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Belarus MTS-80

Built: 1974 · Series: MTS-80

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The Belarus MTS-80 belongs to the MTS-80 series. Production: 1974. The engine delivers 80 hp (59 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,750 cm³. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The machine is 3,815 mm long, 1,970 mm wide and 2,470 mm high. The unladen weight is 3,160 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,370 mm. Ground clearance is 650 mm. Transmission: 9/2. Drive: 4×2. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7,50×20, rear 15,5×38. The fuel is diesel. Construction: semi-frame construction. Rated output across the Belarus range ranges from 37 to 450 hp; the MTS-80 sits at the bottom of that range with 80 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the MTZ-60 below it with 70 hp and the 920R above it with 81 hp. Rated output across the Belarus range ranges from 45 to 450 hp; here the MTS-80 sits at the bottom of that range with 80 hp. 412 Belarus models across 29 series are on record.

MTS-80: the tractor of the Minsk Tractor Works from 1974, four-cylinder with 59 kW (80 hp) at 2,200 rpm, 3,160 kg unladen weight

The MTS-80 was built in 1974 at the Minsk Tractor Works, which has built tractors in Minsk since 1946 and, in the 1970s, supplied agriculture across the entire Soviet Union and its partner states with high series production.

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The four-cylinder diesel engine of 4,750 cm³ displacement produces 59 kW (80 hp) at 2,200 rpm. With an unladen weight of 3,160 kg, a length of 3,815 mm, a width of 1,970 mm, a height of 2,470 mm and a wheelbase of 2,370 mm, the MTS-80 is compactly built; the rated speed of 2,200 rpm draws a comparatively high power output from its 4,750 cm³ displacement.

A four-cylinder of 4.75 litres displacement at 59 kW was, in the 1970s, one of the most widely built motorisations of Soviet farm machinery; the PTO runs at the standardised speeds of 540 or 1,000 rpm. Tractors of this size covered most field work from tillage to harvest transport on mid-sized farms.

When buying a tractor of this age second-hand, the condition of the engine and cooling system, wear on the clutch and gearbox, and the tightness of the hydraulics matter. Rust on the frame, axles and mudguards, together with the availability of spare parts, which given the once-high production numbers are comparatively easy to find in the remanufacture and used-parts market, determine the further extent of repair work needed.

Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells MTS-80

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power80 hp (59 kW)correct
Rated speed2,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement4,750 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,815 mmcorrect
Width1,970 mmcorrect
Height2,470 mmcorrect
Wheelbase2,370 mmcorrect
Ground clearance650 mmcorrect
Unladen weight3,160 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive4×2correct
Gearbox9/2correct
Front tyres7, 50×20correct
Rear tyres15, 5×38correct

Origin and approval

Constructionsemi-frame constructioncorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 18.7 kW/t (59 kW / 3.2 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 MTS-80 have?

The Belarus MTS-80 delivers 80 hp.

How much does the Belarus MTS-80 weigh?

The unladen weight is 3,160 kg.

What engine does the Belarus MTS-80 have?

4 cylinders, 4,750 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

What are the dimensions of the Belarus MTS-80?

3,815 mm × 1,970 mm × 2,470 mm.

When was the Belarus MTS-80 built?

Production years: 1974.

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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