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Homemade mini tractor based on ZAZ gearbox

Homemade mini tractor based on the ZAZ gearbox.

A small mini tractor is an excellent helper for a villager; with the help of such equipment, you can cultivate a small garden or pull a trailer with firewood.

Here is a homemade mini tractor with a classic layout, built by Valery from Khmelnitsky.

The minitrator is equipped with a four-stroke Sadko engine with a power of 6.5 hp. and a working volume of 200 cubic meters and a gearbox from Zaporozhets.

The track is 700 mm, the distance between the axles is 1120 mm.

Initially, a homemade gearbox with a reduction of two was installed, then an 80 pulley and a profile A 1200 belt on the flywheel. Lubricant was leaking from the gearbox and the gears were making a lot of noise. I removed the gearbox, put a pulley with an outer 60mm directly on the engine shaft, the rest is old, only the belt is a little longer. The noise has decreased significantly. Clean engine and gearbox. The speed has increased slightly, the gearbox has become 4.6 instead of 6, but in first gear there is enough slow movement and traction. It's scary to drive in fourth at speeds above average.

There is an original flywheel, machined for a belt, and an original ZAZ gearbox clutch. To reduce the load on the clutch cable and pedal, I threw out three springs from the clutch basket, leaving three left. It works fine, all gears shift easily except first. Although, if the idle is small, the first one will easily turn on. If the clutch moves a little, it is difficult to engage the lower and rear ones.

I want to clarify about the plow. I bought one industrial building. The tractor could barely pull it. I didn’t plow, but moved the soil. I made it homemade. A little better, but very little grip. I thought my micro tractor wouldn’t be able to plow. Then I immediately read on the topic that the plow must first lift the skiba (layer), and then turn it over and roll it off.

I drew a pattern myself, applied it to a gas cylinder, and cut it out. Cooked. And he began to plow. The grip is slightly wider than the thickness of the wheel.

It turned out that the following points are important:

• — Mechanical loader, if possible.
• — Thrust vector. Its direction is from the plow attachment point forward and downward from the horizontal. The tractor pulls forward and down. Then the plow deepens itself.
• — It is necessary to use a support wheel with adjustable depth of penetration. Otherwise, the body sinks unpredictably - the soil is uneven, the tractor floats.
• “The knife in front of the body can be used, but I took it off.” The roots of corn and large weeds simply poked at it, small grass gets crowded and slows down.
• — The support wheel must be located at such a distance from the body that large roots and pieces of soil can fit between them, otherwise the gap will become clogged.
• — The soil for plowing should be without long and strong stems. Not always feasible. You have to periodically clean the front of the case by hand. Dry plants are killed, green ones are cut. Corn roots are plowed and turned over quite easily. Previously, this was impossible, the iron was bent, the studs and bolts were cut. It is better to remove the sunflower root with a shovel so as not to tear the iron. Or a big plow and tractor.
• — It is necessary to adjust the grip by shifting left and right. In heavy soil, you can hide part of the body behind the wheel, the grip is smaller, so as not to load the engine and hardware.
• — The wheel goes along the furrow. The small diameter of the front wheel limits the plowing depth.
• — Long driving in a furrow can cause oil to overflow from the box into the axle housing due to tilt to the side.
• — The depth of the first pass is less than normal, the second is normal and full load, stable direction.
• — If the front wheels of the tractor are strongly pulled to the right, turn the body a little, a couple of degrees, clockwise, when viewed from above.
• -Since the tractor is moving in a furrow, it is necessary to position the plow slightly counterclockwise when viewed from the rear. Then it will become vertical.
• — Optimal shape of the plow body. Polished work surface. During breaks and in the off-season, treat the working surface with oil to prevent it from rusting. Some colleagues have the same tractor that easily plows with a body twice the size of mine. Upon closer examination of the photo, the soil appears to be sandy or similar. In my area there is heavy black soil. This year is also dry. He turns out such pieces. A large body simply won't hold up.

ZAZ design ideas

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Of course, tuning cars like Zaporozhets is a kind of joke or, if you like, kitsch. It's impossible to take him seriously. This car, no matter how hard you try, will always bring smiles to those around you. True, tuners have the opportunity to make these smiles enthusiastic.

Several tuning areas are suitable for Zaporozhian Cossacks:

• with a sporty twist;
• classic;
• lambo tuning;
• cabriolet;
• a la mini-cooper.

