We make a front adapter for a walk-behind tractor with our own hands
The designed front adapter for the walk-behind tractor with your own hands will facilitate the work on the processing of the personal plot and garden. An additional device transforms a motor-cultivator into a mini-tractor. If necessary, install such agricultural implements as a plow, digger, planter on the converter, hiller.
Types of front adapters for the walk-behind tractor
Converted technical devices are of the following types:
- With telescopic drawbar type. Thanks to this part, the width of the adapter for the walk-behind tractor is adjustable.
- With drawbars of various lengths. The short clamp is designed for light weight devices, the long clamp is suitable for heavy mechanisms.
- The purpose of the equipment is the transportation of goods. The models have a special body that can withstand increased loads.
- With lifting link mechanism. The equipment, which has suspended equipment, is easy to operate and move.
Steering type adapter
How to make a steering adapter for a walk-behind tractor? The type of structure in which the steering wheel is provided must be rigidly fixed. The steering gear is carried out as a separate independent unit. A pair of wheels and an axle that serves as a steering gear are installed at the front and rear. Fixation sites are selected based on individual characteristics. The location of the steering gear depends on the type of part. When assembling, it is recommended to perform just such an improved model.
A motorized cultivator with steering has many positive qualities:
- the operator will not waste energy when moving behind the unit;
- the equipment has maneuverability and increased functionality;
- traction force is realized at 100%;
- on a walk-behind tractor, you can get to the workplace without the use of additional equipment;
- ease of management compared to other options.
Appointment
The main task of the front adapter technology is to speed up and facilitate the cultivation of the garden.
If you attach additional devices to the device, you can expand the range of applications:
- remove hay;
- cultivate the land - plant and collect;
- clear the area from snow;
- level the soil surface;
- transfer small-sized cargo.
Advantages and disadvantages
After the walk-behind tractor has been modernized, the designers note the positive qualities of the front adapter:
- ease of use;
- disclosure of the traction resource - the existing abilities increase;
- the possibilities of work are expanding - tillage will be accelerated;
- if necessary, the unit is disassembled and assembled;
- good balance in weight and axes;
- you can move around on the device.
The disadvantages include the fact that in the presence of a movable hitch, stability deteriorates.
The adapter for a walk-behind tractor consists of the following structural elements:
- The frame is built central or staircase. Metal pipes, corners are suitable as a material. The design model should include a fork and bushing that will allow the trailer to turn freely. There are converted vehicles in which the aggregate device and the trailer are combined. In this case, a new stand for the transmission and motor should be made.
- Suspension systems are axial, bridge, rotary, portal. It is built without the use of elastic fragments.
- A steel sheet is used for the body.
- The hitch is an important element of the converter, it makes the walk-behind tractor stable and reliably connected. The hitch assembly is made from a 15 cm pin.
- Sitting is the driver's workplace.
- The steering is used with a rigid connection. It is built with your own hands or purchased in a special store. Craftsmen install the steering rod and rail from a VAZ or Volga car.
Algorithm of actions
To start assembling additional equipment for a motor-cultivator, you will need a drawing, in accordance with which the fastening elements and the construction of fragments will be made. If you have special skills and experience, a homemade adapter for a walk-behind tractor and a drawing can be done independently. If you are afraid to make a mistake, you should take ready-made drawings. Before designing, it is recommended to check and verify the compliance of dimensions and numbers.
Tools and consumables:
- metal corners, square profile;
- bearings for the steering wheel and column;
- metal sheets;
- a pair of wheels, preferably on an axle;
- drills, electrodes, grinder discs;
- fasteners;
- wrenches of various sizes;
- electric welding apparatus;
- lubricants - grease;
- Bulgarian;
- screwdriver;
- drill.
At the preparatory stage, a selection of a kinematic scheme should be made, in which the equilibrium indicators of the entire structure are provided. Overload warning should also be provided. It is recommended to use ready-made drawings of the adapter with the steering wheel for the walk-behind tractor.
Work progress:
- The beginning of work is the manufacture of the frame. A construction is made from cut parts of the selected steel building material. The metal is cut to the desired length using a grinder. Fragments are fastened with bolts or welding.
- A segment of a square metal profiled product 1.8 m is welded to a metal profile 60 cm long. The elements are placed perpendicularly. This fragment will serve as a mount for the tires. The wheel stand must be at least thirty centimeters high.
- The spacers are welded to the main frame and wheel hubs. The size of the frame is 40x40 cm, it can vary depending on the individual project.
- A profile is welded to the edge of the frame. The axle pipes are bolted together.
- A control lever is attached to the frame by welding. To increase the power indicators during control, the lever is constructed with one or more knees with a length of 70-80 centimeters. The knee fragments are bolted together. The dimensions of the adapter for the walk-behind tractor are recommended to be checked against the drawings and diagrams, because they will help you create an error-free design with your own hands.
- A 30-40 cm long pipe serves as a stand under the seat; it is welded to the main frame. The driver's seat makes it easier to operate the machinery while gardening.
- The coupling part of the mechanism is welded to the rear of the walk-behind tractor. The mount is made of steel or cast iron material. An electric welding machine is used to connect spare parts. Fasteners are an important component that provides a reliable hitch. The most suitable is the U-shaped connecting node. Thanks to this spare part, the transport becomes sustainable.
- Wheels for the adapter to the walk-behind tractor are suitable for two types - rubber or metal. The latter option is used to carry out work in the field. The rubber wheel has a deep tread, which will allow you to move on a dirt road surface and, if necessary, drive off-road. Wheel radius fits 15 to 18 inches. Wheels from the domestic auto industry are suitable - "VAZ", "Moskvich".
- The resulting device is treated with a primer and painted. This technique will prevent the appearance of metal corrosion.