Over the years of its existence, tractors from the Vladimir Tractor Plant have been produced in quantities of more than a million units. Therefore, in Soviet times, these universal compact “hard workers” were found everywhere: both in agriculture and in the construction and municipal spheres of cities.
In modern Russia, the plant, renamed “motor-tractor”, tried not only to survive, but also to produce models that correspond to new economic realities. One of these promising models is the VTZ-2048A tractor.
Manufacturer
The VTZ tractor has been produced by the Vladimir plant for more than half a century. The first model of heavy wheeled agricultural machinery rolled off its assembly line back in 1945. In addition to tractors, VMTZ also supplies reliable diesel engines to the domestic market. The machines of this manufacturer are distinguished by their power and low cost. It is thanks to the optimal combination of price and quality that VTZ tractors have gained such enormous popularity among consumers.
At the moment, the VMTZ plant produces mainly tractors of the 2000 line. Diesel engines of this modern technology can have a power from 25 to 75 l/s.
Scope of use
The VTZ universal tractor can be used in a wide variety of areas of the national economy. Most often, these machines are used for agricultural work. However, such equipment can also be used in construction, in the public utilities sector, in enterprise warehouses, etc.
In agriculture, VTZ tractors are used mainly for:
- pre-sowing tillage;
- planting agricultural crops;
- field care;
- work in orchards and vineyards;
- transportation of goods and non-self-propelled equipment.
In industry and public utilities these machines can be used, for example, for:
- removal of construction and household waste;
- in road works, etc.
Areas of application
The task of making the most versatile and multifunctional tractor for work in rural areas and in urban conditions can be considered completed. "VTZ-2048A" is perfect for all types of field work: pre-sowing soil preparation; carrying out the sowing campaign and subsequent care of cultivated plants, for inter-row treatment against weeds and for harvesting.
Gone are the giant collective farms and their amazing acreage. And economic efficiency has become a top priority in modern farming.
The VTZ-2048A tractor suited them as one of the most inexpensive, economical to operate, multifunctional and unpretentious options on the agricultural machinery market.
Thanks to its small dimensions, the VTZ-2048A can be successfully used in confined spaces - in small fields, vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and livestock farms. In terms of productivity, it is slightly inferior to the Belarusian “high school students”, while consuming 1.5-2 times less fuel.
In urban conditions, the VTZ-2048A tractors are used to clean streets, squares, and stadiums from snow and debris; in road repairs and in the construction industry. This compact and practical tractor is perfectly suited for work in the city and has virtually no restrictions on installing additional mounted and semi-mounted equipment for any purpose.
Technical characteristics of universal tractors produced by VMTZ
The performance indicators of machines of this brand are simply excellent.
And this is primarily due to their excellent technical characteristics. Exactly what qualities distinguish the most popular VTZ universal tractors can be seen in the table below. Universal tractors VTZ: main technical characteristics
| Parameter/Value | VTZ 2048 | 2048 A | 2032 | 2032 A | 30 SSH |
| Engine power | 45 l/s | 30 l/s | |||
| Operating weight | 2750 mm | 2620 kg | 2390 kg | 2500 kg | 2440 kg |
| Front/rear track width | 1322…1522/ 1210…1484 | 1320…1550/ 1200…1485 | 1224…1424/ 1210…1484 | 1324…1424/ 1314…1484 | |
The best-selling VMTZ tractors do not consume too much fuel. For most modifications this figure is 180 g/l. With. h. All the models described above use a reliable manual transmission, and all of them have 8 forward and 6 reverse speeds. The gearbox and transmission in VTZ are mounted in one cast iron housing, ensuring a compact design of the machine.
Model range overview
- VTZ-2048
- 2048-A (derived from T-45 "Vladimirets")
- VTZ-30SSh
- VTZ-2032
- VTZ-2032A, analogue of Agromash 30-TK
- VTZ-2027
Let's take a closer look at each model.
VTZ-2048
The diesel tractor weighs 2750 kg and is equipped with a three-cylinder power plant with a capacity of 45 liters. With.
Tractor VTZ-2048
Air-type motor cooling. The engine starts using an electric starter. The track width is adjustable. The tractor is used in agriculture and municipal services.
VTZ-2048A
This modification is similar in its characteristics to the previous tractor, however, the weight of the machine is reduced to 2620 kg, the performance of the D-130 diesel engine is 45 hp. With. There is an electric starter. The gearbox is mechanical, with 8 forward and 6 reverse gears.
Tractor VTZ-2048A
The compact dimensions and high performance of the tractor allow it to be used in greenhouses, orchards and vineyards. Utilities are used for cleaning streets, clearing snow, etc. The tractor first rolled off the assembly line of the Vladimir Motor and Tractor Plant in 2001. Load capacity - up to 1 ton.
VTZ-30SSh
This is a unique compact tractor with a front-mounted body and a rear-mounted engine. The weight of the tractor is 2440 kg, the weight of the body with a lift is 140 kg. The diesel power plant D-120 is equipped with an electric starter and air cooling, its productivity is 30 liters. With.
