Rating of the best potato diggers for motoblocks for 2020

Except for the few owners of six acres, where only a fourth of the entire land plot has been allocated for the garden, the rest have long been using automated devices to collect potatoes. This helps to quickly cope with the task and not be afraid of the vagaries of nature.

What is a potato digger? This is a fairly simple device that allows you to automate manual labor, accelerating the production of root crops. It not only helps to preserve the strength and energy of a person, but also to cleanse vegetables from clods of earth. The main qualities of the technique are efficiency, reliability and durability.

But before you become the owner of such an assistant, you should find out what the options are, their functionality, view popular models, study the rating of the best and high-quality products. What to pay special attention to? On the dimensions, power, class, type of soil, the amount of proposed work. But these are not all selection criteria.

Overview of potato diggers

The best manufacturers produce two categories of this product:

• passive;
• active.

Let's dwell on each type in more detail.

Passive

It is an attachment that is distinguished by its elementary design and budgetary cost. It has several names: lancet, simple or fan. Working elements: a foot with a fixed "shovel", to which the rods are welded. Belongs to the category of universal. It functions as follows:

1. By means of a shovel, the soil layer is cut, where the potatoes are located.
2. Passing over the twigs, the tubers are cleared of soil and remain on the surface.
3. Then manual work follows - the assistant comes and collects the harvest.

According to the owners, they are reliable products, but they cannot boast of high performance. In addition, 1/6 of the crop can remain in the soil. The negative aspects also include significant fuel consumption, as well as an insignificant digging depth, which does not exceed 15 centimeters. The capture width is only 20 centimeters. This technique is attached to a cultivator or walk-behind tractor by means of a hitch.

In addition to potato crops, they are used for onion, carrot, garlic and beet crops. In the process of harvesting, vegetables retain their presentation. The devices overpower medium and light soils. Let's get acquainted with the strengths and weaknesses:

Advantages	disadvantages
Easy to attach	Shallow digging depth and low grip
Can be used with low-power units	Harvesting is done manually, which significantly slows down the process
Inexpensive	Efficiency at the level of 85 - 90%
Available in different types	If the fields are of a substantial area, then there will be a large fuel consumption
Digging is carried out in second and third gear	Digging occurs through the row
Reliable and durable	Only used in medium to light soils

Active

There are two types:

• conveyor;
• vibrating.

Designed for similar structures, and are attached to them by means of:

• reducer;
• power take-off shaft;
• belt;
• special adapter.

Vibrating models are also called roaring. The people often use the word "shake". Works with a share and a vibrating table. It happens as follows:

1. With a knife, the soil is trimmed where the potatoes grow (about 20 centimeters). The capture width is 39 centimeters.
2. Falling on the shaking grate, the roots are cleared of the ground.

You can improve the design by connecting a mesh to it. The device is equipped with two or one eccentric. The first option is considered more productive, since it has an efficiency of up to 98%.

Advantages	disadvantages
Will master heavy soils	Average price is significant
Root crops rise to the surface	Ineffective on small plots
Save time	Feels the vibration
Digging speed
Almost 100% efficiency
Tubers are cleared of soil
Low fuel consumption
Comfortable
No damaged vegetables

Conveyor models, in turn, are divided into belt and conveyor models. They differ from the above product in that they have a belt (lattice conveyor) through which the earth with potatoes is sifted. The peculiarity is that the invention plows the soil well, leaving the bulb intact. It works at high speed, the minimum amount of fuel is consumed, the yield remains at 98%, does not harm the appearance of the tubers.

Suitable for all types of soil, regardless of the vagaries of the weather. It belongs to the category of improved models, as it is able to sift potatoes, separating them from the ground and leaving them on the surface. There are also minor flaws, such as a substantial price, but the unit is worth it.

Compatibility with designs

Before deciding which device is better to buy, you need to understand what class the walk-behind tractor is to be used: light, medium or heavy. This will have a significant impact on the type of gardening equipment. If you have a light or medium product (Bison, Agro, Neva), you don't need to look at complex diggers.

The middle class of devices involves the use of a vibration model. It comes with a rear keyed power take-off that saves 95% yield. For motoblocks of a heavy class (from 200 kg), a complete set in the form of a roaring digger is assumed. But it is possible to use the universal plan model.

It should be borne in mind that if you purchase complex equipment for a light or middle class walk-behind tractor, then its power may not be enough. And vice versa, if you buy an elementary device for digging out potatoes for a heavy class, then it will be possible to use the technique for its intended purpose, but it will be difficult to achieve significant efficiency.

How to choose a unit

Today there is no shortage of such products. Both specialized points and online stores will offer a variety of options to choose from, differing in price, parameters, number of discs, material of manufacture, function. The best examples are expensive, but they also have excellent characteristics. Manufacturers annually offer their new products for everyone to see. Which company is better depends on the preferences of the buyer and his financial condition.

