Motoblock "Aurora": description and reviews

Description of the walk-behind tractor

The Aurora walk-behind tractor is a modern mini-tractor model that has excellent technical characteristics. The developers took care of the reliability of the unit and equipped it with a high-quality, powerful working unit. The Aurora walk-behind tractor runs on a professional Kama diesel engine, which allows the unit to operate for more than 3 thousand hours.

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The walk-behind tractor is equipped with a cast iron cylinder liner. The diesel engine has excellent traction performance at all speeds. In addition, the engine operates very economically and almost silently. These characteristics are especially important during the work process.

The Aurora walk-behind tractor has a built-in worm gearbox that can withstand different loads and a large amount of work. In addition, there is a rotating steering wheel, which makes it possible to control the unit while being away from it.

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Gasoline walk-behind tractor Aurora Country 1350 Advance

The Aurora Country 1350 Advance walk-behind tractor is considered a professional-level model, because it is equipped with a gasoline engine made similar to the HONDA GX390. In addition, its power is 14 hp, which makes it possible not only to cope with large areas, but also to plow fairly dense soil.

The significant weight of the unit, equal to 142 kg, makes it possible not to use weighting agents. Into a 6.5 liter fuel tank. You can fill in enough gasoline so that you don’t have to refuel for a long time.

Manufacturers took care of protecting the gearbox and equipped it with a cast iron housing, which successfully protects against stone impacts and dirt adhesion. In order for the wheels and cutters to be securely attached to the axle, it is made in the form of a hexagon.

Wheel size 4.00-8. The power take-off shaft mounted on the walk-behind tractor allows the use of a wide range of attachments.

Such a model can cost from 50 thousand rubles.

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Diesel walk-behind tractor Aurora Space Yard 1350D Plus

The Aurora Space Yard 1350d Plus walk-behind tractor differs from its fellow Aurora Country 1350 Advance with a diesel engine and its power, which is significantly less and equal to 9 hp.

However, everyone knows the torque and performance of diesel engines, for which even such a power indicator is considered a significant advantage. The presence of an electric starter with a powerful 36Ah battery significantly distinguishes this model from the entire AURORA line. Pneumatic wheels 5.00-12 make it easier to overcome off-road conditions.

Such a model can cost from 69 thousand rubles.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of Aurora walk-behind tractors

Today there are several models of Aurora walk-behind tractors. They differ in some technical characteristics and dimensions. Thus, for use in individual agriculture, lightweight Aurora walk-behind tractors are produced, the weight of which is up to 40 kg. Such models of agricultural machinery are small in size and very convenient to use in small areas. Lightweight walk-behind tractors have an engine with a power of 2.5 to 4.5 horsepower. The cultivator of this unit is capable of going deep into the soil to a depth of 20 cm. Small models are designed for cultivating soft soils and are an ideal option for a summer cottage.

For cultivating large plots of land, there are medium Aurora walk-behind tractors. They are slightly wider and more stable than lightweight models. Medium walk-behind tractors have forward and reverse gears.

The heavy Aurora walk-behind tractors have the best technical characteristics and high power. The weight of one such unit can be about 120 kg, and the engine power can be from 6 horsepower. The heavy walk-behind tractor has two forward and one reverse gears. Starting the engine manually. You can attach any attachments to it (seeder, plow, potato digger and even trailer).

The Aurora company also produces walk-behind tractors with electric starters. An important advantage of such models is quick engine starting even in cold weather.

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Design features of the Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor

“Aurora Country 800” is a mid-level walk-behind tractor designed for cultivating soil on personal plots and farm plots, as well as on small farms. At the same time, this equipment is capable, due to its power and aggregation capabilities, to cope not only with soil cultivation, but also with more complex tasks on the farm.

The main design features of the Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor are its light weight and compact dimensions; lightweight engine starting system; reliable chain rather than belt drive; durable cast iron gear housing, which protects it from stones. The hitch of the walk-behind tractor is reinforced and allows you to easily equip it with a plow, cart, potato digger and other options for additional equipment that require considerable energy effort.

A special feature of the walk-behind tractor is the large wings above the wheels.

Through a triple crankshaft pulley and a belt drive, the walk-behind tractor can be coupled with such additional equipment. equipment such as a rotary mower, snow blower bucket, etc.

Another feature of this technology is the hexagonal axles, which reliably and guaranteed fix the wheels, cutters and lugs.

The Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor is configured in a standard format - two drive wheels, a gear drive and an engine with a fuel tank on top. A very practical design feature of this walk-behind tractor is the presence of a large wing above the wheels, which protects the face from sand and dust, but if necessary, it can be removed.

