow cultivating soil to a depth of up to 25 cm. The high rotation speed of the cutters - up to 240 rpm - turns the treated layer into a uniformly fine-grained one. lumpy soil.
In addition to the tiller, additional attachments are available for Mantis: a hiller plow for cutting furrows for planting vegetables and weeding 15 cm wide rows; lawn aerator; lawn rake for combing dry grass; brush for removing debris, dirt and weeds from the cracks of paving slabs; one- or two-sided brush cutter and the most popular attachment is the planting edge trimmer, which is a wheel paired with a disk blade that allows you to form clear boundaries of flower beds, flower beds, paths and alleys, trees and shrubs.
But recently Mantis has acquired a worthy European competitor - the Stihl MM55 motor-cultivator (multi-system). This unit is equipped with a two-stroke gasoline engine with a capacity of 1.0 hp/0.75 kW and weighs 7.9 kg without attachments and fuel.
For comfortable work on the land with this motor cultivator, a wide range of interchangeable equipment can be used: milling cutter (BF-MM), chopper (BK-MM) and aerator (RL-MM) for soil cultivation; edge trimmer (FC-MM) and moss remover (MF-MM) for caring for flower beds and lawns; sweeping roller (KW-MM) and sweeping brush (KB-MM) for cleaning paths, steps, driveways, etc. various debris, fallen leaves or snow. When cultivating the soil, the cultivator can be weighted with a special additional weight, and to improve maneuverability during harvesting and facilitate transportation of the unit, a removable chassis is designed.
A gear-chain reducer (gear-sprockets on the working and transmission shafts are connected by a chain) is used on units with a horizontal engine crankshaft. The gearbox housing of this type is flat and thin, which minimizes movement resistance while maximizing the immersion of the cutter into the cultivated soil. Complete with a belt clutch, such a gearbox is installed on middle-class motor cultivators and inexpensive heavy-duty models.
Middle-class cultivators have a working width of 40–85 cm and provide soil loosening to a depth of 25–28 cm; they are designed for comfortable work with a milling cutter and other replaceable equipment (if equipped with a gearbox) on medium-sized plots (up to 50 acres).
When choosing a motor cultivator, in addition to the total area of the cultivated area, you must also take into account the structure of the plantings on it. So, for example, if a plot of 35 acres is divided into smaller ones of 2 - 5 acres, occupied by various agricultural crops, bushes, flower beds, lawns, etc., then a light motor cultivator is enough to cultivate it. But if the entire plot is designed for growing a monoculture, it is necessary to purchase a middle-class unit.
Despite the assurances of advertising brochures selling gardening equipment, plowing the soil with a middle-class motor cultivator, not to mention a light one, is, to put it mildly, quite problematic. The main purpose of plowing is to turn over, crumble and mix a layer of soil of a certain thickness. In this case, the plow cuts, tears off and lifts the soil layer, which causes a response of friction forces, resistance to cutting, lifting and lifting, which turns plowing into quite energy-intensive work.
The soil reaction forces in the horizontal plane tend to turn the plow in this plane towards the unplowed area and push the motor-cultivator into the furrow, and in the vertical plane, push it up (deepen). The weight of the unit must provide sufficient traction with the ground on the wheels mounted on the shaft instead of the cutter, otherwise the cultivator will slip. Therefore, to plow large areas, it is necessary to purchase a heavy motor cultivator weighing at least 70 kg, which, moreover, will have to be additionally loaded with weights up to 120 - 150 kg.
On professional heavy-duty motor-cultivators, a gear reducer is installed (the working and transmission shafts are connected by 3 to 5 gears interlocked in a chain) and a disc clutch. Such equipment is designed for long-term continuous operation when processing areas of more than 50 acres. The presence of a gearbox and a fairly wide range of replaceable equipment practically equalizes the functionality of a heavy motor-cultivator and a middle-class walk-behind tractor.
