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The cultivator has almost all the functions that a walk-behind tractor has. The equipment is able to process the soil, mow the grass and perform other agricultural work. The main difference between motor cultivators is less power, which limits their use on difficult soils. However, the advantage of the unit is its low weight, maneuverability, and compact size. Now we will consider the popular models of Neva motor cultivators, as well as the attachments used for them.
Review of models of motor cultivators Neva
Motor cultivators of the Neva brand have long been in demand among summer residents and greenhouse owners. Reliable equipment quickly copes with the tasks and is inexpensive to maintain. Let’s look at the popular models of Neva cultivators and their technical characteristics.
Neva MK-70
The simplest and lightest model MK-70 is designed for everyday maintenance of the garden. The maneuverability of the cultivator allows you to process even the beds in the greenhouse. Despite its low weight of 44 kg, the unit has a large traction force. This allows you to use additional attachments necessary for soil cultivation. In addition, MK-70 can work with a potato planter and a digger, and there is also the possibility of attaching a trolley.
The Neva MK 70 motor cultivator is equipped with a single-cylinder 5 horsepower engine from the manufacturer Briggs & Stratton. A four-stroke engine runs on AI-92 gasoline. The depth of cultivation with cutters is 16 cm, and the width of the grip is from 35 to 97 cm. The unit does not have a reverse and it has one forward speed.
The video demonstrates the testing of the MK-70:
Neva MK-80R-C5.0
The traction force of the Neva MK 80 motor cultivator is similar to that of the previous model. The unit is equipped with a Japanese Subaru EY20 engine with a capacity of 5 horsepower. The crankcase for oil is designed for 0,6 liters. The fuel tank holds 3,8 liters of gasoline. Neva MK-80 has 1 forward and 1 reverse speed. The depth of loosening the soil with cutters is from 16 to 25 cm. The width of the grip is from 60 to 90 cm. The cultivator weighs 55 kg.
The cultivator is an excellent assistant in the country. When processing light soil, the unit is able to work with 6 cutters. For ease of movement on soft ground, the function of tilting the transport wheel is provided. Neva MK-80 is able to work with attachments. Height-adjustable handles, low center of gravity and good weight/power ratio make the cultivator comfortable to drive.
Neva MK-100
The characteristics of the Neva MK 100 motor cultivator refer the model more to the light class of motor blocks. The unit is designed to process a land plot up to 10 acres. The cultivator weighs 50 kg. For plowing hard soil, it is recommended to install weights. With an increase in weight up to 60 kg, the coupling with the ground is increased by 20%.
The Neva MK-100 is equipped with an air-cooled gasoline engine with a capacity of 5 horsepower. The manufacturer under this brand produces several models that differ in engine configuration:
- the MK-100-02 cultivator is powered by an American Briggs & Stratton engine;
- models of cultivators MK-100-04 and MK-100-05 are equipped with a Honda GC engine;
- MK-100-07 cultivators are equipped with a Japanese Robin-Subaru engine;
- MK-100-09 cultivator is produced with Honda GX120 engine.
For the MK-100 motor cultivator, it is recommended to fill the engine with all-weather oil grade SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40, but not lower than SE.
Neva MK-200
The Neva MK 200 motor cultivator model belongs to the professional class. The unit is equipped with a Japanese-made Honda GX-160 gasoline engine. MK-200 is equipped with a manual transmission. The unit has a reverse, two forward and one reverse speed. Gear shifting is performed by a lever mounted on the control handle.
The front universal hitch allows you to expand the range of attachments used for the Neva MK 200 motor cultivator. The design feature is a double front wheel. Due to the increase in the stop area, the cultivator walks more easily on loose soil.
The unit runs on AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline. The maximum engine power is 6 horsepower. The weight of the cultivator without attachments is up to 65 kg. The width of soil processing with cutters is from 65 to 96 cm.
Engine oil change frequency
In order for the Neva cultivators to work for a long time without breakdowns, it is necessary to change the oil in the engine on time. Let’s look at the frequency of the process for different motors:
- If your equipment is equipped with Robin Subaru, then the first oil change is performed after a maximum of twenty hours of engine operation. All subsequent replacements occur after 100 working hours. It is important to always check the level before starting work. If it is below normal, then the oil needs to be added.
- For Honda and Lifan engines, the first oil change similarly occurs after twenty hours of operation. Subsequent replacements are performed every six months. In these engines, too, you need to constantly check the oil level before each start.
- The Briggs & Stratton motor is more capricious. Here, the first oil change is performed after five hours of operation. The frequency of further replacements is 50 hours. If the equipment is used only in summer, then an oil change is performed before the start of each season. A level check is done before each engine start and additionally after eight working hours.
Don’t skimp on oil changes. Don’t miss out on the deadline. If you change the oil 1-2 weeks earlier, this will only benefit the engine.
Attachments for MK Neva
Attachments for Neva motor cultivators are available in a wide range. Most mechanisms are considered universal, as they are suitable for different models. Let’s look at the list of attachments for the MK-70 and MK-80:
- hiller OH-2 is characterized by a grip width of 30 cm;
- for the KROT plow, the working width is 15,5 cm;
- potato digger KV-2 has a working width of 30,5 cm;
- iron wheels with MINI H grouser for plowing have a diameter of 320 cm;
- MINI H steel wheels for hilling have a hoop diameter of 24 cm;
- the protective disc for the cutter is characterized by light weight – 1,1 kg;
- rubber wheels 4,0×8 come with a set consisting of: 2 hubs, fasteners and 2 stoppers.
Conclusion
There is other attachments for MK Neva, which allows the unit to be used more widely for various agricultural work. About its compatibility with a particular model of a motor cultivator, you need to find out from specialists at the time of purchase.