Rating of the best cultivators and motoblocks for summer cottages for 2019

A cultivator or motor-cultivator is an indispensable tool for cultivating the land, which is a multifunctional machine capable of plowing and loosening the land. The use of this device greatly simplifies the processing of land, reduces the time of work and does not require colossal physical investments from a person. Cultivator management will not be difficult for women either.

A walk-behind tractor is essentially a mini-tractor, it differs from a cultivator in its larger dimensions and weight, in addition, it has a higher power. Popular equipment manufacturers bring to the market many high-quality models that differ in price, functionality, engine type and power.

Attention! The current 2024 ranking of the best cultivators is in separate material, and all models of motoblocks popular in 2024 are collected here.

Varieties of cultivators and motoblocks:

By weight, the devices are divided into three groups:

• lungs - up to 40 kg;
• medium - from 40 to 60 kg;
• heavy (motoblocks) - more than 60 kg.

By the type of engine, there are three types of machines, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

With petrol engine

• power, speed;
• mobility;
• not afraid of obstacles;
• good indicators of land cultivation speed.

• makes noise during operation;
• requires regular maintenance;
• high fuel consumption.

With electric motor

• economical;
• easy;
• low noise level;
• there is no need for regular maintenance.

• depends on the power source (or battery);
• low performance due to low engine power.

Diesel

• efficient, high-power device;
• good performance;
• fully autonomous car;
• high rates of work speed.

• this engine is only suitable for heavy cultivators;
• increased noise level;
• not economical - significant fuel consumption occurs.

The best lightweight motor cultivators (gasoline)

This type of tool, as well as possible, is suitable for giving and for a vegetable garden, where the cultivated area does not exceed 10 acres. The light gasoline cultivator has a high working speed, but produces quite a lot of noise. The low power is compensated by the economy, but the car needs good care.

3rd place: ECHO TC-210

Average price - 28 800 rubles.

The lightness and agility of this model, which runs on gasoline, were worthily distinguished by domestic summer residents. The cultivator has a weight of 9.5 kg, and therefore, even the fairer sex can control it. It should be noted that the cultivator from Japan is not capable of boasting incredible technological parameters.

Gasoline engine with a capacity of 1.02 liters. with., stands out for high quality, economy and undemandingness. Despite the modest cultivation width (21 cm), the unit has excellent performance indicators, so it is on the second line in this top.

When purchasing this model, summer residents need to remember that he will not cope with virgin lands. Also, it will not be a good buy for farmers who need to plow large areas.

• Light weight and small dimensions;
• Ease of control;
• High-quality and undemanding engine;
• Economy;
• Correspondence of cost to quality.

• Will not cope with virgin soil;
• Overpriced, according to some summer residents, the price;
• Before refueling, you need to prepare a mixture of gasoline and oil in advance.

2nd place: Daewoo Power Products DAT 3530

Average price - 11 400 rubles.

A small model for a good price. It will be an excellent assistant for processing soft soil and will perfectly show its capabilities on medium-heavy clay soil. The body of the cultivator is made so that in the process of the formation of certain difficulties or failures, it is easily disassembled in order to carry out repair work and maintenance.

The cutters on the model are made of high-strength steel materials, which guarantees good plowing even in difficult soil. In addition, they help the cultivator to move forward. The model can be transported by car - for this you just need to fold the handle.

• Availability;
• High-quality cutters;
• Lightness;
• Powerful;
• Large width of soil cultivation.

• "Eats" a lot of fuel;
• Noisy;
• Before refueling, you need to prepare a mixture of gasoline and oil.

1st place: Mobile K MKM-MINI

Average price - 17,900 rubles.

This cultivator model is one of the smallest and lightest models on the market. Its dimensions make it easy to transport it in the trunk of a car. Also, this model provides for additional attachments (hiller and weeder). Main functions:

• hilling potatoes;
• weeding of rows;
• loosening the earth;
• cutting of beds;
• weed removal.

