Caiman Cultivator: A Review Of Eco Max 50S C2 Motor Cultivators With A Subaru, Mokko 40 C2 And Trio 70 C3 Engine, The Choice Of Attachments, Reviews

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 05:33

Cultivator models under the Caiman brand from a French manufacturer have gained popularity throughout the post-Soviet space. The mechanisms are famous for their unpretentiousness, versatility, good performance and long service life without major repairs. New improved models appear every year.

Description

The Caiman cultivator with a Subaru engine has gained significant popularity in agricultural farms in Russia, as well as among owners of summer cottages.

The design of the units from this manufacturer has many positive qualities:

• good fit of all knots;
• working capacity;
• reliability;
• ease of repair:
• low price;
• availability of spare parts on the market.

The weight of the models does not exceed, as a rule, 60 kg.

The cultivator can work with almost any soil, the optimal cultivation area is up to 35 acres.

In terms of power plants, Caiman also has a number of notable advantages:

• compact dimensions;
• the ability to adjust the processed strip;
• there is a universal coupling.

Japanese four-stroke power plants differ from Subaru:

• the average size of the drive belt;
• the presence of a reverse gear and transmission on almost all models;
• pneumatic clutch;
• the presence of a gasket on the carburetor.

The equipment from the French manufacturer has four-stroke engines of Japanese origin (Subaru, Kawasaki), which are distinguished by good power, economical fuel consumption. The production of Caiman cultivators began in 2003.

The shaft in a Subaru engine is located in a horizontal plane, which makes it possible to more fully transfer the load. In addition, the operation of the unit produces less background noise. The engine is fixed on the bed, the transmission mechanism works with the help of a belt pulley.

The Caiman gearbox provides a rotational impulse to the driven sprocket. If the model has a reverse, then a conical coupling is mounted on top … The sprocket axis protrudes beyond the gearbox: this makes it possible to attach lugs and wheels.

When the unit is idling, the transfer pulley does not transmit impulse to the clutch. The clutch must be squeezed for this to happen .… The idler pulley transforms the movement of the pulley, thus the impulse is transmitted to the gearbox.

This design makes it possible to process even hard virgin soils.

All Caiman units are equipped with a reverse, which allows the mechanism to be more precise and dynamic in operation.

The lineup

Caiman Eco Max 50S C2

The cultivator can be used almost anywhere:

• in the agricultural area;
• in utilities.

It is compact, has small dimensions and weight, it can be easily transported. It is possible to use a variety of awnings.

TTX cultivator:

• four-stroke engine Subaru Robin EP16 ONS, power - 5.1 liters. with.;
• volume - 162 cm³;
• Checkpoint - one step: one - forward and one - back;
• fuel tank volume - 3.4 liters;
• cultivation depth - 0.33 meters;
• capture of the strip - 30 cm and 60 cm;
• weight - 54 kg;
• the mechanism is equipped with additional accessories;
• the ability to reverse;
• branded cutters;
• adjustment of control levers to the growth of the employee.

Caiman Compact 50S C (50SC)

It is good to use the cultivator on virgin soil. The mechanism is easy to operate, it can be handled by a person even with a little work experience.

Performance characteristics of the unit:

• four-stroke engine Subaru Robin EP16 ONS, power - 5.1 liters. with.;
• volume - 127 cm³;
• Check point - one step, one speed - "forward";
• fuel - 2, 7 liters;
• capture of the strip - 30 cm and 60 cm;
• weight - 46, 2 kg.

It is possible to attach additional equipment.

Reviews of the cultivator are only positive.

Caiman Neo 50S C3

The cultivator is gasoline, it can rightfully be differentiated as a professional unit of average power.

Possesses the following performance characteristics:

• four-stroke engine Subaru Robin EP16 ONS, power - 6, 1 l. with.;
• volume - 168 cm³;
• Checkpoint - three steps: two - forward and one - backward;
• you can mount cutters (up to 6 pcs.);
• fuel tank volume - 3.41 liters;
• cultivation depth - 0.33 meters;
• capture of the strip - 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm;
• weight - 55, 2 kg.

The power plant has a good resource and reliability in operation. There is a drive from the chain, this factor allows you to increase the efficiency of the device. The clutch switches well, there is a collapsible Fast Gear II.

There is an opportunity to work in minimum gears, using a plow, as well as a hiller.

The control levers can be adjusted according to the worker's parameters. Razor Blade cutters generate minimal vibration. The coulter allows you to adjust the depth of soil cultivation.

Caiman Mokko 40 C2

The petrol cultivator is a new model of this year. It has a mechanical reverse and is considered the smallest in its class.

Performance characteristics of the unit:

• power plant Green Engine 100СС;
• engine volume - 100 cm³;
• processing width - 551 mm;
• processing depth - 286 mm;
• there is a back speed - 35 rpm;
• forward speed - 55 rpm;
• weight - 39.2 kg.

