Ursus C-328 — fuselage

Ursus C-328

The Ursus C-328 is an exceptionally sleek model, standing out from the rest of the tractors produced by the Ursus Mechanical Works in Warsaw. Its production ran 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 a sibling to the C-325 model.

The Ursus C-328 was the result of modernizations carried out by the Warsaw plants – 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 remarkable advantages of the Ursus C-328, besides its low fuel consumption, is its easy starting in winter, which meant that brave farmers didn't have to wrestle with a stubborn machine in biting frost.

The Ursus C-328 features an elegant body, with a hood whose appearance harks back to the tasteful passenger cars of that era. The gleam of the Ursus C-328's cherry red paint is no different from the gleam flowing along the rounded bodies of luxurious machines one could encounter in the city. All our hero needs is a thorough wash and polish to present himself with big-city chic.

The drawing was created by Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.