Russian tractor factories are still functioning, despite attacks from critics. There is no time to trumpet achievements at every corner. They need to work - supply the country with tractors. And even if they are not the best in the world, they are cheaper than their foreign counterparts and are distinguished by their simplicity and reliability. Of course, the model range of tractor factories is outdated, but on the one hand, this is good. Modern technology is too stuffed with electronics. It is unlikely that it will be possible to repair it quickly in the field. But what prevented tractor manufacturers from developing was primarily the clients themselves. They chose foreign models. They say they break less often. As for the parts, there are dealer and service centers. It was only after the introduction of economic sanctions against the Russian Federation that it turned out that a breakdown could put the equipment out of action for a long time. What if it’s spring or autumn? So you will lose the harvest!
But there are new developments in our country. For example, in the summer of 2023, the Chelyabinsk DST-Ural plant presented a prototype of the FT80 tracked agricultural tractor. The technology is versatile. In addition to standard farm work, it can be used for transportation and loading. The main thing is that the model has its own engines, YaMZ. And they will talk about the Russian tractor on the LandTech channel.
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