2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
In Russia, an all-terrain vehicle is a special equipment in demand. It is ideal for use in hard-to-reach areas. Tracked all-terrain vehicles have a large footprint and therefore can overcome fallen trees and shallow water, easily move over stones, swampy soil and loose snow.
Description of the all-terrain vehicle
The manufacturer of all-terrain vehicles of the Chetra brand is OJSC Kurganmashzavod.
The all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" is interesting for its versatility. Various special equipment can be mounted on its chassis. In the passenger version, it can carry eight people in comfortable conditions over rough terrain.
Floating tracked all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" TM-140 in the basic model is made with an open body, the high sides of which securely hold any cargo, because the vehicle's carrying capacity reaches four tons (half a ton in the cab and three and a half on the loading platform). The body can be equipped with a dense awning and benches for transportationpeople.
The gas turbine supercharged diesel engine produced by the Yaroslavl Motor Plant develops 250 hp. The car has an independent torsion bar suspension and a new gearbox. It is six-speed, hydromechanical, with push-button control, the control system is electromechanical, steering. In the new models, the pre-heater of the engine has been improved, which allows you to start the engine even in severe frosts, and the braking system, the hull is reinforced, the cabin for seven people and the passenger compartment are protected from noise, there is air conditioning, the seats are transformed into sleeping places for the crew. A good overview is provided by panoramic cab windows.
Increased cross-country ability is provided by original caterpillars with a rubber-metal joint. The tracks are available in three versions to suit different conditions, with metal and fabric extensions available.
Despite many new solutions, the all-terrain vehicle has a high degree of unification with earlier models. Therefore, the price for the Chetra TM-140 all-terrain vehicle is not as high as a comfortable and powerful car deserves. It is from 8 to 10 million rubles.
Specifications
The all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" TM-140 with a large payload and a dead weight of up to 13 tons (by the way, buoyancy is preserved) develops a maximum speed of 45 km / h. With a fuel tank capacity of 830 liters, the car maintains a range of 800 km without refueling.
The new all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" was accepted for testing in Yakutia in difficult climatic conditions. Atwith a gross weight of more than fifteen tons and a track width of 800 mm, the car showed a declared maximum speed on the road of 45 km / h and on water 4 km / h, pressure on the soil - 0.26 kg / sq. cm. But the range over rough terrain has decreased to 550 km. High ground clearance (clearance - 450 mm) made it possible to overcome slopes up to 30 °.
External operating temperatures range from -50 to +50 °C. Even at the lowest temperatures, engine maintenance can be carried out as the engine compartment module has independent heating and lighting.
The ATV can be ordered from the factory with special add-ons. In addition to the basic model, a passenger module, a workshop module and a well survey module are offered.
ROV Passenger Module
The all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" is equipped with a passenger module, which is installed in the body and allows a team of four people to live in it at temperatures from -40 to +40 ° С, and transport - eight. Ventilation hatch and side windows are designed for ventilation, a two-circuit heating system: from the chassis cooling system and from a fan heater equipped with an automatic temperature maintenance system of the Eberspacher or Webasto brands.
Power supply with an operating voltage of 24 V is provided from the on-board network.
Internal equipment allows you to live quite comfortably in difficult weather conditions. Sleeping places have dimensions of 600x1950 mm, there are luggage shelves and compartments, a wardrobe, a table, a combined interiorlighting, intercom connected to the driver's cab.
A ladder is built into the side of the loading platform, the door is locked and can be fixed both in the closed and open position.
Escape hatch, fire extinguisher, 10 liter water tank and first aid kit case included.
At the same time, the dimensions of the module are 2.7 ×2.65 × 2.19 m, weight is 1 t.
Workshop module
The Chetra all-terrain vehicle can be equipped with a module designed for various repair, construction, installation and other technical work in the field.
The heating and ventilation systems are the same as in the passenger module. There are additional hatches in the floor for servicing from inside the chassis transmission.
Indoor equipment includes a 2kW 220V portable diesel power station, outdoor lights with cables, a locksmith's workbench with a vise and a tool and equipment box, and equipment for electric and gas welding, including an electrode drying oven.
There is also a washbasin with a water tank, two seats, one of which is remote, and a fire extinguisher.
The customer in the terms of reference can also specify additional equipment for completing the module.
Depending on the configuration of the modules that are installed on Chetra all-terrain vehicles, the price fluctuates within 10 million rubles.
Special Purpose Modules
Enterprises that are engaged in geological exploration or oil production can purchase all-terrain vehicles withpile driving units, drilling rig, crane.
