Story of the exhibit
The tracked vehicle comes from Edelaraudtee Infrastruktuuri AS in Türi. The rear blade is used to anchor the vehicle in the ground to make winching more effective when moving railway rolling stock. Only 36 km on the clock! It is currently standing and awaiting a closer look to learn more about its inner life.
About the model
Production years: 1947–1979
A heavy artillery tracked tractor (артиллерийский тягач тяжелый) based on the assemblies of the Т-54 tank. With a payload of 5 tonnes at a gross weight of 25 tonnes, it was widely used in the Soviet Army and also for more specialised civilian tasks (for example in places with very difficult road conditions). The best-known special versions are the BAT engineering vehicle and the "Kharkovchanka" tracked vehicle used by Antarctic explorers.
Technical data:
Kerb weight: 20 t
Payload: 5 t
Gross weight: 25 t
Max. weight of towed trailer 25 t
Top speed 38 km/h
Engine: А-401 (type В-2)
Engine power: 415 hp
Dimensions:
- length: 7043 mm
- width: 3170 mm
- height: 2845 mm
Ground clearance: 425 mm
Manufacturer
V. A. Malyshev Kharkiv Transport Machinery Plant
Харьковский завод транспортного машиностроения имени В. А. Малышева (ХЗТМ) · Ukrainian SSR
The former Kharkiv steam locomotive works, which has built tanks since 1929. It has also built tractors, farm machinery and engines. It currently belongs to the Ukrainian state, and its product profile is similar to the above. At various times its products have included the T-34, T-54, T-55 and…
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