Motoblock Caiman (36 Photos): Features Of The Vario, 340 And 403 Models With A Subaru Engine. How To Choose Attachments? Owner Reviews

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

Today there is a large number of various auxiliary equipment, the task of which is to ensure more productive work related to the cultivation of land in private households. Caiman walk-behind tractors belong to this line of devices, which are represented by multifunctional models that are very popular around the world.

Peculiarities

Modern summer residents and owners of agricultural land are increasingly resorting to using small equipment in their work, such as cultivators. These mini-machines are quite convenient to operate, in addition, they are able to cope with many different tasks. The French Caiman walk-behind tractors in the domestic market have firmly consolidated their positions, which indicates the numerous positive characteristics of the devices.

The equipment is assembled in France, its main feature is high build quality, as well as durability during operation.

In addition, all products are covered by a three-year warranty.

The Caiman range of walk-behind tractors includes equipment for use in private households, as well as for processing large farm areas.

All units are equipped with efficient and reliable Subaru and Mitsubishi engines.

French motoblocks stand out among similar devices with their power and good maneuverability , which significantly expands the range of tasks with which they can cope. Some device owners call Caiman equipment mini-tractors in light of the high capabilities of gasoline units.

Motoblocks can perform the following functions:

• using aggregates, you can plow a garden or weed a plot;
• cultivators are capable of hilling crops, as well as, subject to the use of additional components, planting and harvesting potatoes;
• in addition, with the help of technology, you can mow the grass or clean the area from the snow that has fallen.

The lineup

The French brand specializes in the manufacture of motoblocks of several classes. The range of Caiman equipment includes the following types of units:

• lightweight devices;
• medium motoblocks;
• heavy machines.

In addition, among the available assortment, you can purchase devices with a mechanical or automatic gearbox.

Today, this brand is represented on the Russian market by several popular and high-tech models

• Quatro Jumior 60SNWK . This model belongs to the class of light agricultural machinery. The unit is distinguished by an engine with a power of 6 liters. with. In addition, the device is equipped with 2 forward and 1 reverse gear speeds. A similar machine is recommended for work with land, with a total area of 20-30 acres. The walk-behind tractor is supplied with pneumatic wheels, a cutter and a coulter as standard. It is also possible to use additional equipment.
• Vario 60STWK and Caiman Vario 70STWK . Two representatives of the light class, which are equipped with a good four-stroke engine of 6 and 7 liters. with. The gas tank capacity of motoblocks is 3.4 liters. The first type works on an automatic gearbox, the second type in the basic assembly is supplied to the market with a manual gearbox.
• 320 . Multifunctional device of the middle class with PTO shaft. The tiller operates on a Subaru gasoline engine, the configuration of the unit assumes the presence of a shock absorber control handle with an angle of rotation of 180 degrees.

• 330 . This walk-behind tractor is notable for an engine power of 9 liters. with., among the positive features of the machine, its small weight should be distinguished, which is 85 kilograms. The equipment is equipped with a mechanical gearbox and a steering wheel. For such walk-behind tractors, additional attachments can be used on both sides of the device.
• 340 . This product belongs to the heavy class of equipment, the weight of the device is about 150 kilograms. The power of the four-stroke engine is at the level of 14 liters. with. The volume of the gas tank is 3.6 liters. The technique stands out among its counterparts by the rather impressive dimensions of the wheels with deep treads.
• Vario 60S TWK + . This series is distinguished by its high cost. Among the advantages of the technology, it is worth highlighting the presence of a chain gear, which eliminates the need for additional adjustment and maintenance. In addition, the motoblocks of this line have an innovative VarioAutomat transmission, thanks to which there is a smooth speed control. The engine power is 6 liters. with. Due to the presence of a front drive, the walk-behind tractor can be used in conjunction with a large number of additional attachments.

Quatro Max 70S TWK . Equipment from the third - heavy - class of French motoblocks, which is recommended for working with any kind of soil. In the basic configuration, the device is implemented with reliable pneumatic wheels, a milling cutter and a coulter. All parts and components are of high quality, the Japanese engine has a capacity of 7 liters. with. It is also additionally equipped with a cooling system, which extends the service life of the equipment as a whole. Thanks to the reliable chain gear, the walk-behind tractor can be used in conjunction with a plow, a snow plow, as a lawn mower, etc.

• 403 . The device is designed to solve many problems related to gardening and horticulture. The walk-behind tractor can be used to work with different types of soil, including virgin soil. Equipment with a powerful 6-liter Subaru engine is being implemented. with. In addition, the walk-behind tractor has two forward and two reverse gear speeds. The walk-behind tractor is compatible with various types of auxiliary agricultural implements, including a nozzle for clearing snow from the territory, as well as various brushes and mowers. For ease of use of equipment in this model, you can adjust the position of the steering wheel. The motoblock belongs to the class of heavy devices, its weight is about 90 kilograms, but the reinforced pneumatic wheels provide the equipment with excellent cross-country ability in any conditions.
• Trio 70 C3 . A gasoline cultivator with an engine power of 7 liters. with. The configuration of the device assumes the presence of a reliable gearbox, which eliminates the occurrence of situations when the speed "float". There are six rotary tillers in the basic configuration for the walk-behind tractor. In addition to being used as agricultural machinery with additional attachments, the device can be used to transport goods as a driving and traction unit.

