PZM-2 Russian Trench-Digging Machine
PZM-2
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
Other
Basic Information
Name
PZM-2 Russian Trench-Digging Machine
Designation
PZM-2
Alternate Designation
PZM-2
Equipment Type
Tracked Comprehensive Mine-Clearing Vehicle (TCMCV),
Manufacturer
Kharkiv Tractor Plant
Date of Introduction
1968
Description
The PZM-2 Russian Trench-Digging Machine is based on the T-155 or T-151K wheeled tractor powered by a SMD-62 turbocharged diesel engine developing 165 hp.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel (This engine is started by a 'donkey engine', a single-cylinder two-stroke petrol engine, Type P-350). (165 hp)
Max Speed
45.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Varants
ETC-200
The ETC-200 is powered by the same 165 hp (123 kW) diesel engine as the PZM-2. A roller chain carrying digger buckets is used to dig trenches up to 2 m deep and is powered from the main engine. Maximum trench digging speed is up to 200 m/h. A front-mounted dozer blade can be changed to the left or right position by hand. The ETC-200 weighs 13,700 kg.
System
Alternative Designation
PZM-2
Type
Trench-Digging Machine
Manufacturer
Kharkiv Tractor Plant
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 ea
Roller Chain
The PZM-2 has a roller chain with digging buckets driven mechanically from the main tractor engine.
Trench
Maximum Depth: 1.2m; Top Width: 0.9m; Bottom Width: 0.6m
Dozer Blade
A front-mounted dozer blade is provided. This can be used to prepare sites for trenching, or for general earthmoving and dozing tasks.
Dimensions
Length
7.00 m
Width
2.55 m
Height
3.8 m
Weight
12.8 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
SMD-62
Engine Type
Turcocharged Diesel (This engine is started by a 'donkey engine', a single-cylinder two-stroke petrol engine, Type P-350).
Engine Power
165 hp
Transmission
The transmission provides six forward and two reverse speeds, plus six slower speeds for use when trench-digging.
Maximum Range
500 km
Maximum Speed
45 kmh
Protection
Armor
None
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
No
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7 m
Width
2.55 m
Height
3.8 m
Weight
12800 kg
Operators (5)
Russia
Ukraine
Belarus
Moldova
Vietnam
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