Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
| 1 | Salyut 100-HVS-01 | Best value for money |
| 2 | Salute 100-X-M1 | Most popular unit |
| 3 | Salyut 5BS-1 | The best price for a walk-behind tractor with a US engine |
| 4 | Salyut 100-K-M1 | Better Handling |
| 5 | Salute 100 BS-6.5 | Max speed |
At one time (from 2002 to 2012), self-propelled small-sized tractors, or, more simply, Salyut walk-behind tractors, were produced by the Moscow enterprise of the same name, which manufactures aircraft engines. Now the production of motor-block equipment has been transferred to China, however, technical control is still carried out by the experts of Salyut Research and Production Center. And judging by the increased number of satisfied reviews, this decision has a positive effect on both the quality and the technical capabilities of the entire model line.
So, among the real advantages of this agricultural equipment is usually indicated:
- equipment with reliable 4-stroke engines from the best world manufacturers - American Briggs & Stratton and Kohler, Japanese Honda and Subaru Robin, as well as Chinese Lifan;
- a strong frame made of two steel squares, solid rubber wheels, a relatively small weight (up to 100 kg) and, accordingly, high stability and maneuverability in a limited area;
- universal width of tillage with cutters (from 30 to 105 cm) and a special design of milling knives, due to which the cultivated soil has the most loose structure;
- the use in the transmission of a belt drive with two V-belts and a gear reducer, which, in comparison with a chain, significantly increases the reliability and durability of the entire walk-behind tractor as a whole;
- an extensive range of models and a sufficient range of attachments, which means the ability to choose a walk-behind tractor with the desired characteristics and an optimal set of functions at an affordable cost.
More specific advantages should be considered on the example of individual Salyut models. The best of them were selected based on the results of the analysis (owner reviews, value for money, reliability and maintainability were evaluated), after which they were collected in the TOP-5 rating.
Top 5 best walk-behind tractors of the Salyut brand
5 Salute 100 BS-6.5
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 42000 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.2
With the B&S Intek I/C engine, the model develops an impressive 12 km/h for this technique. It has, one might say, miniature dimensions for a middle-class walk-behind tractor, but at the same time, it is equipped with a belt power take-off shaft on a par with its older brothers in the line. As a result, the walk-behind tractor is able to work with the entire range of hanging equipment - a snow blower, mower, potato planter, etc.
Among other advantages, the reviews mention the unpretentiousness of the device to the octane number of fuel (it works easily on 92nd gasoline), low power consumption and unusually soft clutch operation. Of the minuses: some owners were faced with excessive shaft wear and the need to replace the axle shaft, but admitted that they used walk-behind tractors as industrial ones and tried to process them with more than the recommended 80–100 acres per season.
4 Salyut 100-K-M1
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 41990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.2
This is the only unit in the line with an automatic transmission - 2 forward and 1 back. The more expensive solution is justified by the increased comfort of the operator, who does not need to spend time and effort on manual braking or accelerating the soil cultivation process. The device is equipped with an American Kohler 265 Courage SH engine with an electronic ignition system and a cast iron cylinder liner.
The speed of movement of this "Salute" is relatively low (8 km / h), but the reviews say that it is enough for fast and uniform plowing of clay and black soil. The favorable location of the engine in relation to the plow and to the ground is also mentioned - the center of gravity of the walk-behind tractor is located at a point near the ground itself, so that you can control the device with almost one hand.
3 Salyut 5BS-1
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 36500 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.3
Despite the very affordable cost, the manufacturer did not stint on equipping the walk-behind tractor with a single-cylinder B&S Vanguard series engine with a power of 6.5 liters. With. It is characterized by a quiet and even tone of operation, increased torque, optimal oil consumption and a longer service life. Owners of sites in wetlands can safely use it, since the motor has reliable protection against moisture and dirt.
In the reviews, the unit is recommended for the efficiency and reliability of the drive, the indestructibility of the gearbox, compact dimensions and minimum weight, with which equipment can be transported even in a car. There are isolated complaints about poor-quality native belts, but it is quite possible that buyers simply encountered a fake.
2 Salute 100-X-M1
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 44990 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.5
Like the previous model, this walk-behind tractor belongs to the class of light agricultural machines and is designed for cultivating the soil in private plots and small farmlands up to 0.5 hectares. Among its indisputable advantages it is necessary to carry staffing with the high-powered Japanese Honda GX200 engine. Everything that is best in the Salyut units is also present in this walk-behind tractor: a durable gear reducer with a resource of 3 thousand hours, a steering column adjustable in 2 directions, ergonomic switching to a lower speed range.
Judging by consumer reviews, with a walk-behind tractor, on which 3-row soil cutters are installed, it is easy to cultivate any type of soil. It starts up quickly, due to the successful layout, it is not necessary to adapt for a long time and keep it from tipping over. Due to the presence of a power take-off shaft and a wide range of attachments, the unit can easily be used for haymaking, hilling and digging potatoes, moving loads weighing up to 350 kg and other heavy work. Its price, of course, cannot be called low, but still, the advantages of the device justify it many times over.
1 Salyut 100-HVS-01
Country: Russia (produced in China)
Average price: 30100 rub.
Rating (2022): 4.6
The walk-behind tractor of this modification has several significant advantages that allowed it to take a leading position in the top: a budget price, a 7-horsepower Lifan engine (Hwasdan H170F - it is also installed on BMW motorcycles), steering gear shifting, adjustable from 36 to 80 cm processing width, weight 78 kg, sufficient for the cultivation of heavy uncultivated soils.The basic package includes a set of 6 rotators and axle extensions to expand the wheelbase.
In the reviews, the owners call the "Salyut 100-XVS-01" a mini-tractor and praise it for the engine's trouble-free operation in any weather and load, ease of operation, the ability to engage the transport module and a high wheel tread pattern that provides maximum cross-country ability. Users also appreciated the presence of a reverse, compact design and adjustable steering wheel. However, they also found one drawback - the lack of a differential. But in order to ensure a convenient turn of the walk-behind tractor, you only need to install a differential hub on its axle shaft.
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