Chinese-made tractors for Ukrainian farmers
One of the most essential conditions for effective farming is the availability and rational use of power tools, i.e. tractors.
The modern agricultural machinery market offers farmers new and used tractorstractors different types, capacities and manufacturers. Chinese-made tractors can often be found in the fields of Ukrainian farmers. And this is explained both by economic expediency and by their rather high technological and other characteristics.
Chinese tractors are produced in different ranges of engine power. But most of them are represented in the range of 25...130 hp.
Among the most famous brands of Chinese tractors, we can name the equipment of the companies:
Трактори YTO
YTO tractors are manufactured on the basis of FIAT equipment and are equipped with:
- PERKINS or English RICARDO engines;
- FIAT transmission;
- LUK clutch.
YTO-X804 80 hp tractor. (https://agsolco.com/traktor_yto-x804/)
Photo from the website of AGSOLCO Ukraine, the official importer of YTO tractors in Ukraine
The greatest demand for this brand among Ukrainian farmers is:
- economical tractors with an engine power of 80...90 hp;
- for animal husbandry, horticulture, vegetable growing and growing berry crops - tractors with a power of 40...50 hp. (widely used also in communal farming); (models 404, 454, 504) are characterized by:
- міні-трактори потужності 16…36 к.с.
Тракторам з потужністю двигуна 40…50 к.с. (моделі 404, 454, 504) характерними є:
- all-wheel drive;
- comfortable cabin;
- differential locking;
- standard three-point hitch system, which is the key to its use with different types tool.
Tractors with an engine power of 80...120 hp. (models Х704, Х804, Х904 and others) - all-wheel drive and are effectively used when performing various types of work. Among the essential features of these tractors, which ensure their technological advantages in application, are the dimensions of the front and rear wheels and the weight.
Foton tractors
High-level performance and service tractors are manufactured by Foton (LOVOL ) in the presence of a cabin with or without heating.
They are characterized by: simplicity and reliability of the design; high level of ergonomics and design; high speed characteristics; maneuverability and passability (deep tire tread and high ground clearance); simplicity and ease of control due to the use of hydraulic power steering.
Foton tractors (LOVOL) are equipped with PERKINS diesel engines with a capacity of 24...80 hp, which meet EU requirements and environmental standards.
Let's consider the most famous models of this brand for our farmers:
Model 244 (with or without a cabin), the feature of which is:
FOTON (LOVOL) 244 mini tractor - a reliable, compact and affordable assistant (photo from the website of the "Foton-Ukraine" company http://foton-ukraine.com/)
- three-cylinder engine with with a capacity of 24 hp (specific fuel consumption - about 250 g/kWh);
- wheelbase - 1743 mm; ==single-disc dry clutch;
- кліренс – 254 мм;
- однодискове сухе зчеплення;
- hydraulic power steering;
- starting the engine from the electric starter;
- power take-off shaft with a rotation frequency of 540 and 1000 rpm;| ||184
- механічна КПП із 8 швидкостями переднього і 2 швидкостями заднього ходу.
Model 354 with engine power of 35 hp, which has proven itself well on agricultural and earthworks, as well as landscaping.
Compact tractor FOTON (LOVOL) 354 for universal use in various fields of the economy (photo from the site of the company "Foton-Ukraine http://foton-ukraine.com/)
The tractor has the following design features:
- comfortable cabin with heating and good visibility;
- unsynchronized gearbox;
- liquid-cooled brakes;
- hydraulic system of open type;
- three-point hitch system;
- semi-independent power take-off shaft with a rotation frequency of 540 and 1000 rpm;
- wheelbase – 1924 mm;
- ground clearance - 280 mm;
- all-wheel drive 4WD.
The most characteristic features of this model are high passability and maneuverability, as well as operator safety due to the use of the ROPS rollover protection system.
Model 404 with an engine power of 40 hp, which is popular in rural (including farming), communal and in industry, especially during plowing, land preparation and transportation.
Foton 404 tractor
The model includes the following:
- three-point hitch system;
- unsynchronized 8-speed gearbox;
- semi-independent GDP with rotation frequency of 540 and 1000 rpm;
- disc brakes;
- hydraulic power steering;
- running system with variable rear track, which provides high versatility, passability and efficient movement in difficult field and road conditions.
All-wheel drive high-performancemodel 824 with an 82 hp engine, the features of which are:
- unsynchronized gearbox with 16 forward speeds and 8 reverse speeds;
- two-stage LUK clutch;
- three-point hitch system;
- power steering steering wheel;
- DANA front drive axle;
- use of glow plugs for easier cold start;
- semi-independent GDP with rotation frequency of 540 and 1000 rpm.
