T-25 Vladimirietz

This Soviet, and later Russian, tractor was produced from 1966 to 1995. It originated at KhTZ in Kharkiv, where it was manufactured until 1972, before production was transferred to Vladimirskiy Motoro-Traktornyj Zavod, from which its popular name derives. It was during this period that the import and immense popularity of these tractors began in Poland.

Relatively simple construction, small size, and low cost are the main reasons why the T-25 earned a special place in small farms. Among Polish farmers, the most popular version was the T-25A, shown in our graphic, distinguished by a, by Soviet standards, luxurious enclosed cabin and a "two-lever" gearbox. Popularly known as "Władek" or "Rusek", it even had a Polish assembly plant. It was assembled at the Leda factory, from supplied parts, and equipped with a pneumatic system and a more modern Sokółka cabin. It's also worth remembering that this tractor appeared in an export version for Western countries as the Belarus 250. It can still be found in many farms today, bravely fighting against time and winning the hearts of its users.

The drawing was created by Mariusz Felek Foltak.