Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L
Built: 1958–1960 · Series: MTЗ-5
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MTZ-5M/5L: the tractor of the Minsk Tractor Works from 1958 to 1960, four-cylinder with 45 hp at 1,500 rpm, 2,750 kg unladen weight
The MTZ-5M/5L was built from 1958 to 1960 at the Minsk Tractor Works, which has built tractors in Minsk since 1946 and was, through the decades of the Soviet Union, one of the most important tractor makers for agriculture across the entire USSR; the model followed shortly after the MTZ-1 in the plant's early type series.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine of 4,050 cm³ displacement produces 45 hp at 1,500 rpm and reaches a top speed of 22.4 km/h. With an unladen weight of 2,750 kg, a length of 4,095 mm, a width of 1,884 mm, a height of 2,373 mm and a wheelbase of 2,450 mm, the MTZ-5M/5L is built correspondingly light and compact.
At 22.4 km/h the MTZ-5M/5L lies far below the 40 km/h limit of today's driving licence category L; the PTO runs at the standardised speed of 540 rpm. Tractors of this generation replaced older tracked tractors and the first post-war models in Soviet agriculture of the late 1950s and stood at the start of the series production that, in the following decades, made the plant one of the world's largest tractor makers.
Surviving examples are collector's vehicles today; when buying one, the condition of the engine and cooling system, the originality of sheet-metal parts and the driver's station, and the availability of spare parts, which for a tractor of this age can mostly only be obtained through custom remanufacture or from other collectors, all matter. Rust on the frame, axles and mudguards often decides the scope of restoration work needed.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MTZ-5M/5L
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 45 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,050 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,095 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,884 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,373 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,750 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | 4×2correct |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 10/2correct |
| Front tyres | 6, 50×20correct |
| Rear tyres | 12×38correct |
| Top speed | 22.4 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12 kW/t (33 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 29% 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 MTZ-5M / 5L have?
The Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L delivers 45 hp.
How much does the Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,750 kg.
What engine does the Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L have?
4 cylinders, 4,050 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L go?
Top speed is 22.4 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L?
4,095 mm × 1,884 mm × 2,373 mm.
When was the Belarus MTZ-5M / 5L built?
Production years: 1958–1960.
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.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- 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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