Foton (LOVOL) 824 tractor
For the safety and comfort of the operator, the tractor is equipped with a comfortable seat and a ROPS protection system.
For the all-wheel drive high-performance model 824, inherent high reliability, versatility, high level of design, economy (including fuel) and ergonomics for the operator.
Model 904 with a modern design and a four-cylinder PERKINS engine with a capacity of 90 hp. is universal and widely used in various industries. The tractor has a rear attachment system, two-speed GDP, and comfortable and safe working conditions are created for the operator
Foton (LOVOL) 904 tractor
Tractors from the Wuzheng company
By the company Wuzheng manufactures both its own brand and TS brand tractors that meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard, with engine power from 18 to 180 hp. and application possibilities with various attachments.
Tractor TS model 1204.
Engine power: 120 hp.
Wheel formula: 4x4
Mass: 4020 kg
Gearbox: 16F+8R
- high level of ergonomics and design;
- reliability and economy of the diesel engine; transmission efficiency;
- productive and powerful hydraulic system.
Xingtai tractors
Xingtai tractors without a cab are equipped with vertical engines with a capacity of 12...30 hp . with circulation-liquid cooling.
The most common models of this brand include:
- models 220 (detailed photo review of the model) and 244, which use a two-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive running system and starting from an electric starter; they have proven themselves well in soil cultivation (even heavy ones) and transportation of various loads;
- small-sized models 120 and 180 with a single-cylinder engine and single-axle drive;|| |313
- моделі 160 з одноциліндровим двигуном, високим протектором шин для високої прохідності, ручним або від стертера запуском двигуна;
- all-wheel drive 304 models with two-cylinder engine.
XINGTAI XT-220 mini tractor
XINGTAI XT-454 mini tractor.
45 liters s., 4-cylinder diesel (2545 cm3) with improved traction characteristics, glow plug on each cylinder, all-wheel drive 4x4, front axle connected mechanically, gearbox (4 + 1) x2, two-disc clutch, two-speed power take-off shaft 540/1000 rpm, power steering, two hydraulic pumps, separate transmission oil baths and hydraulics, front tires 6.5-16, rear 11.2-24
Dongfeng mini-tractors
It should be noted the prevalence of Dongfeng mini-tractorsміні-тракторів компанії Dongfeng, which are characterized by:
- compactness (this is especially important when working on areas with a complex configuration and limited space); simplicity of design;
- high strength of structural elements;
- ease of repair and maintenance;
- economy of engines;
- gearboxes can provide work on in different modes;
- use of all-wheel drive running system with adjustable track (this is especially important when growing row crops);
- availability of a spacious, ergonomic cabin of modern design;
- use hydraulic power steering system and sensors for monitoring the operation of systems that ensure efficient operation of the operator in any weather and climatic conditions, regardless of the time of day.
DONGFENG DF 404 mini tractor
4-cylinder ZTN490BT engine with a capacity of 40 hp, liquid cooling system, 4x4, power steering, two-speed GDP - 540/1000 rpm, seat with cushioning, modern optics and workplace ergonomics
So, in general, Chinese tractors are characterized by economy, reliability and versatility. They are well adapted to our soil, climate and economic operating conditions.
Chinese-made tractors, depending on power and needs, have found wide application in various fields:
- on private estates and in small and medium-sized farms;
- when performing operations on cultivation and harvesting of agricultural crops;
- work in animal husbandry and forestry;| ||364
- комунальному господарстві;
- for transporting goods under different road conditions, etc.
Chinese tractor equipment can also be seen in large farms and holdings, where their advantages in operation have been evaluated .
And the arguments for this are the use of diesel engines of both our own production and well-known European and American manufacturers, which are adapted to operating conditions and ensure fuel economy.
Experience has already confirmed durability with proper operation, in most cases due to the high quality of assembly. The main reason for this is the high level of discipline and responsibility for products from the worker to the head of the enterprise.
Simplicity and convenience of management, ease of repair and maintenance (including the availability of a complete list of spare parts and their interchangeability), a sufficient number attachment equipment with various functional purposes at a democratic price are also strong arguments when choosing precisely Chinese tractor equipment.
Tractors, motor-tractors and mini-tractors of these companies are exported to more than 100 countries of the world (including European countries, Asia, North and South America), which confirms their popularity and high demand for them.
However, when choosing a Chinese tractor model, it is advisable to pay attention first of all to the following:
- engine power as an indicator of its performance;
- the presence of a power take-off shaft, a hitch system and a towing device that determine its functionality;
- additional equipment and options, which will allow the operator to work more efficiently and rationally use the available capabilities of the power tool and its engine power.
For a more substantive argumentation of the criteria for choosing low-power tractors, the article"When the tractor is too much, and walk-behind tractor is not enough: we choose a minitractor"
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