Kirovets K-700 V2.0 May 2026
: Due to its height, it risked rollovers on steep inclines or if heavy ditching occurred.
: High noise floor, heavy vibration, and a notoriously rough ride.
: The initial K-700 was replaced by the heavily updated K-700A (alongside the V12-powered K-701) in 1975. KIROVETS K-700 V2.0
Despite being retired from active manufacturing in 2002, the K-700 holds a massive cult following:
: Known as a "beast" in heavy agricultural draft work like subsoiling and pulling heavy chisel plows. : Due to its height, it risked rollovers
: Built with thick steel and crude but incredibly robust mechanical systems. 🔴 Drawbacks
: Instead of the single fuel reservoir system of the older model, engineers placed two massive fuel tanks over the rear wheels. ⚖️ Performance Pros and Cons 🟢 Advantages Despite being retired from active manufacturing in 2002,
: Serial production of these updated units continued all the way until 2002, with over 400,000 total units built across the lineup. ⚙️ Technical Specifications (K-700A)