Advantages and disadvantages

Caiman walk-behind tractors have both positive and negative qualities in terms of their characteristics. To have the most complete understanding of this line of devices, you should consider the strengths of the French units.

• All static parts and variators in technology are additionally equipped with reliable seals. This feature eliminates the possibility of moisture or dirt entering the mechanisms, which reduces the risk of most failures associated with clogging.
• As for the moving parts in motoblock devices, regardless of the class, they are made of high-tech steel. Chains made from such raw materials do not deform or lengthen, due to which spare parts and main mechanisms stand out for a long service life.
• Caiman devices stand out among their counterparts due to convenient control parts in the walk-behind tractor. This applies to the handles that change their angle of arrangement, wheels and reverse gear located between the two front ones.

However, walk-behind tractors are also not without some disadvantages, which sometimes appear during the operation of equipment

• First of all, this concerns the availability of only gasoline units in the range, diesel units are not represented in this segment.
• In some cases, problems arise regarding the need to adjust the clutch, flush the carburetor. Special attention on heavy equipment deserves a cable for shifting gears and replacing spark plugs.
• In addition, the entire range of French motoblocks belongs to expensive devices, some Chinese cars with similar characteristics will cost several times cheaper.

Device

All Caiman walk-behind tractors are powered by Japanese Subaru and Mitsubishi engines. These mechanisms do not require the formation of a fuel-oil fluid for functioning, in light of which the mixtures used are distributed in separate containers.

In the role of fuel for refueling equipment, you should use high-quality gasoline not lower than A-95; on other types of fuel, the walk-behind tractor, as a rule, will not start.

As for the device of motoblocks, the machines operate on four-stroke engines ., only some models are equipped with two-stroke units, which stand out for their low weight, in light of which they can be used on equipment belonging to the light class. To ensure lubrication of parts at any angles of inclination of equipment, the configuration of walk-behind tractors assumes the presence of oil pumps.

The technique operates on a chain or worm gear transmission . As a rule, the chain or the gearbox is located in a housing filled with the required volume of oil, which makes it work perfectly. Heavy equipment in some cases has a gearbox with a gear system, due to which, during the operation of the machine, a high torque is transmitted to the mechanisms in the device.

The clutch on light-duty walk-behind tractors can be centrifugal, most often the equipment is equipped with a clutch with a clutch or has a belt with tension rollers. However, the option with a clutch will be preferable for heavy professional motoblocks.

Almost all Caiman vehicles are reverse gear. As a rule, there are two or more reverse gears.

Attachments

For French devices, you can additionally purchase a number of auxiliary equipment, which significantly expands the functionality of this technology in everyday life. Among the large number of various options for mounted working elements, one should highlight the most demanded during the operation of motoblocks for agricultural purposes.

• Wheel weighting kit. Such parts will be needed for light models that will need to process difficult terrain, so the question will arise about increasing the stability of the device, as well as adhesion to the soil. As a rule, the mass of such components is 24-25 kilograms.
• Carts or trailers will come in handy for transporting various loads on motoblocks. But before buying such equipment, you should read the information regarding the carrying capacity of the purchased model of equipment.
• A useful attachment for farmland is the lugs, which perform the formation of ridges and plowing the soil.
• The cutters that can be used with Caiman walk-behind tractors can be saber, regular or crow's feet. The choice of a part depends on the tasks set regarding the cultivation of the land.

• For heavy work, walk-behind tractors are equipped with a plow. Some models of equipment can be used with a reversible plow, but an adapter is required to install it.
• Also, the technique is used in conjunction with such useful equipment as a mower. This element can be rotary or frontal, due to which, with the help of a walk-behind tractor, you can solve many problems related to removing grass not only on the site, but also in the local area. In addition, with the help of such an auxiliary device, it is possible to successfully deal with the preparation of animal feed.
• A useful additional equipment for various needs will be a snow blower, a brush, a shovel blade.
• Caiman tillers can be equipped with tools for planting and harvesting potatoes.

The above additional parts can be purchased from any specialized parts and technology department.

User manual

In order for the equipment to serve as long as possible after purchase, before the main operation, you should set the ignition at the walk-behind tractor and run it in. Such work will ensure the highest quality lapping of all mechanisms and assemblies in the device, which will have a positive effect on the further operation of the entire machine.

Break-in is carried out at idle, gradually increasing power, bringing it to maximum , then testing of all systems is carried out, including the interaction and debugged operation of the walk-behind tractor with attachments. In general, the management and work with Caiman walk-behind tractors does not require special skills, since the main principle of operation of the entire line of products offered is the operation of an internal combustion engine, which sets the rotation of the camshaft that drives the wheels of the unit.

After the engine is started, set the required speed, then direct the machine in the specified direction, using the selected set of additional attachments for work on the ground.

Reviews

As for the feedback on the operation of Caiman brand walk-behind tractors, it should be noted a large number of positive characteristics that the machines received. First of all, consumers note the reliability of the equipment, as well as the ability to perform a number of tasks using one machine.

Among the features of motoblock models, the ability of the unit to cope with tasks related not only to land cultivation and harvesting, but also to the transportation of goods using hinged trailers, is distinguished.