"Agromash" 60TK - compact but powerful equipment for agriculture

Details Category: Tractors Published: 11/13/2017

  1. general description
  2. Operation and Application
  3. Benefits
  4. Specifications

Special equipment produced under the Agromash brand is a good alternative to Western-made tractors. The machines are assembled mainly from domestically produced components, therefore they are maximally adapted for operation in difficult climatic conditions. The holding unites several enterprises that produce tractors in various regions of the country. As a result, the company’s model range is constantly expanding with new machines of various capacities and intended applications. Let's get acquainted with one of the representatives of the Agromash holding - the 60TK tractor.

Areas of application of the tractor

The Agromash 85TK tractors were intended primarily for agricultural producers of all levels: this model is capable of working with one hundred and forty types of various trailed and mounted equipment. The application possibilities are the widest. Pre-sowing soil cultivation, sowing grain crops and planting vegetables, harvesting hay and other feed, inter-row cultivation of field crops and gardens, work on livestock and poultry farms, cargo transportation.

These tractors were also intended for use in the municipal sector, as well as in forest fire management. Agromash 85TK could also be used in combination with a front loader (regular or double-jaw bucket, as well as a forklift or roll gripper), with watering and sweeping systems (rear brushes driven by PTO and with hydraulic drive, with and without watering), with excavator equipment , dumps (municipal with mechanical and hydraulic rotation; bulldozer).

JSC Sarex developed a PUM (loading and harvesting machine) based on the Agromash 85TK. It includes a front loader with a double-jaw bucket with a capacity of 0.8 m3, a working width of 2.02 m and a brush; with a lifting capacity of one ton, with a maximum lifting height of the loader of 4.2 m and a loading height of 2.76 m.

Agromash 85TK tractor at the plowing championship.

In general, this tractor turned out to be durable, economical, productive, with decent traction and load-lifting capabilities, good maneuverability and long-term operation without the need to refuel with diesel fuel.

general information

The development of this tractor began in February 2013 by the Vladimir Tractor Plant. The designers had a very specific goal: to create a compact and universal model for agricultural needs. The first prototype was without a cabin: a folding frame roof with roll bars. It was in this configuration that the tractor appeared at the AgroTek exhibition. The non-standard design is due to the fact that the order for the creation of the TK60 came from an African country, where the machines must perform work in subtropical climate conditions.

The absence of an all-metal cabin made it possible to reduce structural weight and external dimensions without loss of production capacity. The model belongs to tractors of the 0.9 traction class, designed for work in small and medium-sized fields, in conditions of limited space. Of course, over the 4 years of mass production, the car has evolved significantly, but most of the basic characteristics have remained unchanged.

Equipment options

It was planned to produce the Agromash 85TK tractor in no less than four different configurations. Including – with an extended cab + reversible seat for excavators, etc. rear linkages; with diesel engines: D145T air-cooled, D145TV liquid-cooled; with a gas engine based on them; with an imported Finnish diesel engine SISU 33DTA liquid cooling, with a beam or portal front axle.

The standard equipment of this model tractor includes: a cabin of improved comfort, a synchronized transmission, a hydraulic linkage system of a monoblock design, a power and position regulator of the hydraulic system, a three-section hydraulic distributor of the power take-off mechanism for mounted machines and implements.

The hydraulic pump has increased performance, can be easily assembled with any municipal and agricultural equipment, and ensures reliable and smooth operation of hydraulic systems. Suitable for connecting industrial hydraulic equipment.

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Designed for pre-sowing tillage, sowing, planting, caring for crops and harvesting vegetables, harvesting herbs and industrial crops, as well as work in gardens, berry gardens, nurseries, greenhouses, in transport, municipal and other work with mounted, semi-mounted and trailed machines and tools, loading and unloading mechanisms, as well as for operation by enterprises ensuring the maintenance and safety of highways, artificial structures and adjacent territories.

