Minitractor Catmann T-18 EVO

In 2022, a new mini-tractor model produced by the Belarusian MZKG plant was introduced to the special equipment market. The new product is known as CATMANN T-18 and perfectly combines affordable cost, fairly good performance parameters in its class, efficiency, as well as high reliability of all structural elements and assemblies.

Among the characteristic differences of the CATMANN T-18 EVO minitractor from previous models, it is necessary to highlight:

1. Reinforced frame and increased reliability of the transmission system.
2. Increased power of the power plant used to 18 horsepower.
3. Increased service life of the V-belt drive.

Due to its fairly compact overall dimensions and excellent maneuverability, the equipment is especially in demand in agriculture, small-scale construction and public utilities.

The Katman T-18 minitractor can boast of its wide functionality, which was achieved thanks to the ability to install a large assortment of mounted and trailed equipment on the machine. This was also facilitated by an improved on-board hydraulic system, which has an increased load capacity. As additional equipment, the manufacturer offers a three-point hitch system installed at the rear of the tractor. The model uses wide-profile wheels, which ensures good maneuverability on various types of soil.

Purpose

The CATMANN T-18 EVO minitractor is an indispensable assistant when performing some work in such areas as agriculture, public utilities, small construction and when used in vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, greenhouses and personal plots. A tractor can perform a fairly wide range of different tasks, which includes many types of agricultural work, transporting any cargo over certain distances, clearing various sites and areas of debris and snow, mowing lawns and various vegetation, chopping wood waste and much more.

Purpose of the model

The Katman T-18 minitractor is a universal-purpose machine produced by the Belarusian MZKG plant. Catmann equipment models are deservedly in demand and respect from farmers, because these machines are sold at an affordable price, combining optimal technical characteristics and engine reliability.

Minitractor Catmann t-18 evo

The Catmann T-18 evo minitractor is a machine with an 18 horsepower engine. It is equipped with a Kama diesel engine, the number of cylinders is one. The fuel tank holds 8 liters of diesel fuel. Kama engines are known among Belarusian, Russian, Ukrainian farmers due to their unique parameters, namely:

• economical fuel consumption;
• high-quality engine cooling using liquid;
• two starting methods (starter or lever);
• high maintainability and long service life without breakdowns.

The main purpose of the Katman T-18 evo mini tractor:

• agricultural work;
• communal function (cleaning areas, collecting hay from the field, clearing snow);
• planting and sowing work;
• harvesting work;
• transportation of goods and one passenger (mini tractor operator);
• other types of work with highly targeted attachments (chopping branches, drilling, etc.);
• watering, fertilizing.

The task of the Katman T-18 evo minitractor is to operate on areas whose total area does not exceed 1 hectare. Thanks to the durable Kama engine, you can work with a mini tractor longer than with walk-behind tractors or cultivators; continuous operation time is 5-7 hours.

Attachments

Katman T-18 is equipped with the following attachments:

1. Double-furrow plow. The equipment is installed on vehicles with a power of 12 horsepower or more. The width of the plowed area is 400 millimeters. The smallest plowing depth is 200 millimeters. The greatest plowing depth is 250 millimeters. The weight of the plow is 80 kilograms.
2. Rotary cutter. The equipment is installed on vehicles with a power of 12 horsepower or more. The width of the captured area is 1000 millimeters. The smallest processing depth is 120 millimeters. The greatest processing depth is 160 millimeters. A total of 22 knives are installed. The weight of the rototiller is 192 kilograms.
3. Discator (disc type harrow). The equipment is installed on vehicles with a power of 12 horsepower or more. 12 disks installed. The weight of the disc drive is 200 kilograms.
4. Cantilever mounted mower. Installed on cars with power from 15 horsepower. A sector-finger cutting apparatus with a movable knife and fixed fingers with counter-cutting plates is installed. The drive is from the rear power take-off shaft via a belt drive. The width of the captured area is 1400 millimeters. The smallest cutting height is 60 millimeters. The maximum cutting height is 80 millimeters. The required PTO speed is 540 rpm. Overall dimensions in working condition: length – 2400 mm, width – 670 mm, height 660 mm. Overall dimensions in transport condition: length - 880 mm, width - 670 mm, height 1650 mm. The mower weighs 106 kilograms.
5. Mounted rake. Installed on cars with power from 12 horsepower. The smallest working width of the site is 2100 millimeters. The largest working width of the site is 2600 millimeters. The smallest number of installed teeth is 28 (equipment weight is 51 kilograms). The largest number of installed teeth is 34 (equipment weight is 56 kilograms).
6. Single-wing rake-tedder. Installed on cars with power from 12 horsepower. The number of raking wheels is 5. The area gripping ball is 3300 millimeters. The diameter of each disc is 1500 millimeters. The diameter of the fingers is 7 millimeters. The weight of the rakes is 155 kilograms.