Our market is replete with a variety of both manufacturers and models of motor cultivators: Russian “Salut”, “Neva”, “Mole”, “Tarpan”, “Leader”, “Dachnik”, “Oka”, “Sarmat”, “Master”; Ukrainian Motor Sich, Chinese Zirka, KDT (manufactured by Zubr) Centavr, Forester, Aurora; German Solo, Al-Ko, Gardena, Viking, MTD; Italian Oleo-Mac, Goldoni, Efco, Meccanica Benassi , BCS, Grillo, Bertolini, Castel Garden; Swedish Stiga and Husqvarna, as well as Pubert (France), Honda (Japan), Sadko (Slovenia), Triunfo (Portugal), Szentkiraly (Hungary), Texas (Denmark, China), SunGarden (Germany, China, Russia), etc.
Walk-behind tractors produced in the CIS countries can be equipped with both “native” and imported engines – Chinese, Japanese Subaru-Robin and Honda or American ones from Briggs & Stratton.
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How to choose
When choosing a battery-powered cultivator, it is important to understand what such a unit is, how it is designed and works, and what characteristics it has. All models of such equipment are equipped with two cutters with sickle-shaped blades
These elements loosen the soil. Depending on the power of the power plant, the depth and efficiency of loosening varies from 30 to 500 or more millimeters.
Country models are characterized by many important advantages. Among them:
- Lack of difficulties in management, due to the simplicity of the design. Unlike models running on diesel or gasoline fuel, electric cultivators consist of three main parts: the engine, the control unit and the gearbox. This means that both men and women can control them. In addition, electric cultivators do not require much maintenance. The only thing you need to do after the work is to clean the blades from any remaining soil and hide the cable.
- Small dimensions and weight.
- Democratic price.
The device is also useful in that it can be used in enclosed spaces, such as greenhouses or greenhouses, due to the absence of harmful emissions and exhaust gases during operation.
The device is equipped with a long control handle, so the summer resident does not have to strain his back or bend while working.
But, before choosing an electric cultivator, it is important to weigh the negative sides, because, in addition to the advantages, such units also have disadvantages. Customer reviews often emphasize that an electric cultivator is much worse than gasoline models in terms of autonomy, since it cannot be used in places where there is no access to electricity, and the operating radius is limited by the length of the cord
When choosing an electric cultivator for your dacha, you need to take into account the following criteria:
- Dimensions of the treated area. Lightweight cultivator models are suitable for work on a plot of up to 3 acres. More powerful units process up to 15 acres.
- Soil type. If you want to purchase an affordable cultivator with low productivity, you need to take into account that it can handle soft or pre-plowed soils. As the hardness of the substrate increases, you will have to choose more powerful cultivators.
- Price. If one of the key selection criteria is the cost of the unit, then it is better to focus on affordable models with limited functionality.
- Size and maneuverability. Cultivators from the group of lightweight devices are characterized by compact size and ease of operation. This feature should appeal to novice summer residents who are buying their first device for cultivating their garden.
- Width of cutter. Advanced models are equipped with wide cutters that can make beds up to 50 cm wide. For comparison, the width of beds from light units is only 25 cm. Models with collapsible cutters are also available for sale - they can be changed by adjusting the width.
- Gearbox type. The gearbox is a structure that transmits movement from the drive to the cutters. Electric models are equipped with worm or chain gearboxes. The first type is characterized by an affordable price and is suitable for light units. The second one is more reliable and can be repaired faster in case of problems.
Types of cultivators
By type of design, cultivators can be divided into:
- manual;
- rotary;
- cultivators, rippers;
- mechanized.
If you forget about mechanized equipment when choosing a cultivator, then a manual cultivator can become a useful thing. Its advantage is the availability of use in places where wheeled vehicles simply cannot pass. This could be a corner near a fence or a mountainous area where it is difficult to handle a heavy cultivator. This technique will allow you to loosen the soil in the garden and near trees, which will add oxygen to the soil. Also, a manual cultivator can handle narrow flowerbeds where mechanized equipment cannot be used.
The rotary cultivator is a shaft with cutting discs. Its rotation allows you to loosen the ground, while the owner of the equipment can make a handle according to his height, and not bend over when working with the cultivator. The special shape of the discs allows you not only to thoroughly loosen the soil, but also, by throwing out a clod of soil, to remove weeds from it.
