T-25 Vladimir tractor t-shirt - the perfect gift for tractor enthusiasts

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

Its relatively simple design, 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, depicted 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, using supplied parts and equipped with a pneumatic system and a more modern Sokółka cabin. It's also worth noting that this tractor appeared in an export version for Western countries as the Belarus 250. It can still be found in many farms, bravely battling time and winning the hearts of its users.

The drawing is by Mariusz Felek Foltak.