Ursus C-328

The Ursus C-328 is an exceptionally graceful model, standing out from the rest of the tractors produced by the Ursus Mechanical Works in Warsaw. It was manufactured from 1963 to 1968, during which over 75,000 units were delivered to Polish farmers. The C-328 was the successor to the Ursus C-325, hence their almost familial resemblance – in short, our hero today looks like the twin brother of the C-325 model.

The Ursus C-328 was the result of modernizations carried out by the Warsaw factories – compared to its predecessor, it had a more powerful 28 HP engine, and its overall efficiency was increased through a series of improvements in the hydraulic system. One of the extraordinary advantages of the Ursus C-328 – besides its low fuel consumption – is its ease of starting in winter, which meant that brave farmers didn't have to struggle with a stubborn machine in bitter frost.

The Ursus C-328 features an elegant body, with a hood whose design harks back to the stylish passenger cars of that era. The gleam of the Ursus C-328's cherry red paint is no different from the shine found on the rounded bodies of luxurious vehicles that could be seen in the city. All our hero needs is a thorough wash and polish to display its big-city chic.

The drawing was created by Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.