AGROMASH 60TK tractor

• Increased cross-country ability - all-wheel drive version • Environmental friendliness - installation of a gas engine is possible • Productivity - installation of a beam-type axle made it possible to reduce losses on the axle drive by 15%, increase the stability of the tractor when working with MTA • Compactness - possibility of operation in more cramped conditions • Economical - consumption fuel is 2.5% lower than that of a competitive analogue • Efficiency of working with MTA: — It is possible to install a front PTO — It is possible to work with a wide train of mounted, semi-mounted and trailed units — It is possible to work with modern and traditional types of MTA (increased lifting capacity of the RLL) — A high-performance hydraulic pump allows you to increase the productivity of municipal and industrial equipment by 15-50% relative to its competitive counterpart.

Main parameters and characteristicsMeaning
Model Agromash 60TK
Tractor type Universal wheeled
Tractor traction class 0,9
wheel formula 4x4
Engine D130T air-cooled, four-stroke three-cylinder diesel
Engine operating power, kW/hp 44,1/60
Engine speed rpm 2000
Travel speed, km/h 2,03-23,86
Number of gears:
- forward drive 8
- reverse 6
Tractor weight, operating, without ballast, kg: 2750
Tractor weight, operating, with ballast, kg: 2900
Agrotechnical clearance, mm 510
Ground clearance, mm 390
Fording depth, m 0,8
Tractor base, mm 2086
Load capacity of the rear linkage (on the suspension axis), kg 1200
Specific fuel consumption at operating power, g/(kW∙h) [g/(hp∙h)] 230 [169]
Overall dimensions, mm
– width (with minimum track) 1660
- length 3740
- height: 2540
Rear linkage according to GOST 10677 Three-point articulated lever
PTO rotation speed, rpm 540

Distinctive features of Agromash 85TK

The Agromash 85TK tractor has a lower operating weight compared to the MTZ-82 - no less than 300 kg, which provides, with the same load-carrying capacity of tires and transmission as a whole, a larger payload (i.e., a greater carrying capacity of the tractor), lower diesel fuel consumption and better dynamic qualities. Operational practice has clearly demonstrated that these are not just words, but the real capabilities of this technology.

In the early 2010s, the Agromash 85TK tractor was modernized. The main difference of the new modification, which was to go into production and compete for a place in the sun with Belarus, was the ability to turn the front wheels 55 degrees, instead of the previous 37. The developers managed to achieve even higher maneuverability by changing the profile of the half-frame side members and the method of attaching them to the tractor transmission (with a parallel increase in its rigidity). Also, the updated Agromash 85TK had a significantly narrower hood, and the operator was provided with better visibility of the front wheels.

The front axle of the tractor was modernized. It was equipped with protection for the driveline drive of the final drive, increasing the reliability of the crosspieces. The changes made to the design gave the Agromash 85TK the ability to make turns with a radius of 4.3 meters without braking the rear wheel and 3.7 meters with braking (a tractor produced in the 2000s described a radius of 5 meters).

A new radiator for the air conditioning system was introduced into the design of the tractor to improve cooling of the refrigerant in the system. Adjustments have been made to the wiring diagram. The ability to install a two-wire pneumatic system has been added to the tractor design for the use of a wide range of rear suspensions.

Advantages of the machine

All-wheel drive wheelbase, which provides increased cross-country ability and gives the tractor the ability to move independently on public roads.

High productivity due to the installation of a beam-type bridge.

Compact dimensions - the tractor confidently maneuvers in confined spaces.

Economical fuel consumption at peak loads is approximately 3% lower than that of similar models of the same class.

It should be noted that the tractor’s coupling device allows it to work with almost all types of additional equipment of mounted, trailed and semi-mounted types.

Agromash 85TK engines

The Agromash 85TK tractor was equipped with four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engines of VMTZ’s own production. These are two engine models: D-145T, D-145TV, as well as a gas modification of the engine. The D-145T engine is an air-cooled diesel engine, and the D-145TV engine is liquid-cooled. The D-145T motor, which is simpler in design, is intended for use in northern and temperate climates, and the liquid-cooled D-145TV is intended for southern and tropical regions.

The D-145T engine is very simple and can be easily serviced by specialists of very average qualifications, which means it is suitable for regions with a low level of support. The gas distribution system is installed with a gear drive. The location of the camshaft is at the bottom. The transmission of force to the cam mechanism is rod-type, performed by pushers. The gas distribution system has thermal gaps that require periodic adjustment.

