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Specialized agricultural machinery saves time and energy for summer residents, and improves the quality of tillage. Electric cultivators are very popular with gardeners and gardeners. Today we will tell you how to choose the best electric cultivator for summer cottages and gardens.
What is the difference between electric cultivators and walk-behind tractors
Some summer residents still cannot refuse a chopper and a rake when cultivating land. Why waste time and energy? Automated loosening not only saves time, but also has a beneficial effect on the quality of tillage. The popularity of the means of mechanization of modern agriculture is gradually gaining momentum. Gardeners and gardeners are showing increasing interest in walk-behind tractors, motor cultivators, electric cultivators and electric cultivators.
The electric cultivator is a mechanical unit for cultivating the land and high-quality tillage. Do not confuse an electric cultivator with a walk-behind tractor. The latter are intended for cultivating land in large areas.
Due to the possibility of installing various attachments, walk-behind tractors are actively used to perform a number of agricultural work: plowing the land, planting plants, harvesting, removing snow, supplying electricity or water. Powerful units are characterized by impressive dimensions and high weight, so they cannot be used for tillage between densely planted vegetation.
Electric cultivators, in turn, attract attention with their compactness and maneuverability. Small devices can be used for tillage in the garden and in the garden. Universal models are used for weeding the garden, removing weeds between trees and shrubs, forming beds and harrowing, planting and harvesting potatoes. Cultivators with high power can even cope with virgin soil and clay soil.
Advantages:
- compactness and maneuverability;
- relatively small specific gravity;
- reliability and ergonomic design;
- ease and convenience of operation;
- ease of maintenance;
- low percentage of component wear;
- environmental friendliness and safety for the environment.
Disadvantages:
- binding to electricity;
- the presence of a power cord;
- low autonomy;
- risk of operation in wet weather.
Model selection according to technical characteristics
Buying specialized agricultural equipment is a very important undertaking. In order not to regret the money spent, you need to carefully study the criteria for choosing units in advance.
Weight, power and processing area
Cultivators of , Belarusian, Ukrainian, European, Japanese and Chinese production are represented on the agricultural market of mechanized equipment.
Depending on the weight, electric cultivators are:
- ultralight – up to 15 kg;
- lungs – from 15 to 45 kg;
- medium – from 45 to 60 kg;
- heavy – from 60 kg and more.
Please note that the power of the unit affects its weight. Often high-power devices belong to the medium and heavy categories. So, the average power ranges from 0,7 to 2,0 kW. The performance of such a device is enough to process a garden in a summer cottage. Electric cultivators with a power of 2,0–2,5 kW are used for processing plots with an area of 10 hectares or more.
Cutters
The number of cutters affects the quality of loosening and tillage. The more cutters, the higher the productivity of the electric cultivator. The minimum number of cutters is 2 pcs.
When buying, pay attention to electric cultivators with 6 cutters. When doing this, consider the working width. Too frequent arrangement of cutters leads to frequent breakdowns of equipment.
Light cultivators
Compact and lightweight cultivators are indispensable in small suburban areas. Consider the most popular devices among users.
Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E
Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E has a long service life
Quiet and easy-to-operate model for tillage in flowerbeds, greenhouses and greenhouses. The aluminum body is dust and moisture resistant. Accordingly, the unit has a long service life. Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E has a folding handle. There are no difficulties with storage and transportation of equipment.
Features
- engine – electric, 1,75 kW / 2,38 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 40 cm;
- plowing depth – 23 cm;
- number of cutters – 6 pcs.;
- weight – 13,3 kg.
Pros:
- practicality and reliability;
- lightness and maneuverability;
- good acoustic mode;
- reasonable price and excellent build quality.
Cons:
- lack of additional attachments in the delivery set;
- the need for initial sharpening of cutters.
Video “Overview Daewoo Power Products DAT 1800E”
This video shows how the mini cultivator works.
DDE ET1200-40
Compact electric cultivator for soft and loose soil. The power of the device is not enough for loosening hard and compacted soil. DDE ET1200-40 can be used in gardens, orchards, greenhouses and greenhouses. Differs in ease and simplicity of management. Doesn’t take up much space in a garage or shed.
Features
- engine – electric, 1,20 kW / 1,63 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 40 cm;
- plowing depth – 22 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 12 kg.
Pros:
- comfortable and understandable control;
- excellent maneuverability;
- fully performs the functions declared by the manufacturer.
Cons:
- not suitable for processing hard and compacted soil;
- weak handles.
DDE ET1200-40 Overview Video
This video shows the parameters and description of the instrument.
Hyundai T 1810E
Hyundai T 1810E is characterized by simplicity and ease of operation
Characterized by simplicity and ease of management. Has a convenient carrying handle. Thanks to its small dimensions, it fits easily into the trunk of a car. Mills of an electrocultivator are made of metal of high durability. Deformation of cutters during operation of the unit is unlikely.
The Hyundai T 1810E cultivator has protection against accidental start. The dedicated button is located on the ergonomic handle.
Features
- engine – electric, 1,35 kW / 1,84 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 40 cm;
- number of cutters – 6 pcs.;
- weight – 13,8 kg.
Pros:
- ergonomics and reliability of the design;
- resistance to wear and damage;
- durable and resistant to deformation cutters;
- compactness and low weight.
Cons:
- relatively low performance;
- not suitable for working compacted soil.
