Overview of the Garden Scout compact tractor range.

Overview of Garden Scout compact tractors

Garden Scout small tractors are assembled in the People’s Republic of China under license from the American holding company Garden Scout Machinerico. GmbH. Quality control of assembly is carried out at all stages of production, thanks to which in the end equipment of consistently high quality is obtained.

Small tractor Garden Scout T18

In order to maximize the satisfaction of the needs of each consumer, the manufacturer offers various modifications of the compact tractor. However, despite the choice of the owner, the entire range can work with more than 50 types of attachments. Thanks to this, Garden Scout small tractors can be used in agriculture, construction, utility and landscape companies.

The machines have been developed for use in different climate zones and temperature ranges. The factory package includes a tiller, which is the main attachment.

The line-up

The entire range of Garden Scout small tractors is very large, we will consider the most popular specimens:

Garden Scout T12

This is the first and least powerful model of compact tractors. Boy Scout Garden. It has a water-cooled 12 hp diesel engine. The T12 is equipped with an electric and manual starter.

The overall dimensions of the Garden Scout T12 are only 214 × 90 × 117 cm, at the same time the machine is very off-road.

The weight of this device is 410 kg, which sometimes seems not enough. Experienced owners therefore additionally burden the Garden Scout T12 with the help of weights.

This model first appeared on the market in the early 1990s, but is still in demand. On this basis some further modifications were developed:

• Compact tractor T-12DIF-VT

This model has an additional safety arc, improved separate rear and front hydraulic system. The hydraulic pump is equipped with a float position that allows the hitch not to dig in but to follow the terrain.

• Scout T-12DIF

During the development of this small tractor, individual components were improved, which made it possible to increase the efficiency of the machine. A branded plow is included in the scope of delivery.

Garden Scout T15

This small tractor is equipped with a reinforced frame that can withstand the heavy weight of the engine and the load. Rated power Garden Scout T15 is 13.8 HP and the maximum can reach 18 HP.

This allows the machine to easily travel work with a power shovel or other heavy attachment.

It is worth noting that most small cars were developed on the basis of walk-behind tractors and did not differ in special build quality, and this model is already a mini-tractor designed for long-term and continuous operation.

The weight of the Garden Scout T15 is 498 kg.

It is necessary for future owners to know how much this car will cost. The price for a new model is only $2000 and a used model can be found for about 50-60% of the market value.

Garden Scout T18

There are a large number of cars in the small-capacity compact tractor market. Garden Scout T18 differs from analogues in a reinforced frame structure, the smallest turning radius (which is especially convenient when working on small areas) and the ability to adjust the wheelbase in a wide range.

The weight of the small tractor is 690 kg and the overall dimensions are 2500 × 1200 × 2000 mm. The ground clearance of the car is 24 cm.

In the sum of its technical characteristics, this machine is indispensable for cultivating crops between the rows.

Anyone who wants to buy and knows how much the new model of the Scout T18 small tractor will cost should expect around 2600 US dollars. European-style cars with identical technical characteristics cost one and a half times more.

Garden Scout T24

Dieser Kleintraktor ist mit einem Dieselmotor mit einer Leistung von 24 PS ausgestattet. Das Gewicht des Garden Scout T24 beträgt 640 kg. Im Vergleich zu ähnlichen Modellen zeichnet sich diese Maschine durch ihre geringen Abmessungen aus – 250 × 120 × 120 cm.

The small tractor Garden Scout T24 is equipped with a 4 × 2 rear wheel drive.

Due to its characteristics, the device is designed for aggregation with heavy attachments and towed equipment. The T24 tractor can perform tillage, crop tending, harvesting and crop transport jobs.

The cost of a new small tractor is between 1600 and 1800 dollars.

Garden Scout T25

Compared to the 24th Scout, this model has a heavier frame, an improved gearbox, increased ground clearance and wheel diameter.

Compact tractor Scout T25

The modernization also affected the hydraulic system. Now it features a two-vector hydraulic valve that allows independent control of the front and rear attachments.

On the market, a new model costs about $3000, and used options can be found on special forums and sales sites for $1800-$2000, depending on condition.

Attachments

Cutters

This implement is designed to mix topsoil and increase soil fertility. All Garden Scout compact tractors have a PTO shaft that allows you to adjust the rotation speed of the blades.

Harrow

After tilling the field, large boulders remain. Harrows are used to crush them. They consist of a metal frame and steel rods welded to it.

Cultivator

If you do not want to work the land twice with a rototiller and a harrow, it is better to use cultivators. They have special pointed plates that break up large chunks of dirt instantly.