There are many popular models. All of them are intended for a garden, a summer residence, for individual or collective use.But before making the final decision and avoiding mistakes when choosing, you need to decide on the following parameters:

1. The area of ​​the cultivated area. The larger it is, the more powerful the technique should work on it.
2. Soil quality. With hard soils, the simplest equipment will not give the opportunity to achieve the desired result.
3. Humidity. The cheapest devices are unable to cope with wet ground.
4. The material state of the user.
5. The dimensions of the working mechanism of the unit, which affect its productivity. Narrow fixtures are best used for the garden. They are able to cope with single beds. Broad species should be used on substantial plantations.
6. Method for cleaning tubers from soil. Different models react differently to chernozem, clay, sandstone, loam.
7. The principle of operation of the device.
8. Availability of additional accessories (wheels) as additional support for heavy equipment.
9. Types of fasteners. There is a screw method or using welding.
10. Pricing policy, reliability of the manufacturer and product rating.
11. The condition of the main equipment. Outdated models may not cope with modern hinges.

According to buyers, it is necessary to choose a model based on their individual criteria. You can read the advice and recommendations of specialists. It is advisable to visit specialized stores and see with your own eyes the presented product, touch it, analyze the features, find out how much it costs. To improve perception, you can independently draw up a comparative table. If you want to order a product online, at least look at the attached photos and make sure that this is the unit you need.

Rating of the best potato diggers for motoblocks for 2020

Fan-shaped

NPD type 2

The model is intended for use in temperate climates. Short description:

• width - 320 mm;
• length - 420 mm;
• one hole in the rack;
• digging width - 32 cm;
• digging depth - 20 cm;
• weighs 5.15 kg.

The average price is 900 rubles.

• comfortable;
• reliable;
• long service life;
• inexpensive;
• high quality.

• significant were not found.

Patriot 490001130, without coupler

A motor-block version designed for digging up root crops. Used on light to medium soils. There is no hitch included. Parameters: 550 x 445 mm. Can be purchased at any outlet.

The average price is 1100 rubles.

• convenient to operate;
• reliable;
• durable;
• high efficiency.

• significant were not identified.

Patriot KB 550.445.5

The Russian manufacturer offers a good quality product that will become an indispensable assistant by transferring the digging of potatoes from a manual to a mechanized method. Used with Patriot walk-behind tractors. Screens out the soil and throws the tubers to the surface of the soil. An effective device that allows you to keep the marketable root crops. Used on light to medium soils.

The average cost is 1059 rubles.

• low weight (5 kg);
• easy to use;
• effective;
• sold in any specialty store;
• long service life.

• it is attached to the walk-behind tractor by means of a hitch, which is not included in the set.

Potato diggers b / c TYPE. 1 (Cascade, Neva, Kadvi, Celina)

The product is produced by a Russian company. Weight - 5.25 kg, dimensions - 550 x 445 mm. Purpose - weeds out the soil and throws potato tubers to the surface. Used in light to medium soils.

Can be purchased for 1200 rubles.

• high efficiency;
• does not spoil the presentation of vegetables;
• long service life;
• reliable;
• hardy.

• not effective in heavy soils;
• additional costs for the purchase of a coupling for fastening.

MB Oka, Forza, Neva, Cascade, b / ss, KMBK 12.500

Attached equipment belongs to the category of excavators. Dimensions: 500 x 250 x 400 mm, weighs only 5.05 kg, rack 12 mm thick. Manufactured in Russia. Processing is carried out to a depth of 25 - 30 cm. The main purpose is to dig up root crops. There is no question of where to buy. The units are waiting for their potential owners in all specialized stores.

You can purchase it at a price of 1300 rubles.

• the efficiency is commendable;
• comfortable;
• benign;
• durable;
• inexpensive;
• good efficiency.

• significant are not established.

Rumbling

Type 1100 for keyed PTO shaft

Belongs to the category of attachments for motoblocks. Manufacturing company of Russian origin. Main purpose: mechanical pulling out of root crops with subsequent manual harvesting. It can be used for harvesting onions, beets, carrots and so on. Effective when harvesting potatoes planted in rows every 60 - 70 centimeters. To increase productivity, it is worth hanging a load weighing at least 50 kilograms on the front of the bar. Basic operating conditions:

• medium to light soils;
• humidity indicator - up to 27%;
• clogging with solid materials - from 8 to 9 t / ha;
• soil hardness - no more than 20 kg / sq. cm.

Working elements: active ploughshare (knife) and shaker (sieving grid). Thanks to the support wheels, you can adjust the depth of the dig. It is advisable to use with such motoblocks as Hoper, Weima, Patriot, Carver, Forza, with a power take-off shaft with a diameter of 18 mm.

