Starting T-150 K after 5 years. Delivered to Orina manor. Long version.

The T-150 K tractor was the main teaching tool at Järva-Jaani Vocational School no. 31. The tractor training class created by Helmut Vajakas in the Orina manor contains cross-sections of the T-150 engine and gearbox, from which the working principles of the technology were learned. This tractor found its place in front of Orina manor in Järva-Jaani.

Information about the tractor

The T-150K was developed based on the tracked tractor T-150, which was introduced in 1970, and has been produced since 1972. The K in the designation stands for "koljosny" (Russian: колёсный: with wheels). It inherited the body and engine from the T-150, a six-cylinder turbo diesel, whose power was increased from 150 to 165 horsepower at 2100 rpm. The rigid frame of the tracked tractor T-150 was replaced in the T-150K by a two-piece frame, whose connection joint is pivotable around the longitudinal and vertical axis and allows for hydraulic articulated steering. The maximum articulation angle is 30° in each direction. A two-stroke engine is used for starting, which is started electrically and, in the event of battery failure, can also be started with a pull starter. The hot exhaust gases of the starter motor are used to preheat the engine oil and coolant. The tractor is known to be reliable, maintenance-friendly, and relatively comfortable for its time.

Technical specifications of the T-150K:

Engine:

Six-cylinder four-stroke diesel engine
Engine type: SMD-62
Engine manufacturer: Kharkov Engine Plant, today also Russian and Western manufacturers
Power: 121 kW (165 hp) at 2100 rpm
Displacement: 9160 cm³
Cylinder bore: 130 mm
Stroke: 115 mm
Torque: 721 Nm at 1430 rpm
Specific fuel consumption at maximum power: 241 g/kWh
Specific fuel consumption at 1680 rpm: 233 g/kWh
Transmission:

Group transmission, 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, 4 gears per shift group
Speed:

Forward: 3.4 to 30 km/h
Reverse: 6.1 to 10.7 km/h
Drive scheme:

All-wheel drive (4×4)
Equipped with a rear PTO shaft, 560 rpm
Dimensions and weights:

Length: 5795 mm
Width: 2400 mm
Height: 3195 mm
Wheelbase: 2860 mm
Track width: 1860 mm
Tire size: 530-610 R (20-24 AS) 10 PR
Weight: 7910 kg