MTZ 1221 tractors are widely used in many sectors of the economy
Being one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery, Minsk Tractor Plant offers its customers a wide range of MTZ tractors. These machines are very popular with farmers, utilities, forestry and construction companies. Depending on the tasks performed, all MTZ tractors are in several categories and, of course, differ in their traction class.
The high demand for universal row-crop tractors is due to their versatility - they are suitable for various types of work. As for the characteristics, they fully and fully comply with all the requirements that apply to equipment used in agricultural and transport operations.
One of the popular models of universal row-crop tractors of the second traction class is the MTZ 1221 tractor. The machine is actively used by farmers, communal services, forestry and construction organizations. The tractor has a wide range of applications, thanks to a specific design and the ability to aggregate with a whole range of trailed and mounted implements.
Among the main advantages of Belarusian tractors, it is worth highlighting their reliability and maintainability. Compared to similar models of foreign manufacturers, the MTZ 1221 tractor also differs in the lower cost of components, which cannot but please consumers. Operating costs for the maintenance of equipment are minimized, and this for most is a decisive factor in favor of choosing a particular model.
The tractor is aggregated with a wide range of attachments
In addition, this tractor can work with attachments and special agricultural machines manufactured by other companies. In this case, no changes in the design of the tractor are required. The most popular types of attachments include loading and excavating equipment, communal dumps, brush equipment, snow plows, mowers, hole drills, road milling cutters.
To carry out loading and unloading operations with bulk materials (sand, crushed stone, straw, fertilizers, etc., specialized loading equipment is used. Instead of the main bucket, forks, grabs, dumps and other types of production tools can be attached to it. Bucket capacity varies from 0.38 up to 1 cubic meter
A quick-detachable mounted excavator will successfully replace a standard excavator, especially if the volume of the farm is small. The installation of this unit is incredibly simple, all the more it does not require a 3-point rear linkage, which is necessary for installing many types of attachments. A construction blade can be installed for leveling the soil. When carrying out patching of asphalt and cement concrete pavements, the use of a road milling machine is optimal.
Snow blowers are presented in several versions - auger, turbine equipment and a small snow blower rotor. If necessary, special distributors of deicing materials can be installed on the MTZ 1221 tractor.
Mowers are very popular among farmers - hammer mowers, disc mowers, brush cutters, with a bunker, with a side sweep, etc. When pruning branches and getting rid of unnecessary trees, they usually use a mounted branch shredder.
Model 1221 is suitable for year-round use, regardless of climatic and other conditions. The versatile machine works on all types of soil, even with low bearing capacity, and copes with any task. The technical characteristics of the MTZ 1221 tractor perfectly prove this. It is worth noting that there are more than 5 modifications of this model on the market that have slight differences in the installed engine and some other parameters.
Device and technical characteristics of the model
The tractor is equipped with a four-stroke six-cylinder in-line engine from our own production (power of which is 130 - 136 hp) or a Deutz engine (power of 141 hp). The working volume of MTZ engines is 7.12 liters, Deutz - 6 liters. Despite the significant power, the fuel consumption of the MTZ 1221 tractor is quite low and amounts to 166 - 180 g / hp h. The index of the safety factor of a torque is about 20 - 25%. The fuel tank of the device is designed for 160 liters.
Synchronized gearbox MTZ 1221 - mechanical, with six ranges (4/2). The total number of gears is 24, of which 16 are forward and 8 are reverse. Optionally, a transmission with an increased number of forward (24) and reverse (12) gears can be installed.
The overall dimensions of the equipment are 4 950 x 2 250 x 2 850 mm. The operating weight is 4640 kg. When weights are installed, the total mass increases to 5,300 kg. The wheel formula of the tractor - 4x4 provides its excellent cross-country ability. The wheelbase is 2,760 mm. The minimum turning radius is 5.3 m.
The unified tractor cab has a frame-panel construction with 4-sided glazing. The glass of the cabin is heat-absorbing and traumatic. The MTZ 1221 ΠΆ.2 model is supplied to the market with the installed awning frame. The manufacturer took care of the operator's comfort by installing a modern heating and air ventilation system on the cab roof. If this is not provided for by the modification of the model, at the request of the client, it can be equipped with an air conditioner. By the way, the roof itself can be used as an escape hatch. The seat can be adjusted according to the height and weight of the operator.
Steering provides for the presence of two hydraulic cylinders in the steering linkage. Some modifications can operate on the reverse for a long time, for which they are equipped with a reversible control station with an additional steering column and other control points - clutch, brakes, fuel supply. For more comfortable working in the reverse direction, the seat has a swivel function. The maneuverability of the equipment is significantly increased due to the power steering.
High reliability and productivity, economy in operation and simplicity of design are the main advantages that distinguish this tractor model over its competitors. The price of a tractor model 1221 starts at 1,230,000 rubles.