The engine also comes standard with a turbocharger driven by exhaust gases. As additional equipment, an air compressor and a hydraulic system are supplied, the basis of which is the NSh-10 hydraulic pump or the NSh-32 hydraulic pump drive. The tractor fuel system has two stages of diesel fuel filtration. For this purpose, coarse and fine filters are used. This ensures a high degree of diesel fuel purity before it is supplied to the injection system.

Fuel injection is direct. The nozzles are installed in a closed type; having multi-jet sprayers. The fuel pump is sectional, with an in-line arrangement of plunger pairs, equipped with an individual cam shaft. The D-145T engine was equipped with a starting aid system - glow plugs.

The cooling system of this motor is air, forced, axial type, with a fan. The system is driven by a belt, from the crankshaft pulley. The engine thermal balance is adjusted by seasonally switching off or turning on the oil cooler. The engine is lubricated by an oil pump driven by a gear from the crankshaft. To clean the oil, a replaceable block-type filter with a plate-and-band filter element is used. There is an oil cooling system - an oil radiator.

The diesel engine is equipped with attached electrical equipment – ​​a starter and a generator. The AC generator is equipped with a built-in rectifier and voltage regulator. The engine is started by a starter powered by 12 or 24 Volt batteries.

The D-145TV engine, which has a liquid cooling system, is suitable for regions with a southern climate. It has a lower noise level than the D-145T and slightly lower diesel fuel consumption. However, the liquid-cooled layout is a more complex design. Although in its basic design it corresponds to the D-145T model. This engine is also equipped with turbocharging.

Engine operating power - 62.5 kW (85 hp) Specific fuel consumption - 235 g/kW h (174 g/hp h) Vladimir engines are created on the basis of many years of VMTZ experience, are unpretentious and easy to maintain and repair .

AGROMASH 60TK
Designed for pre-sowing tillage, sowing, planting, caring for crops and harvesting vegetables, harvesting herbs and industrial crops, as well as work in gardens, berry gardens, nurseries, greenhouses, in transport, municipal and other work with mounted, semi-mounted and trailed machines and tools, loading and unloading mechanisms, as well as for operation by enterprises ensuring the maintenance and safety of highways, artificial structures and adjacent territories.

AGROMASH 60TK tractor

  • All-terrain capability - all-wheel drive
  • Environmental friendliness - installation of a gas engine is possible
  • Productivity – installation of a beam-type axle made it possible to reduce losses on the axle drive by 15% and increase the stability of the tractor when working with MTA
  • Compactness – possibility of operation in more cramped conditions
  • Economical - fuel consumption is 2.5% lower than that of a competitive analogue
  • Efficiency of working with MTA:
  • It is possible to install a front PTO
  • It is possible to work with a wide train of mounted, semi-mounted and trailed units
  • It is possible to work with modern and traditional types of MTA (increased lifting capacity of the RLL)
  • A high-performance hydraulic pump allows you to increase the productivity of municipal and industrial equipment by 15-50% relative to its competitive counterpart

Specifications

Universal wheeled
Tractor traction class0,9
wheel formula4x4
EngineD130T air-cooled, four-stroke three-cylinder diesel
Engine operating power, kW/hp44,1/60
Engine speed rpm2000
Travel speed, km/h2,03-23,86
Number of gears:
- forward drive8
- reverse6
Tractor weight, operating, without ballast, kg:2750
Tractor weight, operating, with ballast, kg:2900
Agrotechnical clearance, mm510
Ground clearance, mm390
Fording depth, m0,8
Tractor base, mm2086
Load capacity of the rear linkage (on the suspension axis), kg1200
Specific fuel consumption at operating power, g/(kW•h) [g/(hp•h)]230 [169]
Overall dimensions, mm
– width (with minimum track)1660
- length3740
- height:2540
Rear linkage according to GOST 10677Three-point articulated lever
PTO rotation speed, rpm540

AGROMASH 60TK Cabriolet
The tractor is equipped with a safety bar, which can be folded if necessary. This allows the tractor to be used for work in rooms and greenhouses with low entrance openings. A high-performance hydraulic pump allows you to increase the productivity of municipal and industrial equipment.

