T-130 - not only a bulldozer

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

Most of the heavy equipment that exists today was produced at the Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant. The T-130 tractor was no exception, on the basis of which many different construction machines were assembled, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders and many others.

The production of this equipment at ChTZ began in 1969. She became an intermediate version, being the prototype of the later T-170, as well as the "child" of the T-100. All three models were produced in Chelyabinsk at different times, while the one described was produced for 20 years, almost until the collapse of the Union.

Description

This tractor received its digital code for a reason. The basis of the car is a diesel engine, which was called the D-130, hence the name of the series. The T-130 tractor based on this engine was produced until 1981, when the D-160 replaced the 130th. For the next 10 years, slightly updated tractors were equipped with a 160th engine. Then, with the advent of 170 diesel engines, they are discontinued, and the T-170 tractor takes their place on the conveyor.

Thanks to mycaterpillar trucks, the device of which we will consider below, the tractor can work on construction sites, fields and other areas, including complete impassability. A wide range of nozzles allows it to be used for various purposes, although one nozzle is mainly used - a wide bulldozer blade. This is the only attachment that the tractor hooks in front of it. The rest of the attachment options are attached to a pendulum-type tow hitch (moving in a horizontal plane is possible) located at the rear. Thanks to this blade, reference literature often indicates that the T-130 is a bulldozer.

Modifications

Besides the main tractor, Chelyabinsk produced several side versions of this machine, but only one became official - model B, which is distinguished by wider tracks and a different, more powerful engine. The letter in the title indicated the scope.

This machine was used in the development of peat or wetlands. In addition to wide tracks, such a tractor had a slightly rearward layout, so that the front nozzle could be higher than the conventional T-130 dump bucket.

Crawler units and layout

The engine, together with the control cab, is mounted on the side members of the tractor. The caterpillar bogies located on the sides of the tractor are connected to the balancing device under the spar. The trolley includes drive and tension wheels, support and support rollers in the lower part. Track sag adjusting wheel is hydraulically operated to loosena shut-off valve can also be used. The tracks themselves are assembled from stamped links interconnected by pins and bushings. For movement on ice, in deep snow or loose soil, they could be retrofitted with special shoes or spurs.

Cab T-130 double (in early versions 3 places), insulated, on double racks of a closed type. There is a ceiling lamp for lighting, a windshield wiper on the front window, both are powered by a 12 V electrical circuit. There is an electric fan. At the request of the customer and for work in the northern regions, it is possible to install a heater connected to the diesel radiator. The customer could also receive air conditioning.

Repair

Given that the production of this model was discontinued more than 20 years ago, the issue of repair will be of interest to any owner of this equipment. Due to the large unification, non-native parts could also be installed on the bulldozer. However, parts of the T-130 can still be found for sale, both individual parts and complete sets. For example, a crawler unit or a whole cab.

Technical parameters

As already mentioned, two engine options were installed on this model. First, the D-130, from which the name came, then, after 1981, the D-160. Both versions were 4-stroke turbocharged. The difference in numbers is the power figures. In the first versions, 130 hp, in subsequent versions - 160. In addition to the main diesel engine, the tractor had a gasoline engine and, likeordinary car, electrical network. The carburetor engine acted as a starter. First, he started, and the main diesel engine started from him. Gasoline driving is not provided.

Now let's move on to other parameters of the T-130 bulldozer tractor. The characteristics of the machine can be reduced to two words - simplicity and reliability. This can also include unpretentiousness. It was thanks to these three qualities that the bulldozer was used at all construction sites in the Soviet Union.

• Brakes - band.
• Clearance - 388 mm.
• Track (it should be noted that on this type of equipment this term characterizes the distance between the middle of the tracks) - 1888 mm.
• 4 manual transmission (with forward 8 steps, reverse - 4).
• Design weight - 14320 kg.
• Length - 5190 mm.
• Width - 2495 mm.
• Height (on cab roof) - 3085 mm.

The maximum speed of the T-130, despite 8 gears, is only 12 km/h. Therefore, when transporting over long distances, a railroad is used (a prerequisite is the dismantling of the bulldozer bucket and other attachments) or a low-platform trailer. In the latter case, the tractor must be accompanied by traffic police officers.

Conclusion

Although more than 40 years have passed since the first issue, the T-130 is still used in many places in Russia. Bulldozer, grader, timber carrier and baking powder - it is possible to list the possibilities of using this tractor for a very long time. You should also not forget that the price for it is several times cheaper than a Western car with the sameset of functions. Yes, and ChTZ (a tractor manufacturer) has a repair plant for servicing heavy tractors of its own production.