Ukrainian engineers turned a T-156 tractor into a demining machine (photo)
The third domestic model of a demining machine based on the chassis of a civilian T-156 tractor was presented in Ukraine.
This was reported by the official website of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
The presentation of the new model took place on February 21, 2024, with the participation of Deputy Minister of Economy Igor Bezkaravayny at one of the test sites.
A new model of a domestic demining machine was created by Kyiv-based efarm pro together with Kobzarenko Plant.
The development of new machine models is part of an acceleration program for Ukrainian entrepreneurs who have innovative solutions in the field of humanitarian demining.
According to Economy Minister Ihor Bezkaravayny, the Ukrainian machine is in no way inferior to its Western counterparts and is capable of clearing 1,000 square meters of land per hour.
He noted that the Croatian DOK-ING MV-10 is capable of covering the same area. During the test, a high density of tillage was demonstrated, with 2 centimeters between the cleaning strips.
The machine’s developers are currently preparing for certification and mass production. Thanks to cooperation with the manufacturer, you won’t need to look for spare parts.
SESU receives first Ukrainian machine for preparing soil for demining
As Militarnyi previously reported, the State Emergency Service rescuers received the first domestic machine for preparing the ground for demining.
The special equipment was purchased at the expense of the regional budget of the Kharkiv region.
On October 27, the vehicle was handed over to the specialists of the Interregional Center for Humanitarian Demining and Rapid Response of the State Emergency Service.
The prototype was tested for 4 months. During this period, the vehicle detonated more than 300 anti-personnel mines. It has already received a certificate of conformity, which allows it to be manufactured and used for demining. It was developed by local manufacturers on the chassis of a Kharkiv-made tracked tractor.