Eurosystems La Zappa
Italian electric cultivator for high-quality cultivation of row-spacings, small vegetable gardens and flower beds. Thanks to its compactness and maneuverability, it passes well between trees and shrubs. Eurosystems La Zappa is easy and quick to start. Even the elderly and the fairer sex will cope with the operation of the device.
Features
- engine – electric, 1,30 kW / 1,77 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 32 cm;
- plowing depth – 15 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 23 kg.
Pros:
- high-quality Italian assembly;
- strength and reliability of the case;
- resistance of cutters to mechanical damage and deformation.
Cons:
- small size of transport wheels;
- lack of hiller;
- difficulties in acquiring original spare parts if repair / replacement is necessary.
Video “Eurosystems La Zappa – the best soil loosener”
This video shows you how to plant potatoes using a mini electric cultivator.
Medium cultivators
Further in our rating are the top electric cultivators of the middle weight category.
Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E
Ergonomic and compact electric cultivator for processing small plots of land. It is actively used for plowing, loosening and leveling the soil, weeding between rows, hilling beds, cutting furrows and spreading fertilizers.
The body of the Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E cultivator is made of high-strength metal. The unit is resistant to various mechanical damage and deformation.
Features
- engine – electric, 2,50 kW / 3,40 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 55 cm;
- plowing depth – 28 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 29 kg.
Pros:
- stylish and concise design;
- strength, reliability and wear resistance;
- wide range of applications;
- compactness, lightness and maneuverability;
- lack of difficulties with storage and transportation;
- low noise.
Cons:
- non-compliance with the reality of the technical parameters indicated on the packaging;
- lack of reverse;
- weak fastening of the control handle;
- overpriced additional attachments.
Video “Detailed review of Daewoo Power Products DAT 2500E”
This video review shows how to properly assemble an electric cultivator.
ELITECH KB 4E
Designed for loosening the soil and fertilizing the garden plot and a small garden. The absence of exhaust gases allows the use of the device in greenhouses, greenhouses and greenhouses. ELITECH KB 4E is easy to use and highly manoeuvrable. To avoid damage to small parts, it is recommended to clean the cultivator from clods of earth and dirt in a timely manner.
Features
- engine – electric, 2 kW / 2,72 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 45 cm;
- plowing depth – 15 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 32 kg.
Pros:
- low noise level;
- high performance;
- lack of difficulties with maintenance;
- copes with the cultivation of virgin land.
Cons:
- with intensive work, problems with the coulter (skew) are possible;
- The package does not include a key for assembly.
Video “Overview of ELITECH KB 4E”
In this video, experts talk about the features of using a cultivator for tillage in a country house and garden.
LopLoš 2000
It has a non-standard design for electric cultivators. The presence of a single-phase asynchronous motor allows you to use the unit for a long time. LopLosh 2000 is used for hilling garden plants, cultivating virgin lands, loosening soft and dense soil, and fertilizing. It can be used to control weeds and other unwanted vegetation on the beds.
Features
- engine – electric, 2 kW / 2,72 liters. With.;
- cultivation width – 30 cm;
- plowing depth – 18 cm;
- weight – 38 kg.
Pros:
- universal application;
- simplicity and usability;
- reliability and structural strength;
- high power.
Cons:
- heavy weight;
- difficulties with transportation and storage;
- shallow plowing depth.
Video “Comparison LopLosh 2000 with a classic cultivator”
This video shows the principle of operation of two units on virgin soil.
Monferme Agat
Monferme Agat – a stylish “ladies'” cultivator
The stylish “ladies'” cultivator is intended for processing garden and household plots with a small area. The unit is environmentally friendly and has a low noise level. Monferme Agat has protection against accidental engine start. They are characterized by efficient power consumption. There are 4 speeds – 2 reverse and 2 forward.
Transport wheels located at the back provide ease of transportation and movement around the electric cultivator.
Features
- engine – electric, 0,8 kW;
- cultivation width – 47 cm;
- plowing depth – 24 cm;
- weight – 32 kg.
Pros:
- stylish and interesting design;
- low noise;
- sustainability;
- the presence of a lock button from accidental start.
Cons:
- discrepancy between weight and power;
- cannot cope with the processing of compacted soil.
Video “Monferme Agat – the best cultivator model for women”
This video explains the benefits of a lightweight and stylish machine.
Heavy cultivators
According to user reviews, the -made unit, TARPAN 07–2,2, is considered the best heavy electric cultivator.
TARPAN 07–2,2
It can be applied to mechanization of agricultural and municipal works. TARPAN 07-2,2 is actively used for the cultivation of any type of soil in farms and housing and communal services, in vegetable gardens and orchards. It has a single-phase asynchronous motor type. Therefore, the machine features high productivity and versatility. The body is durable, reliable, resistant to wear, deformation and mechanical damage.
Features
- engine – electric, 2,20 kW;
- cultivation width – 35–70 cm;
- plowing depth – 20 cm;
- number of cutters – 4 pcs.;
- weight – 45 kg.
Pros:
- Ease of Management;
- resistance to wear and damage;
- the possibility of installing additional attachments;
- wide range of applications;
- lack of difficulties with assembly / disassembly;
- high reliability of the gearbox;
- high-quality processing of any type of soil.
Cons:
- increased noise level;
- a lot of weight.
Video “Overview TARPAN 07-2,2”
This video provides an overview of a powerful cultivator.
When choosing an electric cultivator, carefully study the technical characteristics and functionality of the devices. The speed and quality of tillage on the site depend on the correctness of the choice made.