Characteristics of the best models of KamAZ agricultural tractors

Category: TRACTORS

• Purpose
• The lineup
• XTX-215
• XTX-185
• T-215
• CX-105
• SMAX-85
• Advantages and disadvantages

The Kama Tractor Plant is part of the legendary KAMAZ, but specializes directly in the creation of universal row-crop tractors. The model range includes five such machines, distinguished by their power, unpretentiousness and reliability. The KAMAZ tractor is universal and can be used to solve any type of agricultural problem.

Purpose

This equipment has average power, as well as good traction and mobility qualities. This allows it to be used for a full range of work in the agricultural field. Mainly this is plowing the soil. The Russian tractor from the Kama Tractor Plant has proven itself on the positive side when working on both small and large areas.

A significant advantage in speed, productivity and power over outdated models indicates the versatility of KAMAZ tractors. One such iron horse replaces several of its relatives of the previous generation.

Important! XTX models are manufactured under license from McCormick. Therefore, they use Western technologies and design solutions. Tractors are capable of processing large areas in the shortest possible time, while consuming a limited amount of fuel and oil.

The design of the tractors allows for the installation of a wide range of auxiliary attachments, which significantly increases the functionality of the machine.

Review of the model range of KAMAZ tractors

Agricultural business unexpectedly for the post-Soviet space has become economically profitable and export-oriented, which was difficult to imagine 20-25 years ago. It turned out that it was possible to produce products and sell them on the world market quite successfully. Agriculture can be profitable only if there is a high-quality material base and, above all, agricultural machinery.

KAMAZ OJSC is purposefully engaged in a program for the development of tractor manufacturing in the country. The famous manufacturer has five models of universal agricultural tractors. In the fields and farms, the KAMAZ tractor has come to the fore, it works and contributes to success, profits, and development.

The wheeled tractor mechanism of this manufacturer can also work in the construction sector, industry, and public utilities.

The model range consists of 5 tractors of different power and configuration: CMAX-85, KAMAZ CX-105, XTX-185, XTX-215, as well as a new model produced under the license of the McCormick concern - KAMAZ T-215.

Small KAMAZ tractors

Two models of KAMAZ vehicles - KAMAZ CMAX-85 , the KAMAZ CX-105 make up a group of small tractors. Mobile, agile, relatively powerful and economical machines work in the agricultural sector and have proven themselves to be useful equipment in small farms and production areas. Insignificant maximum power figures of 62 and 75 hp. do not deny high productivity, quite the opposite - tractors show good performance and profitability.

Medium power tractors

Medium XTX KAMAZ tractors - models KAMAZ XTX-185 , KAMAZ XTX-215 with a power of 199 and 224 hp.

Accordingly, they are applicable in agriculture for large-scale work that requires speed of land cultivation (sowing, harvesting), endurance, efficiency and work productivity above the average for a given farm and industry.

KAMAZ XTX-215 differs from its “competitors” in its high profitability, as a value dependent on productivity and economical consumption of energy and lubricants. The tractor is equipped with a new, efficient Power Management system, which provides significant gains in productivity.

XTX-185

This model is actually a complete analogue of the XTX-215. The only difference is that there is a less powerful engine installed here. This is IVECO BetaPower, whose power is 182 hp and the maximum torque is 850 Nm. The decrease in productivity, according to farmers' feedback, did not lead to a significant loss of power. The only difference is lower fuel consumption.

The KAMAZ XTX-185 tractor is equipped with an electro-hydraulic towing device and an eight-speed high-speed gearbox, so its traction characteristics are in no way inferior to the 215 model. If fully refueled, the machine can be operated for at least seven hours. You can also read about LTZ Tractors: Technical characteristics.

Optimal fuel consumption

The KamAZ CX 105 tractor does not require large expenses for fuels and lubricants. Its design contains elements that ensure optimal energy consumption necessary to perform a particular task.

For example, the hydraulic system is equipped with a closed type axial piston pump (PFC) with a flow control system. This means that the pump reduces or increases its output depending on the situation.

This happens by placing sensors in the control valves of the hydraulic system; they report the required pressure, which allows you to avoid wasting energy, and, consequently, saving fuel and lubricants.

CX-105

A small and economical tractor, an analogue of the McCormick-105, belongs to the second traction class. Well suited for use in small agricultural areas. Has enough power to carry out efficient work with heavy attachments.

Characteristics:

• engine – Perkins 1104C-44T, power 100 horsepower;
• fuel consumption – 202 g/kWh;
• tank volume – 155 l;
• gears – 8 forward and 8 reverse;
• weight – 3800 kg.

Specifications

Dimensions:

• length – 5307 mm;
• width (standard wings) – 2300 mm;
• width (widened wings) – 2510 mm;
• height – 3012 mm;
• wheelbase – 2873 mm;
• minimum turning radius – 5400 mm.

The operating weight of the tractor is 5400 kg, the weight including ballast load is 8045 kg. The maximum load on the front axle is 7100 kg, on the rear axle – 16200 kg.

Characteristics of base wheels:

• front – 540/65R30;
• rear – 710/70R42.