Tractor VTZ-30 SSH
KMM mechanical type, 6+6 speeds. Tractor load capacity is up to 1t. Purpose: transportation of various goods, installation of functional equipment. The tractor was produced by VMTZ in 1998.
Tractor VTZ 2032A and 2032: features
The VTZ 2032 and 2032A models are equipped with a modern D-120 diesel engine. This four-stroke air-cooled unit is produced at the VMTZ plant itself. Its rated power is 32 l/s, operating power is 30 l/s. The track width and ground clearance of these models may vary. Tractor 2032 is rear-wheel drive, 2032A is all-wheel drive. Both of these cars are equipped with power steering, which increases their cost somewhat. However, if desired, farmers or utility workers can purchase from a VMTZ dealer, including a modification of the VTZ 2032-10. This rear-wheel drive car is not equipped with power steering.
Models 2048 and 2048 A
Both of these tractors are equipped with a four-stroke D-130 engine with an operating power of 45 l/s. Like the D-120, this unit is equipped with an air cooling system, which allowed engineers to simplify its design and make it more reliable and maintainable. The track width and ground clearance of both of these vehicles are adjustable. The VTZ 2048A tractor, like the 2048, is most often used for agricultural work. Both of these models are most popular among owners of small and medium-sized farms.
Technical characteristics of the tractor "VTZ-2048A"
Areas of application of "VTZ-2048A"
The task of making the most versatile and multifunctional tractor for work in rural areas and in urban conditions can be considered completed. "VTZ-2048A" is perfect for all types of field work: pre-sowing soil preparation; carrying out the sowing campaign and subsequent care of cultivated plants, for inter-row treatment against weeds and for harvesting.
Gone are the giant collective farms and their amazing acreage. And economic efficiency has become a top priority in modern farming.
The VTZ-2048A tractor suited them as one of the most inexpensive, economical to operate, multifunctional and unpretentious options on the agricultural machinery market.
Thanks to its small dimensions, the VTZ-2048A can be successfully used in confined spaces - in small fields, vineyards, orchards, greenhouses, and livestock farms. In terms of productivity, it is slightly inferior to the Belarusian “high school students”, while consuming 1.5-2 times less fuel.
In urban conditions, the VTZ-2048A tractors are used to clean streets, squares, and stadiums from snow and debris; in road repairs and in the construction industry. This compact and practical tractor is perfectly suited for work in the city and has virtually no restrictions on installing additional mounted and semi-mounted equipment for any purpose.
Engine and gearbox "VTZ-2048A"
This tractor “inherited” the engine from its predecessor, the T-45. This is a 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, in-line 3.12-liter diesel engine “D-130” with a power of 45 hp. and air-cooled.
This engine is distinguished by the fact that it produces high torque (177 Nm/18.1 kgf-m) over a wide speed range. This makes the technique more “flexible” - both simply in movement and in working with a load.
The specific fuel consumption of the D-130 engine is declared by the manufacturer as 236 g/kWh at rated power and 241 g/kWh at operating power.
The weight of the D-130 engine, depending on the configuration, ranges from 323 to 340 kg.
The crankshaft speed is 2000 per minute.
Torque is transmitted to the tractor chassis using a “generation-tested” manual gearbox, which has not undergone any major changes since the T-25 “Vladimirets”. It has eight forward and six reverse gears.
In general, over the years of its operation, the D-130 engine also managed to earn a reputation as an extremely reliable, unpretentious and durable engine. By the way, in addition to the VTZ-2048A and Agromash-50/TK tractors currently produced by the enterprise, this diesel engine is also installed on welding machines and cement trucks.
Dimensional and mass indicators, transmission and control features
As noted earlier, one of the main advantages of the new tractor was its increased horsepower from 25 to 45, while maintaining almost the same modest overall dimensions as the good old T-45.
For VTZ-2048A they are, in mm: Length 3730/Width 1650/Height 2540.
Such modest dimensions, combined with a hydraulic power steering system, provide excellent maneuverability and excellent handling. In these indicators, which has been noted more than once in practice, the modern “Vladimirets” has undeniable advantages over its Chinese-made “classmates”.
Farmers also appreciated this option of the VTZ-2048A transmission, as the ability to change the track size of both the front and rear wheels of the tractor, in accordance with the required width of the rows on the field. In this case, the front track width can vary from 1320 to 1550 mm, and the rear track - from 1200 to 1485 mm.
The operating weight of the tractor is determined by the manufacturer to be 2.62 tons; ground clearance (ground clearance) is 348 mm. The VTZ-2048A is equipped with disc brakes and tires with increased load capacity.
What attachments can be used
If necessary, the VTZ tractor can be aggregated with:
- plow;
- harrow;
- cultivator and seeder;
- mower
New VTZ tractors of the 2000 line and with buckets can be used. For example, in public utilities and when performing earthworks in road construction, the VTZ 2032A-FGP loader is often used.
These tractors are usually equipped with a standard three-point hydraulic hitch with a lifting capacity of 600 to 1000 kg, category 1 or 2. At the request of the consumer, some VTZ modifications can be supplemented with a pendulum tow hitch or a hydraulic hook. Also, trailer brake control systems are often installed on such tractors.
