Model range of motor-cultivator Neva MK-100
The favorite in the popularity rating is the Neva MK-100-07 model and its modification Neva MK-100-07R. They are almost identical, except for the fact that the second option has protective discs that prevent crop plants from being drawn into the working body when weeding rows.
One of the latest versions of the Neva MK-100-08 also deserves attention despite the reduced engine power. Mainly, preference is given to it when purchasing due to its configuration. It is expanded and has a number of useful additions, for example:
- Hitch;
- Plow;
- Universal hiller;
- Flat cutter;
- Lugs;
- Potato planter.
It is equipped with a new engine of the Robin-Subaru EX 13 brand. Older versions of the motor cultivator, for example, Neva MK-100-04, by comparison, have much less weight (and a smaller fuel tank volume), which is not always convenient in practice when cultivating heavy soils. This model is equipped with a 4-stroke Honda GC135, just like the Neva MK-100-05. On older Neva MK-100-02 models, American modifications of Briggs Stratton were installed instead of Japanese engines.
Motor cultivator engine Neva MK-100
Review of Neva motor cultivator models
Neva brand motor cultivators have long been in demand among summer residents and greenhouse owners. Reliable equipment quickly copes with assigned tasks and is inexpensive to maintain. Let's look at the popular models of Neva cultivators and their technical characteristics.
Neva MK-70
The easiest to operate and lightest model, MK-70, is designed for everyday garden maintenance. The maneuverability of the cultivator allows you to cultivate even beds in a greenhouse. Despite its low weight of 44 kg, the unit has great traction force. This allows the use of additional attachments necessary for soil treatment. In addition, the MK-70 can work with a potato planter and a digger, and there is also the possibility of attaching a trolley.
The Neva MK 70 motor-cultivator is equipped with a single-cylinder 5 horsepower engine from the manufacturer Briggs & Stratton. The four-stroke engine runs on AI-92 gasoline. The cultivation depth with cutters is 16 cm, and the working width is from 35 to 97 cm. The unit does not have a reverse and has one forward speed.
Advice! The Neva MK-70 model, when folded, can be transported by passenger car to the dacha.
The video demonstrates testing of the MK-70:
Neva MK-80R-S5.0
The traction force of the Neva MK 80 motor-cultivator is similar to that of the previous model. The unit is equipped with a Japanese Subaru EY20 engine with a power of 5 horsepower. The oil sump is designed for 0.6 liters. The fuel tank holds 3.8 liters of gasoline. Neva MK-80 has 1 forward and 1 reverse speed. The depth of soil loosening with cutters is from 16 to 25 cm. The working width is from 60 to 90 cm. The cultivator weighs 55 kg.
Important! MK-80 is equipped with a three-stage chain gearbox, the housing of which is filled with oil. The mechanism produces 100% efficiency on the working shaft.
The cultivator is an excellent assistant in the country. When processing light soil, the unit is capable of working with 6 cutters. For ease of movement on soft ground, the transport wheel tilting function is provided. Neva MK-80 is capable of working with attachments. Height-adjustable handles, a low center of gravity and a good weight/power ratio made the cultivator comfortable to operate.
Neva MK-100
The characteristics of the Neva MK 100 motor-cultivator place the model more in the light class of walk-behind tractors. The unit is designed for processing land plots up to 10 acres. The cultivator weighs 50 kg. For plowing hard soil, it is recommended to install weights. When the weight increases to 60 kg, the grip on the ground increases by 20%.
The Neva MK-100 is equipped with an air-cooled gasoline engine with a capacity of 5 horsepower. The manufacturer under this brand produces several models that differ in engine configuration:
- the MK-100-02 cultivator is powered by an American Briggs & Stratton engine;
- cultivator models MK-100-04 and MK-100-05 are equipped with a Honda GC engine;
- the MK-100-07 cultivators are equipped with a Japanese Robin-Subaru engine;
- The MK-100-09 cultivator is available with a Honda GX120 engine.
For the MK-100 motor cultivator, it is recommended to fill the engine with all-season oil grade SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40, but not lower than SE.
Neva MK-200
The Neva MK 200 motor-cultivator model belongs to the professional class. The unit is equipped with a Japanese-made Honda GX-160 gasoline engine. MK-200 is equipped with a manual gearbox. The unit has reverse, two forward and one reverse speeds. Gear shifting is performed using a lever mounted on the control handle.
The front universal hitch allows you to expand the range of attachments used for the Neva MK 200 motor cultivator. A special feature of the design is the double front wheel. Thanks to the increased support area, the cultivator moves more easily through loose soil.
Important! The design of the gearbox has increased the gear ratio, which makes it possible to process hard soil with cutters.
The unit runs on AI-92 or AI-95 gasoline. The maximum engine power is 6 horsepower. The weight of the cultivator without attachments is up to 65 kg. The width of soil processing with cutters ranges from 65 to 96 cm.
Design of the Neva MK-100 motor cultivator
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The transmission for this motor cultivator, depending on the model, is a V-belt or gear-chain drive. As for the design, it is designed so that the center of gravity is as low as possible. If the cultivator is insufficiently heavy, additional weight can be installed directly on the stand located at the front.
Among the design features, the folding wheel used for transporting the tool stands out. Dimensions allow it to fit even in the trunk of a passenger car.
Appearance of the Neva MK-100 motor cultivator
Attachments
Some modifications have expanded equipment, for example, the undoubted favorite of farmers, the Neva MK100-08 cultivator. Despite not the most powerful engine among those installed on other modifications, this model is popular due to its set of attachments.
Reviews on farming forums show that some owners of walk-behind tractors manage to connect other types of additional equipment to their walk-behind cultivators, for example, snow brushes or blades.
