Rating of the best potato diggers for walk-behind tractors for 2022

Except for the few owners of six acres, where only a quarter of the entire land plot is allocated for a vegetable 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, speeding up the production of root crops. It not only helps to preserve the strength and energy of a person, but also to clean vegetables from clods of earth. The main qualities of technology are efficiency, reliability and durability.

But before you become the owner of such an assistant, you should find out what options there are, their functionality, view popular models, study the rating of the best and 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 look at each type in more detail.

Passive

It is an attachment that differs in its elementary design and budget cost. It has several names: lancet, simple or fan. Working elements: a paw with a fixed “shovel”, to which rods are welded. Belongs to the category of universal. Functions as follows:

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

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

In addition to potatoes, they are used for onion, carrot, garlic and beet crops. In the process of harvesting, vegetables retain their marketable appearance. Devices master medium and light soils. Let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses:

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

Active

There are two types:

• conveyor;
• vibrating.

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

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

Vibrating models are also called screen models. The word "shake" is often used among the people. Works with a plowshare and a vibrating table. It happens like this:

1. The soil where potatoes grow (about 20 centimeters) is cut with a knife. Capture width - 39 centimeters.
2. Getting on the shaking grate, the roots are cleared from the ground.

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

Advantages	Flaws
Handles heavy soils	The average price is significant
Root crops rise to the surface	Not effective on small plots
Time saving	Feel the vibration
Digging speed
Efficiency almost 100%
The tubers are cleared from the ground
Low fuel consumption
Comfortable
No damaged vegetables

Conveyor models, in turn, are divided into belt and conveyor models. They differ from the above goods in that they have a belt (grid conveyor) through which the earth with potatoes is sifted. The peculiarity lies in the fact 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 is maintained at 98%, it 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 advanced models, as it is able to sift potatoes, separating them from the ground and leaving them on the surface. There are also minor drawbacks, such as a significant price, but the unit is worth it.

Design Compatibility

Before determining 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 garden equipment. In the presence of a light or medium product (Bison, Agro, Neva), you can not 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, which allows you to keep the yield at the level of 95%. For motor-blocks of a heavy class (from 200 kg), a complete set in the form of a screen digger is supposed. But it is possible to use the universal plan model.

It should be borne in mind that if complex equipment is purchased for a light or middle class walk-behind tractor, then its power may not be enough.And vice versa, if for a heavy class you buy an elementary device for digging potatoes, then it will be possible to use the equipment 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 choice of a lot of options that differ in price, parameters, number of disks, material of manufacture, function. The best specimens are expensive, but their characteristics are excellent. Manufacturers annually offer their new products to the public. 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 kitchen garden, giving, for individual or collective use. But before making a final decision and not making a mistake when choosing, you need to decide on the following parameters:

1. The area of ​​the treated 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 make it possible to achieve the desired result.
3. Humidity. The cheapest devices are not able to cope with wet ground.
4. The financial condition 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. Wide species should be used on substantial plantations.
6. Method for cleaning tubers from the ground. Different models react differently to chernozem, clay, sandstone, loam.
7. The principle of operation of the device.
8. The presence of additional accessories (wheels) as an 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. Condition of the main equipment. Outdated models may not be able to cope with modern hinges.

According to buyers, it is necessary to choose a model based on their individual criteria. You can get advice and recommendations from experts. It is advisable to visit specialized stores and see the presented goods with your own eyes, feel them, analyze the features, and find out how much it costs. To improve perception, you can independently create 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 walk-behind tractors for 2022

fan

nap type 2

The model is intended for use in moderate climatic zones. Short description:

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

The average price is 900 rubles.

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

• significant were not found.

Patriot 490001130, without hitch

Motoblock version designed for digging up root crops. Used on light to medium soils. The kit does not include a hitch. Parameters: 550 x 445 mm. Can be purchased at any outlet.

The average price is 1100 rubles.

• convenient in operation;
• reliable;
• durable;
• high efficiency.

• significant have not been identified.

Patriot KB 550.445.5

The Russian manufacturer offers a good quality product that will become an indispensable assistant by transferring potato digging from manual to mechanized. Used with Patriot walk-behind tractors. It sifts the earth and throws the tubers to the surface of the soil. The effective device allowing to keep to root crops a trade dress. Used on light to medium soils.

The average cost is 1059 rubles.

• light weight (5 kg);
• convenient to use;
• effective;
• sold in any specialized store;
• long service life.

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

Potato diggers / sc TYPE. 1 (Cascade, Neva, Kadvi, Tselina)

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

Can be purchased at a price of 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 hitch for fastening.

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

Attachments belong to the category of diggers. Dimensions: 500 x 250 x 400mm, weighs only 5.05kg, stand is 12mm thick. Produced 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 where to buy. The units are waiting for their potential owners in all specialized stores.

You can buy at a price of 1300 rubles.

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

• significant have not been established.