Delivery of goods is carried out throughout Russia, both to large cities and to small settlements. You can use the services of an online store, and payment in the amount of 14,890 rubles is made after receiving and inspecting the unit.

• the equipment is reliable and easy to use;
• breakdowns are extremely rare;
• the manufacturer provides a 1 year warranty;
• good combination of price and quality;
• simple construction;
• makes it possible to quickly and efficiently cope with a large harvest.

• significant are missing.

Fireworks type KKM-1

Russian-made products are valued for their high quality, reliability and durability. Suspended to walk-behind tractors Cascade, Celina, Neva, Forza, Salute and other similar models. It makes it possible to mechanically harvest potatoes by extracting them from the soil. Then it will take human hands to put it in bags. Can be used for harvesting beets and onions. Attached to the front of the walk-behind tractor using a special attachment. Adjustment of the transmission belt is mandatory.

The price of the goods is 14059 rubles.

• one year warranty is provided;
• quickly and easily attached to the walk-behind tractor;
• uncomplicated design;
• effective;
• comfortable to use;
• helps to quickly harvest;
• universal;
• it is possible to order through the online store with cash on delivery;
• preserves the appearance of the product.

• significant are not established.

MTZ - 132 KKM - 3

Sheds for mini tractors are produced by a Russian company. Belong to the vibration class. Complete set: sieving grate and knife (working share). There is an opportunity to adjust the vibration frequency and the depth of the dig. Positive: A noteworthy final result is clean potatoes on top of the garden. To attach the device to a mini-tractor, you will need a drive cardan, not included in the kit and purchased additionally, thereby increasing the cost of the unit.

The average price is 16447 rubles.

• replaces manual work;
• easy to use;
• easy to install;
• will master both light and medium soil;
• high quality of work;
• does not spoil the presentation of tubers;
• can be operated for a long time;
• reliable;
• delivery to any region of Russia, Kazakhstan, the Republic of Belarus is possible;
• cash on delivery is provided.

• significant are missing.

Type Neva, KKM - 1

Russian-made products are of high quality and reliability. There are practically no breakages, with proper operation. The warranty period is 1 year. Used for mechanized digging of potato tubers. Compatible with motor-blocks Kaskad, Neva, Forza, Salyut and Celina, as well as similar models.

The product can be purchased at a price of 11,000 rubles per item.

• high quality;
• long service life;
• easy to use;
• practically does not break;
• promotes accelerated harvesting;
• high efficiency;
• the ability to order through the online store;
• deferment of payment;
• excellent combination of price and quality.

• significant are absent.

Ugra type KKV - 1 (PTO)

An excellent helper during the harvest season. The Russian manufacturer tried to endow its own products with such qualities as ease of use, long service life, and reliability. The machine is of the active type and is intended for harvesting potato tubers. The principle of operation is based on the use of a V-belt transmission, which is connected to the angular belt gearbox of the UGRA walk-behind tractor or its analogues. The presence of the gearbox clutch lever assumes manual control. It copes well with the extraction of vegetables at a depth of 18 centimeters, while not spoiling their appearance. The final harvest is done by hand.

The manufacturer offers a model at a price of 21,450 rubles.

• high quality goods;
• easy to operate;
• high digging speed;
• quality work;
• does not impair the presentation of the bulb;
• easy to mount and use.

• insignificant warranty period - only two weeks.

Conveyor

Model KK11 (Poltava)

The Ukrainian manufacturer produces goods for a motorized tractor with hydraulics. The main feature is that it quickly and efficiently copes with the digging of root crops, including potatoes. For such a digger, the "Scout" motorcycle tractor is suitable, where there is a rear hydraulic system. Can also be mounted on other similar equipment, the power of which exceeds 10 l / s. The potato digger is mounted on the main equipment by means of a hook-on device that is included in the kit.

The structural elements are as follows:

• drive pulley;
• welded frame;
• drive sprockets;
• reducer;
• eccentric;
• wheels of the trailed unit;
• conveyer belt;
• knife.

The unit weighs 65 kilograms and is 45.5 centimeters wide. In the manufacture of the main elements (screen and knife), high-quality steel grade 45 was used.

The average cost of the model is from 26,600 rubles.

• quickly and efficiently harvest onions, beets, garlic, potatoes and other root crops;
• the ability to adjust the depth of excavation;
• high quality;
• reliability;
• long service life.

• not identified.

KRT - 1 (Mole)

A high-quality device of Ukrainian assembly can be operated with such heavy-duty walk-behind tractors as Bulat, Centaur, Forte, Zubr, Dobrynya and similar models. Purchased for harvesting on substantial plantations. Manufactured at a large enterprise that has proven itself on the positive side, and whose products are deservedly popular. In the manufacture of all structural elements, high-quality metal was used, which gave additional reliability to all major components. As for the bearings, there is not a single one among them that would have been made by handicraft.

