Agricultural machinery in a household plot is an indispensable assistant. But not every village resident has the means to purchase it. But you can make equipment with your own hands - assemble a tractor from an UAZ. This homemade design has good characteristics and positive user reviews.
Homemade design and device
The Ulyanovsk-made car has a suitable design for making a mini-tractor. The main feature is the durable steel frame. If parts break, you can easily buy them at the nearest automobile store. The main design elements of homemade special equipment based on UAZ are:
- frame;
- steering;
- chassis;
- transmission;
- bridges;
- engine;
- wheels.
When assembling, it is desirable that all units are borrowed from cars of the same brand.
Preparing for work
Before assembly, you need to prepare a set of plumbing tools and all the necessary units. If the equipment will not be used in difficult conditions, then it is enough to install small wheels - 13 inches. Wheels with a larger diameter are often installed in the rear and smaller ones on the front axle.
For assembly you need to prepare the following components:
- Transmission driven by UAZ.
- Clutch mechanism assembled with basket, disc and release bearing.
- Extension cord for connecting the gearbox.
- Engine flywheel.
- The channel is the right size.
- From the pipes you need to weld spars, cross members and a support for attaching the power unit.
- 4 supports for mounting a homemade cabin.
You will also need forged steel sheets to make a plate and a car mounting bracket.
Motors used
For homemade equipment, several types of power units are used.
Zied 4 5
Gasoline, 1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine, 4.5 hp, air-cooled. The power unit is installed on self-propelled agricultural machinery and various agricultural equipment. Starting is done using a cord wound around a pulley.
Several types of power plants are produced, each type is intended for different equipment.
When mounted on a mini-tractor, the Zid 4 5 engine must be attached to a rigid frame, resting with its “feet” on metal with a thickness of at least 7 mm.
When purchasing a unit, the manufacturer provides a warranty period for the engines - 2000 engine hours for a year, subject to proper storage and operation.
Lifan 6 5
The most common engine for mini-tractors is a 1-cylinder, 4-stroke Lifan gasoline engine with a power of 6.5 hp. It is used for walk-behind tractors, snow blowers, motor pumps, generators and other agricultural equipment.
The motor has a conical shaft output and a built-in reduction gearbox. Some models are equipped with an electric starter and an oil sensor, which stops the engine if there is a lack of oil.
Lifan 6 5 is made in China, but is distinguished by high-quality assembly. Upon purchase, the manufacturer provides a 2-year warranty.
Other options
Another engine option for a homemade mini-tractor is a gasoline, 2-cylinder power unit UD-25, with a volume of 0.42 liters and a power of 12 hp. The motor has been discontinued, but you can find many variants of this model on the Internet.
When making homemade equipment, engines from passenger cars are often used. The most common is from an Oka car, with a volume of 0.649 liters and a power of 29 hp. The unit is characterized by low fuel consumption and high efficiency.
Of the more expensive options, you can opt for a VAZ engine with a power of 59 hp or more.
A tractor with a Zhiguli engine can cope with any agricultural work.
A little history
Tanks, and therefore tracked vehicles, have been around for a long time. At the same time, Russian military engineers thought that it would be nice to create unique, universal tracked vehicles that would have high maneuverability and be able to cope with any strength test.
Such equipment was in demand, because the vast expanses of Russia could not please everyone with good roads; in this situation, such powerful semi-tanks would be needed. But due to bureaucratic red tape and a host of other projects, the implementation of this idea was postponed each time. Engineers submitted their applications to their superiors dozens of times, wanting to continue development, but were refused. This idea was only brought out of the archives in the early sixties.
In 1962, the first UAZ on a caterpillar mechanism was tested. The management was delighted. Strong, majestic, albeit not so fast, but stable and passing on any off-road, the UAZ fascinated with its confidence and self-sufficiency.
In addition to tracks, at the same time they began installing skis instead of wheels on UAZs. So the SUV could pass through the endless snow-covered expanses of Siberia. During the test, the car easily drove from Novosibirsk to Ulyanovsk on the worst roads in a fairly short time. The bosses praised the new development and... went about their business. The car was never put into production; the issue was still being resolved.
How to make a tractor
When making homemade special equipment, it is necessary to strictly follow the assembly algorithm.
