Tractor YuMZ-6: specifications

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UMZ-6 is a universal wheeled tractor designed for agricultural and industrial use. The model was produced from 1966 to 2001 at the facilities of the Southern Machine-Building Plant. During this time, she received a number of upgrades, each of which was significantly different from the previous one. Today we will consider the device and technical characteristics of YuMZ-6, as well as get acquainted with its modifications.

Begin production

The basis for the creation of the YuMZ-6 tractor, the technical characteristics of which we are considering today, was the MTZ-5, which was produced at the facilities of the YuMZ plant until 1958. YuMZ-6 was more similar to MTZ-5 than its successor, MTZ-50. The model went into production in 1966. Soon she became a real legend of the Soviet Union. The fact is that in those days the country was in dire need of the development of virgin lands, and YuMZ-6 did an excellent job with this task.

Strengths

The high quality of the tractor was due to the fact that the YuMZ plant was originally created as a center for military and space development. In just two years, 100 thousand copies of the car were produced. The high operational and technical characteristics of YuMZ-6, together with the simplicity of its design, made the tractor a real favorite of Soviet business executives, builders, industrialists and public utilities workers.

Tractor device

The skeleton of the model was represented by two channels fixed between a bar or a frame. The power plant, gearbox, rear axle and all kinds of auxiliary systems were attached to the skeleton. The chassis of the tractor was represented by a rigid suspension of the front axle. It was distinguished by a simple mechanism for controlling and controlling transmission forces and the use of a flow clutch. Due to the high center of gravity, the tractor could overcome the slope, the angle of which did not exceed 10 degrees. However, as practice showed, he felt confident on steeper slopes.

The technical characteristics of YuMZ-6 of the first series were rather meager compared to subsequent models. So, in the first versions, the tractor hydraulic system unit was deprived of automation devices. The machine was equipped with wheels with reduced pressure chambers. The track width could be adjusted in the range from 1.4 to 1.8 meters. A variety of attachments allowed the YuMZ-6 tractor to be used for a wide range of jobs. At the same time, due to its high power, it could perform several operations simultaneously.

The steering of the car was equipped with hydraulic booster. In later versions, it even became possible to adjust the steering column in several planes. Machine cabinhad noise and vibration isolation. To ventilate the cabin, it was equipped with top and side windows. The convenient location of the dashboard and good visibility made the operator's work as efficient as possible. The operational and technical characteristics of YuMZ-6 allow it to this day remain one of the most reliable models in its class. A wide range of spare parts for this tractor can be found on the market, so its repair is not a problem.

The model was equipped with one of two 4-stroke diesel engines: D-65 or D-242-71. The first of them was more powerful (60 hp versus 44.5 hp) and was installed on later versions of the tractor. The motor was started by means of an electric starter or a starting motor. In addition to the motor itself, the power plant of the tractor included systems: power, air supply and lubrication.

Tractor YuMZ-6: specifications

So, the main parameters of the tractor:

1. Traction class – 1, 4.
2. Specific fuel consumption is about 250 g/kWh.
3. Weight - 3, 2 t.
4. Maximum speed is 24.5 km/h
5. Maximum slope is 10 degrees.
6. Dimensions: 4140/1884/2750 mm.
7. Wheelbase - 2450 mm.
8. Clearance - 450 mm.
9. Turning radius - 5 meters.

Upgrades

The model line of the YuMZ-6 tractor, the technical characteristics of which were constantly improved, was represented by fourmodifications:

1. UMZ-6L. The debut tractor series, most of the design solutions of which strongly resembled the MTZ-5 model. Models of this series had a rounded grille. Due to this feature, the tractor was often confused with the first versions of the MTZ-50.
2. UMZ-6AL. This series differed from the previous one in such features: the ability to adjust the steering column, a rectangular hood configuration, a modified instrument panel, upgraded brakes.
3. UMZ-6K. It is an industrial version of the YuMZ-6 tractor, which received mounts for excavator and bulldozer equipment. It is this model that is meant when they say: "YuMZ-6 excavator." The technical characteristics of the tractor differ, first of all, in the absence of a rear mounted system. Later, the model was converted into an agricultural machine, but the owners left many industrial copies.
4. UMZ-6AK. This version has been produced since 1978. It is distinguished by increased visibility of the cab (reminiscent of the cab of the MTZ-80 tractor) and a modernized hydraulic system equipped with power and position controllers.

It is worth noting that the letters "M" or "L" can also be found in the name of tractors. For example, the latest version may be called "UMZ-6AKL". The technical characteristics of models with such indices differ only in the type of engine start. The letter "M" means electric starter, and "L" means starting motor.

Market positions

Today the tractorMTZ-6, the technical characteristics of which we examined, depending on the year of manufacture and condition, costs from 1.7 to 5 thousand dollars. Moreover, it is much cheaper than many competitors. Models MTZ-50 and MTZ-80 are analogues and main competitors of YuMZ-6, since they were produced on the basis of the same tractor - MTZ-5. Therefore, on the market you can find a lot of interchangeable parts for these tractors.