T-28 tractor: features and specifications

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T-28 is a compact wheeled tractor based on previous models. It was produced by the Vladimir plant in the period from 1958 to 1964. It can be used for tending vegetable plants, plowing soil in small garden areas, mower operation, and so on.

Features

When developing the T-28 tractor, the DT-24 model and the most relevant units for that time were taken as the basis. The tractor engine is mounted on a semi-frame, firmly connected to the gearbox. The rear wheels have a large diameter, solid suspension and are leading. The front wheels are guiding and have a small diameter.

The T-28 tractor has an adjustable track and the same clearance of the guide wheels. For work between rows, it is possible to install smaller wheels on the tractor instead of the rear drive ones. It is possible to increase the track while working on steep sections by installing the drive wheels in reverse.

T-28 tractor is equipped with D-28, a four-stroke engine withtwo cylinders and an air cooling system, as well as produced in the same place, at the Vladimir plant. It has a capacity of 28 horsepower. The transmission of the tractor is mechanical. There is also a special starting engine PD8, which starts the main engine.

Modifications

Based on this successful model, several modifications have been created that are distinguished by front-wheel drive, increased service life of individual elements and power of 40-50 horsepower. Among the modifications of the unit, for example, is the three-wheeled tractor T-28X, which has a large ground clearance. This modification was produced at the Tashkent Tractor Plant specifically for the transport of cotton.

In a later period, namely from 1970 to 1995, a more improved modification was produced - T-28X. The release was made in the same place, at the Tashkent Tractor Plant. Modifications were named T28X2 and T-28X4. The dimension of their engine remained the same, but the power was increased to the mentioned 40-50 horsepower.

Modification T28A is distinguished by the front axle, which is the leading one, and the fixed track of the front wheels. T-28P - a tractor for arable land, all wheels of which are driving. Some modifications were equipped with D-37V engines and a special rear wheel loader.

Specifications

The main advantage of the T-28 tractor in comparison with other units of that time is its compact dimensions. Machine weight - 2500 kg, base length - 226 cm, dimensions - 4 x 2 x 3 meters. The track is adjustable tothe following limits - from 1.8 to 2.4 m. The tractor has increased cross-country ability in difficult areas due to the blocking of the rear axle planetary device. The use of reduction gears made it possible to remove a significant part of the loads from the machine, which led to a long transmission life.

The front wheels of the tractor have a wide angle of rotation, which expanded the scope of its application. The transmission has been significantly upgraded over time, for example, a free-motion clutch, gear pairs, travel gearboxes and double gears have been added. Due to the increased rigidity of the cab body, the safety of its use has been improved, the convenience of the workplace and the information content of the dashboard have been increased, and the steering has been improved.

Pros and cons

The characteristics of the T-28 tractor fully meet the requirements that are usually made for machines of this class. This is, first of all, low weight, compactness and maneuverability. With these properties, the machine is able to perform work where the use of powerful and bulky equipment is difficult or impossible.

Users give good feedback about the T-28 tractor according to the following indicators: increased cross-country ability in difficult areas, low pressure on the ground, the ability to carry out repairs yourself when you are at a great distance from the service center, open access to the main systems, unpretentiousness in service.

Disadvantages of the tractor: rigid suspension is not compensated, which excludes comfortabledriving on rough roads, poor cabin sealing and no engine heater.