Tractor "Centaur": description, device, technical specifications, photos and reviews

Tractors "Centaur" occupy a niche between low-powered walk-behind tractors with a capacity of up to 12 liters. from. and professional agricultural machinery. They are intended for conducting individual household plots. Farmers with a small plot of land or as an auxiliary vehicle may also be of interest. The range includes models with a capacity of 15-24 liters. from. An important feature is the use of economical diesel engines.

Manufacturer

Centaur tractors are produced by BelTractor private company in the Brest region (Belarus). According to the company, the design mainly used components and assemblies of foreign manufacturers. In particular, Japanese engines Toyokawa, Kama. The manufacturer is focused on industrial activities, and numerous dealers are involved in product sales.

Much attention is paid to quality control, which is carried out both at the enterprise and by third-party companies. Powder alloys are not used in the design. The products have passed rather strict Belarusian certification, and a specific assembler is responsible for each tractor. Company address: Brest region., Kobrinsky district, Khidrinsky s / s, ag. Sands, st. Sovetskaya, d. 12/1.

Description

The Centaur mini-tractor is a versatile compact vehicle designed for many types of work in personal plots. The optimal cultivation area is up to 2 ha. Kentavr models are suitable for a wide range of attachments from many domestic and foreign manufacturers.

Also, the technique can be used to transport goods weighing up to 1.5-2.5 tons in trailers. The wide wheelbase for a mini-tractor (1200-1400 mm) and high ground clearance (280-360 mm) allow you to move over rough terrain. The maximum speed in theory is 50 km / h, but still it is not recommended to exceed 40 km / h in order to avoid premature wear of components and assemblies. By the way, the vehicle can be used for driving on public roads.

The appearance of the entire range of centaur tractors, regardless of cost, is attractive. The bright orange color pleases the eye and increases the visibility of the technique, which has a positive effect on traffic safety. As befits a mini-technique, the roof is missing. This small drawback is offset by good head optics, wide wheel alignment and improved traction due to the increased rear wheels.

Kentavr T-15

Tractor "Centaur" with a capacity of 15 liters. from. lead the sales position among the entire Kentavr product line. The main difference from older models is the engine size, smaller wheel diameter and track width. The hydraulics of the Kama series allow fixing attachments in three or four positions, depending on the modification:

• uplift;
• forced deepening;
• floating position;
• fixed position (optional).

Upshifts and downshifts are handled separately. After operational experience, the cutter drive chain was reinforced.

Features of T-15

The model has a 15-horsepower Toyokawa diesel engine with a volume of 694 cm ³ with an operating speed of 2-40 km / h. High traction is already created at low speeds, which has a positive effect on both motor resources (over 4,000 hours) and fuel consumption. The diesel fuel consumption of the Centaur T-15 tractor averages 1.2 liters per hour. Thanks to the liquid cooling system, the motor can run up to 10 hours a day under load.

The popularity of the model is due to the lowest price in the Kentavr class. It should be borne in mind that engine power may not be enough for high-quality cultivation of heavy lands and virgin lands, as well as large areas. But still we have a full-fledged mini-tractor with four wheels and a comfortable seat. On ordinary soils, the soil milling cutter should be deepened by 20 cm, which allows not only to fully loosen the soil, but also to prevent the emergence of malicious weeds and pests, including wheat grass and wireworms.

Kentavr T-18 Features

The Centaur tractor with an 18-horsepower Japanese Kama engine is a long-awaited novelty from BelTractor. This is a great option for those who are not enough 15 horsepower. During its development, structural deficiencies identified in earlier series were taken into account. Important innovations were the floating hydraulics and the system of forced deepening of plows and mills.

The traction characteristics of a T-18 Centaur tractor diesel engine correspond to 26-horsepower gasoline engines. The most critical components of the power plant - the piston, cylinder, crankshaft - are made of durable alloys. Fuel consumption ranges from 1.5 l / hour. The model is ideal for regular processing of areas of more than 25 acres.

Kentavr T-24: specifications

The Centaur tractor with a 24-horsepower engine is no longer a compromise between cost and power. Its capabilities are more than enough for everyday use in the village or on the farm. Of course, this is not an “adult” tractor, but it is no longer required to run a personal farm.

The Centaur T-24 tractor belongs to the top line of the Kentavr series. Thanks to the diesel engine (corresponding to the gasoline analogue of 30-33 hp), increased cross-country ability, an adjustable track, 3-mode hydraulics and other characteristics, this technique can be used when processing heavy soils, including waterlogged ones.

The speed of the Centaur tractor with a 24-horsepower power plant is reasonably limited to 45 km / h. Fuel consumption is not critical - 210 g / kW * h. Savings are achieved through the use of an advanced atomizer nozzle. Considering the possible increased loads when processing heavy soils, the model is equipped with a dual cutter drive chain.

Kentavr T-224: benefits

The Centaur T-224 tractor is the most expensive model in the series. It is slightly less powerful than the previous modification, but technologically more complex. The main advantage is the long-awaited all-wheel drive while maintaining low fuel consumption (2.4 l / hour), maneuverability, ease of operation and maintenance.