Tractor typeUniversal wheeled
Tractor traction class0,9
wheel formula4x4
EngineD130T air-cooled, four-stroke three-cylinder diesel
Engine operating power, kW/hp.44,1/60
Engine speed rpm2000
Travel speed, km/h2,03-23,86
Number of gears:
- forward drive8
- reverse6
Tractor weight, operating, without ballast, kg:2450
Tractor weight, operating, with ballast, kg:2600
Agrotechnical clearance, mm510
Ground clearance, mm390
Tractor base, mm2086
PTO rotation speed, rpm540
Load capacity of the rear linkage (on the suspension axis), kg1200
Specific fuel consumption at operating power, g/(kW•h) [g/(hp•h)]230 [169]
Overall dimensions, mm
— width (with minimum track)1660
- length3740
- height2500
— height with folded arc2100

AGROMASH 60TK Methane
In a unit with mounted and trailed machines and equipment, it is designed to perform a range of works in agriculture (crop and livestock farming). Shows high efficiency in public works, with loading and unloading mechanisms, as well as during operation by enterprises that ensure the maintenance and safety of highways, artificial structures and adjacent territories.

NameAGROMASH 60TK METHANE
engine's typeFour-stroke three-cylinder gas air-cooled turbocharged external mixture formation and spark ignition
FuelCompressed natural gas
Wheel formula4 x 4
Operating power kW (hp)44,1 (60)
Specific fuel consumption g/kW h (g/hp h)234 (172)
Load capacity of rear linkage, kg1200
Dimensions, mm (width / length / height)1850 / 3740 / 2600
Operating weight of the tractor (without ballast), kg3100
Rated engine crankshaft speed, rpm2000
Front/rear wheel track, mm1300…1540 / 1200…1500
Smallest turning radius, mm4500
Ground clearance, mm310
Agrotechnical clearance (along the brake hoses of the rear axle), mm510
Maximum fluid pressure in the hydraulic system, MPa18
SteeringHydrovolumetric
Fording depth, m0,8
Hydraulic systemSeparate-unit with separate hydraulic pump drive
Front axleLeading
Speed ​​range, km/h2,03…29,9
Protective structureCabin.Safety bar
CabinSingle frame

Transmission and axles

Agromash 85TK was equipped with a more modern, new generation transmission - synchronized, which provides more comfortable control of the equipment, reduces the shock load on the gearbox gears when changing gears and thereby increases its reliability and durability. Gear shifting is carried out using clutches with synchronizers.

The Agromash 85TK transmission has a large number of gears - 18 forward and 8 reverse. Transport speeds of up to forty kilometers per hour help improve the efficiency and productivity of the tractor.

After modernization, the “face” of the tractor has changed somewhat.

The wheel formula of the Agromash 85TK tractor is 4x4, the front axle is driven. Installing a beam-type front axle allows you to reduce losses on the axle drive by 15% and increase the stability of the tractor when working with mounted and trailed accessories.

If we again draw parallels and comparisons with the main competitor - MTZ-82, then the Agromash beam bridge itself is more durable compared to the portal one, and in combination with the larger diameter of the front wheels (11.2-20 and 11.2R24, respectively) , provides the best traction qualities of the tractor and its cross-country ability. And also greater weight bearing capacity.

Universal tractor (Agromash 50 (60)TK)

Designed for pre-sowing tillage, sowing, planting, caring for crops and harvesting vegetables, harvesting herbs and industrial crops, as well as work in gardens, berry gardens, nurseries, greenhouses, in transport, municipal and other work with mounted, semi-mounted and trailed machines and tools, loading and unloading mechanisms, as well as for operation by enterprises ensuring the maintenance and safety of highways, artificial structures and adjacent territories. Equipped with a single-seat frame cab with ventilation, heating, lighting, windshield wipers and rear-view mirrors.

Diesel D130T-10 air-cooled with turbocharging meets the requirements of the international standard - UNECE Rules No. 96-01 on specific emissions of harmful substances from exhaust gases and in terms of environmental indicators corresponds to the second level of European standards.