The kit includes another support wheel attached to the front, which makes moving the cultivator easier and is much more convenient than a regular stand. This wheel can also be removed (for example, when a trailer is attached).

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The control knobs are modern ergonomic; They fit quite comfortably in the hand. And if it is necessary to transport or store the walk-behind tractor, its “steering wheel” is easy to fold or remove. On the left handle there is a clutch handle and an emergency stop mechanism, and on the right there is a gas handle and a reverse control handle. An important feature: the Aurora-800 device is equipped with a manual starter with an “easy start” function.

In order to enhance user safety when working with various attachments connected to the walk-behind tractor via the power take-off shaft, engineers provided an original technical solution: a steel “petal”. It is located at the bottom of the “steering wheel” of the device - in this case, it blocks two forward gears and does not allow the operator to make a mistake in choosing the direction of movement.

The wheels are noticeably wider than on most walk-behind tractors currently on the market. They provide good cross-country ability on loose soil, combined with a fairly powerful and high-torque engine.

Repair and maintenance

All agricultural machines require regular maintenance and timely repairs. Aurora walk-behind tractors are very popular in all countries. Therefore, the manufacturer took care of the production and sale of individual parts. Thus, spare parts for the Aurora walk-behind tractor can be ordered online or purchased at any store that sells agricultural machinery.

All spare parts for this unit meet quality standards and undergo a special control test before they go on public sale.

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Reviews from direct owners of Aurora-800 walk-behind tractors

According to the majority of owners, the Aurora-800 brand walk-behind tractor is a good choice, based on the notorious price-quality ratio. Many do not hide the fact that when purchasing, the deciding factor was the low cost of this walk-behind tractor, and not anything else.

Most owners note that the Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor is extremely easy to operate and convenient to use. You just need to first understand all the nuances, but then no problems arise with the use of this technique. In exchange for relatively low costs, you can get a lot of free time, a good harvest and just a beautiful view outside the window.

Those who recently purchased it and are using it only for the first season (by the way, the majority of reviews can be found from such people) are especially happy about their Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor. It is rated as an extremely useful thing both for professionals and for those who simply like to dig in the garden. When there is a private house with a large plot, or there is a considerable dacha, then manually cultivating all the land is very problematic and troublesome.

“I didn’t even think about buying a walk-behind tractor until I saw this miracle of technology from a neighbor. I asked to borrow it for a few days, and by the end of the second day I was sure that digging in the garden with a shovel was a real savagery and a thing of the past. I chose the Aurora-800 and don’t regret the purchase: it’s a convenient device and handles any equipment without any problems.”

After cultivation with the Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor, the land, according to the owners’ impressions, becomes very lush and seems to rise. The walk-behind tractor “lifted stones from the depths,” and this happened several times until the stones all came to the surface.

Homemade trailer for the Aurora walk-behind tractor.

Another positive point. Everyone (or at least many) people know how difficult it is to remove a weed like wheatgrass. Standard cutters wind strong and long wheatgrass roots. After one pass, you need to stop and rip these “bobbins” off the cutters. But then, the next year, the wheatgrass was gone! In the very place where they fought against him unsuccessfully for many years.

Typically, Aurora-800 walk-behind tractors are praised not only by beginners, but also by those users who have already had experience working with similar equipment from other brands. “I haven’t had any particular problems with the Aurora-800 in two seasons. It is no worse and no better than units that are better known or more expensive. So if you doubt whether it’s worth buying a walk-behind tractor from the little-known Aurora brand, I advise you – you’re happy with the price, take it, it won’t let you down. The only drawback I can mention is excessive noise.”

A number of sources note that the Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor has no equal in cross-country ability. It also pulls any attachments without problems, including when working on virgin soil; on dense and clayey soils; It easily breaks all the clods with cutters and grinds them into fluff. The engine starts well, there are no complaints about fuel consumption, it corresponds to the nameplate, but, however, it takes a little more oil than the amount declared by the manufacturer.

“In general, it’s just an excellent device, although it’s still noticeable that it’s Chinese. The oil seal is leaking, everything is squishy, ​​in general, like all their products, it is not flawless. It differs from other walk-behind tractors in that the gearbox is made of cast iron and the pulley has two belts. Nice motor! I liked that it never overheats, doesn’t choke, and in second gear it plowed everything perfectly.”

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For many, the Aurora walk-behind tractor has become a familiar and valuable assistant in the household.

As a rule, serious breakdowns do not occur during the operation of Aurora-800 walk-behind tractors, especially in the first 2-3 years of their service. Naturally, some small things have to be changed, but not a single repair, according to the owners’ reviews, is expensive: “nothing extraordinary, replacing a cable or hose, etc., iron is iron, and even the products of famous companies cannot do without these procedures."