SMAX-85

The tractor is compact in size and belongs to the small category. This is an option for private farmers who cultivate small plots. The production of such economical and unpretentious machines is aimed at meeting the needs of private agricultural land. This is a relatively light and maneuverable tractor. The existing characteristics are due to the installation of a 65 horsepower engine.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of a Russian-made tractor from the KAMAZ plant are obvious:

• impressive performance and power;
• efficiency;
• versatility, the ability to install almost any type of attachment;
• highest load capacity in its class;
• modern design, comfortable and spacious cabin, convenient controls;
• use of high-quality foreign components.

The only significant drawback of such machines is their price. But this technique, thanks to its characteristics, pays for itself much faster than cheap analogues. Few can compete with KAMAZ in the skill of manufacturing complex special vehicles.

Buy a tractor in Russia. Factories of the USSR

• The oldest plant in St. Petersburg. Production of Kirovets brand tractors. It still exists, completely re-equipped with the latest technology.
• Onega Tractor Plant in Karelia. Production of skidding tractors TDT-55 for logging work. Now bankrupt, production has been transferred to Minsk.
• Minsk Tractor Plant. Tractors of the Belarus brand, MTZ. The largest plant in the CIS. A world-famous plant, its products are known all over the world. They produce all types of tractors, plus combine harvesters. There are only a few who do not know the MTZ-80 tractor. They are literally in every former corner of the USSR.
• Kharkov Tractor Plant - KhTZ. In recent years, it has produced T-150 wheeled and tracked tractors. Now on the verge of closure, production has been transferred to Bryansk. The T-16 tractors, a self-propelled chassis with a body in front, were also made there.
• Little-known Bryansk Machine-Building Plant for the production of serial and highly specialized products. Now produces the latest diesel locomotives. Shunting diesel locomotives. Tractors type T-150. Previously, they made tractors for construction sites T-140, T-180. And also a ZIL-131 truck. Plus, road machines are still graders.
• YuzhMash is a former defense plant. It is also known throughout the CIS for the production of YuMZ brand tractors (YuMZ-6, YuMZ-6ML). They were superior to MTZ-80 in reliability and durability. And most of the parts for the assembly of MTZ were made at YuzhMash. And they were delivered to the MTZ conveyor belt.
• Chisinau Tractor Plant. The last ones were T-70 and T-80 tractors for gardening. For processing vegetable plantations and working in vineyards and orchards. They say it's still working. They made small tracked tractors based on MTZ-50 and MTZ-80 units.

More factories

• Volgograd Tractor Plant produces the most popular tracked tractors in the USSR, DT-75. The cheapest, most reliable, durable and indestructible. More than 2.5 million of them were produced in total. With very high maintainability. The plant is currently being demolished. Only the arch of the main entrance will remain in memory. The last model was Agromash-90 (modern successor to the DT-75). It was also produced with rubber bands on rollers instead of tracks. In order not to spoil asphalt roads. Production was transferred to ChZPT (see below).
• Vladimir Tractor Plant produces both engines for T-16 tractors and its famous T-25 “Vladimirets”. And besides, all sorts of autonomous trailed power plants, widespread throughout the CIS. Generators, welding machines, compressor stations for construction pneumatic tools. Currently destroyed. Production was transferred to ChZPT (see below).
• Lipetsk Tractor Plant (LTZ). His most famous tractor is the T-40 with an air-cooled diesel engine and all-wheel drive. With self-locking front axle in case of slippage. No frost is scary. Always starts and works. And the best was LTZ-155 (aka RTM-160), pictured below.
• Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant (ChTZ). Production of industrial crawler tractors. The production of LTZ-155 under the RTM-160 brand was transferred there (but they don’t make that anymore either).

And more factories

• Cheboksary Industrial Tractor Plant (CHZPT) and its famous T-330 with a cabin like an airplane. With maximum convenience for the tractor driver for harsh northern construction sites. Shown in the third photo from the top, yellow, with a grader. Now they make similar tractors under the Chetra brand, as well as Agromash-90, 120. And what was transferred from the Vladimir Tractor Plant.
• Pavlodar Tractor Plant for serial production of MTZ-80 and DT-75 tractors. For the needs of Kazakhstan and the entire USSR. The plant no longer exists.
• Tashkent Tractor Plant. Production of T-28 tractors based on the Vladimir T-25 for cotton harvesting. There is almost no factory. Negotiations are underway with MTZ to resume the assembly of their tractors at the site of the previous plant. Also for cotton picking.
• Altai Tractor Plant (Rubtsovsk). Production of T-4A tractors, plus skidders for logging in Siberia. Now under demolition. Instead, the AlTrac mini-plant operates and produces tracked tractors. For work in harsh Siberian climate conditions.
• Krasnoyarsk combine harvester). The plant is bankrupt and demolished.
• Rostselmash. Combine harvesters SK-5 NIVA, Kolos (for harvesting rice), DON. Now the only plant in Russia producing the latest brands of combine harvesters. With deliveries all over the world and powerful wheeled and wheeled-crawler tractors. Their production was purchased in Canada and moved to Russia. Plus, the entire dealer network remains in Canada and their supplies are now from Russia.
• Excavator plant in Tver. It still works. Lots of new models.
• Plus a bunch of small factories throughout the country producing all kinds of mounted and trailed equipment.