T-25 Vladimirets

This Soviet, and later Russian, tractor was produced from 1966 to 1995. It was originally manufactured at KhTZ in Kharkiv until 1972, after which production was moved to the Vladimir Motor-Tractor Plant (Vladimirsky Motorno-Traktorny Zavod), from which it derives its popular name. It was during this period that imports and the immense popularity of these tractors in Poland began.

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 its lavish (by Soviet standards) enclosed cabin and "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 is also worth noting that this tractor appeared in an export version for Western countries as the Belarus 250. It can still be found on many farms where it bravely battles time and wins the hearts of users.

The drawing is by Mariusz Felek Foltak.