Russian-made mini-tractors are an advantageous offer for farmers

Details Category: Reviews Published: 03/13/2018
The production of mini tractors in Russia has been growing at a very rapid pace recently. Most of them are assembled from Chinese components, but every year the level of localization of many models is growing, new brands are appearing, equipment is becoming more universal, and the model range is expanding. In our review, we will try to cover all mini tractors that are produced or assembled in Russia for 2022.

1. Mitrax
2. Caliber
3. Chuvashpiller
4. Uralets
5. Ussuri
6. Agromash

Mitrax

Let's start our review with a garden tractor, which is produced in the city of St. Petersburg, this is Mitrax T-10. The tractor is equipped with a Lifan 190FD gasoline engine, but otherwise all parts are of domestic production. Its power is only 15 hp, but it has all the necessary attachments for processing a vegetable garden: a cultivator, a plow, a harrow, a spreader, and a small trailer. It is also perfect for clearing snow and mowing lawns. This power is quite enough to process small areas and mechanize many processes. However, if more complex soil cultivation is required, for example, deep plowing or heavy soil, then the power of this tractor may be enough, which is why it belongs to the garden class.

Mini tractor KMZ 012 from Kurganmashzavod

This model is a true veteran, as it has been on the market for more than 10 years. During this time, the tractor has changed for the better, thanks to changes in engines. Recently, 14-horsepower gasoline engines and 15-horsepower diesel engines have been produced. The undoubted advantage of the KMZ 012 is the presence of 2 power take-off shafts, 2 hitches, as well as 23 types of attachments, which significantly expands the scope of application of the mini tractor. The Russian-made minitractor KMZ 012 is a universal type, well suited for work in the municipal, construction, transport and, of course, agricultural sectors. The manufacturer recommends using it for work on land up to 5 hectares, work related to making hay, harvesting root crops, and maintaining the territory.

High ground clearance, long service life - this is how the owners describe the mini tractor. A folding seat provides easy access to the tank and battery, and a hinged hood provides easy access to the engine. The dimensions of this miracle are 231*96*204 centimeters, and the weight ranges from 697 to 780 kilograms. Unfortunately, this mini tractor is not currently in production, but there are many offers on the secondary market.

Caliber

The Caliber minitractor is the simplest of all those assembled in our country. At its core, it is a walk-behind tractor mounted on a frame with wheels. It is precisely due to the simplicity of its design that it is very reliable, easy to operate, maintainable and has a low price.

PPK Caliber is a young manufacturing company that assembles and sells mini tractors from Chinese components, but there is already one model developed and produced under its own brand - Caliber M-120. This tractor has a power of 12 horsepower and weighs only 400 kg, so it is suitable only for the simplest operations on the site. It belongs to the class of a garden tractor, but it has all the necessary attachments for processing the garden, and if you don’t give it obviously impossible tasks, then the MT-120 can handle them quite well.

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Chuvashpiller

Chuvashpiller is a plant located in Cheboksary, the largest manufacturer of mini tractors in Russia. It produces its products under the Rusich brand, and currently the company produces 12 models with power from 12 to 50 hp. Despite the high volumes, many components are produced in China. The company also has an assembly shop in the Moscow region. The lack of 100% localization is most likely not the fault of Cheboksary manufacturers, because most of the parts for such equipment are simply not produced by anyone in Russia, and collecting bit by bit throughout the country is not always profitable, since it is necessary to take care not only of high localization, but also an affordable price, After all, these products are purchased primarily by small farmers, whose capabilities are not very great. The price of Rusichi starts from 125 thousand rubles. Models with a power of 55 horsepower are already almost a full-fledged tractor, but at the same time they have small dimensions.

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Mini tractor ChTZ T 0.2.03 from

ChTZ T 0.2.03 is a Russian-made wheeled-tracked mini tractor. The company positions it as equipment intended for work in agriculture and housing and communal services. Depending on the type of engine, the power of a minitractor can range from 12 to 16 horsepower. The features of the tractor include a 6-speed transmission: one gear for reverse and five for forward. Overall dimensions are 320*140.3*210.6 centimeters.

