Overview of the range of Garden Scout small tractors.

Overview of Garden Scout small tractors

Garden Scout small tractors are assembled in the People’s Republic of China under license from the American holding Garden Scout Machinerico. GmbH. Assembly quality control is carried out at all stages of production, resulting in equipment of consistently high quality.

Small tractor Garden Scout T18

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

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

The lineup

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

Garden Scout T12

This is the first and least powerful model of small tractors. Scout Garden. It has a 12 HP water-cooled 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, and at the same time the machine is very suitable for off-road use.

The weight of this device is 410 kg, which sometimes seems not enough. Therefore, experienced owners put additional weight on the Garden Scout T12 with the help of weighting devices.

This model first came onto the market in the early 90s, but is still in demand. On this basis, some further modifications were developed:

• Small tractor T-12DIF-VT

This model has an additional safety arch, an improved separate rear and front hydraulic system. The hydraulic pump is equipped with a floating position, which 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 increased 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 horsepower and the maximum can reach 18 horsepower.

This allows the machine to easily drive work with a bucket excavator 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.

For future owners it is necessary to know how much this car will cost. The price of 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 small 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 within a wide range.

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

The sum of its technical characteristics makes this machine indispensable for growing crops between rows.

If you want to buy and know how much the new model of the Scout T18 small tractor will cost, you 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 Garden Scout T24 small tractor is equipped with a 4 × 2 rear wheel drive.

Due to its characteristics, the device is designed for aggregation with heavy attachments and trailed equipment. The T24 tractor can perform work on soil cultivation, crop care, harvesting and transportation of crops.

The cost of a new small tractor is between $1,600 and $1,800.

Garden Scout T25

Compared to the 24th Scout, the frame of this model was heavier, an improved gearbox was installed, and the ground clearance and wheel diameter were increased.

Small tractor Scout T25

The modernization also affected the hydraulic system. Now it has a dual-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 the condition.

Attachments

Cutter

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 the field has been tilled, large chunks of rock 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 instantly break up large chunks of earth.

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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 cultivating virgin lands, it is better to use plows. They penetrate deeper into the ground and allow you to work on even hard soils. The power of all Scout Garden models is sufficient to power dual-circuit plows.

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Trailers

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

The most convenient are dump trucks with folding side walls, which make loading and unloading much easier.

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Rotary mower

Rotary mowers are used to maintain the surrounding area 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 coarse-stemmed plants and medium-sized shrubs.

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hay tedder

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

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Rake

A rake is used to collect grass after mowing. They are connected at the back 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 digger and potato planter

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

Snow blower

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

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Leaf Shovel

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.

Instruction manual

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 break-in period.

Small tractor Garden Scout GS-T12

Condition

You should not only know the rules for setting up your company for the first time, but also the further use of technology. If it is necessary to preserve the small tractor, the instruction manual recommends carrying out the following actions:

1. Place the mini tractor in the garage;
2. Drain fuel and oil;
3. Disconnect the terminals from the spark plugs and remove the battery;
4. Release the pressure in the tires;
5. Remove dirt and dust residue to avoid corrosion on the machine body.

Service

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

• The engine oil should be changed after 250 hours of operation. 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 because Scout brand products are manufactured according to American standards. This is evidenced by a large number of positive reviews on the forums.

Major errors

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 small tractor vibrates strongly:

1. Low quality diesel;
2. Low quality lubricant;
3. Looseness of screws;
4. Incorrect aggregation of attachments;
5. Error adjusting carburettor;
6. Worn drive belts;
7. The contacts come loose from the spark plug.

Video review of the work

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

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

And here is a video review of harvesting potatoes with a small tractor:

Owner Feedback

Here’s what owners say about Garden Scout small tractors on 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 problems while running, which he corrected. But then I discovered poor quality welding of joints and some joints. If I hadn’t repaired it right away, the repair would have cost a lot.”

Stephan:

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

Advantages: Power, hydraulic pump, front power lift.

Disadvantages: Expensive towbar and not very reliable design ”