Review of the model range of mini tractors Caliber. Specifications, attachments, instructions

To achieve high efficiency indicators when performing any type of agricultural work, mini tractors are often used, which are much more productive than conventional walk-behind tractors. A kind of combination of a walk-behind tractor and a walk-behind tractor is the Caliber MT-120 model. This mini tractor was developed by domestic factories, but an interesting fact is that the machine is assembled at Chinese factories. However, despite this, the equipment leaves the assembly line with fairly high quality and increased reliability, guaranteeing long, trouble-free operation. Also, due to this, the tractor has a very reasonable price, which has allowed it to gain great popularity among many consumers.

For a relatively low price, the Caliber MT-120 minitractor has extensive functionality, which is what makes this model stand out in its class. Thanks to its versatility, the model is ideal for almost any job, from plowing light soils to clearing snow from road and yard areas.

This mini tractor, as described earlier, was developed on the basis of a powerful diesel walk-behind tractor, but it should be noted that many different modifications were made to the design of the equipment, which later became the key features of the model. Improved design made it possible to use a mini-tractor with maximum performance parameters. Firstly, the car received a single-speed power take-off mechanism with a rotation speed of 540 rpm, an electric starter start of the power unit, a mechanical transmission system and a fairly convenient steering mechanism. In principle, this model can be called a deep modernization of the walk-behind tractor. The power unit used is capable of developing a rated output power of 12 horsepower or 8.8 kilowatts. This is enough to perform a wide range of different tasks, although the exception is labor-intensive operations, such as working with hard soils and towing heavy loads.

Purpose

The Caliber MT-120 minitractor is capable of performing a lot of different tasks in many areas of activity, including:

1. Private and small agricultural enterprises. Most of the available attachments are designed specifically for this application. The MT-120 caliber, equipped with the appropriate additional attachments, allows for plowing light soil, cultivating, harrowing, sowing vegetable and grain crops, planting root crops, hilling beds, inter-row cultivation, watering, processing and assembling grown products, clearing land from debris, mowing hay and other vegetation.
2. Utility services. Of course, the Caliber MT-120 minitractor does not perform a large number of works in this area, but, nevertheless, the equipment is often used to clear areas that are difficult to reach for larger machines from snow and various contaminants, including debris.
3. Gardening. Many farmers really liked the model because, in addition to being economical, it has very compact overall dimensions, which allows it to be used in greenhouses, greenhouses, various rooms and other areas with limited work space. The MT-120 caliber has several units, thanks to which you can process useful vegetation, mow lawns, watering, complete plant care and much more.

Minitractor "Caliber" 120

The design features of such a unit include the fact that the manufacturers equipped the heavy diesel walk-behind tractor with wheels and some additional elements. The result was a multifunctional vehicle equipped with ergonomic controls, a power take-off shaft, electric starter ignition, and a mechanical transmission.

The vehicle has decent cross-country ability, is compact and mobile. A rotary cultivator and a plow are supplied as standard. Users in reviews of the Caliber minitractor note that it has an affordable price and starts without problems even in severe frosts. This model has a 12 horsepower engine and is capable of performing a wide range of work, including on virgin soil. Additional functions include clearing the area of ​​snow, as well as using a variety of attachments.

Attachments

Among the additional attachments used in conjunction with the Caliber MT-120 minitractor, the following units should be highlighted:

1. Potato digger.
2. Potato planter.
3. Single-body hiller.
4. Multi-body hiller.
5. Cultivator-hiller.
6. Cultivator.
7. Mechanical seeder.
8. Mechanical grain seeder.
9. Fertilizer spreader.
10. Single body plow.
11. Multi-furrow plow.
12. Sprayer.
13. Hay mower.
14. Lawnmower.
15. Front blade.
16. Active tillage cutter.
17. Rotary cultivator.

Like most models of mini tractors, the rear linkage and power take-off mechanism allow the use of absolutely any mounted units. The model can work with domestic and foreign equipment.

It is worth emphasizing that there are some restrictions on the installation of any tractor and walk-behind equipment: firstly, the class of the machine from which the equipment was taken must match the class of the mini-tractor; secondly, the power of the power plant must be sufficient for the full functioning of the unit.

Minitractor Caliber MT-120 is the most popular unit of the brand

This vehicle captivates with its amazing design solution, because the creators put a diesel walk-behind tractor on wheels and supplemented it with many particularly advantageous functional features. We are talking about installing a power take-off shaft, ergonomic steering, electric starter ignition, mechanical transmission, etc.