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Cultivator

For convenient processing of plants after sowing, it is necessary to plant them evenly. Cultivators are used to mark these ridges.

plow

When first tilling virgin land, it is better to use plows. They penetrate deeper into the soil and allow you to work even hard soils. The power of all Scout Garden models is sufficient to drive two-rotor ploughs.

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Trailers

The entire Garden Scout compact tractor model range is capable of transporting heavy loads with trailers.

The most convenient are dump trucks with folding side walls, which greatly facilitate loading and unloading.

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rotary mowers

Rotary mowers are used to care for the environment and to harvest hay in rural areas. You can mow grass at a speed of 2 to 4 ha/h. Rotary mowers are capable of harvesting large-stemmed plants and medium-sized shrubs.

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Tedder

In order for the grass to dry after mowing, it must be dried. Turners are used to turn it over. They are a rim with welded spokes that go beyond the contour. When working with a hay tedder, the grass rises from the bottom up and dries better as a result.

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rake

A rake is used to collect grass after mowing. They are connected at the rear and allow hay to be collected from a 1 m wide area in one go. If the grass needs to be removed immediately after mowing, two attachments can be connected at the same time: a rotary mower and a rake.

Potato diggers and potato planters

This attachment is used to automate the planting and harvesting of potatoes.

Snowblower

This attachment is mainly used by rural residents to clear the surrounding area from snow.

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leaf blade

Shovels are used to remove snow from the road surface and roadside areas. They allow you to significantly increase the speed of cleaning the snow cover. It can reach 15 km/h.

Operating Instructions

Commissioning

A break-in must occur during the first 8 hours of operation of all Garden Scout compact tractors. During this time, the maximum load on the engine should not exceed half of the maximum power. This is done in order to fully lubricate the parts of the device. The owner’s manual recommends changing the engine oil at the end of the running-in period.

Small tractor Garden Scout GS-T12

Condition

You should not only know the rules for the initial foundation, but also the further use of technology. If it is necessary to preserve the compact tractor, the user manual recommends carrying out the following measures:

1. Put the compact tractor in the garage;
2. drain fuel and oil;
3. Disconnect the terminals from the spark plugs and remove the battery;
4. Depressurize the tires;
5. Remove dirt and dust residues to prevent corrosion of the machine body.

Services

In order to extend the life of Garden Scout compact tractors, it is necessary to carry out their maintenance in accordance with the requirements of the user manual.

• The engine oil should be changed after 250 operating hours. For this it is recommended to use lubricants with a classification of 10W-40.
• Tap-15V or TAd-17i should be used for transmission. In this node, the oil should be changed after 500 hours of operation.

Comparison of Scout Garden and Fighter

Diese beiden chinesischen Hersteller von Kleintraktoren liegen ungefähr in der gleichen Preisklasse! Auch die technischen Eigenschaften und die Vielfalt ihrer Aufstellung sind ähnlich.

But if we compare Fighter and Scout, the latter is considered to be better in quality since Scout branded products are made to American standards. This is evidenced by a large number of positive reviews on the forums.

major fault

If the hydraulic pump does not drive the attachment:

1. Not enough oil (just add);
2. The hydraulic pump is switched off;
3. Relief valve stuck (should be cleaned).

If the Garden Scout compact tractor vibrates heavily:

1. low quality diesel;
2. low quality lubricants;
3. looseness of screws;
4. Incorrect aggregation of attachments;
5. Carburetor adjustment error;
6. Worn drive belts;
7. The contacts detach from the spark plug.

Video review of work

The following video report demonstrates plowing with a small tractor T24 and a two-furrow plough:

The following video review demonstrates the entry and assembly of the small tractor T15:

And here is a video review on harvesting potatoes with a compact tractor:

Owner feedback

Here’s what owners say about Garden Scout small tractors in thematic forums:

Vasily:

“In our villages, Scout small tractors are considered one of the most reliable small cars. That’s why I chose her. Driven around 700 hours on it during the season. There were minor disturbances when running, which he corrected. But then I discovered substandard welding of joints and some joints. If I hadn’t repaired it right away, the repair would have cost quite a lot.”

Stephen:

“The small tractor Scout has excellent traction and low fuel consumption. Its compactness and maneuverability are excellent when working in small areas. The tractor is cheap and the hitch is like a Lamborghini. Luckily, the hitch accepts third-party attachments. The chain transmission on the cutting unit is not particularly reliable. It broke on me twice.

Advantages: power, hydraulic pump, front linkage.

Cons: Expensive trailer hitch and not very reliable design”