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Belarus MTZ-7L /-7M

Built: 1958–1960 · Series: MTЗ-7

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The MTЗ-7 series from Belarus includes the MTZ-7L /-7M. Production: 1958–1960. The engine delivers 50 hp, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,050 cm³. Rated speed is 1,600 rpm. The machine is 4,060 mm long, 1,884 mm wide and 2,395 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,290 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,730 mm. Ground clearance is 400 mm. Drive: 4×4. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 9,00×20, rear 12×38. The fuel is diesel. Construction: semi-frame construction. Rated output across the Belarus range ranges from 37 to 450 hp; the MTZ-7L /-7M sits at the bottom of that range with 50 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the MTZ-5M / 5L below it with 45 hp and the MTS 50 above it with 55 hp. Unladen weight across the Belarus range ranges from 2,420 to 13,970 kg; here the MTZ-7L /-7M sits at the bottom of that range with 3,290 kg. 412 Belarus models across 29 series are on record.

Belarus MTZ-7 – universal tractors from the Minsk Tractor Works in the L/M and MC/LC versions: four-cylinder diesel engine of 4,050 cm³, 3,290 kg weight, 1,600 rpm

Like the other Belarus tractors, the MTZ-7 range comes from the Minsk Tractor Works and is listed in the register in the MTZ-7L/-7M and MTZ-7MC/-7LC versions; the letter suffixes distinguish drive and equipment variants within the same basic range. With a four-cylinder diesel engine and the sturdy chassis typical of the MTZ family, the type takes its place in the broad model range with which the works has supplied farms around the world for decades.

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The register lists here 2 versions with a displacement of 4,050 cm³ from four-cylinders, a weight of 3,290 kg, a length of 4,060 mm, a width of 1,884 mm, a height of 2,395 mm and a rated speed of 1,600 rpm.

Like the other models from Minsk, the MTZ-7 is aimed at farms looking for a rugged, mechanically simple universal tractor for fieldwork, transport and PTO work; sales traditionally concentrated in Eastern Europe, Asia and parts of Africa, where simplicity and parts availability outweighed the electronics of Western makers.

Buying this type used, the same points matter as for other MTZ models: the condition of the injection pump and clutch, the tightness of the hydraulics, rust on the cab and mudguards, and play in the mechanical steering. Spare parts are usually available without long waits through the MTZ distribution network and independent farm-machinery dealers.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Belarus MTZ-7, Minsker Traktorenwerk (MTZ)

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	50 hpcorrect
Rated speed	1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	4correct
Displacement	4,050 cm³correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	4,060 mmcorrect
Width	1,884 mmcorrect
Height	2,395 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	2,730 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	400 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	3,290 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	4×4correct
Front tyres	9, 00×20correct
Rear tyres	12×38correct

Origin and approval

Construction	semi-frame constructioncorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 11.2 kW/t (37 kW / 3.3 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 34% 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-7L /-7M have?

The Belarus MTZ-7L /-7M delivers 50 hp.

How much does the Belarus MTZ-7L /-7M weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,290 kg.

What engine does the Belarus MTZ-7L /-7M have?

4 cylinders, 4,050 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

What are the dimensions of the Belarus MTZ-7L /-7M?

4,060 mm × 1,884 mm × 2,395 mm.

When was the Belarus MTZ-7L /-7M 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.
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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