Changfa UAZ KYI-440

The register lists 3 versions here with 19 to 63 kW, or 25 to 85 hp, each fitted with a diesel engine.

The range from 25 to 85 hp spans from light yard tractors to mid-size farm tractors, covering different uses from tillage on smaller plots to draught work for medium-sized farms. In this broad power segment, numerous smaller and regional manufacturers operate worldwide alongside the large international brands. Depending on the version, tractors in this power range are used both in day-to-day farm work and for transport tasks on the farm, with import routes and distribution networks varying considerably by model and target market.

For a used Changfa, the condition and compression of the diesel engine, the tightness of the cooling system and hydraulics, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and wear on the axles and tyres are the key checks. As with many smaller tractor makers, spare parts are sourced mainly through specialist agricultural machinery dealers. Equally important are the condition of the electrics and lighting and corrosion on the chassis and sheet metal parts; as the models are of differing origin, it is worth comparing the components actually fitted against the seller's description before buying.