Opener for walk-behind tractor: what is it for, what is it?

Buy a walk-behind tractor Is only half the battle. In order for agricultural work to be carried out competently, you will have to acquire additional devices or understand the configuration of the unit. So, gardeners are often indignant, not understanding the true purpose of the opener. According to the majority, this is a useless support that only interferes with the normal advancement of the device.

What is a walk-behind opener for a walk-behind tractor?

The device is as simple as possible, it is a metal bar with vertically spaced holes. It is placed in the back of the device and determines the cultivation depth when working with the device.

It is not necessary to purchase the part in the store: you can make it yourself.

The second name of the part is a limiter for a walk-behind tractor. Using the holes, the walk-behind tractor is adjusted to a certain depth of loosening, the entry of the cutter into the soil layers. The distance varies from 10 to 30 cm.

In addition, it acts as a support for the device so that it does not fall back. Although most users notice only this function and do not understand its true purpose and benefits. Some models even come with additional wheels, but these will have to be removed before each plowing of the soil.

Opener for walk-behind tractor: what is it for?

During work, the part maintains a uniform depth of immersion of seeds in the ground. The contour of the field is perfectly copied, as a result of which uniform emergence occurs and yields are increased.

With the correct use of the opener, the following tasks are solved:

• reduced energy consumption in the technological process;
• total fuel consumption is significantly reduced;
• overall productivity rises by 50-200%;
• yield increases by at least 20%.

Note that on household appliances, the opener will not be able to perform work that a similar device performs in specialized tractors. Do not expect additional loosening, pruning and grooving in the ground from him.