Specifications:

The device is known for its excellent maneuverability, mobility, compactness, low cost and ability to quickly start even in severe frost. The set includes a rotary cultivator and a plow.

Due to the fact that the engine of the mini tractor Caliber MT-120 has 12 hp. pp., the device can perform even the most difficult work on virgin soil, as well as clear the area of ​​stuck snow in winter. The unit works successfully with a wide variety of attachments, and since the manufacturer has released many additional tools, choosing the right option will not be difficult.

High build quality and competent selection of parts guarantee a long service life and excellent maintainability. Using the instruction manual presented on our website, you can understand the basic aspects of the device and independently correct certain types of malfunctions.

Specifications

Dimensions:

• The structural length of the mini-tractor is 2140 millimeters.
• The total width of the body is 905 millimeters.
• The total height (at the muffler) is 1175 millimeters.
• The lowest ground clearance under the front axle is 240 millimeters.
• The lowest ground clearance under the rear axle is 230 millimeters.
• The smallest value of the front track width is 900 millimeters.
• The smallest rear track width is 900 millimeters.
• The largest value of the front track width is 1100 millimeters.
• The largest rear track width is 1100 millimeters.

Engine characteristics:

• The type of engine installed is diesel, in-line.
• The brand of the installed engine is R195ANL.
• Number of cylinders – 1 cylinder.
• Maximum power – 12 horsepower/8.8 kilowatts.
• The working volume of the cylinder is 815 cubic meters.
• The highest crankshaft rotation speed is 2000 rpm.
• The maximum crankshaft rotation speed is 2200 rpm.
• Type of cooling system – liquid.
• Type of lubrication system - oil pump.
• Type of injection system - direct injection.
• Starting system type – electric starter or manual.
• Air filter type – inertia-oil.
• The diameter of the cylinders is 95 millimeters.
• The piston stroke is 95 millimeters.
• The structural length of the power plant is 920 millimeters.
• The structural width of the power plant is 500 millimeters.
• The structural height of the power plant is 660 millimeters.
• The structural weight of the power plant is 148 kilograms.

Transmission characteristics:

• The type of gearbox installed is mechanical.
• The differential lock is mechanical.
• Drive type – 2 V-belts.
• Number of forward gears – 6.
• Number of reverse gears – 2.
• Clutch type: dry double-disc clutch.

Power take-off shaft characteristics:

• Number of power take-off shaft speeds – 1.
• Control is mechanical.
• Number of splines – 6.
• The highest PTO rotation speed is 540 rpm.

Performance characteristics:

• The structural weight of the mini-tractor is 400 kilograms.
• The type of hydraulic system used is three-point.
• Brake type: drum.
• The forward speed of the minitractor in first gear is 1.68 kilometers per hour.
• The forward speed of the minitractor in second gear is 2.61 kilometers per hour.
• The forward speed of the minitractor in third gear is 4.22 kilometers per hour.
• The forward speed of the minitractor in fourth gear is 6.79 kilometers per hour.
• The forward speed of the minitractor in fifth gear is 10.57 kilometers per hour.
• The forward speed of the minitractor in VI gear is 17.08 kilometers per hour.
• The speed of the minitractor moving backwards in first gear is 1.29 kilometers per hour.
• The speed of the minitractor moving backwards in second gear is 2.22 kilometers per hour.
• The lowest fuel consumption per working hour is 0.8 liters.
• The highest fuel consumption per working hour is 1.8 liters.
• The capacity of the fuel tank is 7 liters.
• The front wheel size is 4.00-R8.
• The rear wheel size is 5.00-R12.

Episode 244

The Caliber 244 minitractor is equipped with a 4 x 4 all-wheel drive. This solution makes it possible to actively carry out work on sticky soil and virgin soil. The cross-country ability is increased due to a reinforced engine with a power of 24.5 horsepower. Attachments are mounted directly to the power take-off shaft. This nuance partially compensates for the speed of rotation of the equipment, despite the increased weight of the machine up to 700 kilograms.

Below are the main characteristics of the technology in question:

• weight with accessories – 1.18 t;
• length/width/height – 3.01/1.56/1.96 m;
• operator seat adjustment – ​​available;
• number of gears – 6 forward and 2 reverse;
• starting – electric starter;
• cooling – water system;
• connection of the hitch - at the rear;
• drive type – full;
• power – 18.4 kW;
• The engine is a diesel engine with a pair of cylinders and four strokes.