Hydraulic mechanized drilling rig UBGM-1A is designed for drilling wells in marshy, peaty, clay and pebble soils (according to the classification of rocks ̶ I-IV category). With its help, soils are selected and tested by static sounding.
The PALFINGER P200A hydraulic lift installed on the Chetra TM-140 snow and swamp vehicle is designed for work at a height of up to 20 meters. People with tools for servicing power lines rise to such a height in a basket. The maximum load capacity is 230 kg. The telescopic arm lift is compact and manoeuvrable as the boom has a Z-shaped configuration, with a simple and reliable hydraulic control system.
The Palfinger 12000A crane manipulators are also installed on the all-terrain vehicle, turning the car into a self-propelled crane for both loading and unloading and construction work.
With the IM-77 crane-manipulator unit for the Chetra tm-140 tracked all-terrain vehicle, the price is from 9 million rubles.
Based on the new model of the all-terrain vehicle, a floating fire swamp was created with a powerful centrifugal fire pump NTsPN-100, capable of pumping water from a reservoir at a depth of seven meters.
A military all-terrain vehicle was created especially for the Arctic Corps, in which the engine module is protected by armor plates.
Pros and cons
The all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" TM-140 has many advantages that are inaccessible to wheeled vehicles. He, thanks to the high ground clearance, easily overcomes any obstacles, climbs and slopes. The universal cargo platform allows you to install modules for various purposes. Convenient for the crew and the possibility of organizing sleeping places in the cockpit, as well as independent lighting and a heater in the engine compartment module.
The only disadvantage of a floating all-terrain vehicle is that it can only move in still water.
ATV test drive
According to the reviews of the lucky ones who rode the all-terrain vehicle during tests in difficult conditions, the steering wheel, which is unusual for a car, is easy to control. The turning radius of the machine depends on the turn of the steering wheel. A noticeable effort should be applied only when it is necessary to turn around in place around the caterpillar. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height. The convenience of a functional dashboard is also noted, where everything is in front of your eyes.
The all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" TM-140 can get out of any swamp under its own power in low gear, although a winch can also be installed for insurance. He can also pull out a car stuck in a swamp by loading it onto his cargo platform. People in the cockpit feel interesting when the Chetra rolls over five-meter hills. They say it looks like a roller coaster ride.
The testers note that it is impossible to turn over a wide all-terrain vehicle, despite the high ground clearance. The only drawback is the "gluttony" of this machine, however, quite understandable. It consumes 100 liters of fuela hundred kilometers.
Floating tracked all-terrain vehicle "Chetra" TM-140 is a unique machine that was originally created for civilian needs, mainly for the comfortable work of oilmen and geologists in difficult environmental conditions.
Recommended:
GAZ-3409 "Beaver" snow and swamp vehicle: description, specifications and reviews
Many regions of Russia are not equipped with roads accessible for ordinary wheeled vehicles. The situation is often not corrected by various off-road vehicles. To deliver people and goods to such places, a special class of all-terrain vehicles with caterpillar propulsion has been created. It is to such machines that the GAZ-3409 "Beaver" belongs
"Pelec" (snow and swamp vehicle): specifications and reviews
"Pelets" is a snow and swamp vehicle, with which you can, without much effort, get into the most secluded corners of nature, completely surrender to your favorite business, without exhausting yourself on the road. After purchasing it, you will no longer need to carry heavy equipment in your hands, because all the equipment can be easily placed in the cargo hold. In addition, you no longer need to worry about taking a boat to rest, because "Pelets" can easily be transformed into it if necessary
The best motorized towing vehicle: owner reviews and specifications. Advantages and disadvantages of different motorized towing vehicles
A motorized towing vehicle is a compact vehicle that is popular with hunters and fishermen around the world
Ford Fusion: owner reviews and vehicle description
Probably, everyone heard the complaints of domestic drivers, they say, foreign cars do not at all correspond to the condition of Russian roads - they are too demanding on gasoline, and the suspension is badly damaged in the pits … Yes, this is true, but still interesting, there Are there foreign cars in the world that would not be afraid of harsh operating conditions? We have such cars worth their weight in gold, so they never lose their popularity
"Toyo" - tires: reviews. Tires "Toyo Proxes SF2": reviews. Tires "Toyo" summer, winter, all-weather: reviews
Japanese tire manufacturer Toyo is one of the world's top sellers, with most Japanese vehicles sold as original equipment. Reviews about tires "Toyo" almost always differ in positive feedback from grateful car owners