Modifications T-224 finally began to be equipped with direct drive. The former - belt - caused a lot of complaints, although they had a pretension system. The reliability of the units, especially in intensive mode, has increased significantly.

All Wheel Drive Benefits

What does the 4 x 4 formula give? First of all, a higher high-torque. Capabilities of a 22 liter diesel engine. from. fully disclosed and exceed those in the T-24, corresponding to 35-horsepower gasoline engines. Now, in addition to plows, mills and harrows, you can cling a two-row potato digger. The prefix “mini” corresponds only to the dimensions of the “steel assistant”, and the possibilities are approaching full-fledged tractors. At least as part of a homestead or small farm.

Kentavr T-220

This is an intermediate link in the senior Centaur lineup. In fact, it is an analogue of the T-224, but without all-wheel drive. Among the useful innovations, it is worth noting that the track is variable within 1-1.2 m (it is not adjustable in the T-240 model).

Thanks to the use of a two-cylinder scheme, evenly distributing the load, it was possible to significantly reduce the wear of the main elements of the 22-horsepower engine. Operating speed from 2 to 45 km / h. According to official data, the model is also suitable for operation in large farms.

Features of the T-22X Series

T-220 and T-224 belong to the next generation of centaur mini tractors. Unlike previous modifications, they have:

• direct drive to the transmission;
• advanced multi-speed gearbox;
• more reliable and powerful diesel power unit with increased engine life while maintaining high efficiency;
• the ability to use as a vehicle in the seasonal thaw (especially true for T-224);
• the possibility of exploitation on loose soils;
• all-wheel drive chassis (for T-224).

Kentavr T-240

The strongest of the Centaurs has a capacity of 24 liters. from. The efforts of the Japanese motor are enough to move 2.5 tons of cargo in a trailer. It is a further development of the T-24, but technologically simpler than other models of the T-22X series.

The increased clearance of 360 mm makes the Kentavr T-240 the most passable of the existing modifications. But the “pay" for this is the standard unregulated track 1170-1200 mm wide for the front and rear wheels, respectively. The engine is single-cylinder, four-stroke manufactured by Kama. Hydraulics allows you to operate with full tractor attachments weighing up to 350 kg.

Specifications

The table below lists all the characteristics of the centaur series tractors.

Equipment

As a rule, centaur series tractors are equipped with:

• rotary cutters;
• double hull plow;
• three-huller;
• engine assembled under a Japanese license;
• gear reducer (for T-15);
• planetary gear (for T-18);
• differential unlocking (for T-24);
• rear hydraulic output (for T-220, T-224);
• rear PTO (for T-220, T-224);
• pump of the cooling system (for T-220, T-224);
• socket for the trailer (for T-220, T-224);
• speed control system (manual gas);
• electric starter;
• set for adjusting the gauge;
• dual brake pedal (for T-220, T-224);
• marker lights, head optics;
• sound signal;
• rear view mirrors;
• large wheels with industrial tread;
• a set of spare parts.

The package bundle may vary slightly depending on the conditions of dealers, stocks, the availability of equipment, etc.

Attachments

The overall dimensions, power of the power units and hydraulics allow the following types of mounted auxiliary equipment to be used:

• universal double-row vegetable seeders;
• compact single row potato planters with and without support wheels;
• double row potato planters;
• potato digger vibrating drive;
• conveyor-type potato diggers;
• rotary cutters of various designs;
• front and rear mounted rotary mowers ;
• hills;
• single row plows; two / three-case;
• trailers;
• tedder rakes;
• rotary tedders;
• dumps;
• garlic planters;
• garlic diggers;
• propolniki;
• cultivators;
• sprayers;
• transplanters;
• rotary cultivators.

Service

It must be emphasized that the BelTractor manufacturing company fully provides after-sales services with spare parts, and those, in turn, are trying to quickly carry out warranty repairs. Dealers declare that any part will be delivered to anywhere in the Republic of Belarus within 3 days. In a number of regions of Russia, service centers also operate, in particular in Smolensk. Users confirm that the service in most cases responds quickly to problems. In addition, mobile field repair teams operate. By the way, the warranty period is 1 year.

Reviews

According to numerous reviews, the centaur tractors have established themselves well in private farmsteads. They occupy an intermediate place between cheap Chinese agricultural machinery and expensive Japanese and German models. At the same time, the price is not much higher than technology from China.

They also occupy an intermediate position in quality. A number of users complain about periodic problems, but they are usually not critical and can be fixed on their own. It is advisable that the operator “be friends with the equipment” and be able to repair minor damage on its own.

Users emphasize that if you follow the Centaur tractors, follow the operating instructions, do not overload, they will work for more than one season. Of course, one cannot compare with the "Japanese", but the Belarusian equipment will not break when you first go out to the field, as sometimes happens with some Chinese "brothers." In this case, it is necessary to take into account the budget cost of the models. It is no accident that the products have been repeatedly awarded with national awards “Product of the Year” and “Leader of the Year”.

The Kentavr equipment belongs to the most popular class of compact power tractors with optimum power up to 24 liters. from. Their capabilities (unlike motocultivators and walk-behind tractors) are enough for full seasonal cultivation of the land, while they are not as expensive as professional agricultural machinery.