The motor-cultivator Mobil K MKM-MINI is equipped with a 4-stroke engine and a modern gearbox, developed and manufactured by the manufacturer.

• easy;
• small (fits in the trunk);
• self-sharpening knives;
• gearbox from the manufacturer;
• Perfect zero balance and minimal vibration technology relieves stress on arms and back;
• adjustable steering wheel;
• the possibility of attachments;
• price quality.

• rather complicated assembly before starting work.

The best cultivators of the light class (electric)

Small-sized, lightweight electric motor cultivators are the best option for processing small areas up to 5 acres. In addition, they produce little noise and are quite economical. The only inconvenience is the dependence on the network, however, some models run on battery power.

2nd place: Hyundai T 2000E

The average price is 14,900 rubles.

This cultivator has almost the best value for money. First of all, the model is liked by summer residents for the original electric motor of the Hyundai ECO type, the power of which is 2.45 liters. from.

Due to the large working width (45 cm) and plowing depth (26 cm), this cultivator model is used not only in flower beds, but also in small garden plots, even with an area of ​​no more than 10 acres.

This model requires minimal maintenance and still does not make noise.

• Compliance with quality;
• Copes well with light soil;
• Productive;
• Cutter width;
• Excellent plowing depth.

• It is difficult to find parts if it breaks;
• It is recommended to be heavy for maximum performance;
• Will not cope with virgin soil.

1st place: Eurosystems La Zappa

The average price is 15,900 rubles.

An electric model from Italy, designed for good cultivation of row spacings, small garden plots and flower beds. Due to its small size and agility, it perfectly moves between trees and bushes.

The model stands out for its lightness and quick start, and even elderly people and women can cope with the control of the unit.

• Build reliability;
• Strong and high quality case;
• Cutters are resistant to mechanical damage and do not deform;
• Quite lightweight;
• Qualitatively processes soft soil, in particular, dug up and without weeds.

• Small wheels for transportation;
• No hiller;
• It is difficult to find branded parts if the need for repair arises.

The best mid-range cultivators

Devices of this type are distinguished by their power and are suitable for the cultivation of both small and fairly large areas of land. At the same time, the equipment is mobile and lightweight. Most often, middle-class devices are equipped with gasoline engines that make a lot of noise.

2nd place: Hyundai Т 800

The average price is 20,900 rubles.

A model from Korea designed for a huge number of tasks. It is capable of cultivating and plowing the soil, as well as mowing weeds. In addition, this cultivator "knows how" to plant and dig up potatoes. It can cut small bushes, plow heavy types of soil, and even handle small wood.

The technological parameters of this device are also striking: the width of the cultivated area is 60 cm, and the depth of cultivation is 30 cm. In terms of soil cultivation, it is used for almost any type of work.

• 4-stroke gasoline engine with a capacity of 163 cm3 and a power of 5.5 liters. with., which makes this model very high quality and effective;
• The cultivation cutters of the device are equipped with special-purpose protection discs, which prevents the possibility of harming cultivated plants;
• The cutters are easily adjusted depending on the width of the beds;
• You can fertilize and cultivate the soil at the same time, which significantly saves the time of summer residents;
• Due to the presence of a power and at the same time powerful proprietary installation, the model's capabilities expand to 2 thousand operating hours.

• Heavy;
• It is difficult to cultivate virgin lands;
• Difficult controls to get used to.

1st place: Husqvarna TF 536

The average price is 67,000 rubles.

In first place in this category is the powerful Swedish petrol-powered model. With such a device, the working process associated with soil cultivation will become not tedious work, but a pleasant leisure.

The cultivator is equipped with the most powerful Subaru-Robin engine from the Swedish manufacturer.

Economical fuel consumption in combination with a 3.4 l large capacity tank. make it possible to work for a long time without pauses for additional refueling.

The model has an adjustable plowing width (90 cm) and depth (30 cm). Excellent agility of the heavyweight unit (70 kg) was achieved thanks to the presence of a reverse gear.

Not every owner of a summer cottage can buy such a powerful unit, but farmers speak well of the model, since they are completely satisfied with the quality and performance of the cultivator.

