Kharkiv Tractor Plant PZM-2
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PZM-2: earth-moving vehicle from the Kharkiv Tractor Plant with a turbocharged SZMD-62 diesel engine, 123 kW output and a gearbox with six additional slow digging ratios
The Kharkiv Tractor Plant in Ukraine was a major manufacturer of tractors and special vehicles during the Soviet era. The PZM-2 belongs to the plant's earth-moving and trench-digging vehicles.
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The PZM-2 has a turbocharged SZMD-62 diesel engine rated at 165 hp, or 123 kW. The gearbox offers six forward and two reverse gears for road travel plus six additional, slower gears for digging work. At a length of 6,990 mm, a width of 2,550 mm, a height of 3,800 mm and a weight of 12,800 kg, this is a heavy special-purpose vehicle.
The additional slow gear ratios set the PZM-2 apart from ordinary truck chassis: they allow very controlled, slow forward movement while an attached digging or clearing tool is operating. This dual gearbox layout – fast for transit, slow for work – is characteristic of earth-moving and engineer machinery.
On a vehicle with such a specialised gearbox, checking the additional gear ratios and their shift mechanism matters particularly, since repairs to this special design are not comparable to ordinary truck gearboxes. The turbocharger on the SZMD-62 engine and the condition of the working hydraulics for the digging tool should also be checked, and given the considerable vehicle weight, the suspension and axles deserve a close look as well, along with the cab mountings that carry the additional weight of the digging equipment.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells PZM-2
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | SZMD–62 turbocharged diesel enginecorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 165 hp (123 kW)correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,990 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,800 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | Six forward and two reverse gears, with an additional six slower gears for diggingcorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.6 kW/t (123 kW / 12.8 t)
Stronger than 43% of the military & special vehicles in the register — out of 103 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kharkiv Tractor Plant PZM-2 have?
The Kharkiv Tractor Plant PZM-2 delivers 165 hp.
How much does the Kharkiv Tractor Plant PZM-2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,800 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Kharkiv Tractor Plant PZM-2?
6,990 mm × 2,550 mm × 3,800 mm.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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