Tractor T 40
The T 40 tractor began production in 1961 and served as a prototype for many models of wheeled tractors. Lipetsk Tractor Plant T 40 produced until the mid-nineties of the last century. About 1.2 million units of this technique and its modifications were manufactured.
The forty tractor is designed for agricultural and road works. When performing agricultural work, it can be used for:
- plowing fields with light soil;
- performing excavation and harvesting works in greenhouses;
- loading the necessary materials;
- transportation of goods, materials and harvested crops;
- harvesting garden crops;
- processing of grain, silage and soybean crops, grasses, cereals, soybeans,
- sunflower;
- mowing vegetation;
- stacking.
The tractor is used for public works, snow and mud removal. It can be used for simple earthworks for equipping embankments and leveling terrain.
Advantages and disadvantages. Reviews
Long-term popularity LTZ T 40 based on multiple virtues. These include:
- Reliability of components and assemblies.
- Ease of use.
- High level of serviceability.
- Long period of operation.
- Ability to travel in reverse and perform required work.
- High degree of maneuverability and versatility.
- Compatibility of mounted and trailed implements with other models of tractor equipment.
- The ability to work in a limited area.
- Low weight of the T 40 tractor.
Along with the advantages, there are several significant disadvantages. They are as follows:
- The T 40 motor has difficulty warming up at low ambient temperatures.
- The air cooling system of the engine is ineffective.
- Poor cab ergonomics due to insufficient heating and air conditioning.
Despite this, the reviews of the owners of the tractor and machine operators speak only of its positive aspects. They characterize this technique as a reliable and practical assistant.
Device
T 40 consists of a set of main components and assemblies. These include:
- chassis;
- transmission;
- hydraulics;
- Transmission;
- steering;
- power point;
- cabin;
- attachments.
The tractor and additional equipment are controlled by the tractor driver from the cab.
Cabin
The single-seat cab is a frame that protects the tractor driver in the event of the tractor overturning. There is a door on the left side. The rest of the sides are made of glass panels, which are fixed in the frame. Thanks to full glazing, the tractor driver has an all-round view, which allows you to control the quality of work. There is a wiper on the windshield.
There is no air conditioning and heating system for the cab. There is a fan in the cab to the right of the tractor driver. For heating, the exhaust gas channel is reequipped, which is passed through the cabin.
The controls and controls are located at the front of the cab. The dashboard contains sensors for oil pressure and temperature, fuel supply, battery charge and air pressure.
Steering wheel, pedals have a classic installation. Levers for gearbox, reverse and enable additional equipment are installed to the right of the steering wheel.
The overall cab configuration and the location of the control levers create convenience in operation.
Optional equipment
Due to its high versatility, cross-country ability and power, several options of attachments have been developed for the T 40 tractor. It can be trailed agricultural equipment:
- plows and cultivators for land cultivation;
- grain fillers for sowing;
- harvesting equipment;
- stacker.
The tractor can act as a front loader. In a trailed bunker it can be used as a carrier of crops, silage, mixed feed.
For excavation work, the tractor can be equipped with an excavator bucket or dozer blade. A saw or crusher can be installed to remove asphalt.
Performance parameters
Specifications T 40 remain unique over the years. They allow technology to be used to perform many functions.
Parameter | unit of measurement | The magnitude |
Tractor weight T 40 | tons | 2.2-2.7 |
Dimensions of the T 40 tractor: | ||
length | meter | 3.7 |
height | meter | 2.4 |
width | meter | 1.65 |
Adjustable wheel track | meter | 1.2-1.8 |
Presence of gears (forward / backward) | PCS | 7/7 |
Travel speed: | ||
minimal | km / h | 1.6 |
maximum | km / h | 30 |
Ground clearance height | meter | 0.5 |
The difference in tractor weight is 0.5 tonnes. How much a T 40 tractor weighs depends on its modification and engine model.
Engine and fuel consumption
For a long time, the D 37 engine was mounted on the fortieth century. Later models of the tractor are equipped with the D 144 engine. Both power units are diesel, four-cylinder with air cooling. To understand the difference, you need to consider the characteristics of each of them.
Parameter | unit of measurement | The magnitude | |
D 37 | D 144 | ||
Power | h.p. | 37 | 50 |
kw | 27.2 | 36.8 | |
Crankshaft speed | rpm | 1500 | 1800 |
Cylinder diameter | cm | 10.5 | |
Depth of piston stroke | cm | 12.0 | |
Volume | cubic l | 4.15 | |
Highest torque | Nm | 192 | 205 |
kgs.m | 19.8 | 20.8 | |
Fuel consumption | gram / kW | 240 | 245 |
liters / hour HP | 7.0 | 7.5 | |
The weight | kg | 370 | 390 |
The comparison table shows that the power of the T 40 engine of the later modification is slightly higher. At the same time, the volume of the T 40 engine for old and new models is the same. The weight of the T 40 engine varies depending on the attachment.
The way of starting the engines is an electric starter, for the latest models - a starting gasoline engine PDV-8.
Engine arrangement T 40 includes: fuel and oil systems, fuel equipment, piping system, crank and distribution mechanisms, starting device, fan pulley. From the attachments on the engine there is a starting starter, a generator, an air cleaner, an oil filter.
Motors D 37 and D 144 were installed on certain models that had their own purpose.
Analogues and price
The D37 engine was installed on the base model T 40 and its modifications: T 40A, T 40AN, T 50A. If we compare the pictures of the T 40 tractor and its modifications, then it is impossible to find an external difference. The T 40A tractor and its continuation had four-wheel drive and could be used for work on steep slopes. The T 50A was planned to be used in the industry with an overhead loader.
The D144 motor was installed on the T 40M, T 40AM, T 40ANM, T 40 AP tractor. These models have a distinctive feature. After watching the video of the T 40M, you can come to the conclusion that this unit has a rear-wheel drive. The photo of the T 40AM tractor and its video will not say anything. But the labeling says it's a rear-wheel-drive model. The technical characteristics of the T 40 AM and other modifications are similar to those of the T 40 tractor.
These models can be used for any rural, road and utility work.
Price
It is impossible to buy a new T 40 due to the fact that the tractor has not been produced for more than 20 years. The price of a used tractor depends on its technical condition, configuration and availability of additional equipment. It can range from 80 to 200 thousand rubles.
Tractor equipment will always be in demand when carrying out agricultural work.
Considering the advantages and the price of the T 40 tractor, it will serve as an assistant for machine operators and private farmers for a long time to come.