Belarus MTS 50
Built: 1961–1985 · Series: MTS 50
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MTS 50: the tractor of the Minsk Tractor Works from 1961 to 1985, four-cylinder with 41 kW (55 hp), top speed 35 km/h, 3,250 kg unladen weight
The MTS 50 was built from 1961 to 1985 at the Minsk Tractor Works – a production run of nearly a quarter century that makes the MTS 50 one of the longest-lived series models of the plant, which has built tractors in Minsk since 1946 and, over that time, grew into one of the world's largest tractor makers.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine of 4,750 cm³ displacement produces 41 kW (55 hp) at 1,600 rpm and reaches a top speed of 35 km/h. With an unladen weight of 3,250 kg, a length of 3,815 mm, a width of 1,970 mm, a height of 2,485 mm and a wheelbase of 2,360 mm, the MTS 50 is among the lighter four-cylinder field tractors of its plant.
At 35 km/h the MTS 50 falls within today's driving licence category L up to 40 km/h; the PTO runs at the standardised speed of 540 rpm. The long production run of over two decades points to a robust, little-changed basic design, as was common for standard mid-power tractors in Soviet agriculture.
When buying a tractor with such a long production run second-hand, the exact version and the actual build year matter especially, along with the condition of the engine, cooling system and gearbox, and the tightness of the hydraulics. Rust on the frame, axles and mudguards, together with the availability of spare and wear parts, which are comparatively easy to find given the high number built, determine the extent of repair work needed.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MTS 50
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 55 hp (41 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,750 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,815 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,970 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,485 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,360 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,250 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | 4×2correct |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Mechanisches Wechselgetriebe 9/2correct |
| Forward gears | 9correct |
| Front tyres | 6.50-20 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12-38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 35 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Allzweck-Radschlepper, Klasse 1, 4tcorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | MTS50/52=1249800correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 12.6 kW/t (41 kW / 3.2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 38% 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 MTS 50 have?
The Belarus MTS 50 delivers 55 hp.
How much does the Belarus MTS 50 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,250 kg.
What engine does the Belarus MTS 50 have?
4 cylinders, 4,750 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Belarus MTS 50 go?
Top speed is 35 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Belarus MTS 50?
3,815 mm × 1,970 mm × 2,485 mm.
When was the Belarus MTS 50 built?
Production years: 1961–1985.
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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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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