Kirovets K-700 V2.0 -
: Instead of the single fuel reservoir system of the older model, engineers placed two massive fuel tanks over the rear wheels. ⚖️ Performance Pros and Cons 🟢 Advantages
The upgraded K-700 series drastically changed its core structure compared to the 1962 original. Specification YaMZ-238ND2 V8 Turbo Diesel Engine Displacement 14.9 Liters Power Output 235 Horsepower Transmission 16 Forward / 4 Reverse gears (Hydraulic power shift) Steering Hydraulic articulated frame Operating Weight ~12.8 Metric Tonnes Fuel Capacity Dual side-mounted fuel tanks 🛠️ Key Design Enhancements Over V1.0 KIROVETS K-700 V2.0
: Serial production of these updated units continued all the way until 2002, with over 400,000 total units built across the lineup. ⚙️ Technical Specifications (K-700A) : Instead of the single fuel reservoir system
: The immense 12.8-ton weight caused severe soil degradation in certain fields. ⚙️ Technical Specifications (K-700A) : The immense 12
: Known as a "beast" in heavy agricultural draft work like subsoiling and pulling heavy chisel plows.