Kirovets K-700 V2.0 May 2026
: The center-pivot bending allowed the massive machine to maintain better tire contact over uneven terrain.
: The immense 12.8-ton weight caused severe soil degradation in certain fields. KIROVETS K-700 V2.0
: The machine received a more rigid framework and larger diameter wheels to increase ground clearance and draft pull. : The center-pivot bending allowed the massive machine
: The classic, rounded hood was replaced by a more squared-off, angular hood. Headlights were moved lower down onto the bumper. : The classic, rounded hood was replaced by
The transition to the K-700A brought several immediate mechanical and physical improvements:
The upgraded K-700 series drastically changed its core structure compared to the 1962 original. Specification YaMZ-238ND2 V8 Turbo Diesel Engine Displacement 14.9 Liters Power Output 235 Horsepower Transmission 16 Forward / 4 Reverse gears (Hydraulic power shift) Steering Hydraulic articulated frame Operating Weight ~12.8 Metric Tonnes Fuel Capacity Dual side-mounted fuel tanks 🛠️ Key Design Enhancements Over V1.0
: Known as a "beast" in heavy agricultural draft work like subsoiling and pulling heavy chisel plows.