They will remain on the surface and can be simply collected with a rake in the future. This type of cultivator is often used in greenhouse conditions to cultivate beds with cucumbers and tomatoes. And for the garden, a rotary cultivator will be useful in processing flower beds and fruit trees.
The simplest version of manual equipment is a cultivator ripper. You can easily make it yourself. The design consists of 3 or 5 curved teeth. They allow you to quickly destroy the thick crust of the earth and saturate the soil with oxygen. For home flowers or small flower beds, you can make a lightweight design that is easy to use. And for a garden or vegetable garden, it is better to think about a long handle, otherwise you will have to strain your back and constantly bend over.
Advantages and disadvantages
Any technique has positive and negative properties. The pros help increase popularity, and the cons force designers to develop new models where they are minimized.
If we look specifically at this type of cultivator, we can find the following advantages:
- Design without technical frills.
- Small dimensions make it easier to transport and operate the device.
- The third follows from the first two - anyone can operate the unit, regardless of age, physical condition and technical knowledge.
- Environmental Safety.
- Maintenance consists of changing the oil, lubricating the main components and cleaning the cutter.
- Work without interruptions for refueling.
- Rare component failure.
There are also disadvantages:
- Limited work area due to cable length.
- Low engine power.
- Dependence on the availability of electricity.
MAINTENANCE OF Electric cultivator EK-3
1. Maintenance boils down to checking the oil level in the gearbox twice a year. This check should be carried out through the oil level screw located on the bottom of the gearbox.
2. The electric drive of the electric cultivator EK – 3. During operation, it may be necessary to make the following adjustments:
2.1. Tightening the drive belt Tightening is carried out with the drive belt cover removed, by loosening the nuts securing the base to the metal plate on which the engine is installed and shifting the latter towards the cutters. After tensioning is completed, the loose screws are tightened. The tension value should ensure that the EK-3 electric cultivator operates under load without the belt slipping on the pulleys when the clutch lever is pressed. It should be remembered that the belt casing should not touch either the housing or the motor shaft.
Adjusting reverse gear. (if the electric cultivator gearbox is equipped with a reverse gear mechanism)
During operation, the adjustment of the electric cultivator's reverse gear may be disrupted. In this case, you should loosen the locknut of the bolt through the axial hole of which the reverse gear cable passes. Adjustment is made by rotating this bolt. The adjustment is considered complete when, at the final stage of pressing the reverse lever, no significant effort is felt and at the same time the reverse gear is reliably engaged. After making the adjustment, the locknut is tightened. It is recommended to adjust the reverse gear when the electric motor is turned on.
ATTENTION!
When you press the electric motor start button “1” on a new EK electric cultivator, rotation of the cutters may be observed when the clutch is disengaged. This is due to the fact that the new belt does not slip on the pulleys.
This effect is not a malfunction and disappears after 1…1.5 hours of operation, after the belt has run in.
It is recommended to turn on the EK electric cultivator during this period of time, slightly raising the cutters from the ground.
ATTENTION!
The remaining elements of the electric drive of the electric cultivator EK-3 (engine, electrical equipment unit) do not require adjustments and do not fail; they are repaired at the manufacturer.
During the period of validity of the manufacturer's warranty
PROHIBITED:
1. Change the installation of electrical equipment of the electric cultivator EK-3.
2. Open and repair the electrical equipment unit yourself.
Cultivator Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E
Characteristics
Cultivator
- Milling cutter rotation direction: straight
- Milling speed: 140 rpm
- Tillage width: 40 cm
- Cultivation depth: 23 cm
- Number of cutters included: 6 pcs.
- Dimensions, LxWxH: 570x300x420 mm
- Weight: 13.3 kg
Price from 8,899 to 9,990 (Average price: 9,990 RUR)
Lightweight, powerful, processing width is just 40 cm.
The new cutters are not very sharp, I had to go through them with a file. Only one transfer.
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A very cool, lightweight and compact cultivator. For my small area - just what I need. It loosens soft soil well, but of course it’s not suitable for virgin soil (you need something more powerful and heavier). The case is durable, it is clear that everything is assembled conscientiously and soundly. For me, a significant plus is that you don’t have to bother with gasoline. But if you have a large area, it is of course better to take gasoline so as not to get tangled in the wires.
