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 of various 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 power ranges of engines. But most of them are presented in the range of 25...130 hp.
Among the most famous brands of Chinese tractors, we can mention the equipment of the companies:
YTO tractors are manufactured on the basis of FIAT equipment and are equipped with:
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:
Тракторам з потужністю двигуна 40…50 к.с. (моделі 404, 454, 504) характерними є:
Tractors with 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 provide their technological advantages in application, are the dimensions of the front and rear wheels and the weight.
High performance and serviceable tractors are produced by Foton (LOVOL) with or without a heated cab.
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 models of this brand that are best known to our farmers:
Model 244 (with or without a cab), a feature 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/)
Model 354 with an engine power of 35 hp, which has proven itself well in agricultural and earthworks, as well as landscaping.
Compact tractor FOTON (LOVOL) 354 for universal use in various fields of the economy (photo from the website of the company "Foton-Ukraine http://foton-ukraine.com/)
The tractor has the following design features:
The most characteristic features of this model are high passability and maneuverability, as well as operator safety due to the application of the ROPS rollover protection system.
Model 404 with a 40 hp engine power, which is popular in rural (including farming), communal economy and industry, especially when plowing, preparing territories and transportation.
Foton 404 tractor
The model includes the following:
All-wheel drive high-performancemodel 824 with an 82 hp engine, the features of which are:
Foton (LOVOL) 824 tractor
For the safety and comfort of the operator, the tractor is equipped with a comfortable seat and a ROPS rollover protection system.
The high-performance all-wheel drive model 824 is characterized by high reliability, versatility, high level of design, economy (including fuel) and ergonomics for the operator.
Model 904 with a modern design and a 90 hp PERKINS four-cylinder engine. 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
The Wuzheng company produces both its own brand and TS brand tractors that meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard, with engine power from 18 to 180 k.s. and application possibilities with various attachments.
Tractor TS model 1204.
Engine power: 120 hp.
Wheel formula: 4x4
Mass: 4020 kg
Gearbox: 16F+8R
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:
XINGTAI XT-220 mini tractor
Minitractor XINGTAI XT-454.
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 PTO shaft 540/1000 rpm, hydraulic booster steering wheel, two hydraulic pumps, separate oil pans for the transmission and hydraulics, front tires 6.5-16, rear 11.2-24
It should be noted the prevalence of Dongfeng mini-tractors, which are characterized by: on the modern market of agricultural machinery
Mini tractor DONGFENG DF 404
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:
Chinese tractor equipment can also be seen in large farms and holdings, where their advantages during operation were evaluated.
And the arguments for this are the use of diesel engines of both domestic production and well-known European and American manufacturers, which are adapted to operating conditions and provide 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 a 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 of attachments with various functional purposes at a democratic price are also strong arguments when choosing precisely Chinese tractor equipment.
Tractors, moto-tractors and mini-tractors of these companies are exported to more than 100 countries of the world (including countries of Europe, 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:
For a more objective argumentation of the criteria for choosing low-power tractors, it will be in useful article"When there are too many tractors and not enough walk-behind tractors: we choose a minitractor"