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Previously, snowplows were used only by public utilities. Where a large tractor could not drive in, the snow was removed with shovels, scrapers and other devices. Now compact equipment has been created to perform such tasks. One of these options is a mini-tractor for snow removal, which is practically indispensable in the northern regions.
Features of the device of compact technology
From the name of the tractor, you can immediately determine that its feature is its compact size. In other words, this is a small analogue of large-sized equipment. Large tractors are designed for bulky tasks. They are powerful, but cannot be used in a small area. Mini tractors are much weaker. However, for work in complex and small areas, this technique is indispensable.
A big plus of a mini-tractor is its functionality. For such equipment, many different attachments are produced. Due to this, the tractor can dig trenches and pits, remove garbage, transport goods, cultivate gardens. Complete with a snowplow, the equipment is used for snow removal.
The advantage of a mini-tractor is high cross-country ability, maneuverability, as well as performance, of course, to the extent of engine power. Another important indicator is its light weight compared to a large-sized counterpart. The light mini-tractor will not crush thin paving slabs and other decorative pavement or square surfaces.
The range of equipment in the domestic market
Now any ordinary consumer is able to purchase a mini-tractor snow blower in the domestic market. Manufacturers offer a wide range of models that differ in technical characteristics, design and cost. Japanese models are considered the most reliable, maneuverable, and also convenient to use. However, their cost sometimes goes beyond a reasonable limit.
The average consumer prefers domestic producers more. The equipment of the brand is popular: “Uralets”, “Xingtai”, “Bulat”. Mini-tractors in terms of the quality of parts and assembly are not much inferior to imported counterparts, but are several times cheaper.
It is also worth mentioning Chinese manufacturers. It is now impossible to imagine our market without their technology. Among the popular snowplow mini-tractors, brands can be distinguished: Jinma, Shifeng, and Dongfeng. The equipment is sold in the same price category as domestic models, it has good technical characteristics and ease of use.
Scope of snowplow mini-tractors
It is impossible to specifically highlight the scope of snowplow mini-tractors. The equipment is in demand in all industrial and agricultural sectors, at a construction site, utilities, and private traders. Most often, snowplow mini-tractors are used to clean sidewalks, squares adjacent to public buildings, parking lots and other objects.
If there is snow removal equipment in the household, snow removal in the country, in a large private yard and the surrounding area will become more fun than work.
On the video you can see how the snow is cleared by the Uralets mini-tractor:
Snow removal attachments
It is possible to remove snow with a mini-tractor, provided that attachments are used. Moreover, it is not enough just to shift the thick layer forward or to the side. When clearing car parks and other public facilities, the snow has to be loaded onto trailers for removal or shifted far to the side. In addition, there are mechanisms that allow you to remove ice from the road surface. The following attachments can be used for snow removal:
- The assembly of snow layers is carried out with a snow plow. It is installed in front of the tractor.
- After the blade passes, a thin layer of snow remains on the road, which, when melted, forms ice. A brush attached to the rear of the tractor helps to collect these residues.
- The bucket is sometimes able to replace the blade, but it is more often used to load snow into the trailer.
- When it is required to lift and throw snow far to the side, a mounted snow blower is used.
- A grader knife can be used with the blade. It is designed for cleaning rolling on hard pavement.
For household work related to snow removal, only a blade is usually used. In other cases, attachments are used in a complex, which depends on the task.
What you need to know when choosing a mini tractor
Before purchasing a mini-tractor, you need to clearly know for what purposes you are taking it and with what volumes it must cope. Snow removal is the easiest task for such equipment. You just need to buy additional attachments. Any tractor model will do, but you need to take into account the engine power and dimensions of the equipment.
For cleaning loose snow in a private area or paths, you can give preference to the Xingtai technique. The XT-120 or XT-140 models will do well. Farmers need powerful machinery. For example, it is more rational to clear a territory with an area of more than 2 hectares from snow using the Uralets 220 all-wheel drive model.
Municipal services are more suitable for snow removal equipment that can work in urban environments. This is the same “Uralets” or you can pay attention to “Jinma” and “Shifeng”. Here, for long-term work, it is necessary that the tractor has a covered heated cabin, and a starter motor is used to quickly start the diesel engine.
How much does mechanization cost?
The price of mini-tractors is formed taking into account the brand, engine power and other technical characteristics. In general, the cost of the cheapest models starts from 170 thousand rubles. This price category includes the domestic diesel Bulat-120 with a capacity of 12 liters. With. The purchase of a model with a Belarus-5N gasoline engine with a capacity of 132 liters will cost the owner 13 thousand rubles more. With.
The Husqvarna-TS338 tractor costs more. The price for a model with a gasoline engine with a capacity of 11 liters. With. starts from 500 thousand rubles. From powerful equipment, one can single out “Shibaura SX24”. The model is equipped with a 24 hp diesel engine. With. But at least 1,3 million rubles will have to be paid for such equipment.
Many models of snowplow mini-tractors on the domestic market are designed to operate in the northern regions at extremely low temperatures. This technique is characterized by reliability and high throughput.