Motocultivators of the Russian production "Mole" and "Salute": reviews

The motor-cultivator is a convenient modern technique, with the help of which it is possible to considerably simplify the work on a suburban site. Equipment of this type is produced in many countries of the world, including in Russia. Most of the domestic models are reliable and of good quality. The most popular motor cultivators of Russian production are Krot and Salyut.

What criteria should I pay attention to when choosing?

Buying a motor cultivator, it is worth looking primarily at its characteristics:

• Engine type and power. To date, motor cultivators with electric and petrol motors are produced. Functioning from the network models are used to handle very small areas (beds, greenhouses). Rechargeable vehicles are more maneuverable, but are also used for plowing land in small areas. The gasoline engine can be two-, four- and six-stroke. Accordingly, and this technique is applied in areas of different areas.

• The width of the seizure. The smallest models of motor cultivators, running on electricity, usually have a capture width of not more than 50 cm. Gasoline models in this regard are more convenient. The width of capture of such cultivators is about 60-80 cm.

• Depth of plowing. Most motor cultivators loosen the ground about 20-25 cm. However, there are powerful models capable of cultivating the soil to a great depth.

• The possibility of using attachments of different types. On the cultivator it is allowed to hang not only a plow, but, for example, a hiller, a small mower, polo-liners, etc.

From cultivators, cultivators differ in that they can not be used for transportation of all kinds of cargo. Wheels on them are usually worn temporarily and only for moving around the site.

The history of the moto cultivator "Mole"

The first models of this brand came off the assembly line in 1983. Their quality was quite decent, and therefore they quickly gained popularity among summer residents. Lots of queues lined up behind the Moles. This technique was bought in bulk by foreign businessmen. "Mole" was the first motor cultivator designed to perform country work, released in our country, and still remains one of the most popular brands. Russian motor cultivators "Krot" are produced by machine-building plants in Moscow and Omsk.

Design Features

Good maintainability is one of the absolute advantages of the models of this brand. The construction of motor-cultivators of the Russian production "Krot" is very simple. The gearbox is fixed on the two-part frame. Manages the cultivator of this brand in the same way as a motorcycle: by turning the plastic handles (coupling, gas). Attachments to the "Mole" is attached to the special brackets available on the frame.

The torque from the engine to the gearbox is transmitted by means of a belt drive. On the protruding shafts of the latter are fixed cutters. The engines on the Krot motor cultivators are used differently. Usually these are two-stroke or four-stroke Honda, FORSA ZF or LIFAN. The width of the grip of most modifications of the "Krot" cultivator is 60 cm, the depth of plowing is 20-25 cm.

Since these Russian motor cultivators (reviews about them, by the way, are very good yet, and therefore) - the technique is quite powerful, sometimes they, like a motoblock, are used to transport not too heavy loads. In this case, the shafts are mounted conventional wheels with rubber tires.

What can I use for?

Most often Russian-made cultivators "Krot" use, of course, for plowing the land. In this case, a different number of mills can be used. Virgin lands, as well as very dense plow with the use of two. Soft soils are usually processed with four cutters. The maximum number of them, which can be used on the motor-cultivator "Mole" - six.

Also the technique of this brand is allowed to apply:

• For weeding. In this case, additional attachment is installed along the external contour. It represents propolniki and special disks.

• Hills and even digging out potatoes.

• Billets of small amounts of hay using razors-mowers.

• Carriage on a trailer trolley is not more than 150 kg.

• For pumping water.

Reviews about the "Mole" technique

Russian motovultivators of this brand, as already mentioned, are extremely popular in our country. In addition to their complete maintainability, their main advantages include low cost, long service life and high-quality soil cultivation. Most of the modifications of "Mole" have very good power. The fact that they can be transported, for example, hay, is very popular among the villagers and people who have rabbits and goats on their outskirts. Summer residents appreciate this model for small dimensions with very good performance.

Also, its pluses include a long service life. Some summer residents this model has served for 20-30 years, and almost without the need for repair. In general, very good deserve these motor cultivators of Russian production reviews.

The manufacturer of models "Salute"

This brand is also quite popular in our country. The moto-cultivators "Salyut" are produced by the Russian company of the same name. Its head office is in Moscow. "Salute" - one of the oldest firms in Russia. It was founded in 1912 and specialized in the assembly of aircraft engines. In 1918 its enterprises were nationalized.

Design Features

According to the functional and quality of Russian salutary cultivators "Salyut" absolutely in no way inferior to their foreign counterparts. On the domestic frame in these models used imported engines brands Honda, Lifan, Briggs & Stratton. In the latest modifications of "Salute" new gears are used, the gears in which are made of high-strength steel. Due to this they can withstand just huge loads.

The presence of the gearbox allows you to select the required plowing speed. If desired, this motor cultivator, as well as the "Mole", can be used to transport not too heavy loads and even to clean the yard of snow. Active attachments to this model are connected via a power take-off shaft.

Produced models

At the moment, the Salyut plant produces motor cultivators:

1. 5BS and 5BS-1. This modification is equipped with a motor brand Brigss & Stratton for 6.5 liters. from. The widest range of attachments makes it possible to use it for a wide range of garden works.

2. 5L. For these models, the Lifan engine is also installed at 6.5 liters. from.

3. 5X. This technology uses a Honda GC190 motor with a capacity of 6 liters. from.

In addition, Russian salable cultivators "Salyut" of modifications "Honda" and 100 are produced. These are also quite powerful and multifunctional models.

Opinions of consumers about the models "Salute"

These motor cultivators of the Russian production have been very well received by the consumers. To their advantages are primarily cumbersome, easy start and economy. Also praise motor cultivators of this manufacturer for maneuverability and quiet work. The drawbacks of the models "Salute" include a tight gearbox switching and a too small angle of lifting of the handles.

Conclusion

Thus, Russian-made cultivators "Krot" and "Salyut" can be considered a reliable and high-quality technique. These models are worth less than imported analogues, they are quite successful in their work.