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Even for the light class, this electro-cultivator weighs a little - only 12 kg. However, in terms of power, it is slightly weaker than Hyundai (1.2 kW). Structurally, they are similar - a vertical electric motor rotates a shaft with four cutters through a worm gear. Rear mounting is easier - the wheelset does not rotate on the bracket, and is inserted into the open rectangular tube at the back of the frame in one of two positions: down by the wheels or down by the opener.

The declared 22 cm depth of processing, this model, of course, will give only that on the dried sandy soil. This technique is exclusively of the “row” class, for coarse roots of weeds and dense moist earth you will have to choose something more serious.

Although this cultivator is cheaper than the Hyundai, but in terms of the totality of qualities it loses to it: it’s not so convenient to fold the arms (minus for transportation), the motor is slightly weaker (and sometimes these 100 watts may not be enough). On the coulter, a light cultivator tries hard to jump out of the ground, so it’s best to roll it on wheels. But the most unpleasant is the hollow plastic handles: they clearly hint that great efforts are counter-indicative to the cultivator, perceptibly “walking” under load. It should be careful with them - you can inadvertently and break.

So, we got rid of the smoking and vibrating gasoline engine, what else prevents ... That's right - the power cord! Then, perhaps, look at the battery cultivator?

In our latitudes, Greenworks appliances appeared not so long ago, although the number of offers on Amazon clearly hints at foreign popularity. How will his fate in Russia - the question is still controversial: well, they don’t like to exploit equipment according to the instructions. And from this cultivator, most likely, it will be desirable to squeeze out the maximum - nevertheless it has narrowish multi-edge cutters, so it is necessary to make more and quicker passes.

The electric motor of this cultivator is powered by a lithium-ion battery with an operating voltage of 40 volts, and this battery accounts for most of the price of the cultivator. As always, the manufacturer relies on the fact that the buyer will have several pieces of equipment using the same type of battery. A battery with a capacity of 4 ampere-hour is planted on average per hour of work, during the same time a spare one is charged. True, the extra battery and the memory will significantly increase the purchase price - so the secured owner of a country house will most likely be interested in this technique (well, the author, recalling a radio education, thought about a bunch of car batteries with a DC-DC converter).

Nothing like? Indeed, this cultivator is practically twin brother “Daewoo”. The list of differences between them is small and, in principle, justifies the difference in price: the motor is weaker by half a watt, and there is no “additional equipment” item in the list of characteristics.

But if you only need to use a cultivator with cutters, then Hyundai will be the best alternative to Daewoo - there is no overpayment for the mini-plow and metal wheels, and a slightly less powerful electric motor also confidently copes with its tasks. In the end, the druzhaschy master hands and he will be able to cook something similar, saving almost 6 thousand.

Of the common Huter petrol motor-cultivators common for sale, Huter should be recognized as the best in terms of price and quality - like the overwhelming majority of analogs, it is equipped frantically with a two-stroke engine with a power of 1.25 hp, and so frantically bounces on the ground due to its low weight ... Alas, few people will give away 40 thousand for Mantis or something like that; a low price is required first of all from a low-power cultivator.

Its 11 thousand with a little thousand Huter costs: the resource of its motor for the Chinese two-stroke is quite decent, the main thing is not to save on oil and not to forget about the manufacturer's recommendations for regular smoke breaks. But, if you have at least some electricity supply, twice cheaper electro-cultivator will be much preferable.

The cultivator is assembled on the basis of the usual trim "vertical" two-stroke, respectively, the drive of the short worm gearbox is made through a centrifugal clutch. Depending on the number of cutters installed, it processes either a 19-inch or 24-centimeter width strip per pass. This is not much, but the maneuverability of the cultivator is good, after all, and it is intended more for flowerbeds than for beds.

In general, the model came out successful, easy to maintain and repair - and one way or another it will inevitably be needed by the low-cubed “Chinese”. First of all, do not forget about the gearbox lubrication, so that the worm with the response gear will last a long time, and the motor, in general, does not cause problems - just use high-quality oil.

But what is strange, is the lack of adjustment of the handles for growth - something simple, especially on a light cultivator, where large loads on the adjusting unit is not expected. So, becoming interested in this model, “try on” it in the store - not the fact that it will be convenient for you.

The design of this cultivator is not quite familiar: usually models with a vertical axis of rotation of the engine have a centrifugal clutch, and their worm gear is on the same axis as the crankshaft. Here the motor is brought forward, which improves the weight distribution, additionally loading the cutters. It is connected to the gearbox with a belt drive, covered with a casing, which is also the motor mount. For the inconvenience of replacing the belt, he will have to lower his rating points.

The rest of it is not bad: the engine with 4.5 hp quietly turns 55-centimeter cutters through a worm pair, the cultivator confidently goes forward, without jumping and not digging into the ground. And all this for a very attractive price.

What is interesting this cultivator? First of all, by the engine: here the Japanese “heart” of Kawasaki FJ110 is established. For a Chinese brand, this is unexpected, but pleasant.

Another feature of the “nanocultivator” is the curious construction of the opener: it has a strong bend back, and the transport wheels can be mounted on it with just two movements. By itself, the cultivator does not weigh much - 26 kg, it maneuvers easily.

The manufacturer also offers a range of accessories, including two complete sets for plowing (steel wheels of different profiles, plows). Of course, not every 2.5-horsepower ground will be able to stretch a plow, but on light soil it can be useful.

Another good middle cultivator with a vertical layout is interesting with an unconventional clutch solution - it is squeezed out by a staple, which is held by both hands, clutching a handle that is similar in shape to that seen on carts. In practice, this is useful from the point of view of safety - the cutters stop, it is worth unclenching brushes, while on cultivators with a lever of a motorcycle type, you need to reset the lock.

The engine here is installed Chinese, in the "past life" of the former, as is usually the case, "Honda". Well, a proven design is only a plus. The power he, unfortunately, is small - 2.7 hp, so this cultivator is more suitable for work on light ground.

The coulter of the cultivator is equipped with a wheel pair and is height adjustable. It’s convenient to work with them, although you probably have to get used to the “unconventional” steering wheel and clutch.

The Austrian is replacing the Scandinavian participant in the ranking of the best motor-cultivators - however, Viking has been owned by the Swiss concern Stihl for 25 years. The price of this cultivator is not the most democratic, but the list of characteristics attracts attention: do many more cultivators have an 85-centimeter processing band and reverse? In addition, here used a 3-horsepower engine Kohler, one of the best in its class.

After the purchase, however, weighting agents should be hanged on the cultivator: its weight of 46 kilograms facilitates maneuvers and transportation, but it’s hard to work with the full width of the mills without any additional load - the cultivator strives to jump out no matter how you adjust the speed.

The cheapest in the ranking of the best heavy cultivators is the most powerful at the same time - its engine produces 6.5 hp, so it will surely compete with the weakest “Viking” across the width of the tillage - the full assembly of cutters here captures the same 85 centimeters.

Of course, so much a cultivator for such money can be obtained only in one case - if you use cheap Chinese components, so this model is clearly intended for handy, but money-constrained buyers. It is really easier for many people to bring affordable equipment to mind than to save up for a trouble-free device of a well-known brand. At least, the engine here is traditionally sloped from a Honda, so there are many spare parts for it, you can pick up analogs of the belts. The problems are mainly with cables - the original ones quickly stretch, many owners use riveted motorbikes: the procedure has been familiar in the village since childhood.