When purchasing a mini tractor in the initial configuration, a bulldozer blade and a rotary brush are included in the load. The cabin is equipped with a panoramic view, a heated seat, and an additional lighting system. But the main feature of the mini tractor is the ability to switch from wheels to tracks by installing a chain on top of them. The transition from tracks to wheels can be accomplished by one person, and takes approximately 30-45 minutes. Unfortunately, this model is frozen and not produced for an indefinite period of time, but it can be purchased used.

However, based on this mini-tractor, they continue to produce the T 0.2.03 KD modification, which is designed to carry out repair work and acts as a mobile repair module. The main feature is the fact that the minitractor has a hydraulic system that includes two circuits. Thanks to the first circuit, it becomes possible to connect hydraulic equipment such as jackhammers, welding units and other tools of a static and dynamic nature. The presence of a second circuit allows the crane to operate (controlled via a remote control), the lifting capacity of which does not exceed 250 kilograms. Experts consider the presence of an additional light installation for carrying out work in the dark, as well as the presence of brackets, thanks to which the installation of manipulators necessary for utility workers occurs without unnecessary effort, as a big plus.

Uralets

The second enterprise in terms of production volume of mini tractors in Russia is located in the Chelyabinsk region. is located in the city of Yemanzhelinsk, and produces products under the Uralets brand. The first tractor was released 14 years ago in 2004. Then it was the assembly of ready-made kits from Chinese components, but every year the share of domestic components is growing, and at the moment this is the most “Russian” tractor of this class that is assembled in Russia. In the company’s line you can see 5 models, including a tracked and all-wheel drive mini tractor. Power varies from 16 to 22 horsepower.

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The dealer network, represented in 40 regions of the country, is also one of the largest in Russia, which makes the tractor and technical support for it more accessible. The company produces all the necessary attachments and Uralets can perform all the necessary functions on the site. It costs no more than its competitors, but it has good build quality and excellent reviews. At the moment, it can confidently be called one of the best Russian mini tractors, the only drawback of which is a small model range, which lacks a garden tractor, as well as a tractor with a power of 30-40 hp.

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Application areas of mini tractors

What to do if the use of hand tools (shovels, wheelbarrows, scythes, etc.) does not allow you to complete the work without spending a lot of effort and time, and at the same time with high quality, but the use of large equipment (tractors, bulldozers, mowers, etc.) .) economically unprofitable? The best solution is a universal means of mechanization such as a mini tractor.

Plowing a small field or automatically distributing feed on a farm, chopping firewood or mowing hay, removing snow, helping with laying communications, during landscaping work - a mini tractor can be used everywhere. Its capabilities are not limited to this, and depend on the equipment and additional devices designed to equip this equipment.

Ussuri

Next in our review is a minitractor produced by the Ussuri Automobile Repair Plant, known to many under the Ussuriets brand. The brand appeared on the Russian market relatively recently, in 2010, but thanks to its wide range of models, it quickly gained popularity. The model range includes more than a dozen models with power from 24 to 55 horsepower, including several all-wheel drive versions of tractors.

All models of the enterprise were created in close cooperation with Chinese manufacturers, which naturally affected the filling of the machines. Most of the Ussuriyets units are made in China, but in general they are adapted to Russian conditions and can operate at temperatures of -40 degrees, especially since the company is located in the Far East, where winters are quite harsh.

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"Vladimirets"

Tractors produced in the city of Vladimir are widely used in the fields of our country and neighboring countries. With a large selection of equipment, only one mini-tractor came off the production line of the enterprise: the “Vladimirets” T-25.

"Vladimirets"

This modification has the following characteristics:

In addition, one can note the panoramic glazing of the cabin, separate band-type brakes, the layout of the differential, main gear and gearbox in one unit.

The equipment has been produced since the 60s of the last century, and has not yet been discontinued. In total, there are 4 modifications in the series, designed to perform certain jobs.

Agromash

Despite the fact that Agromash produces large agricultural equipment and has powerful combines and tractors in its line, VGTZ produces two models at once, which can be classified as small-sized equipment. These are Agromash 30 and 50, whose power is 30 and 45 hp, respectively. Both tractors have a closed cabin, because their main purpose is not only agriculture, but also public works, where, due to the small dimensions of the tractor, they can pass where larger equipment cannot. If you look at the price category, Agromash is quite expensive compared to similar Chinese models, but it is already a full-fledged tractor, and not just a walk-behind tractor on wheels. Another advantage is its truly high localization. For example, both models are equipped with domestically produced engines D-120 and D-130.

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