• Powerful;
• Build reliability;
• Economical;
• Adjustment of plowing width and depth.

• Overpriced, according to some summer residents, the price.

The best cultivators of the heavy class

Devices of this type are intended for processing large areas and heavy work in general, for example, for plowing virgin lands. Most of the heavy-duty models have a powerful diesel engine that requires regular maintenance. It makes a lot of noise during operation, but the device is fast and efficient.

 

3rd place: Husqvarna TF 338

The average price is 35,000 rubles.

A very powerful cultivator, which is practically no worse than certain models of walk-behind tractors. The unit is equipped with 8 cutters. In addition, the set includes a set of wheels and a coulter. All this makes it possible to adjust the device for different types of terrain. The maximum plowing depth here is 30 cm, which is almost the limit for such machines.

The cultivator leaves behind a plowed soil 95 cm wide. The model performs its own functions thanks to a 4-stroke engine running on gasoline. By the way, it is difficult to control such a cultivator.

The bottom line is that the manufacturer has equipped it with a mechanical type gearbox. At the exit, the model can please with two forward and one reverse speeds. The capacity of the fuel tank mounted here is 4.8 liters, and the consumption is quite economical.

• Powerful motor;
• High quality chain reducer;
• Capacious fuel tank;
• Build reliability;
• 3 speeds.

• Heavy;
• Overpriced, according to some summer residents, the price;
• Filling the engine with oil is inconvenient.

2nd place: Hyundai Т 850

The average price is 25,200 rubles.

An improved cultivator, in which, if compared with its predecessor, a more efficient engine with a capacity of 196 cm3 with a capacity of 6.5 liters is installed. from. It has 3 toothed saber cutters that can tackle any kind of soil without much difficulty.

The working width is set at 30, 60 or 90 cm, and the plowing depth is 30 cm. Such settings allow you to carry out the working process not only in the open, but also in the rough terrain, for example, in flower beds or in a greenhouse.

The model will be a good choice for a summer residence or a small household. It easily performs its own functions in terms of processing, plowing or soil shelving. A soft ride without vibration, an adjustable handle and lightness make it possible to easily control the unit for an inexperienced summer resident or a woman.

• 4-stroke gasoline engine with a chain-type gearbox, which allows the cultivator to move both forward and backward;
• There are end cutters, which form smooth edges and protect plowed plants from sharp cutters;
• 4 levels of handle adjustment guarantee comfort in operation;
• There are transport wheels that fit without much difficulty;
• Ergonomic handle with integrated trigger lock.

• It is necessary to additionally perform verification and adjustment of all components after purchase;
• Small wings of protection do not protect from scattered patches of earth;
• The gas pedal cannot be fixed.

1st place: Mobile K MKM-1R

The average price is 28,500 rubles.

The Mobile K MKM-1R model is the fastest cultivator from the Mobile K series. Its main functions are:

• plowing;
• cutting ridges;
• hilling;
• digging up potatoes;
• weeding and many others.

This model is equipped with a 4-stroke 6.5 hp engine. from. The special design of the cutter makes it possible to cultivate the soil with different grip - 370, 670, 970 mm. Thanks to this, you can not only work large areas much faster, but also carry out soil cultivation in small flower beds and in areas with complex shapes. The cutter also comes with crop protection discs.

For a more comfortable work, the manufacturer has applied various technologies that reduce the stress on the arms and back. This is Comfort Speed ​​Motion I, which keeps the gearbox shaft speed at 80-120 rpm and the cultivator moves independently, as well as Zero Balance technology, which minimizes vibration on the steering wheel.

• fast processing of various plots of land;
• unique cutter design;
• multifunctionality;
• self-sharpening knives;
• sophisticated technologies to reduce physical activity during work.

• high price.

The best motoblocks

In comparison with a motor-cultivator, the walk-behind tractor is more functional, besides, it can be combined with other equipment, with a trailer. The power and speed of tillage of the walk-behind tractor is also higher than that of the cultivator, but with the declared characteristics, this type of device is quite heavy in weight and has a high cost.

