Kirovets K-701P
Built: 1975–2002 · Series: K-700
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Kirovets K-700 – the first Soviet articulated tractor from the Kirov Plant in Leningrad: eight- and twelve-cylinder diesels from 170 to 246 kW, here with the K-700A, K-701M and K-701P, 12.8 to 13.6 t unladen weight
The Kirov Plant (Kirovsky Zavod) in Leningrad, today's St Petersburg, launched the K-700 in 1962, the first series-built articulated tractor in the Soviet Union with four-wheel drive and hydraulic steering. The improved K-700A followed in the 1970s, and the more powerful K-701 with a larger engine joined the range; the letters M and P after the type number mark later modification stages of the K-701 line. The tractors went to collective and state farms for working large fields as well as to construction and transport firms.
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The register lists here 3 versions with 170 to 246 kW output at 1,800 to 1,900 rpm, from eight- to twelve-cylinder diesels of 14,860 to 22,288 cm³ and maximum torque up to 1,350 Nm. Unladen weights range from 12,810 to 13,560 kg, lengths from 7,400 to 7,500 mm, widths from 2,850 to 2,880 mm and heights from 3,550 to 3,800 mm; all three models run on diesel.
The K-700 and its successors shaped large-scale farming in the Soviet Union and its successor states for decades and were also exported to Eastern Europe, Cuba and the Middle East; the articulated hydraulic steering and four-wheel drive on huge tyres were unusual for Western European tractors of the time and set a benchmark for later big tractors.
On a used purchase of these heavy articulated tractors, the condition of the articulation joint with its hydraulic rams and seals counts, the tightness of the hydrostatic steering, the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger of the eight- or twelve-cylinder engine, axles and final drives, and rust on the frame; parts run through dealers specialising in Soviet and Russian farm machinery.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kirovets K-700
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 300 hp (220 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,900 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 12correct |
| Displacement | 22,288 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,880 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 13,487 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16/8-Getriebecorrect |
| Front tyres | 28.1 R 26correct |
| Rear tyres | 28.1 R 26correct |
| Top speed | 33.8 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | articulated framecorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.3 kW/t (220 kW / 13.5 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 97% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kirovets K-701P have?
The Kirovets K-701P delivers 300 hp.
How much does the Kirovets K-701P weigh?
The unladen weight is 13,487 kg.
What engine does the Kirovets K-701P have?
12 cylinders, 22,288 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Kirovets K-701P go?
Top speed is 33.8 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Kirovets K-701P?
7,400 mm × 2,880 mm × 3,550 mm.
When was the Kirovets K-701P built?
Production years: 1975–2002.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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