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Comparison Kentavr MB-2013B-4 vs Kentavr MB-2010D-4

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Motor typepetroldiesel
Soil cultivation
Working width140 cm140 cm
Working depth30 cm30 cm
Number of blades1010
Design characteristics
Design
power take-off shaft
reverse
handle height adjustment
adjustable by side handle
power take-off shaft
reverse
handle height adjustment
adjustable by side handle
Reducergeargear
Number of gears2 forward / 1 back2 forward / 1 back
Motor
ICE type4-stroke4-stroke
Engine size389 cm³289 cm³
Motor power13 hp10 hp
Motor power9560 W7360 W
Start typemanualmanual
Fuel tank volume6.5 L6 L
Engine-cooling systemairair
General
Wheels diameter60 cm60 cm
Dimensions173x98.5x108 cm175x98.5x108 cm
Weight132173
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2017august 2017

Motor type

Petrol. Internal combustion engine on gasoline. Such engines have good power, are easy to operate and are not limited by the length of the power cord (like electric ones). Their disadvantages are a significant noise level, exhaust emissions and the need to purchase fuels and lubricants, as a result - a fairly high cost of operation. However, most walk-behind tractors and cultivators have gasoline engines.

Diesel. An internal combustion engine similar in design to a gasoline engine, but with a number of differences in the operating principle and, as a result, in operation. Thus, it is fueled with diesel fuel, which is somewhat cheaper than gasoline. Diesel engines have good torque at low speeds, due to which they are well suited for heavy work (plowing, transporting goods). On the other hand, they are not without drawbacks - high cost of repair and high requirements for fuel purity. As a result, diesel walk-behind tractors and cultivators are less common.

Corded electric. Electric motors powered by an electrical network, most often a regular household 230 V. The advantages of all electric motors over gasoline/diesel ones are, in particular, low cost (including in operation), smaller dimensions and weight, ease of maintenance (almost none required), low noise level and absence of exhaust gases. On the other hand, their power is relatively low — even for...models powered by the network it does not exceed 3 kW. Therefore, electric units are mainly made for small volumes of work, which are more like cultivators than full-fledged walk-behind tractors. It is also worth noting here that when powered by the network, the mobility of the unit is limited by the length of the power cord. On the other hand, models with such power are generally more powerful than battery-powered ones, with similar power — lighter and cheaper, and the operating time is practically unlimited.

— Battery. Electric motors powered by batteries. The main features of electric motors are generally described above, and battery power makes the unit as autonomous as possible, independent of sockets and the length of the power cord. At the same time, models with such power are even less powerful than devices connected to the network - most of them do not even reach 1.5 kW. In addition, the battery affects the weight and cost of the unit, and the operating time is limited; charging the battery takes a lot of time and still requires a power source. So it makes sense to use cultivators of this type only when the volume of work is small and there are no sockets nearby; such situations occur extremely rarely, so this option has not become widespread.

Engine size

The working volume of the gasoline or diesel engine of the cultivator / two-wheel tractor. For an internal combustion engine of the same type (see "Type of internal combustion engine"), power and fuel consumption usually directly depend on the volume. Also, the classification of a two-wheel tractor as a vehicle according to the traffic rules of a particular country may depend on the engine volume; you should pay attention to this if you plan to use the unit as a tractor and drive on roads.

Motor power

Horsepower of two-wheel tractor/cultivator motor. The basic unit of power nowadays is watt, however for petrol and diesel engines (see "Motor type") the more traditional designation in horsepower is often used. 1 hp is approximately equal to 735 watts.

More powerful motor allows achieving higher productivity, width and depth of processing. On the other hand, high power significantly affects the price, weight and dimensions of the unit, as well as the consumption of electricity/fuel. In light of this, the engine characteristics are selected by the manufacturer taking into account what "weight category" the walk-behind tractor belongs to. The most limited modern units have a power of up to 2 hp, in the heaviest and most advanced this figure can exceed 13 hp ; 4 - 7 hp can be called an average indicator, and 2 - 4 hp and 7 - 13 hp are below and above average, respectively.

Detailed recommendations on the optimal power for a given situation can be found in specialized sources.

Motor power

The power of the two-wheel tractor/cultivator engine in watts. This designation is usually used for electric engines, but can also be used for petrol/diesel engines, along with horsepower (for more information, see the "Motor power" section above).

More powerful motor allows achieving higher productivity, width and depth of processing. On the other hand, high power significantly affects the price, weight and dimensions of the unit, as well as the consumption of electricity / fuel. In light of this, the engine power is selected by the manufacturer taking into account what "weight category" the walk-behind tractor belongs to, what characteristics it should show. So, the lightest models have a power of up to 1.5 kW, this is the device that is best suited for a small area of 6 - 8 acres. Walk-behind tractors up to 3 kW can cope with 10 - 15 acres, a power of 3.5 - 5 kW is suitable for a plot of 50 acres to a couple of hectares. Units for 5 - 10 kW are already classified as professional level, they can "tame" spaces of 7 - 10 hectares; and the heaviest and most powerful modern walk-behind tractors have a power of more than 10 kW.

Fuel tank volume

The volume of the fuel tank of the cultivator / two-wheel tractor; knowing this parameter and fuel consumption (see above), it is possible to determine the maximum operating time of the unit on a single refill. If you plan to use the device in large areas or to work for a long time, it makes sense to look for a model with a large tank — it will not have to be filled often. On the other hand, for short-term work in small areas, a large tank is not required — in this case, it only increases the weight and dimensions of the unit.
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