With a solid size of a suburban area and a large number of home plants, care for it requires a lot of labor. To facilitate the work performed, an increasing number of Russians are purchasing mini-tractors. At the same time, it makes sense to purchase a tractor, provided that the area of the site is several tens of hectares or hectares.
Instructions
Step 1
Garden tractors are conventionally divided into multifunctional, compact and medium-sized. Multifunctional models have a huge number of attachments, a powerful engine and are used on areas of 2 hectares or more.
Step 2
Medium ones are suitable for plots of 1-2 hectares and perform work on mowing grass, lawn and garden work, snow removal, plowing, disking, milling, harrowing and other types of earthwork. Compact tractors (riders), as a rule, are used for cutting grass, removing snow, sweeping paths, processing lawns in areas up to 1 hectare.
Step 3
When choosing a mini-tractor, consider the size of the site and the volume of the proposed work. If there are a lot of bumps, trees and bushes in the area, choose a powerful model with a large fuel tank. In a small area with densely planted trees, a small and maneuverable one is preferable. Moreover, the more powerful the engine is, the more functions the tractor can perform.
Step 4
Be sure to consider the tractor's ability to meet all current and future needs. For sticky soils, hilly terrain and tough conditions, consider the 4WD model. They are more expensive than rear-wheel drive, but justify themselves in almost all cases.
Step 5
Most mini tractors are equipped with gasoline engines. Give preference to compact liquid-cooled power units. Modern gasoline engines are more durable and more fuel efficient, albeit more expensive in terms of price. However, the best option would be to choose a diesel tractor as it is even more powerful and high-torque at low speeds.
Step 6
The multi-stage gearbox allows you to select the most suitable tractor operating mode. Budget models have three- or four-stage boxes. The automatic transmission continuously adjusts the speed without the clutch pedal and gear lever. In addition, it allows speed changes without losing power to the equipment and drive wheels. The most expensive cars are equipped with hydrostatic transmissions with comfortable control, with extremely smooth speed changes both when moving forward and backward.
Step 7
Attachments (accessories) are sold separately from the machine. When purchasing, check their compatibility with the selected tractor and suitability for the required job. In doing so, please note that only trailed implements can be installed on the lawnmower tractor. A large and powerful rider can be aggregated with brushes and snow blowers. Middle class tractors are equipped with means of lifting attachments, including hydraulic ones. Multipurpose tractors can work simultaneously with multiple attachments mounted at the front, center and rear.
Step 8
Comfort and ease of use of the tractor is provided by the presence of a roof, an adjustable seat, the Fast Attach system, which allows you to quickly and easily install and remove attachments without additional tools. Additional equipment includes cruise control, cutting height memory system, informative control and monitoring panel. For lawn mowing, choose a model with wide tires that create low specific pressure on the soil and with floating decks that allow you to cut the grass evenly on uneven ground.