A fairly powerful 1.75 kW is enough to walk on virgin soil. Low price 9990 rubles.
Very light 13 gk, which is why you need to walk 2-3 times on unplowed land to plow it 10-15cm. The grass gets wrapped around the blades, so it is better to mow it first.
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I'm happy, it works great for the money.
Lightweight, quiet, nimble.
Only for light ground.
Easy. No gasoline or oil needed. Easy to use. Good brand.
You must constantly monitor the wire so as not to cut it
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Cultivator for 6 acres. They will not be able to plow the compacted trampled earth. It is suitable for digging up beds and greenhouses, after winter, for example. In one day, the entire area can be processed and the soil turns out soft and crumbly. I recommend it. The device is worth the money. It will pay for itself in the first year.
I bought it spontaneously, so to speak, in the mood. But to my surprise, this cultivator did so much work that I had not gotten around to doing for several years. The power and working width are more than enough for a plot of 6 acres. A good solid cultivator.
Lightweight and maneuverable.
there are no additional attachments, like combing out old grass on a lawn
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I use the cultivator in the greenhouse and in flower beds, it’s quite easy to use, it’s a pity that you can’t adjust the working width, but it justifies itself. We like it, we work with the whole family, even my grandmother can easily cope with it.
Price, quiet, fits in trunk, lightweight. Anyone who thinks that the axis of the cutters is immersed is mistaken, there is about 3-4 cm of distance left to the shield, the back of the shield crawls along the ground.
Well, it’s not possible to roll him on wheels. I would like it to be as deep as a shovel, but the price tag for walk-behind tractors and cultivators is 3-3.5 times higher,
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He digs 18-20 cm of black soil, the soil turns out like sand (this year I worked the soil that was dug up and sown last spring), while in order to achieve such a depth there is no need to rush, he swings from left to right to cut out the soil under the gearbox, and the distance between the cutters, and It was possible to go deeper. Using the dragging method, I buried the protective shield below ground level, about 20 cm, just for fun. I processed a clean 6 acres in 26 hours, 6 hours of which I rested with the walk-behind tractor engine, I didn’t notice any fatigue, it was boring and dreary, music and beer with smoked fish helped to dispel the boredom. In order not to trample the earth behind me, I plowed 1-1.5 meters in length and returned back; if you plow not the entire 40 cm along the width of the cutters, but only one half, and with the other half go along the plowed part, then it feels like it’s faster , and the load on the engine is less. I haven’t sharpened the cutters, somewhere they write that it needs to be sharpened and somewhere that it’s not necessary, it doesn’t notice weeds and small branches, it doesn’t really wrap around. My wife and I are happy, we won’t cover it with a shovel to increase the depth. I did my part of the work, the soil is beautiful like sand and I’m not tired like when digging with a shovel earlier, now it’s my wife’s turn to plant and weed, my job is watering (later I’ll throw pipes and sprinklers with a timer on the water from Ali Express) and most importantly, fishing...
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I gave myself a gift for March 8th. I bought this small and, one might say, cozy cultivator. I have already tried to cultivate it in a greenhouse. I can confidently say that this is a convenient thing; it loosens the ground perfectly. Comfortable handles, you don’t have to put a lot of effort when working, it digs into the ground and plows itself, you just hold it and set the direction. Grinds all weeds without problems. If the garden is small and near the house (like mine) this is an irreplaceable thing
I advise women to pay attention to this model
PREPARING THE Electric Cultivator FOR WORK
1. Assemble the rotor. Assemble the rotors and install them on the gearbox shaft according to Fig. 2. When installing, pay attention to the following: the rotors consist of two different pairs - right and left, and they should be installed so that the cutting edges of the knives enter the ground when the EK-3 electric cultivator moves forward.
2. Check the oil level in the gearbox by unscrewing the oil level screw. If necessary, add TAD-17I or MS-20 oil through the filling hole. Fill the oil to the level corresponding to the lower point of the inspection hole. A full fill is approximately 0.5 liters.
