Mini tractor for your farm: which one is better to buy, review of models

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1) Fighter T-15

The Chinese budget mini-tractor Fighter T-15 is designed for agricultural work in small areas.

The dimensions of the device are 2.41 by 1.2 m, height to the steering wheel 120 cm, weight 470 kg. The advantage of this model is high maneuverability and overload protection - in the event of an overload, the entire impact falls not on the engine itself, but on the belt. To work with the unit, you must have a charging device, since the tractor battery does not provide a full charge.

The single-cylinder engine runs on diesel and produces 15 horsepower. To maintain row spacing during planting, the track is adjusted from 1.1 to 1.4 m. The landing diameter of the wheels is 16 and 10 inches. The model is rear-wheel drive with a manual transmission (no planetary gear). There are 4 gears in total (three for speed, one for reverse, high and low).

The attachments are connected using a single-point attachment, and its load capacity is 120 kg. Additionally, there is a hydraulic system with four modes. The tractor comes with equipment for cutting grass, harvesting crops, removing snow, sowing and plowing the land.

Pros of this model:

• Price
• High maneuverability
• Functional

Minuses:

• The battery does not fully charge from the generator
• Gearbox without planetary gear

Price – 130,000 rubles

2) Scout T-15

The Russian company Scout has been producing agricultural machinery since 2008. The company produces all spare parts in China, but assembles them in Russia, after which the finished products are redirected to its branches in the CIS and Poland.

Scout T-15 is considered the basic model of mini-tractors for small farms. The dimensions of the model are not much different from the previous one - 2.4 by 1.35 m, height 1.09 m, and the weight is 70 kg more - 540 kilograms. In the basic kit, the manufacturer installs weights of 116 kg with a reinforced frame. The single-cylinder diesel engine produces 14.85 horsepower. It starts thanks to an electric starter. To protect against overloads, there is a belt drive, which is a transition link between the clutch and the engine itself. In the event of an overload, the motor will not be deformed - the entire impact will be taken by the drive.

The manual transmission is equipped with a planetary gear and a rear axle locking system. 4 gears: three for speed, one for reverse, there are also high and low gears. Wheels 16 and 10 inches. You can install chains on the rear wheels to prevent the device from slipping. The track can be adjusted from 1.1 m to 1.4 m, which is more than enough for the mini-tractor to drive between the beds without hitting them.

Equipment can be connected using a single point rear mount. Hydraulic system with four modes, one of which is floating position. When operating in the floating position, the attachment sinks into the soil under its own weight. The hanging system can support up to 190 kg inclusive. Among the attachments, the tractor can work with a plow, mower, seeder, snow blade and rototiller.The car is equipped with low and high beams, there are turn signals and a dashboard that displays the temperature, the amount of coolant and an ammeter.

Pros of Scout T-15:

• Large number of attachments
• Reinforced frame

Minuses:

• Single-line hydraulic system
• No engine hour sensor

Price – 160,000 rubles

3) MTZ Belarus 132N

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The oldest model in this rating of mini-tractors for farming - MTZ Belarus 132N - takes third place.

The device has been produced at the Minsk Tractor Plant since 1992. Before the release of this model, there were two more, which have already been discontinued. Dimensions of the unit are 2.5 by 1 m. Height to the steering wheel is 1.2 m, to the end of the arc - 2 m. Weight is 532 kilograms. The tractor has 13 horsepower and a single-cylinder four-stroke engine from Honda, running on gasoline (grade no lower than AI-92, otherwise the equipment may fail) and started using an electric starter.

The gearbox is mechanical, with seven speeds: four forward, three reverse. To reduce the turning radius, a cross-wheel differential locking system was provided. The main difference between this mini-tractor and previous ones is the same wheel diameter (from 5.9 to 13 inches).

A three-point method of connecting attachments is used here. And the active one must be connected to the shaft, which is needed for power take-off. The maximum rotation speed of a single-speed shaft is 1200 rpm. The tractor works with attachments such as a snow blower, plow, mower, hay cutter, blade, and hiller.

Pros of the model:

• Four-wheel drive
• Reliable engine
• Three-point connection method for attachments

Minuses:

• The oil in the hydraulic system may overheat
• Small wheel diameter

Price – 239,000 rubles

4) Scout T-18

In 2018, all models of mini-tractors from Scout were tested at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of AUSP, after which the company decided to redesign the gearbox and components. A new generation of Scout agricultural machinery has been released. The representative of this new generation was the Scout T-18 - a small tractor with high maneuverability, designed for work in small areas.

Apart from the additional 9 cm in length, the dimensions have not changed compared to the previous model: 2.59 by 1.35 m. Height 1.2 m (to the steering wheel). Weight 670 kg. The maximum power of the tractor diesel engine is 17.65 horsepower. Also, the single-cylinder engine is additionally equipped with water cooling and is easy to operate. The new generation of Scout tractors is equipped with a rear axle locking system to increase cross-country ability and a planetary differential for greater controllability of the device. A manual gearbox with four speeds - three forward and one reverse - was provided for variable loads.

Wheel sizes: 9.5-16 (rear) and 6-12 (front) inches. Additional improvements include the fact that the weight is now evenly distributed throughout the car to increase handling. This will also make it more comfortable for the user to work, as vibration from the engine is reduced. A single-point connection mechanism for attachments is used, which receives movement from the shaft. The device supports all types of attachments. A hydraulic valve with two positions is provided for installing hydraulic equipment.

Pros of the car:

• Large mass (provides good traction with the soil)
• Great functionality
• Hydraulic distributor with two positions

Minuses:

• The generator does not fully charge the battery

Price – 190,000 rubles

5) Rustrak P18

"Rustractor" is a Russian company that sells agricultural equipment produced in China. The most popular model of this company - Rustraktor P18 - closes the top mini-tractors for small farms.

Dimensions: 2.4 by 1.35 m (length/width), height 1.09 m. Weight 500 kilograms. The unit is designed for simple utility and household work. The machine is equipped with a four-stroke engine, the maximum power of which is 18 horsepower. The tractor runs on diesel fuel, the tank capacity is 5.5 liters. The engine is started using an electric starter. Combined gearbox with eight speeds: six forward and two reverse.

The track adjustment range is 93/140 cm, which provides the tractor with high maneuverability. Wheels size 7.5-16 (rear) and 6-12 (front). Attachments are connected in a single-point manner. The tractor is capable of performing work such as snow removal, hay/grass cutting, plowing and more.

Advantages of the device:

• Low cost
• Extensive functionality
• Power

Minuses:

• The engine requires constant maintenance
• Relatively small mass

Price – 165,000 rubles