Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35
Built: 1946–1948 · Series: KД-35
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Lipetsk Tractor Plant KD-35: early Soviet tracked tractor from 1946 with a 4,084cc four-cylinder diesel, 37 hp and a weight of 3,700 kg
The Lipetsk Tractor Plant built the KD-35 range in the Soviet city of Lipetsk in the first years after the war, one of the first newly designed agricultural tractors of the Soviet Union after the Second World War. Unlike the heavy skidding tractors from the same country, the KD-35 was intended for field work in agriculture.
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The KD-35 carries a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 4,084 cm³ of displacement, producing 37 hp at 1,400 rpm. At 3,700 kg, 3,080 mm long, with a 1,650 mm wheelbase and 1,430 mm width and 1,420 mm height, the machine is noticeably lighter and lower than the heavy tracked tractors used for forestry work; top speed stood at a good 9 km/h.
As a tracked tractor, the KD-35 transferred its pulling force to the field surface across its tracks, letting it work on soft or damp ground where a wheeled tractor of the same power class would start to slip. The low top speed was sufficient for field work with a plough and harrow of the period, but the machine was not intended for travel on public roads.
When buying one of these early postwar tracked tractors used, the condition of the tracks and drive wheels matters most, as their wear after decades of service can barely still be repaired with original parts. Equally important are the tightness of the cooling system and the condition of the clutch, since both components on machines of this age have often been overhauled or replaced.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Lipezker Traktorenwerk KD-35
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 37 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,084 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,080 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,430 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,420 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,650 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 275 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,700 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Kettecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/1correct |
| Top speed | 9.11 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Kettentraktorcorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 2500-MTЗcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.4 kW/t (27 kW / 3.7 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 23% 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 Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35 have?
The Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35 delivers 37 hp.
How much does the Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,700 kg.
What engine does the Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35 have?
4 cylinders, 4,084 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35 go?
Top speed is 9.1 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35?
3,080 mm × 1,430 mm × 1,420 mm.
When was the Belarus / Lipezk Traktor KD-35 built?
Production years: 1946–1948.
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.
- 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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