Device Features

The Caliber MT-120 minitractor has several of the most important advantages that distinguish the model from similar machines:

1. Excellent cross-country ability on various types of soil.
2. Excellent maneuverability indicators.
3. Compactness.
4. Possibility of installing any additional attachments, including walk-behind tractors.
5. Increased engine resistance to low air temperatures, as well as easy starting in the same conditions.

The basic configuration also had an additional impact on the popularization of the model, since it already included the Caliber MT-120 mini-tractor with a plow and a rotary cultivator. Thanks to this, the owner can immediately begin performing many agricultural tasks after purchasing the equipment, which allows him to save money at first. If necessary, other types of attachments can be purchased separately. It is worth noting that the required unit can be included in the existing equipment of the machine for an additional fee.

Reliability

This model is designed for a fairly long service life, which has been tested by time of operation. The mini-tractor effectively copes with any work in a wide variety of conditions. This is due to the fact that the power unit used can operate both at very low ambient temperatures and in the summer heat, which allows the equipment to be used throughout the year without downtime.

Repair features

In addition to the fact that Caliber MT-120 has high reliability, many consumers often also pay attention to the level of maintainability and ease of maintenance. In this regard, this model turned out to be quite successful. Due to the fact that the walk-behind tractor was taken as the basis, almost all engine elements are unified with it. Compared to other mini tractors, this is a big advantage because such spare parts are widely available and will not require large purchase costs. Also, Caliber MT-120 is distinguished by its most simplified design, which allows even a consumer with little experience in this regard to carry out any repair or maintenance work.

Minitractor Caliber MT-244

The domestic company Kalibr was initially focused on the production of household power tools and gas-powered tools. Later, mass production of compact special equipment began, designed to perform various tasks in agriculture and many other areas. The Caliber range of mini tractors consists of four vehicles equipped with diesel power units with power ranging from 17 horsepower to 30 horsepower. All models can use a wide range of additional attachments, which is precisely what determines their versatility.

One of these mini tractors is the Caliber MT-244 model, which is very popular on the Russian special equipment market. The great demand for this model was influenced by easy and understandable controls, wide functionality, and unpretentiousness, both in terms of fuel quality and operating conditions. This mini tractor perfectly showed that domestic special equipment is capable of competing with many European and Chinese models in all technical and operational indicators.

Price

A minitractor is indeed a very budget-friendly piece of equipment, since its cost in completely new technical condition usually starts at 130 thousand rubles. And at the same time, the package contains, so to speak, a basic set of attachments, with which you can complete half of the seasonal work cycle. When purchasing other devices, the price tag increases and can reach 165 thousand Russian rubles. It is also worth considering that the cost also depends on the year of production. The older the equipment, the cheaper it is and vice versa.

For used cars, the cost is determined similarly, but in addition to those factors, operating time also plays an important role here. But on average, you can purchase a mini-tractor Caliber MT-120 in the range from 60 thousand rubles to 80 thousand Russian rubles.

The lineup

Caliber MT-120

The Caliber MT-120 minitractor was created on the basis of a walk-behind tractor, therefore it is small in size but has significant characteristics. Diesel engine with 12 hp power. in tandem with the significant weight of the model, amounting to 400 kg, and a multi-speed gearbox, they represent a workhorse that will become a reliable assistant for small farms.

The wheel formula is 4X2, with 4.00-8 wheels installed on the front axle, and 5.00-12 on the rear axle. The presence of separate brakes on the rear wheels allows you to maneuver in limited areas of space. The standard package includes a plow and a cutter, which significantly saves the buyer’s budget. The presence of a front headlight makes it possible to use the mini tractor even at night.

Specifications

Caliber MT 244

The Caliber MT 244 minitractor is a modern model that, with attachments, can be used for various jobs of any complexity. The unit is equipped with a 4x4 wheel arrangement, which allows the driver to feel confident on any off-road terrain.

The powerful diesel engine with 24.5 horsepower has increased torque. Attaching attachments is not difficult. The installed power take-off shaft will allow you to diversify the range of attachments. The design of the unit itself is not only reliable, but also easy to maintain.

