Poland may soon welcome a new domestically assembled agricultural tractor lineup as Krawiec Traktor prepares to begin production of its upcoming Kraft S Series. After first appearing as a prototype roughly a year ago, the tractors are now approaching final certification and homologation stages, with the first production units expected to leave the factory in the near future.
The new lineup will initially include three models designed for the small utility tractor segment: Kraft S55, S65, and S75, corresponding to output levels of 55, 65, and 75 horsepower.
Although the manufacturer has previously focused on orchard and specialty machines such as the compact 20C4PS, the S Series represents a strategic move toward a more universal tractor category suitable for light field work, municipal duties, and mixed farming operations.
Kraft S Series Designed as a Compact Utility Tractor for Field and Orchard Applications
While visually compact, the new tractors are positioned as versatile machines rather than strictly orchard tractors. According to the manufacturer, the design allows the machines to operate both in row crop environments and in narrower orchard configurations depending on wheel spacing and setup.
Two track width configurations will reportedly be available:
- 1400 mm, aimed at orchard or specialty crop work.
- 1720 mm, better suited for general field operations.
The tractor’s base operating weight is approximately 2,780 kg, placing it squarely within the light utility tractor category commonly used for loader work, mowing, spraying, and light cultivation.
Rear PTO functionality will include 540 and 1000E speeds, allowing compatibility with a wide range of implements used in small and mid size farming operations.
Perkins Derived 2.6 Liter Three Cylinder Engine Powers the New Models
Power for the new series will come from a three cylinder 2.6 liter engine derived from the Perkins design family, produced under license by Simpson & Co. Ltd. This engine architecture is well known in Central and Eastern European agriculture and has historical roots in machines such as the Ursus C360 3P, while more modern variants appear in tractors like the TAFE 7515.
Key engine characteristics expected for the Kraft S Series include:
- Displacement: 2.6 liters.
- Configuration: 3 cylinder diesel.
- Power range: 55 to 75 hp depending on model.
- Emission system: no SCR system due to the relatively low power class.
The absence of selective catalytic reduction simplifies operation for farmers who prefer engines without AdBlue systems in smaller tractors.
While detailed torque figures and fuel consumption data have not yet been publicly confirmed, engines of this class typically deliver strong low speed torque characteristics suited for PTO work and loader applications.
Italian Carraro Transmission and Axle Provide Proven Driveline Architecture
Instead of developing a proprietary drivetrain, the manufacturer opted for components from Carraro, the Italian supplier widely used across the global tractor industry.
The tractors will feature:
- 12 speed transmission.
- Mechanical shuttle reverser.
- Optional creeper gears for slow speed work.
- Two maximum speed configurations: 30 km/h or 40 km/h.
In the higher speed configuration, the tractor is expected to include automatic front axle engagement during braking, a feature that improves stability and braking performance on transport tasks.
Carraro axles and gearboxes are widely used by many global tractor manufacturers in the compact and utility tractor segment, which generally improves serviceability due to the availability of spare parts.
Strong Use of Polish Components in the Tractor’s Construction
One of the most notable aspects of the project is the significant involvement of Polish suppliers in the tractor’s component ecosystem.
Several major systems are sourced locally:
- Cab manufactured by Koja.
- Lighting systems from WAŚ and Wesem.
- Hydraulic pumps and hoses.
- Cooling systems.
- Electrical harnesses.
- Ballast weights and hitch components.
This supplier strategy reflects Poland’s long standing manufacturing base for agricultural equipment components, many of which are already used by Western European machinery brands.
According to the company, many of these components are produced specifically for the Kraft tractor program.
Estimated Price Positions the Kraft S Series as an Affordable Utility Tractor
Krawiec Traktor estimates that the base version of the tractor will enter the market at approximately 160,000 PLN gross (roughly $40,000 USD depending on exchange rates).
Standard equipment:
- independent hydraulic steering pump;
- 40 L/min gear hydraulic pump;
- work lights;
- sliding rear hitch;
- three rear hydraulic remotes;
- onboard information display;
- two year warranty.
Optional equipment:
- air conditioning (approx. 6,800 PLN);
- front three point linkage (approx. 8,800 PLN);
- additional customer specified options.
The company has also indicated that future software integration may allow platform based tractor control systems, though specific details have not yet been released.
Krawiec Traktor Plans Larger Tractor Models Above 75 Horsepower
Beyond the S Series, the manufacturer has signaled ambitions to expand the lineup into larger agricultural tractors.
Future models could reportedly exceed 120 horsepower, potentially continuing the partnership with Perkins derived engines and incorporating more advanced transmissions and larger cab structures.
If realized, this would move the company from the specialty tractor segment toward the mainstream European utility tractor market.
About Krawiec Traktor
Krawiec Traktor is a Polish company specializing in the rebuilding and modernization of agricultural tractor components, particularly for widely used machines such as Ursus, Zetor, and Massey Ferguson models operating across Central and Eastern Europe.
Leveraging decades of experience in drivetrain refurbishment and mechanical systems, the company has gradually transitioned toward developing its own tractor platform under the Kraft brand.
The new S Series represents the company’s first step into serial tractor manufacturing, combining locally sourced components with globally proven drivetrain and engine suppliers.