One of the downsides is also the quality of the coloring. It really leaves much to be desired: the paint peels off inexorably and quite quickly. It is noted that, although impeccable in cultivating and loosening the soil, the Aurora-800 walk-behind tractor is not so good in plowing: its weight is too small. “We tried to plow on it with a plow - it jumps on lugs, like that saiga.”

One of the owners of the Aurora walk-behind tractor talks in detail about the problems with the gearbox that he encountered after a couple of seasons of operation of the equipment.

“It all started with a slight crunch in the gearbox in high gear (the gears had shifted). Then the crunching intensified until the box jammed. During disassembly, it was discovered that the bearing on the pulley simply crumbled and tore the oil seal, all rusty, made of unhardened, low-quality metal. Pulling out the outer race of the bearing turned out to be not so easy. It sits deep, and you can’t get to the side from the inside, you need a puller. I had to look for original parts specifically. I must say, not very successfully. Fortunately, the old, Soviet bearings from Moskvich fit.

There is no hole in the box to drain the oil. Cotter pins are made of very soft metal like plasticine. The bearings in the box are rusty, some are dry. Although the manufacturers of the sealant did not spare it, I barely tore the box off the engine (moisture could not get in from the outside). Some bearings have no cages at all, just bulk bearings, despite the fact that they are in a vertical position and not completely filled, there are 8 balls each.”

Among other serious shortcomings, the extreme fragility of Chinese metal is noted, which often breaks off in the most literal sense of the word, “the lower gearbox shaft, as if it were not metal at all.” The strength of the welded joints is even worse; “probably glued ones would have lasted longer.” Often, our home-grown “Kulibins” succeed in remaking Aurora-800 walk-behind tractors after serious breakdowns much better than the Chinese manufacturers themselves.

Advantages of Aurora walk-behind tractors

Excellent maneuverability, ease of maintenance and economy are the main advantages because of which most people buy Aurora walk-behind tractors. Diesel is the cheapest type of fuel. Therefore, walk-behind tractors running on this fuel are in great demand. The advantages of this manufacturer’s equipment also include a long engine life and excellent engine torque throughout the entire speed range.

More complex walk-behind tractor models have the ability to work with all mounted units. Therefore, they can be considered mini-harvesters. Compared to other walk-behind tractors, they operate with minimal fuel consumption. In addition, the Aurora walk-behind tractor can operate for a long time without refueling.

An equally important advantage is the relatively low price. The equipment of this Chinese manufacturer is of good quality and costs much less than well-known Japanese, Italian and American brands.

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Model range of Aurora walk-behind tractors

Motoblock "Aurora" 1350

The Aurora Country 1350 Advance model is the most powerful in the series. It will quickly and efficiently process large areas of soil, so it can be recommended for professional use. It has a large gas tank and low consumption, so you can work for a long time without refilling.

Has a lightweight manual starter.
Due to the fact that the gearbox housing is made of cast iron, it is reliably protected from damage by stones. Thanks to the power take-off shaft, you can connect active tools such as a snow blower or mower, and others. The handle is adjustable in different directions, which is extremely convenient. Has the following properties :

• power - 14 hp;
• 2 speeds forward and 1 reverse;
• gas tank size - 6.5 liters;
• plowing width - up to 135 cm;
• loosening depth - up to 30 cm;
• weight - 142 kg.

Motoblock "Aurora" Country 1050 Advance

The Aurora Country 1050 Advance model is also one of the most powerful gasoline-powered walk-behind tractors, so with its help you can process large areas of soil. Great for professional use.

The engine is a four-stroke OHV with overhead valves and is a complete copy of the HONDA GX 390. There is a lightweight manual start system that will allow you to start the walk-behind tractor in any weather. The gearbox is protected from stones due to the cast iron housing. The power take-off shaft allows you to attach various active attachments, such as a snow blower or mower. Low fuel consumption coupled with a large gas tank makes the unit extremely economical - you won’t have to refuel it often.

It has the following technical properties:

• power - 9 hp;
• 2 speeds forward and 1 reverse;
• disc clutch;
• gas tank size - 6.5 liters;
• soil handling width - up to 120 cm;
• loosening depth - up to 25 cm;
• weight - 127 kg.

Motoblock "Aurora" Gardener 750 and Gardener 750 Smart (Smart)

Two petrol Aurora models, which belong to the middle class and are suitable for medium-sized farms. They have proven themselves to be excellent not only in preparing soil for planting crops, caring for plants and harvesting crops, but also in performing much more complex tasks.