The presence of an electric starter makes it possible to easily start the engine even at low temperatures. The comfortable cabin allows the driver to sit comfortably. All controls are located in a freely accessible area. Driving the car is not at all difficult, despite its significant weight, which is 700 kg.

Specifications

Caliber MT-150

The Caliber MT-150 minitractor is equipped with a rotary cultivator and a plow, which significantly saves the buyer’s budget. Attractive appearance, powerful engine with 15 horsepower, multi-speed gearbox and 4x2 wheel arrangement make the model in demand on the agricultural equipment market.

The cooling system is liquid, which allows you to operate the mini tractor even in extreme heat. The weight of the unit is 400 kg. The high-performance hydraulic system allows the use of a tractor instead of a loader, and the presence of a power take-off shaft makes it a multifunctional machine.

Specifications

Owner reviews

• The tractor reminds me of the products of the Minsk Tractor Plant, since the model is very simple and understandable, and also has a high level of maintainability and reliability. The MT-120 caliber was purchased in a basic version, that is, with some attachments. With the remaining funds, it was decided to buy potatoes for the entire plot of land. The model coped with all tasks very well. I didn’t notice any shortcomings, although maybe they will make themselves felt in the future.
• I recently saw Caliber at work on a small farm. The owner of this car is my old friend and therefore gladly shared his impressions with me. As he says, the tractor is very good in cramped conditions; the equipment can turn around almost on the spot. During the year of operation, the tractor did not have any significant breakdowns, which just speaks of the quality of the build. The owner also said that he still had a walk-behind tractor with the same engine, and since with the purchase of a new car there was no need for a walk-behind tractor, he disassembled it and kept it as a donor. Taking into account the service life of the elements, the disassembled unit will be enough for many more repairs.

Run-in

A mandatory key to the long service life of a mini tractor is proper running-in. At this time, all parts are run-in, and all components of the unit are lubricated. It is very important to follow the engine and transmission oil change schedule during the break-in period.

• It is recommended to check the oil before each work shift.
• It is advisable to use special oil SAE10W30, which may vary depending on the season of operation.
• The oil is changed after 50 hours of operation, and it is advisable to operate the tractor without attachments.
• The next replacement is made after 100 and 200 hours. Then - according to the schedule specified in the operating instructions. During break-in, all fasteners are checked and tightened if necessary.
• The power take-off shaft also needs to be run in. You should start at low speeds, gradually increasing them and alternating for 5-10 minutes. After break-in, drain the oil and replace it with new one.

Major breakdowns and their elimination

Attachment does not lift:

• The oil level in the hydraulic system has dropped below the minimum mark (add oil);
• The hydraulic pump is turned off (turn it on);
• The hydraulic safety valve is stuck (disassemble and clean the valve).

Brakes do not work:

• The free play of the pedal has increased (adjust its position);
• The brake disc or pad is worn out (replace the relevant parts).

The engine is not running stable:

• The fuel level has dropped below the minimum mark (you need to top it up);
• Belt stretch (must be set correctly);
• Fuel or air filters are clogged (clean them);
• The carburetor is clogged due to dirt (it must be disassembled, washed and cleaned);
• Problems with the ignition system (most often the spark plug comes off or it has become unusable).

Why is it profitable to purchase tractors from?

The range of tractors, mini tractors and walk-behind tractors has a wide price range. All equipment is characterized by high quality, but at the same time it is affordable even on a relatively small budget. Among the main advantages of cooperation with are:

— availability of attachments, engines, spare parts for equipment maintenance;

— fast delivery to all regions of the Russian Federation;

— cash on delivery sales for clients of the Central Federal District;

— sales of exclusively original equipment from declared manufacturers.

User manual

First launch and run-in

To increase the service life of the Caliber mini tractor, it is necessary to run it in so that all the parts get used and fit into the grooves. The procedure takes about 8 hours. At this time, the engine can be loaded only at half its power. Upon completion of the procedure, replace the engine oil.

Conservation

After completing the operation of the Caliber mini tractor, it is necessary to put it into storage:

• Place in a closed, dry room;
• Drain liquids;
• Wipe off dirt;
• Remove the battery and spark plugs.

Service

The diesel fuel on which the minitractor operates must be clean, without impurities.

Semi-synthetic oils with classifications 10W-30 are used to lubricate the engine. For transmission it is recommended to use Tap-15V or TAd-17i. Transmission oil should be changed every 500 hours, and engine oil every 200 hours.