T-25 Vladimirec tractor T-shirt - the perfect gift for tractor enthusiasts

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

Its relatively simple design, small size, and low costs 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, characterized by a well-equipped, by Soviet standards, 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 on many farms where it bravely battles time and wins the hearts of its users.

The drawing is by Mariusz Felek Foltak.