2nd place: ELITECH KB 506

The average price is 20,500 rubles.

Summer residents who are looking for an affordable middle-class model will probably suit this walk-behind tractor. The power of the model is quite good and is 7 hp. with., which are fully enough to plow a large enough area.

The tillage width is 83 cm, so there is no need to spend unnecessary time.

5 forward gears make it possible to choose the most acceptable solution in order to work on a specific terrain, with a specific relief and specific ground. Reversing makes it possible to bypass the formed obstacles, to rid the cutters of foreign objects, which makes the work process more convenient.

It's nice that the noise level here is small and amounts to only 78 dB, and therefore it is possible to say that this is one of the best models in the affordable price segment.

• Powerful four-stroke motor;
• Build reliability;
• Quiet;
• 5 speeds;
• Availability.

• Not detected.

1st place: Mobile K MKM-3 PRO

The average price is 41,500 rubles.

Probably one of the best models in the Russian Federation in terms of quality, reliability and cost. The motoblock is rightfully in second position in this top. In addition, the device of the model is one of the most technological in the segment.

The model is considered easy to operate. At the same time, hinged-type equipment is connected to the device, thereby increasing its functionality.

All control components are located for extremely convenient operation. It is possible to use the model in conjunction with a mower, trailer trolley, snow blower, etc.

• High-quality modern gearbox made of aluminum materials;
• Rich assortment of various motors, including those made in Japan;
• Good balance;
• Comfortable wheels for transportation;
• Domestic production.

• Noisy.

New for 2019: TARPAN TMZ-MK-03

The average price is 26,000 rubles.

New for 2019 in the middle class of cultivators. By the way, its key plus is good power (6 liters. From.).

For this segment, it is a good value that guarantees excellent performance. It is very comfortable that the plowing width can be easily adjusted within 35-100 cm. It is possible to cultivate a large area in a short period of time, however, if there is a need, it is possible to move between the beds without much difficulty or to cultivate the soil in greenhouses.

The plowing depth is small and is 20 cm, but for most summer residents this indicator is fully sufficient, since almost any crop can be grown at a similar depth.

• Powerful;
• The simplicity of the device, which makes it easier to work and repair;
• Large cultivation width;
• Build reliability;
• Soft start.

• No reverse gear;
• Heavyweight (45 kg);
• The fuel tank has a capacity of only 1.1 liters.

The main criteria for choosing a quality cultivator

1. Cultivator type.Light, medium or heavy - the choice of equipment depends on the area of ​​the site and the type of soil to be treated. In a small area, a light, maneuverable medium power device is useful. To process a large area, you will need a powerful tool of a heavy class. It is also useful for working on dense soil.
2. Gearbox type. Worm gearboxes are installed on light cultivators, a chain gearbox is usually installed on middle-class devices, and heavy cultivators are equipped with a gearbox and are considered the most reliable.
3. Cutters. The best cutters are steel. Saber cutters are the most reliable and durable, three- and four-row cutters with lancet shanks are excellent for working on virgin lands.
4. Convenience. The weight and dimensions of the equipment should not hinder the work or cause inconvenience. Control devices: buttons and handles should also be comfortable, handles preferably adjustable, and design ergonomic. Devices that do not have high vibration are also good. It is even better if the engine of the selected tool runs quietly.
5. Safety. The set to the device should include a protective cover and discs - the cover is needed to protect the operator from flying clods of earth, and discs for weeding and work between beds without the possibility of damaging the plants.
6. Profitability. It is worth noting that two-stroke engines are less economical than four-stroke engines.
7. Brand. Cultivators from popular manufacturers are of high quality, in addition, well-known companies give a guarantee for their products for more than 1 year.

On the modern market, there are many different models of cultivators and walk-behind tractors with good characteristics, wide functionality and a range of prices, from budget and inexpensive models to expensive equipment. The choice of the best cultivator depends on individual needs, site characteristics and price preferences.