    Advantages of the Agromash 50TK tractor:
  • efficiency - a high-performance hydraulic pump allows you to increase the productivity of municipal and industrial equipment by up to 50% relative to its competitive counterpart;
  • increased cross-country ability - agrotechnical clearance is more than 25% greater than that of a competitive analogue;
  • smooth operation and high efficiency of work with MTA - the gearbox is characterized by a large number of gears relative to its competitive counterpart;
  • compliance with the cleaning technology of housing and communal services: compact overall dimensions,
  • maneuverability,
  • economical fuel consumption;
  • maintainability:
      simplicity of design,
  • wide geography of service network with accessible and efficient provision of spare parts;
    • Advantages of the Agromash 60TK tractor:
    • increased cross-country ability - all-wheel drive;
    • environmental friendliness - installation of a gas engine is possible;
    • productivity - installation of a beam-type bridge made it possible to reduce losses on the axle drive by 15% and increase the stability of the tractor when working with the MTA;
    • compactness—can be used in more cramped conditions;
    • efficiency - fuel consumption is 2.5% lower than that of a competitive analogue;
    • efficiency of working with MTA: it is possible to install a front PTO,
    • it is possible to work with a wide train of mounted, semi-mounted and trailed units,
    • it is possible to work with modern and traditional types of MTA (increased lifting capacity of the RLL),
    • a high-performance hydraulic pump allows you to increase the productivity of municipal and industrial equipment by 15-50% relative to its competitive counterpart;

    Cabin of the tractor Agromash 85 TK

    Agromash 85 TK tractors were equipped with single-seat frame cabins equipped with ventilation, heating and lighting, windshield wipers and rear-view mirrors. The cabin frame and its upper structure are made of steel shaped pipes. And the entire remaining area of ​​the cabin, including the doors, is spherical glass, providing excellent visibility in all directions. The tractor hood and fenders are made of durable plastic.

    The interior design of the cabin was developed with an eye on advanced examples of European technology and with the participation of foreign specialists. It can be safely called corresponding to modern world standards: an increased level of ergonomics, decent comfort and safety.

    A multifunctional instrument panel based on microcontrollers provides the necessary level of control and monitoring of technical parameters of equipment. An independent cabin heater ensures operator comfort in all weather conditions and even when the engine is turned off.

    The cabin is adapted to install air conditioning, if desired by the owner. An additional row of headlights located on the hood is designed to provide better visibility when working with front attachments.

    Tractor Agromash 85 TK in action

    Those who have had direct experience of working on the Agromash 85 TK tractor note that it demonstrates excellent traction. It is not inferior to its Belarusian classmate in this parameter and even, according to some, superior to it. “I worked in tandem with a PLN Z-Z5 plow and a potato harvester, during the work I clocked up 280 engine hours, and there was only one breakdown: the fuel pipe on the 3rd cylinder burst. Regarding comfort when working, everything is excellent here, the only thing that can be reprimanded is the inconvenient location of the handbrake.”

    Another review from an “experienced” person generally highly appreciates the capabilities of the Agromash 85 TK, but notes that it is poorly suited for work in winter. The stove copes poorly with heating the cabin in cold weather (which, in fact, was the difference between the most popular Vladimirsky tractor). “The cabin is comfortable and convenient, the tractor is easy to drive: the brakes and clutch are hydraulically boosted, the cabin has a very clear view. But I didn’t like the location of the hydraulic control levers. They are located on the right and too close to each other. Therefore, before you pull the lever, you need to see which lever it is and where to pull it, otherwise you can pull two or three levers at once. This is inconvenient."

    Agromash 85 TK and Agromash 180 TK for sowing.

    Everyone notes the beautiful and modern appearance of the tractor, but criticizes its developers for the abundance of plastic parts.

    “The Agromash 85 TK performed well in plowing. But all the shock absorbers on the windows and doors began to fall off from the first months of operation. And when the question of maintenance arose: there was no literature, no spare parts. The plant does not supply anything to sellers, and nothing can be done under warranty. But the service hums and knows no more than we do.”

    This is the main reason for the failure of Agromash 85 TK on the market. The peasants, inherently distrustful and cautious buyers, were afraid of the lack of developed service for this tractor and difficulties with spare parts (which Belarus never has problems with). This means that if in the midst of field work the tractor stops, then the MTZ-82 can be quickly brought back into working condition, but for Agromash there are no spare parts, either go to Vladimir, or wait a whole month for them to send it, but field work is like that – every hour counts! The skeptical mood of possible buyers is also increased by the fact that the model is still new, not tested by time and harsh conditions of real operation, with diesel engines of recent development. And, therefore, it is quite “raw”.

