Mini tractors from China

Russia has been cooperating with China for a long time, which supplies a lot of high-quality agricultural machinery. Small farmers were attracted by the compact and easy-to-use mini tractors from China. There are many varieties of such equipment on the domestic market; before buying, you should understand its features.

General characteristics

Agriculture in China is developed at the highest level. Therefore, they learned to produce tractors here. Compact equipment supplied to Russia is a home option designed for private traders.

All models that can be found on the domestic market share common features:

• mechanical gearbox, supplemented by reliable hydraulics;
• a diesel engine of 12-50 hp is installed on the machine;
• power plants have from 1 to 4 cylinders;
• 2-3 PTO shafts make the unit versatile.

XINGTAY technique

These machines appeared in Russia in the early 90s of the last century and in practice showed their capabilities and working life. The xingtai tractor is as versatile as possible, which attracts private farmers and small utilities. Among the various modifications, the Xingtai XT-240 mini tractor is popular

XINGTAY characteristics

Specifications	Unit rev.	Parameters
Engine power	h.p.	24
Traction reinforcement	kH	5.5
Speed:
· Cars	km / h	29
PTO / crankshaft rotation	rpm	540 / 2.5 thous.
Tractor weight	tn	1.21
Dimensions	m	3.09x1.34x1.94

The machine is equipped with a 2-cylinder engine. The gearbox has several operating modes: 2 rear and 6 front.

MAHINDRA Tractors

These models can be called international. Minitractors Fengshow MAHINDRA Chinese produce together with manufacturers from India. They were licensed by Kubota (Japan).

Among the main characteristics of the model are the following features:

• for the first time, the power steering was used on these tractors;
• tractive effort is evenly distributed between the wheelsets;
• the driver is attracted by a comfortable cab with a sprung seat that can change its configuration;
• the control panel is equipped with an informative display;
• there is a spherical mirror.

All this allows the use of equipment not only in private households. The functionality of Fenshaw tractors puts them on the same level with professional machines.

DONGFENG technique

Models of this brand have been supplied by the Chinese to many countries of the world for half a century. You can learn about the features of the technique by reviewing the technical characteristics of the Dong Feng DF-244 mini tractor.

DONGFENG characteristics

Specifications	Unit rev.	Parameters
Engine power	h.p.	30
Traction reinforcement	kH	4.5
PTO rotation speed	rpm	540 (750)
Tractor weight	tn	1.308
Min turning radius	m	2.4

Mini Tractor Jinma

This "Chinese" attracts with its budget - the average price is about 100 thousand rubles. Jinma mini tractors are distinguished by the presence of all-wheel drive, excellent maneuverability and a 35 hp engine. In this case, the fuel consumption is 0.237 kg / h.

For a jinma mini tractor, the speed can vary between 0.4-26 km / h (it all depends on the model). On the hook, the pulling force is about 3.7 kN.

Mini tractor SWATT

Among the model range from this manufacturer, one can single out the swatt SF-244 minitractor with a 24 hp engine.

The technique attracts with such design features:

• all-wheel drive chassis and differential lock, thanks to which the tractor has increased off-road cross-country ability;
• a small engine on one vertically mounted cylinder; it is characterized by low fuel consumption, which ensures a good duration of continuous operation;
• low maintenance costs due to the ease of transmission of torque (by means of a belt);
• the ability to move around in the dark, thanks to lighting devices powered by an electric generator.

In addition to standard attachments, you can also use motoblock units, which makes the tractor easy to turn into an excavator, snow blower and any other equipment necessary for work.

Minitractor Fighter

The Chinese have recently shown the world new developments - Fighter mini tractors, which immediately attracted attention. The models are of interest to farmers not only for their affordable cost, but also for their versatility - the equipment is designed for 50 different types of attachments.

The technical characteristics are also noteworthy:

• with a power of 15 hp high performance possible;
• the engine displacement is 993 cc, while the fuel consumption is 230 g / kWh;
• weight without equipment - 410 kg;
• loading weight of the trailer - 1 t.

The following points are distinguished from the advantages:

• economical use of materials;
• the gearbox has 2 ranges; each drive wheel has its own differential lock, which increases the efficiency of using traction parameters;
• the ability to use a variety of attachments is provided by a more powerful hydraulic cylinder.

The machine is equipped with a 120 cm cutter for soil cultivation. Its operation is activated by the transmission.

Mini tractor Crosser

You can learn about the features of the Crossser minitractor by looking at the S-180 model. The machine is equipped with a 15 hp engine. on one cylinder. The motor is equipped with water cooling and has an increased service life. Easy to start even in cold weather, thanks to the electric starter.

The fuel filter is housed in a metal casing to extend its service life. Thanks to the slightly redesigned bonnet, the driver's cab has become more spacious.

It is possible to change the angle of inclination of the bulbs, which is convenient when working in the dark. The linkage works in floating mode, thanks to the new design of the hydraulic valve.

Crosser characteristics

Specifications	Unit rev.	Parameters
Engine power	h.p.	15
Machine speed: forward / backward	km / h	22,8/7,0
Trailer loading weight	Kg	432
Dimensions	m	2.1x1.08x1.4
Min ground clearance	m	0.25

Advantages and disadvantages of the "Chinese"

For the most part, Chinese mini tractors are recognized as high-quality equipment with a working resource of 1.5 thousand hours (which is an excellent indicator). Moreover, they are cheaper than any European or American counterpart. Even a novice farmer will pay off material costs during the season.

The Chinese mini tractor also has negative sides:

• any owner will be unhappy with the plastic sheathing, which quickly deforms and requires replacement;
• the technique is finicky in terms of choosing a brand of diesel fuel;
• the machines can barely cope with the plow, so the plowing work cannot be carried out on any soil.

Whether it is worth buying a Chinese-made mini-tractor for a farm and which one to choose is a private matter for each farmer. The purchase will be reasonable if the technique is constantly in demand.

The question of how to repair a Xingtai mini tractor or any other model is best solved with professionals. It is recommended that the equipment be immediately serviced in a well-established service after purchase. Here they will quickly select the necessary spare parts and change the fuel pump at a low cost.