The four-stroke OHV engine with overhead valves is similar to the HONDA GX 210. Both models are very economical in terms of fuel consumption and at the same time have a fairly large gas tank. The handles are adjustable vertically, so you can easily adjust them to your height.

There are also differences in these models. Thus, Gardener 750 Smart has a unique design, namely a protective casing made of high-quality plastic, which does not allow moisture, dust and dirt to get inside the power device. Another difference is the weight of the cars. The Gardener 750 Smart model weighs 78 kg, while the Gardener 750 weighs 74 kg.

The general parameters of the two models are as follows:

• power - 7 hp;
• 2 speeds forward and 1 reverse;
• gas tank volume - 3.6 liters;
• soil tillage width - up to 75 cm;
• plowing depth - up to 25 cm;
• manual starter;
• fuel consumption - 360g/hour.

Motoblock "Aurora" Country 1400

The Aurora Country 1400 Multi-Shift walk-behind tractor has one main and very important feature - low gear, which allows it to be used with an even more diverse set of attachments. So, in order to operate a mower or snow blower effectively, it is necessary that the unit moves slowly enough.

The gasoline engine is powerful enough to use the machine in a professional environment. In addition, the Aurora model is very well balanced. The center of gravity is located directly above the wheel axis, therefore, you will not have to exert much force while plowing the field - the unit will itself plunge into the ground with cutters.

Has the following parameters:

• power - 13 hp;
• 4 speeds forward and 2 reverse;
• gas tank size - 6.5 liters;
• soil handling width - up to 170 cm, which is an excellent indicator;
• loosening depth - up to 30 cm;
• manual starter;
• weight - 162 kg.

Motoblock "Aurora" 900 Multi-Shift (Multi-Shift)

Another Aurora model, which has a low gear, thanks to which you can use different active tools. So, in order to effectively clear snow with a snow blower or cut grass with a mower, you need the equipment to move slowly.

There is also a lightweight manual start system, a chain drive, a gearbox with a cast iron housing, and much more.
The four-stroke petrol engine OHV with overhead valves is a copy of the HONDA GX 210. It has the following technical properties:

• power - 7 hp;
• 3 speeds forward and 1 reverse;
• fuel tank size - 6 liters;
• plowing width - up to 120 cm;
• loosening depth - up to 30 cm;
• weight - 94 cm.

Motoblock "Aurora" 1000

This gasoline model differs from its analogues in that it weighs less. This was achieved by installing an improved gearbox with an aluminum housing. The speed shifter is located directly on the handle, which is extremely convenient for the operator.

There is another important feature that is aimed at ensuring human safety. At the bottom of the “steering wheel” there is a special “petal” made of steel, which blocks forward gears when connecting attachments through the power take-off shaft. So, if a person suddenly changes the direction of driving, he will be protected from serious damage.

The Aurora walk-behind tractor has the following properties:

• power - 7 hp;
• 2 speeds forward and 1 reverse;
• fuel tank size - 3.6 liters;
• plowing width - up to 120 cm;
• loosening depth - up to 25 cm;
• weight - 98 kg.

Motoblock "Aurora" Country 800 HD

The Aurora walk-behind tractor belongs to the middle class, therefore it is suitable for small farms. But in addition to cultivating the land, it is also capable of performing more complex tasks. It is light in weight and compact in size, so it is easy to control and very maneuverable.

The device is excellent in terms of price and quality. It has a simplified manual start, a cast iron housing on the gearbox, and a chain drive. You can connect any active toolkit.

The Aurora walk-behind tractor has the following properties:

• power - 7 hp;
• 2 speeds forward and 1 reverse;
• soil plowing width - up to 120 cm;
• loosening depth - up to 18 cm;
• gas tank size - 6 liters;
• weight - 92 kg.

Customer Reviews

Many people have already purchased Aurora walk-behind tractors. Reviews for all models of Aurora walk-behind tractors are mostly positive. Users are satisfied with the quality and price of this agricultural implement. According to buyers, Aurora walk-behind tractors last a long time and are very economical to use. But there are also negative reviews. For some customers, the unit broke down almost immediately. But if you look deeper, most of the breakdowns are associated with non-compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations for operation and repair. Therefore, the service life largely depends on the correct use of the equipment.

Also, many reviews concern the ease of repair and replacement of parts. The main thing is to be able to accurately determine the breakdown and buy the necessary spare parts.

Although Aurora walk-behind tractors are manufactured in China, they are not inferior in quality to more expensive brands. Moreover, the manufacturer provides a one-year warranty.