    Therefore, the reviews of potential buyers about the Agromash 85 TK tractor can be summed up in the following words of one peasant: “I saw it live, and sat in the cab. Beautiful, of course, but dangerous for that kind of money... Today the most repairable tractor is the MTZ-82. And Agromash 85 TK - let it stand for a while longer.”

    Operation and Application

    The 60TK tractor was initially positioned as a universal machine designed to perform all types of agricultural work. In particular: Preparing the soil for planting cultivated plants.

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    Cultivation and harvesting of grain crops.

    Work on livestock farms.

    Application inside greenhouses and warehouses.

    Caring for fruit trees and berry bushes.

    In addition, the tractor is widely used for the needs of public utilities: street cleaning, installation of utilities, road construction work.

    Technical specifications in numbers

    • Overall dimensions: length (with hanging system) – 3.9 m, width – 2.05 m, height – 2.6 m.
    • Operating weight – 3.92 tons.
    • Wheelbase - 2.45 meters.
    • Wheel size: front 12.4 R24, rear – 15.5R38. Automatic power distribution is carried out by turning the front drive axle on and off.
    • Traction class – 1.4.
    • Wheel formula – 4x4.
    • Speed ​​range is from 1.47 to 37.72 km/h.
    • The load capacity of the rear linkage system (on the suspension axis) is no more than 3000 kg.
    • Agrotechnical clearance – 470 mm.
    • Ground clearance – 380 mm.
    • The depth of the ford is 0.5 m.
    • PTO rotation speed – 540/1000 rpm.

    Specifications

    Let's look at the main technical parameters of the 60TK tractor.

    Dimensions. Length 3.7 m, width 1.6, height 2.5 meters.

    The structural weight of the equipment without ballast weight is 2,680 kg,

    Agrotechnical clearance: 390 mm.

    Engine. The power plant is a self-produced three-cylinder diesel engine D130T. This is a 60-horsepower four-stroke unit with turbocharged fuel supply and an air cooling circuit. As an alternative, SISU 33 DTA motors with similar performance characteristics can be installed.

    Transmission. Automatic transmission with mode switching without power interruption. Number of operating modes: 8 front, 6 rear. Maximum transport speed is 37 km/h.

    Hydraulics. A three-section hydraulic distributor responsible for the operation of an articulated-lever type attachment. Independent power take-off shaft, rated speed: 540 rpm.

    It should be noted that the tractor is currently available in two variations: with a roll cage and an all-metal cab. In the second case, the cabin is made in a single-seat version, has panoramic glazing, and is standardly equipped with a heating system and ventilation.

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    Gas engine. For the Agromash 60TK tractor, it is possible to install an engine running on gas fuel. This significantly reduces operating costs and increases the environmental safety of the machine. In general, the holding plans to continue to adhere to the policy of switching to gas engines in order to improve performance characteristics and reduce exhaust emissions into the atmosphere. In addition, this arrangement optimizes the operation of equipment indoors, making it multifunctional.

    Cost of tractor Agromash 85 TK

    The Vladimir Motor and Tractor Plant was liquidated at the end of July 2022. However, reports continue to appear regularly about the restart of production at this enterprise: either by the Cheboksary OJSC Promtractor or by the Rostec corporation. There was talk about the possible location of diesel engine production at VMTZ; assembly of Czech Zetor tractors, etc. But in fact, the enterprise does not work, and its existence in the 2010s before its official closure could also hardly be called work. These were the same reports periodically appearing in the media about the imminent start of some new project at the VMTZ production site.

    Therefore, when the last Agromash 85TK tractor was produced at the plant, it is already difficult, and perhaps impossible, to find out. New tractors of this brand stood on the sites of agricultural machinery dealers for a long time, and no one wanted to buy them (for the reasons described above in this article). The price of the latest new Agromash 85TK tractors was at an average level of 1,360,000 rubles (+/- from different sellers). Used tractors of this brand are presented in very small quantities on the secondary market. They ask for about 500-550 thousand rubles for these rare specimens.

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