Drawings of homemade models
First of all, you need to carefully examine the drawing with drawings. They will be good helpers during the assembly process. Then you should draw up a plan for the upcoming work and choose a suitable location. Assembly does not take place in 1 day, so it is better to start work immediately in the garage or under a shed.
General progress of work
Assembling a mini tractor includes several stages:
- It is necessary to weld a frame from pipes or channel. To strengthen the structure, the seams need to be welded with scraps of metal corners.
- A steel sheet structure is welded into the front part of the frame - this will be a niche for the power unit. The UAZ engine is mounted in the niche with bolts; additional brackets are used for reliability.
- A seat is installed in the center of the structure.
- Then the brake system from a UAZ SUV is mounted on the frame.
- A linkage mechanism is attached to the rear of the tractor. It is better to purchase a ready-made hitch, because... Manufacturing will require complex turning work.
- If desired, special equipment can be equipped with a cabin. It is necessary to weld the frame and glaze it, you can stretch the awning.
After all this, the steering is installed. To simplify the design, the mechanism is mounted on the right side of the frame.
Shortening the rear and front axles
All chassis and transmission parts are installed from the UAZ vehicle.
The rear gearbox will have to be changed a little: on the long axle shaft it is necessary to cut off the flange and drill a hole in the middle. The resulting trim needs to be processed and inserted into the hole made, scald on the outside and trim off the excess. UAZ axles are attached to the V-shaped structure of a homemade frame.
Final touches
After assembling the structure, it is necessary to fill the engine with fuel, oil, coolant and begin testing the equipment. First of all, in order not to overload the power unit, you need to use small cutters and a plow. After checking the mini-tractor on light equipment, you can begin more complex types of work.
Visit the service station regularly
In this case, you will have to regularly visit the service station, purchase certain spare parts, and carry out repair work. There is practically no pleasure from using such a vehicle, but there are “full of worries.”
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Initially, they determine the integrity of the structure and the quality of individual components. Next, the documents are carefully studied. At the stage of completing the purchase, it is necessary to correctly complete all the steps - re-registration in the MREO, execution of purchase and sale documents, and so on.
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The car is part of the life of a modern person. There is no doubt that a personal car is convenient and practical. However, not everyone has their own car. The fact is that in most cases we focus on the primary automotive market.
But new cars are quite expensive, and not everyone can afford such a purchase. If we are talking about used models, then the prices here are much more affordable. But it’s not very easy to understand which car is 100% high quality and worthy of the stated price.
Pros and cons of such a tractor
The advantages of homemade equipment include:
- good cross-country ability and endurance thanks to all-wheel drive from the UAZ;
- a wide selection of suitable attachments;
- the dimensions of a homemade tractor, allowing you to cultivate the soil in small areas;
- the ability to repair equipment with your own hands at minimal cost;
- low fuel consumption;
- the possibility of replacing the power unit with a more powerful one.
The disadvantages of homemade products include a long, complex and painstaking assembly process that not everyone can complete. If a self-made part breaks down, it will be difficult to find a suitable one.
To drive a tractor on the road, a special permit is required, which must be obtained from the nearest traffic police department. Otherwise, a fine will be imposed.
Advantages of installing low-pressure tires on a UAZ
Let's look at the benefits we get by installing low-pressure tires on the UAZ:
- the vehicle's maneuverability is significantly improved;
- tires of this type increase the grip patch on the ground;
- in such cases, special lugs can be installed that make the machine more squat;
- the use of this type of rubber reduces the negative impact on the soil, which is very important in terms of environmental performance;
- There is an increase in ground clearance, which inevitably occurs when tires with low pressure are installed.
Advantages of installing low-pressure tires on a UAZ
Examples of assembled homemade products
On the Internet you can find many examples of how to make a homemade tractor with your own hands, for example:
- A universal mini-tractor - capable of mowing grass, clearing snow and cultivating fields up to 7 hectares.
- Mini-tractor - used on small agricultural plots, can cultivate no more than 1-2 hectares of land.
- “Rider” is a mini-helper, designed for transporting fertilizers, spraying plants with pesticides and for removing garbage from a personal plot.
You can also make attachments for any type of equipment with your own hands.