The unit can be transported in a passenger car, there is a universal suspension for fastening any mounted equipment.

In addition to the unit, there are:

• plow;
• hiller;
• a set for plowing ("mini" and "maxi");
• weeding equipment;
• potato digger (large and small);
• pneumatic wheels 4.00-8 - 2 pieces;
• ground hooks 460/160 mm (there are wheelbase extensions - 2 pieces).

Caiman MB 33S

It weighs very little (12, 2 kg). It is a very compact and functional device. There is a one and a half horsepower gasoline engine (1, 65).

For small household plots, such a cultivator can be of great help.

The width of the processed strip is only 27 cm, the processing depth is 23 cm.

Caiman Trio 70 C3

This is a new generation unit in which there are two speeds, as well as a reverse. Has a gasoline engine Green Engine 212СС.

TTX has:

• engine volume - 213 cm³;
• tillage depth - 33 cm;
• plowing width - 30 cm, 60 cm and 90 cm;
• curb weight - 64.3 kg.

Caiman Nano 40K

A motor-cultivator can handle small areas from 4 to 10 acres. The machine is distinguished by good functionality, handling and maneuverability. The Kawasaki engine is economical and can handle heavy loads. The unit can be transported in a passenger car (long handle folds down).

General performance characteristics:

• the engine has a capacity of 3.1 liters. with.;
• working volume - 99 cm³;
• the gearbox has one forward speed;
• gas tank volume 1.5 liters;
• cutters rotate straight;
• capture width - 22/47 cm;
• weight - 26.5 kg;
• plowing depth - 27 cm.

The power plant works almost silently, vibration is almost completely absent. There is a cast iron sleeve that extends the life of the unit. The air filter protects against the penetration of mechanical microparticles.

Due to the miniature size of the device, it is possible to process hard-to-reach areas. All used mechanisms are located on the operating handle, which can be folded if desired.

Caiman Primo 60S D2

One of the most powerful models in the company's line. The unit is designed to work with large areas.

Basic performance characteristics:

• four-stroke engine Subaru Robin EP16 ONS, power - 5, 9 liters. with.;
• volume - 3, 6 cm³;
• Check point - one step, one speed - "forward";
• fuel - 3, 7 liters;
• capture of the strip - 30 cm and 83 cm;
• weight - 58 kg.

It is easy to operate the unit, you can attach additional equipment.

The machine is distinguished by good functionality and reliability, unpretentious in maintenance.

Caiman 50S

The unit has a compact Robin-Subaru EP16 engine, which weighs only 47 kg, but has no reverse.

On this model, it is also not possible to attach additional units at the stern using a hitch.

The power of the mechanism is only 3.8 liters. with. The container holds 3.5 liters of fuel. The processing strip is only 65 cm wide, the depth is quite large - 33 cm.

If the personal plot occupies fifteen acres, then such an apparatus will be very useful for cultivating the soil.

The unit costs a little more than 24 thousand rubles.

Caiman 50S C2

Not a bad unit. In this series, it is considered the best. There is a reverse on it, the car is very simple and dynamic to operate.

Shafts protrude from the gearbox, which make it possible to use a rear hitch and a plow, and you can also put a potato digger.

The estimated cost of such a unit is about 30 thousand rubles.

Caiman 60S D2

This is the most powerful unit of the entire family. Its grip width is 92 cm and it can handle even dry virgin soils. The maximum immersion depth of the cutter in the ground is about 33 cm.

All attachments are suitable for the machine. There is a very convenient pneumatic drive that allows you to change the attachments.

The weight is not very large - up to 60 kg, the cost is quite affordable - 34 thousand rubles.

Spare parts and attachments

There is an extensive network of service centers in Russia. If the unit is not removed from the warranty, then it is best to give it to a certified service station.

Also in such organizations you can purchase spare parts separately:

• various wheels;
• reverse;
• pulleys, etc.

Additionally, you can also buy:

• plow;
• hiller;
• cutters and other attachments, which significantly expand the functionality of this unit.

User manual

Before using the Caiman cultivator, you should carefully read the instruction manual that is attached to each unit sold:

• it is important to fill in the oil recommended by the manufacturer;
• before starting to work on the cultivator, you should "drive" the engine idling;
• it is important to monitor the unit so that rust does not appear;
• store the device in a dry place with good air exchange;
• metal objects should not fall on moving parts;
• use only the fuel recommended by the manufacturer.

Preventive repairs should be done at specialized service centers. Often faults are with pulleys, which you can replace yourself.

As a rule, Caiman units are equipped with the following components:

• various cutters;
• instruction;
• warranty card;
• a set of necessary tools.

The weight of the units ranges from 45 to 60 kg, which makes it possible to transport the cultivators on a passenger car. Caiman cultivators are unpretentious and can work in rather harsh climatic conditions.

You can change consumables and make preventive maintenance of these mechanisms in the field. All the details of the maintenance of such equipment are spelled out in the instructions-memo.