Video review of making a homemade trailer for the Neva MK-100
Coupling mechanism
The hitch allows you to attach a trolley to the MK-100 motor cultivators, thanks to which the unit turns into a universal transport vehicle. The trolley can be used to transport crops or small loads, transport collected waste from the site, etc.
Installation of cutter
As standard, the MK-100 is equipped with four cutters, with the ability to install 2 more. On other modifications of the unit it is possible to attach attachments. Reviews from owners of this type of equipment confirm that many of them independently install various additional equipment on the cultivator. Videos with detailed instructions can be found on the Internet.
Mounting cutters
The cutter is attached using bolts, nuts and an adjustable wrench. This simple set of tools allows you to quickly prepare the cultivator for work. The front support wheel will provide convenience for the operator during replacement; the unit will not need to be suspended or supported by anything.
Protective disk
Protective discs are attached to cutters in a similar way - manually, using simple tools and fasteners included in the kit. Please note that mounting hardware is only included if you purchased a cultivator model that comes with discs.
When purchasing protective disks separately, you must immediately purchase fasteners for them. They are not included in the package.
Technical characteristics of the Neva MK-100 cultivator
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- Engine type Gasoline;
- Brand Neva;
- Engine model Robin-Subaru EY20-3D (Japan), 4-stroke;
- Engine power, hp (W or kW) 5.0 HP (3.7kW);
- Engine displacement, cm³ 183 cm³;
- Number of gears (forward / reverse speeds) 1 forward / 0;
- Fuel tank, l 3.8 l;
- Fuel type gasoline AI-92, AI-95;
- Gearbox type Gear;
- Reverse No;
- Clutch: Belt;
- Diameter of cutters, cm 32 cm;
- Cultivation width, cm to 60 cm;
- Processing depth, cm to 20 cm;
- Dimensions LxWxH 1100x570x1300 mm;
- Weight, kg 51 kg;
Fundamental differences between Neva MK 80, 100, 200 cultivators.
All Neva cultivators are characterized as compact processing tools with low weight and a low center of gravity, which prevents tipping over. The Subaru engine is equipped with an electronic ignition system. The gear-chain reducer has high power efficiency. All models have a front transport wheel. All units fit in the trunk of a car.
The Neva MK-80 cultivator has 6 cutters that allow you to process a strip up to 90 cm wide and 21 cm deep. The unit is equipped with a Subaru four-stroke engine with a power of 4.5 liters. s., with lower valves. A 3-stage gearbox and V-belt drive are used. There is a reverse, which makes the work much easier. The engine runs on AI-92 and AI-95 gasoline, with SAE30 or SAE10W30 gear oil, depending on the ambient temperature.
Neva MK-100 cultivators are equipped with Robin Subaru engines with a cast iron combustion chamber liner. Output power 3.5 – 5.0 kW. The cultivator is designed for all-season work.
Technical characteristics of the tool:
- engine type – with bottom valves;
- working volume of the combustion chamber 183, 143 cm 3;
- number of gears – 1 forward, 1 reverse;
- strip width – 95 cm;
- additional equipment - side discs.
In general, a tireless worker of average strength.
The Neva MK-200 cultivator was originally created as a universal tool that can even replace a mini tractor. The cultivator has a powerful Subaru EX17 engine, a professional one. The motor is easy to use and has a service life of 5000 hours. The chain gearbox in an aluminum casing is reliably protected from dirt and moisture.
The multi-speed gearbox gave the top model 3 speeds, which are switched on the steering wheel. This means that you can use any mounted tools in your work.
The main function is to lift and loosen the soil, it is performed at a depth of 32 with a strip width of 90 cm. After a little modification, the cultivator will mow, work as a snow blower, and carry loads.
Distinctive features of the Neva MK-200 cultivator:
- unique gearbox with 3 stages in a durable housing;
- the first domestic 2-speed, with reverse, mechanism;
- a well-thought-out compact body and removable components make it easy to transport in the trunk of a car;
- front wheel is double.
The result is a cultivator for universal use.
Video review of the Neva MK 200 motor cultivator
A peculiarity of the domestic agricultural machinery market is that most of it is occupied by units created on the basis of Soviet developments. These include the Neva MK-100 motorized cultivator. It is available in various modifications, most of which are practically no different from each other. However, there are also models that have an increased service life - they are the ones that are most popular among buyers.
Device
First of all, we note that the unit has very compact dimensions, which allows it to be easily placed, if necessary, in the luggage compartment of almost any passenger car.
The Neva MK-100 motor-cultivator is necessarily equipped with a transmission, which, depending on the specific model, can be either a V-belt or a gear-chain.
If we talk specifically about the design, then the unit is created so that its central point of gravity is located extremely low. If the weight is not too significant, the cultivator is equipped with an additional load located on a stand mounted at the front.
Options
The Neva MK-100 motor-cultivator, the instructions for which are always included, is endowed with the following characteristics:
- Engine power is five horsepower.
- The volume of the power plant is 183 cubic centimeters.
- Gears – one forward and none back.
- The dimensions of the fuel container are 3.8 liters.
- The brand of gasoline used is AI-92, AI-95.
- The gearbox is gear-type.
- Reverse is missing.
- Clutch is belt type.
- Milling cutter (diameter) – 32 centimeters.
- Cultivation width is up to 60 centimeters.
- The depth of tillage is up to 20 centimeters.
- Length – 1100 mm.
- Width – 570 mm.
- Height – 1300 mm.
- Weight – 51 kilograms.
Starting the engine is easy because it has an electronic ignition system and an automatic decompressor. The intake air is cleaned by two filter elements.
