Belarus MTZ-82H
Built: 1979 to approx. 1979 · Series: MTЗ-80
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Belarus MTZ-80/82 – One of the World's Most-Built Tractors, with a Four-Cylinder Engine, 59 kW/80 hp, 4,750 cm³ Displacement and Operating Weight from 3,470 to 4,460 kg, Built from 1968
The MTZ-80 and its four-wheel-drive sister model the MTZ-82 rank among the most widely built tractors ever made; the register lists models from 1968 into the 2000s, with an output of 59 kW. All recorded models use four-cylinder engines with a displacement of 4,750 cm³.
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Recorded operating weight runs from 3,470 to 4,460 kg, wheelbase from 2,450 to 2,880 mm, lift capacity of one recorded model is 3,250 kg, and top speed of the listed models spans 17 to 36 km/h.
The exceptionally long production run of more than three decades with largely unchanged technology made the MTZ-80/82 one of the most widespread tractors across Eastern Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. For used examples, parts availability is usually straightforward, since the model is still produced in similar form today.
With a rated output of 59 kW, or roughly 80 hp, the MTZ-80/82 falls within ISO 730 Category II for the rear three-point hitch, with a standard dual-speed power take-off at 540 and 1,000 revolutions per minute for medium-duty to heavy implements. The Minsk Tractor Works still exists today and continues to build tractors under the Belarus brand, so basic wear parts for the MTZ-80/82 are still newly manufactured decades after production first began, keeping older units in active agricultural use worldwide.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Belarus MTZ-80/82
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 80 hp (59 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,750 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,970 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,424 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | 4×4correct |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 18/4correct |
| Front tyres | 11, 2×16correct |
| Rear tyres | 16, 9R30correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.9 kW/t (59 kW / 3.5 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 55% 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-82H have?
The Belarus MTZ-82H delivers 80 hp.
How much does the Belarus MTZ-82H weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,500 kg.
What engine does the Belarus MTZ-82H have?
4 cylinders, 4,750 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Belarus MTZ-82H go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Belarus MTZ-82H?
3,850 mm × 1,970 mm × 2,424 mm.
When was the Belarus MTZ-82H built?
Production years: 1979–197?.
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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