Surely you can add a few more points to this list - that’s what fantasy is for. The main thing is not to go beyond what is reasonable, because Zaporozhets is, first of all, a vehicle. Changes must not weaken the structure or cause excessive loads on any load-bearing elements.

Everyone has long been accustomed to the simple colors of Zaporozhets, and in any other color these cars immediately attract attention. Depending on the style of tuning, the color is also selected

You can use a combination of colors, which in itself is a very interesting move.

However, let's return to design ideas. The original design of Zaporozhets can be described as vintage minimalism. This means that this car is essentially a blank slate for tuners. You can really work with him in any direction.

Take, for example, sports style. Round headlights and a slightly exaggerated body shape evoke a resemblance to post-war sports cars. Accordingly, the starting point in this case is the head optics. It should not be changed, because that same recognizable naive look of ZAZ will disappear.

The task of a tuner who decides to turn Zaporozhets into a sports car is, first of all, to create an aerodynamic body kit. Almost everything will have to be done from scratch. And sheet materials in this case are not a solution at all - a good result can only be achieved with the help of plastic.

The production of bumpers and thresholds begins with a sketch. It’s not enough to have an idea; you need to be able to translate it first, at least on paper. Next, according to the sketch, a template is made from some material that can be easily processed. Most often this is polystyrene foam or polyurethane foam, but real professionals prefer to work with technical plasticine.

The real cost of an aerodynamic body kit for Zaporozhets is many times higher than the price of the car itself. If you entrust this matter to specialists, they will ask for a fabulous sum, so most often they do the tuning of ZAZs on their own. They treat this as a kind of hobby, working slowly and only on weekends.

If you don’t want to bother with making a body kit, then you can choose tuning in a classic style. However, in this case, bumpers will have to be made, but the classic form is much simpler than the sports one. You need to focus on body work and painting. You can lengthen the Zaporozhets a little, add longitudinal lines to it, and use chrome for decoration.

Engineering enthusiasts can choose the Lambo style, then their main task will be the solution of vertical door opening, like Lamborghini. The Zaporozhets will have to be “dropped” a little, reducing the ground clearance by at least half. Extending the body wouldn't hurt either.

If desired, you can make a convertible from Zaporozhets. However, you can’t get away with cutting off the roof - it is necessary to bring the pillars into compliance with the safety requirements for this type of body. This task can be done by tuners with an engineering education.

But to turn a ZAZ into a “mini-Cooper” you won’t need such deep knowledge in engineering. Here you need to be able to work with welding, have the skills of a sculptor and just have a great desire!

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Homemade tracked all-terrain vehicle from Zaporozhets

A craftsman from the Tyumen region built with his own hands a homemade all-terrain vehicle on caterpillar tracks , the donor was the body of a ZAZ 986 car, the engine and other spare parts were borrowed from a VAZ 2103.

Below are a few photos of the tracked all-terrain vehicle.

The body of the all-terrain vehicle in the lower part is welded with sheet metal like a boat, which allows it to move not only on land, but also on water.

The homemade product is equipped with a VAZ 2103 (1500) engine with a power of 75 hp.

The bridge and cardan are also from a VAZ 2103.

Additionally, gas equipment was installed.

The all-terrain vehicle is equipped with an autonomous engine heater; when going to a hunting or fishing site at low temperatures, the oil in the crankcase can be heated and the engine can be started even in severe frost.

In addition to the driver's seat, there is also space for two passengers in the cabin.

The stove is located in the cabin, the cabin is warm even when it’s 30°C outside, and for additional safety there is a sunroof.

The tracks are made of conveyor belt, the tracks are pressed and welded from a profile tube.

Gearbox from a Lada, low-range gearbox from a Niva.

The speed of a tracked all-terrain vehicle in deep snow is 20 - 30 km/h, on a straight road up to 60 km/h.

In this video you can see the maneuverability of a tracked all-terrain vehicle in deep snow.

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The range of native colors of Tavria was no less than that of modern imported cars, but these were plain enamels without any frills. From the standard automotive palette, perhaps only black was missing. The temptation to paint the Tavria black is great, but not every tuner will dare to do so.

However, with today’s range of car paints, you shouldn’t focus on black. There are interesting shades with a metallic effect, and you may not need to change the color in the data sheet. For example, if a blue Tavria is available, then the use of any shades of blue metallic will not require changes to the documents.