Specifications

Dimensions:

• The structural length of the mini-tractor is 2350 millimeters.
• Full width – 1100 millimeters.
• Total height – 1500 millimeters.
• The smallest front track width is 900 millimeters.
• The smallest rear track width is 900 millimeters.
• The largest 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 KAMA.
• Number of cylinders – 2 cylinders.
• The total working volume of the cylinders is 903 cubic meters.
• Maximum power – 18 horsepower/13.24 kilowatts.
• The highest crankshaft rotation speed is 2400 rpm.
• Type of cooling system – liquid.
• Type of injection system – direct fuel injection.
• Starting system type: electric starter.
• Lowest fuel consumption per working hour – 2.5
• Highest fuel consumption per working hour – 4.6

Transmission characteristics:

• The type of gearbox installed is mechanical.
• Drive type – rear.
• The differential lock is automatic.
• Number of forward gears – 6.
• Number of reverse gears – 2.
• Clutch type – dry, single-disc permanently closed.

Power take-off shaft characteristics:

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

Performance characteristics:

• Operating weight – 530 kilograms.
• Fuel tank capacity is 8 liters.
• The highest forward speed is 30 kilometers per hour.
• The highest speed of movement back is 10 kilometers per hour.
• Type of hitch – three-point.
• Front wheel size – 5.00-12.
• Rear wheel size – 6.50-16.

Device Features

The minitractor has a simple-to-use and efficient-to-use power plant from the KAMA brand. The engine provides ample power for this class, namely 18 horsepower. Among the key features of the engine are the following:

1. An efficient liquid cooling system is used.
2. The unit has a combined lubrication system.
3. Starting is carried out using an electric starter or a manual lever-inertial mechanism.
4. The service life before the first major overhaul was extended to 4,000 working hours.

Also, this power plant has very flexible traction characteristics, which makes it possible to use a double-furrow plow and other productive agricultural machines when cultivating soil. In addition, the tractor is capable of towing one and a half ton trailers and special tractor carts.

The transmission system includes a disc friction clutch and a multi-stage gearbox equipped with six forward gears and two reverse gears. The work equipment installed on the rear linkage uses a drive from the power take-off shaft.

The Katman T-18 uses large-diameter wheels, which, coupled with a manual differential lock on the drive axle and chevron tire lugs, ensures fairly high cross-country ability on various types of soil. The equipment can easily move both over rough terrain and on dirt roads. In order to expand the functionality of the mini-tractor, the manufacturer also provided the driver with the opportunity to choose the most suitable track width, both front and rear.

Compared to previous models, this mini-tractor has a more advanced on-board hydraulic system. Its key advantage is the increased load capacity and the presence of a two-circuit hydraulic distributor, which allows parallel control of front-mounted implements using an external hydraulic cylinder.

The CATMANN T-18 EVO mini tractor has a very affordable price and at the same time it ideally combines compactness, performance, maneuverability and efficiency. According to these indicators, the model can compete with more productive machines of a higher class.

Its other features should also be highlighted:

• Wide-profile wheels and the structural weight of the mini-tractor of 530 kilograms allow soil cultivation without damaging the fertile layer.
• Wide-range adjustment of the track width allows you to effectively use the capabilities of the mini-tractor when working on steep slopes.

As additional equipment, the manufacturer offers a rear three-point hitch, which is compatible with some types of walk-behind tractors.