Cabin of VTZ universal tractors
Most consumers consider the advantages of this manufacturer’s equipment to include a relatively high degree of comfort for the driver. The cabin on all popular modifications of VTZ is single-seat, two-door. It is made on a rigid frame. And this, in turn, makes the driver’s work as safe as possible. If the VTZ tractor overturns, its cabin does not wrinkle, remaining intact. The safety frame is made from bent very strong profiles.
For the driver’s convenience, the cabin of VTZ universal tractors is equipped with heating and ventilation systems. The advantages of all models from this manufacturer include a fairly large glass area. This provides the driver with the best possible view. The glass in the cabins of VMZ tractors not only has a significant area, but also a convex shape. This, in turn, helps reduce noise and vibration levels in the cabin.
The seats of tractors from this manufacturer can be adjusted in several different positions - in accordance with the driver’s weight and height.
Instead of a cabin, many VTZ modifications can have a safety cage with an awning installed.
Modifications of the VTZ-2048A tractor
The export version of the tractor was its modification “VTZ-2048AE” , with a D-130/10 engine. It was created specifically for supply to European markets, and in 2006 it was certified to the second level of European noise and toxic emissions standards, as well as other environmental standards.
The need for this certification was due to the fact that more than 60 percent of Vladimir tractors have always traditionally been supplied to Eastern European countries. With the accession of the former socialist countries and the Soviet Baltic republics to the European Union, it was necessary to modify the tractor to European standards.
The VTZ-2048AE modification was exported to Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, and Germany; as well as to Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
In the second version of the tractor, the VTZ-2048AS Plowman , the D-130 diesel engine was boosted and equipped with a turbocharger.
VTZ-30SSH-PV forklift based on the VTZ tractor.
This agricultural machine could even be called a competitor to the Belarusian MTZ-82. Yes, the tractor from the Minsk plant has 80 horsepower versus 45 from the Vladimir plant. However, in terms of economic efficiency, the VTZ-2048AS Plowman looks much more advantageous: it costs almost half as much and consumes 1.5-2 times less fuel, with slightly lower productivity.
Car reviews
Both utility workers and farmers have a very good opinion about VMTZ universal tractors. The advantages of machines from this manufacturer include:
- maneuverability;
- relatively comfortable cabin;
- efficiency in terms of fuel consumption.
The presence of power steering is also considered a plus for most VMTZ models.
In addition to the advantages, these tractors, according to consumers, also have some disadvantages. Many farmers and utility workers consider the cabin dimensions to be too small. One person can carry out work on such a machine comfortably. But sometimes, when performing various types of agricultural activities, the machine operator also needs an assistant. A second person can fit in the cabin of VTZ universal tractors, but unfortunately, with great difficulty.
The air cooling system simplifies the design of the tractor engine. However, it also makes the unit noisier. But consumers do not consider this to be too big a disadvantage of equipment such as the VTZ tractor. The fact is that the cabins of all models produced by VMTZ have a good sound insulation system.
Another disadvantage of cars from this manufacturer is that their appearance deteriorates very quickly. This does not affect the operating characteristics of the tractors in any way. However, selling a car with peeling and cracked paint, even if it works perfectly, can be quite difficult.
Operating experience
“VTZ-2048A” is a relatively new model, a tractor “originally from the 2000s”, but over the years of its operation some solid experience has already been accumulated and the first conclusions have been drawn.
Among the indisputable advantages of this tractor, excellent controllability and “ubiquity” are noted: when cultivating both spacious fields and when plowing and cultivating vegetable gardens and “front gardens” from eight to three hundred square meters in size.
There is a reduced turning and turning radius compared to its predecessors; much better maneuverability thanks to the new hydrostatic steering.
Of course, in terms of speed of processing fields, the VTZ-2048A cannot compare with the Lipetsk and Minsk “high school” machines, but in terms of the quality of work performed, it is in no way inferior to them, and in terms of efficiency it is much superior.
The new comfortable cabin and its equipment received the most flattering reviews from farmers and city utility workers.
In winter, the cabin is very warm; separate air ducts are located below, near the pedals. They allow you not only to warm your feet, but even dry your shoes and the cabin floor. The doors and front glass also remain dry, even in snowy weather.
The hydraulics also pleased me: they warm up quickly, work faster and more accurately than their predecessors.
careless build quality of tractors are often noted , which are discovered later and, if they do not interfere with the normal operation of the tractor, then noticeably spoil the mood.
Among them, different owners on new tractors noted the following: the fuel pipe on one of the cylinders is installed too thin; the rear window is secured to a cotter pin from the hinge; on the lock of one of the doors, the thread was already torn off initially on a new tractor; The muffler nut is only one of 3 installed, and without threads, etc., etc. minor “carelessness” in the assembly spoils the overall impression of the tractor.
In addition, VTZ-2048A and VTZ-2048AS Plowman, working in agriculture with a heavy load, often have a discrepancy between the engine power and the classic gearbox “inherited” from the T-25 Vladimirets : when plowing, the forced engine “tears” the box with its excess power . However, when working with mounted, semi-mounted and trailed equipment, such problems do not arise.