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Homemade mini-tractor with internal combustion engine from Zaporozhets

Dear visitors to the site “ Samodelkin Friend ”, today we will look at another homemade mini tractor with an engine from the Legendary car “Zaporozhets” assembled by Alexander from the city of Vologda. This tractor is assembled entirely from components and assemblies of domestic production, namely the gearbox is installed from a GAZ-51 truck, the rear axle is also shortened by GAZ, the engine, as you already understood, is “Zaporozhets” 30 l/s, the rear wheels are from a T-40 all-wheel drive tractor (front) or from MTZ, which is basically the same. The mini-tractor frame is welded from channel 8, the instrument panel and electrics are ZAZ.

Appearance tuning

This is the most common method of modification, since it is the appearance of the car that people immediately pay attention to. If you want the ZAZ 968M to evoke admiration and surprise among others, add some bold design solutions to it

There are several ways to create a unique car style:

1. develop a completely new design;
2. make a retro model ZAZ 968M - tuning in this case includes a complete restoration of the original appearance and bringing it to ideal.

If you decide to choose the first option, then you will need the following spare parts for the ZAZ 968M:

• front and rear bumpers;
• front cladding and headlight covers (glasses);
• sills, trims (skirts) and other elements of the external body kit;
• wing

The work process itself is not very difficult - we dismantle the old body parts and install new ones in their place.

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You can also use a carbon fiber hood, which will give your car an aggressive look and emphasize its individuality.

How to assemble a mini tractor with a gearbox and parts from ZAZ with your own hands

Many farmers want to know how to install a ZAZ gearbox on a mini tractor. Agricultural machinery is an irreplaceable thing, but its cost often deters farmers with small plots of land. It is believed that spending huge amounts of money on treating a small area is inappropriate. But do not forget that it is also impossible to completely replace the machine, performing all actions exclusively with your hands.

In this case, a homemade mini-tractor, designed on the basis of an old car, for example, a Zaporozhets, can come to the rescue. Despite the fact that the car body quickly breaks down, inside the car is equipped with powerful and high-quality elements necessary for the functioning of the vehicle.

Zaporozhets hurries to the fire

During the Soviet Union, about 2,500 ZAZ-968 MP models with a pickup body were produced. Most of these machines were operated in Ukraine.

Despite the small volume of the cargo compartment and the inconvenience of loading and unloading, pickup trucks have gained some popularity. In Leningrad, at the Igrushka production association, for the first time, cars of this model began to be used as a fire engine for internal plant needs.

ZAZ-968 MP, in addition to transporting fire extinguishers and other fire equipment, towed a special pump for extinguishing fires.

Tens of years later, this particular car was restored to order by the Smirnov Design Bureau. The basic ZAZ-968 MP car was found from a Moscow collector. The work ahead was quite extensive.

A fairly large number of modifications were needed to create a full-fledged fire crew:

1. First, the car was completely disassembled, the elements and assemblies were painted bright red.
2. In addition, special attention was paid to strengthening the body.
3. Specialists installed flashing lights, additional headlights, a tow bar, and IV-167 all-terrain wheels from a LuAZ SUV.

The fire truck was equipped with nine fire extinguishers of those years, marked OP-5.

The salon was recreated using exclusively original materials. The craftsmen paid special attention to the trailer with an installed fire pump. The 1.2-liter power unit with a capacity of 40 “horses” remained standard.

Is it possible to make a mini tractor based on a ZAZ gearbox?

That is why many spare parts, such as a gearbox or Zaporozhets engine, are perfect for making a mini tractor with your own hands.

Such a machine is useful for performing any small-scale agricultural work.

So, with its help you can plow the area more efficiently, cultivate the soil or form beds. A mini tractor based on the ZAZ gearbox is also suitable for winter work, including snow removal, for transporting garbage or harvested crops.

Engine and transmission

Injection engines lend themselves well to tuning, while carburetor engines are a little worse. Initial work consists of eliminating factory defects:

• crankshaft balancing;
• polishing the inlet channels of the block head;
• ECU flashing.

Additionally, you can facilitate the “breathing” of the motor using a zero-resistance filter and direct-flow exhaust. In the case of an injector, installing a tuning receiver and more efficient injectors will help. Tuning ZAZ Lanos cars is extremely rarely so serious that you have to change the gearbox to a reinforced one. According to experts, it can withstand a power of 150-170 hp, but a short-throw rocker and differential lock can be installed.