Retailers offer goods at a price of 27,000 rubles per unit.

• high build quality;
• durability;
• reliability;
• availability of all necessary adjustments to improve the quality of operation;
• reinforced conveyor belt;
• the presence of an active knife;
• smooth running of the chain drive;
• weight 55 kg with a grip of 46 cm.

• significant are not identified.

KK 10 (Poltava)

The high-quality conveyor potato digger is produced in Ukraine. It is considered versatile and effective, as it can help to harvest not only potatoes, but also beets, onions, turnips, garlic and other root crops. The main feature is that the maximum efficiency is determined on plots whose area does not exceed 5 hectares.

The unit is mounted on heavy walk-behind tractors or motor-tractors, the power of which exceeds 10 l / s. It differs from its counterparts in the length of the conveyor belt. Its indicator is higher, so you have to resort to lengthening the handle of the walk-behind tractor. The operating conditions are as follows:

• absence of green tops and weeds on the site;
• to avoid clogging of the conveyor and the knife, the soil must be dry.

Main structural elements:

• active knife (width 45.5 cm);
• reinforced frame with dimensions 40 x 40 mm and 40 x 20 mm (material of manufacture - shaped pipe). A metal sheet was used in the production of 3mm sidewalls;
• the conveyor is made of strong rods with a diameter of 0.7 cm;
• wheels;
• conveyor and knife drive mechanism;
• trailed knot.

The average cost of a product is 25,800 rubles.

• able to work even on heavy clay soils;
• will master large and small plantations;
• significant knife width - 455 mm;
• high speed of work - up to 2 km / h;
• convenient dimensions - 900 x 740 x 700 mm;
• relatively low weight - 63 kg;
• long service life;
• reliability;
• practicality;
• versatility;
• the set includes a trailed adjustable device.

• significant were not identified.

KM - 5 (Ukraine)

A conveyor potato digger with a belt drive. It is very popular among farmers, in whose use there are both insignificant and significant plots of land. Attaches to motoblocks with a capacity of 6 l / s, which have a belt drive (right or left). The aggregation of the digger to the walk-behind tractor is carried out due to the adjustable hitch, which the model is equipped with.

The manufacturer guarantees reliable assembly of units, the quality of the materials used, up to the bearings, which are installed only at the factory. A huge number of adjustments allows you to carry out the initial setup and maintain the equipment in working order for a long time.

Goods in a specialized store can be purchased at a price of 23,500 rubles.

• anti-corrosion and wear-resistant alloy of the conveyor belt;
• substantial thickness of the rod - 12 mm;
• the presence of a protective cover on the chain drive;
• capture - 450 mm;
• digging depth - 18 centimeters;
• low weight - only 60 kg.

• significant were not identified.

VRMZ to the Neva walk-behind tractor

The active conveyor digger is used as an attachment to the walk-behind tractor. It makes the process of harvesting potatoes mechanized, lifting tubers from the ground to the surface. Root crops are completely cleared of earth clods. Available in two colors: red and blue. The main features include:

• bar conveyor as a screening mechanism;
• a knife without a drive;
• 54 cm track;
• one row is processed at the same time;
• average working speed - 2 km / h;
• dimensions - 970 x 630 x 620 mm;
• processing depth and width - 30 cm;
• flange mount;
• weight - 53 kg.

The average price is 13,600 rubles.

• acceptable cost;
• easy to use;
• reliable;
• long service life;
• facilitates harvesting potatoes;
• good digging speed;
• optimal width and depth of digging;
• practically does not break;
• made of high quality material;
• can be purchased in the online store by submitting an online application;
• cash on delivery;
• delivery to anywhere in Russia.

• significant were not identified.

Conclusion

Those who are the happy owners of substantial plots and plant potatoes there, including for sale, know how long and physically difficult it is to harvest a rich harvest, even if all adult family members act as assistants. This process can take several days, or even months, depending on weather conditions. And how inopportune the torrential rains, when the potatoes were left lying on the ground. You can immediately calculate the losses, as its quality and appearance will deteriorate.

Farmers understand the importance of combining mechanized harvesting with manual labor. This will speed up the harvesting process many times and minimize losses, save energy for subsequent steps. The manufacturers of potato diggers came to the rescue - universal attachments for walk-behind tractors, which will become your assistants in collecting potatoes and other root crops.

This device is very popular among summer residents, who were allocated about six acres for a vegetable garden. This unit is considered universal, as it can be used for:

• mechanized planting of potatoes;
• cutting furrows;
• planting root crops;
• hilling bushes;
• harvesting.

For a reasonable price, there is an opportunity to purchase a high-quality, reliable and durable product that will significantly reduce the use of physical labor, replacing it with mechanized ones.