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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.

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.

Another video with an all-terrain vehicle.

The Boxster “Cossack” roadster appeared in Belarus

The workshop of Belarusian customizer Yuri Shiva managed to give the first generation Porsche Boxster S roadster the recognizable appearance of a ZAZ-968. The interior, the drop-down roof made of soft material, the suspension, gearbox and engine - all this remains from the “German”.

Inside is a 3.2 liter six with a power of 252 hp, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Accelerates to 100 km/h in 6 seconds. Maximum speed – 260 km/h. The replica of the Soviet car is 20 cm wider than the original and significantly longer.

In this case, the engine is located in the base, and not at the rear. The owners of the yellow convertible are trying not to attract attention to it, but they are not very successful.

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.

“Zhuzhik” has been equated to a Ferrari

<What does this “hunchback” have in common with the products of the famous Italian automaker? As it turned out - the price. For a sports car that accelerates to 220 km/h, the owners want to get 20 million rubles, because for the modifications they needed a pair of Lotus (from them - the chassis) and a pair of Cossacks.

In addition, a 260 hp Toyota engine was used. (located behind the front seats), LED headlights from Harley Davidson, subwoofer and speakers from Yamaha. The door opens when you press the button on the key fob.

At the moment the power supply is turned on, instruments are self-removed from the glove compartment and show oil temperature and pressure. The central panel is suitable for charging a smartphone. In general, the “zhuzhik” is small, but daring.

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.

How to make a mini tractor with a ZAZ engine

In order to make a mini tractor with a ZAZ 968 engine, you will need the following components:

1. Front axle and rear axle. It is recommended to shorten them in advance and digest the parts. In this case, the front axle can be used directly in conjunction with existing rims. The tires on them should be changed if necessary.
2. The brake, as well as a couple of sets of hubs, which are useful for the wheels located at the rear of the tractor.
3. Clutch and steering box.
4. ZAZ gearbox for a mini tractor, equipped with axle shafts. Of course, you can replace this structural element with another, more powerful one, since initially the gearbox models were not designed to work with strong traction. However, consider the case when everything is taken from the car.
5. Hydraulic system. In some cases, some of the hoses and fittings need to be updated.

No difficulties should arise with the ZAZ engine and its crankshaft. Again, as with the gearbox, you can replace the unit with a more powerful power plant, but this is not always advisable.

The tractor cabin from Zaporozhets is constructed from several corners made of metal material and steel sheets. All these elements are welded and equipped with a standard driver’s seat, taken from the same Zaporozhets.

In order for the tractor hitch to work smoothly, a homemade mini tractor from a ZAZ gearbox can be equipped with a selection box taken from a VAZ car or purchased in a specialized store. If you do this, then the agricultural machinery will be able to carry out work with a bucket, harrow or any other attachment needed to make work on the ground easier.

Experts urge farmer-designers not to forget that absolutely all structural elements taken from an old car must be thoroughly reviewed. They need to be checked for wear, cleaned and those elements and mechanisms that have become unusable over time must be replaced. This will make the service life of the resulting mini tractor long, and the process of operating the vehicle more enjoyable.

If you doubt whether you will be able to construct a tractor yourself, you can study the drawings prepared by craftsmen and posted on the Internet. There will be text descriptions of the machine construction process and video recordings. On some forums, you can contact farmers who have already made mini-tractors or other agricultural equipment on their own, and ask them what alternative elements can be used to make the machine.

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.

Assembly of the Zaporozhets tractor

Assembling a tractor with your own hands is not an easy task, but you also don’t need a degree in physics or engineering. It is advisable to acquire a welding machine. Without it, all parts will have to be mounted either with bolts or brackets. The latter cannot be installed without welding anyway.

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Like any homemade product, the tractor is assembled from the base, that is, from the transmission. The engine is installed in the rear part. From it a cranked output is made to the bridge (the fewer cams, that is, bending angles, the higher the maximum power). The unit must be covered under a metal frame. A gearbox is installed behind the ZAZ engine.

The force from it to the motor is transmitted by a direct connection, but from the driver to the gearbox by a system of levers. It is allowed to use the original one from ZAZ. It must be taken into account that changing gears will heat up the gears. Therefore, you should carefully consider the cooling system of both the engine and gearbox.

You also need to include a mount for a plow or cultivator in the Zaporozhets tractor. True, all this will happen without hydraulics, since it is almost impossible to make such equipment with your own hands. Therefore, it is better to opt for the mounted option, when the tools are mounted on a movable or removable frame. It all depends on the user's convenience. All that remains is to add steering and, if necessary, a cabin and a seat for the driver. But this is already considered additional accessories.