Screening

Type 1100 PTO keyed

Belongs to the category of attachments for walk-behind tractors. Manufacturing company of Russian origin. Main purpose: pulling out root crops mechanically, followed by manual harvesting. 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 bar in front. Basic operating conditions:

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

Working elements: active ploughshare (knife) and screen (screening grate). Thanks to the support wheels, you can adjust the depth of the dig. It is advisable to use with motoblocks such as Hopper, 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 in large cities and in small towns. You can use the services of an online store, and payment in the amount of 14,890 rubles is carried out after receiving and inspecting the unit.

• 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 design;
• makes it possible to quickly and efficiently cope with a large crop.

• significant ones are missing.

Type Salyut KKM-1

Russian-made products are valued for their high quality, reliability and durability. It is suspended from motor blocks Cascade, Tselina, Neva, Forza, Salyut and other similar models. It makes it possible to mechanically harvest potatoes by removing them from the soil. After that, human hands are required to put it in bags. Can be used for harvesting beets and onions. Fastens in front to the motor-block by means of a special nozzle. Transmission belt adjustment is required.

The price of the goods is 14059 rubles.

• a 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 via the Internet - a store with cash on delivery;
• preserves the appearance of the product.

• significant have not been established.

MTZ - 132 KKM - 3

Canopies for mini tractors are produced by a Russian company. Belong to the class of vibration. Complete set: screening lattice and knife (working plowshare). It is possible to adjust the frequency of vibration and the depth of the dig. On the positive side, a noteworthy end result is clean potatoes on top of the bed. To attach the device to a minitractor, you will need a drive cardan, which is not included in the kit and is purchased separately, thereby increasing the cost of the unit.

The average price is 16447 rubles.

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

• significant ones are missing.

Type Neva, KKM - 1

Russian-made products are of high quality and reliability. Breakdowns are practically absent, with proper operation. Warranty period - 1 year. Used for mechanized digging of potato tubers. Compatible with motor blocks Cascade, Neva, Forza, Salyut and Tselina, as well as similar models.

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

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

• there are no significant ones.

Type Ugra KKV - 1 (PTO)

A great 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 unit belongs to the active type and is designed to collect 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 gear clutch lever assumes manual control. It perfectly copes with the extraction of vegetables at a depth of 18 centimeters, without 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 install and use.

• small warranty period - only two weeks.

Conveyor

Model KK11 (Poltava)

The Ukrainian manufacturer produces goods for a motor-tractor with hydraulics. The main feature is that it quickly and efficiently copes with digging root crops, including potatoes. For such a digger, the Scout motor-tractor is suitable, where there is a rear hydraulic system. It 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 tow hitch, which is included in the kit.

The structural elements are:

• drive pulley;
• welded frame;
• drive sprockets;
• reducer;
• eccentric;
• trailer wheels;
• conveyer belt;
• knife.

The unit weighs 65 kilograms with a width of 45.5 centimeters. 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 digging;
• 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, Bison, Dobrynya and similar models. Acquired for harvesting on substantial plantations. It is manufactured at a large enterprise, which has proven itself on the positive side, and whose products are well-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 was made in a handicraft way.

Sellers 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 of 55 kg with a grip of 46 cm.

• significant were not identified.

KK 10 (Poltava)

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

The unit is hung 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:

• the absence of green tops and weeds on the site;
• The ground must be dry to prevent clogging of the conveyor and knife.

Main structural elements:

• active knife (width 45.5 cm);
• reinforced frame with dimensions of 40 x 40 mm and 40 x 20 mm (production material - profile pipe). Sheet metal was used in the production of the 3mm sidewalls;
• the conveyor is made of durable rods with a diameter of 0.7 cm;
• wheels;
• drive mechanism of the conveyor and knife;
• trailer unit.

The average cost of goods 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 small weight - 63 kg;
• long service life;
• reliability;
• practicality;
• universality;
• the trailer adjustable device is included in the package.

• significant have not been identified.

KM - 5 (Ukraine)

Conveyor potato digger with belt drive. It is very popular among farmers who use both small and significant plots of land. Attaches to walk-behind tractors with a power of 6 l / s, which have a belt drive (right or left). 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 bearings that 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.

The 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;
• essential thickness of the rod - 12 mm;
• the presence of a protective cover on the chain drive;
• capture - 450 mm;
• digging depth - 18 centimeters;
• light weight - only 60 kg.

• significant have not been identified.

VRMZ to Neva walk-behind tractor

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

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

The average price is 13600 rubles.

• acceptable cost;
• convenient in operation;
• reliable;
• long service life;
• facilitates the harvesting of 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 application online;
• payment by cash on delivery;
• delivery to any point of Russia.

• significant have not been identified.

Conclusion

Those who are the happy owner 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 helpers. This process can take several days or even months, depending on weather conditions. And how inopportunely heavy 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 how important it is to combine mechanized harvesting with manual labor. This will significantly speed up the harvesting process and minimize losses, save energy for the next steps. Manufacturers of potato diggers came to the rescue - universal attachments for walk-behind tractors, which will become your assistants when harvesting potatoes and other root crops.

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

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

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