Reliability

The power plant is capable of fully functioning in absolutely any operating conditions. The unit can easily withstand high loads and ensure uninterrupted operation for quite a long time. All other elements of the mini-tractor have a significantly increased service life. The manufacturer issues a three-year warranty on new equipment.

Repair features

The Katman T-18 is distinguished by its high maintainability, which determines the possibility of fully eliminating failures and malfunctions by the owner himself. Thus, the level of dependence on service services located in regional centers is reduced.

MINITRACTOR CATMANN T-18 EVO

The CATMANN T-18 EVO + minitractor with offset adjustment and rototiller included is equipped with all the necessary technical characteristics for performing agricultural work on private land. The tractor is produced in Belarus by the MZKG plant.

A special feature of this model is the presence of a reinforced gearbox and two independent hydraulic circuits. The design provides for the presence of two sections with the ability to lower/raise rear and front equipment.

KAMA diesel engine with low fuel consumption but significant power of 18 hp. Diesel consumption is only 1.5 liters per hour

Another feature of this model is its adjustable track width from 900 to 1350 mm. This is necessary so that favorable conditions can be created for growing different types of plants.

Manufacturers paid special attention to hydraulics, which expanded the capabilities of the equipment and made it possible to use it in various fields of activity, both agricultural and municipal. The tractor can easily cope with cleaning an area of ​​up to 1 hectare, and the floating system of attachments increases the level of quality of work.

The ability to connect a wide range of equipment due to the three-point fastening system, both standard tools and complex ones. The presence of a mini-tractor on the farm greatly facilitates the work of the modern farmer and allows him to obtain a harvest volume that is several times larger in less time compared to manual labor. The tractor not only saves time, but also takes care of your health, since all the main difficult tasks are performed by the tractor

For long-term operation, water cooling is provided, the process of which is that the liquid heated by the cylinder is cooled by rising up through the walls of the radiator (the normal engine temperature is considered to be 100 degrees Celsius)

This model is designed for difficult tasks and in order for the machine to withstand the necessary load, the structure is strengthened due to a reinforced frame and front beam

The presence of a reliable gearbox with eight speeds (2 rear and 6 forward) allows you to optimally select the speed both for driving on roads and for cultivating soil on difficult surfaces

The tractor has high maneuverability due to the presence of large wheels, which is important for performing work on soft, loose soil

The dimensions of the machine (length 2505 mm, width 1100 mm, height 1500 mm) make it possible to store the unit in a small room. Note: equipment must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area, covered with a waterproof material.

Price

The CATMANN T-18 EVO minitractor has a low cost, both for a new car and a used one. The cost of a new tractor starts from 110 thousand rubles and up to 165 thousand Russian rubles depending on the year of production, equipment and version of the model.

A used mini-tractor has a price tag from 60 thousand rubles to 90 thousand Russian rubles. The final cost of a used option is based on factors such as the year of production, general technical condition, installed attachments, and the number of working hours worked.

Basic equipment of the Catmann t-18 evo mini tractor

The manufacturer equips the Catmann T-18 with two types of mounted implements, namely:

• moldboard plow (double-body);
• wide-cut rotary cutter (1 m).

In addition to attachments, the package includes the following components:

• pneumatic wheels;
• Katman T-18 evo operating instructions;
• warranty document from the manufacturer;
• driver's seat;
• hitch for aggregation with attachments and trailer/trolley;
• a set of tools for assembling a mini tractor.

Owner reviews

• The new Katman model T-18 attracted attention with its moderate cost, engine power, and the presence of two branded attachments included in the kit. The car pleased with its instant start and precise operation of the power unit, minimal vibration, comfortable seating, thoughtful placement of the steering column and other controls. The only drawback is the lack of information on the operating features on the Internet.
• I trust the Belarusian assembly completely, so I bought the Katman T-18 without much doubt. The V-belt gearbox in this machine has been significantly improved. The hydraulic distributor with floating mode allows parallel operation of front and rear attachments. The frame of the tractor itself and the beam structure of the front axle have also been strengthened. The optional installation of a three-point hitch is not entirely clear. In cars from other manufacturers, this expensive unit is included in the factory equipment.