3. Unwind the cable and inspect it. There should be no damage to the insulation on the cable.
4. Connect the electric cultivator to the network. To do this, insert the power cable plug into a socket with a voltage of 220V, 50Hz. The socket must have a grounding contact (Euro socket). The supply network is single-phase three-wire with zero working (“neutral”) and zero protective separating wires. In addition, the supply network must be protected against leakage currents at a level of 30 MA, for example, using a residual current device. It is allowed to use an RCD connected between the mains supply and a long cable of the electric cultivator.
Caution - danger!
Make sure that at the moment of switching on there are no unauthorized persons near the electric cultivator (from the cutters side).
1. Perform a test run of the Electric Cultivator EK-3 by pressing the handles as follows, slightly lift the cutters and press the black button of the block.
2. Transfer movement to the rotors with cutters by pressing the clutch lever (10) with the fingers of your right hand.
3. If the electric cultivator is equipped with a gearbox that provides reverse gear, then you should try switching the direction of rotation of the cutters by pressing the reverse lever, which is located on the left handle of the electric cultivator (not shown in Fig. 1). It is recommended to press this lever while the electric motor is running.
Features of working with an electric cultivator
How to choose?
It is not so easy to choose an electric cultivator model if you have no idea about it. At first it seems that for the beds it doesn’t matter which method and which unit you use. In fact, the choice of cultivator depends on many factors. For example, the most powerful unit can plow virgin soil well, but at the same time be inferior to other models in terms of additional equipment. It would be optimal to choose a model designed to process a specific type of area. In this case, when choosing a model, you should consider the following nuances:
- site features and terrain;
- tillage on “former” beds;
- soil type;
- coverage of the site area;
- power of the cultivator as a whole;
- performance;
- additional accessories (brushes);
- purpose (who will work on it).
The product passport contains basic information on technical characteristics - power, energy consumption, processed area, as well as material regarding options. For example, the selected model must have reverse functionality. There are many other options that make the life of gardeners easier. There are units with a convenient handle for turning in a given direction. And also some models of electric cultivators have more advanced functionality - the presence of two or more gears. When choosing a cultivator, you should take into account your own capabilities for its use. There are models that are more convenient for sloping areas. As well as models with attachments.
It is worth selecting those units that are equipped with a reliable housing with protection against foreign objects getting into the working area (cutters, wings, protective discs). You can take a closer look at models that have the functionality to turn off the cutter, but not the engine, for safety reasons and to increase productivity. It is believed that the best manufacturers of electric cultivators are European brands. But as practice shows, domestic models have recently become increasingly popular.
How to choose an electric cultivator for your garden?
When choosing an electric cultivator, you should carefully read the technical characteristics of the unit. Among the important indicators: • power; • number of cutters; • weight of the structure; • working width. Engine power in different models varies from 0.7 to 2.1 kW. Power indicators affect productivity, processing width and immersion depth of cutters. The 700-watt unit is capable of loosening the soil no deeper than 15 cm, while the 2000-watt motor deepens the cutter to 35 cm.
The choice of an electric cultivator model is also influenced by the following factors: • the topography of the site, the degree of neglect of the beds; • soil type; • types of work that are planned to be carried out; • total area of the treated area; • device power and performance indicators. Equally important is who will operate the unit. Although electric models are compact and light in weight, among the wide range there are more and less convenient devices for the elderly and women (the weight of the recommended designs is no more than 7-8 kg).
Daewoo DAT 2500E
This model, which is often confused with another popular electric cultivator Daewoo DAT 1800e, is the optimal solution in the class of medium-power cultivators. Thanks to a more complex design and increased weight, it stays confidently near the ground, which allows it to handle more complex soils.
In terms of its characteristics, it is close to a multifunctional walk-behind tractor. In addition to the high power of 2.5 kW, it has a fairly rich basic package: lug wheels are added to the standard cutters, as well as the ability to mount a compact plow on the rear of the frame.
Another advantage of the Daewoo DAT 2500E is its efficiency: having similar technical characteristics to gasoline models, the electricity required for its operation is much more expensive. The fairly economical price for such a powerful device is also pleasing - on average no more than 22 thousand rubles.
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How to choose a motor cultivator for your garden or home
Components of the cultivator
Criteria influencing the choice of agricultural machinery:
- Area of the treated area. The smaller the area, the more maneuverable and lightweight the cultivator should be.
- Soil type. In dense soil (clay soil), digging requires units with a powerful motor.
- Who will operate the equipment? A motorized cultivator for women and older people is chosen to be lightweight and maneuverable.
- Supported Features. With additional attachments and devices, the motor cultivator will solve more problems. For example, if you have a rotary plow, the tillage time will be reduced by 2.5-3 times.
Engine type and number of gears
Most models of motor cultivators have rotary cutters mounted on a single shaft. When they rotate, they move the entire structure forward. Self-propelled motor cultivators with two shafts for cutters and wheels. They are released forward to cultivate the soil. This technique has several speeds, forward and reverse. The load between the wheels is distributed by differentials or overrunning clutches.
Engine power
The indicator determines the ability of the walk-behind tractor to process different types of soil. On the product card, the parameter is indicated in horsepower. A light garden cultivator will not cope with clay soil; high-power equipment will be required. Engine types by power:
- low-power;
- average;
- high power.
Width and depth of processing area
Criteria for choosing a motor cultivator
The first parameter is the area of soil capture by the cultivator. Depth refers to how far the cutters cut into the ground. These parameters are selected based on the type of soil on the site, its susceptibility to water and wind erosion. Powerful cultivators are purchased for deep loosening.
Starting system
Most motor cultivators are turned on manually. The operator pulls the cable or turns the handle, the shaft makes several revolutions and the equipment starts. With a built-in electric starter, the impulse is created by the motor. Such cultivators have 2 disadvantages:
- large dimensions;
- non-removable starter battery that requires periodic charging.
Clutch type
With a disk system, torque is transmitted through the disk. This clutch has high efficiency. Even under maximum load, components wear out slowly. With a belt drive, torque is transmitted along a belt. This solution is rarely used due to low performance and rapid wear when connecting a powerful motor.
No. 8 – Ryobi RCP1225
Price: 9300 rubles
An electric cultivator popular among domestic summer residents, which is ideal for processing traditional six hundred square meters. Not the most powerful - only 1.2 kW, this device nevertheless performs well on black soil soils, where its performance is quite comparable to good light gasoline motor cultivators. Unlike the latter, it is perfect for working in dense planting conditions - the plowing width is 25 centimeters, and the depth is 20.
In principle, a device with similar performance characteristics can be purchased cheaper, as you can see from the example of the previous position in our rating, but in terms of durability and maintainability, the Ryobi RCP1225 will give it a hundred points ahead. So if, first of all, you are looking for a device that can serve you for more than one summer season, take a closer look at this model.
Ryobi RCP1225
If you still have doubts when choosing the right model, find out how to choose an inexpensive and reliable cultivator and not make a mistake.
The most reliable electric cultivators
The most common classification of electric ripper is by weight and power.
Classification by weight
Depending on the weight, electric cultivators are divided into the following groups:
- ultra-light (their weight is less than 15 kg, the width of the cultivated area is 30 cm;
- light - with a weight of less than 40 kg, with a width of the cultivated area - up to 50 cm and with a processing depth - up to 15 cm;
- medium - with a weight of less than 70 kg, with a treated area up to 90 cm wide and a treatment depth of up to 20 cm;
- heavy - weighing over 100 kg. They are professional units that can handle large areas.
On a note. Among electric cultivators, light and ultra-light units predominate.
Heavy electric cultivator
Classification by technical characteristics
All electric cultivators have similar characteristics:
- mass;
- power;
- number of cutters;
- processing depth;
- tillage width.
Power is the main parameter of these machines. All other indicators and characteristics of the electric cultivator depend on it.
Influence of the number of cutters
Electric cultivators have different numbers of cutters. They either come as a kit or are a necessary part of the machine. Sometimes cultivators with a small number of tines are the most preferable: they help to perform different tasks in small areas.
Important! Some models have an additional number of cutters. This allows you to expand the list of tasks performed
Some models can adjust the speed of rotation of the cutters. This has a positive effect on the quality of soil treatment. Electric rotary cultivators have improved technical characteristics. The best is an electric cultivator with reverse gear.
Electric cultivator cutter
