Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L
Built: 1969–1971 · Series: T-54Л
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T-54L: classic mid-size farm tractor with a water-cooled 4,750cc four-cylinder diesel, 50 hp and a top speed of 16.1 km/h, built 1969 to 1971
With a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine and a top speed capped at 16.1 km/h, the T-54L belongs to the class of classic, low-revving mid-size farm tractors, built for field work rather than road transport or fast trailer haulage of any kind.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 4,750 cm³ and produces 50 hp at a rated 1,600 rpm. At an unladen weight of 4,145 kg, the machine measures 3,450 mm in length and 1,250 mm in width on a wheelbase of 1,600 mm; build height stands at 2,290 mm, and top speed at 16.1 km/h.
A four-cylinder diesel engine with a low rated speed of 1,600 rpm and a top speed capped at just over 16 km/h mark a sturdy, classic field tractor, built for steady pulling power during tillage rather than for travel speed. The low rated speed spares the engine under the continuous load of drawbar work and was typical for tractors of this generation, built for years of heavy field duty.
When buying a T-54L used, given the machine's age, the condition of the four-cylinder engine and its injection pump matters most, along with the tightness of the cooling system and the state of the clutch. Also worth checking are corrosion damage to the frame and mudguards and the availability of spare parts for a diesel engine of this design that is now many decades old.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells T-54L
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,750 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,250 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,290 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,600 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 310 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,145 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Kettecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 9/2correct |
| Top speed | 16.1 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Gleitkettentraktorcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.9 kW/t (37 kW / 4.1 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 Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L have?
The Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,145 kg.
What engine does the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L have?
4 cylinders, 4,750 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L go?
Top speed is 16.1 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L?
3,450 mm × 1,250 mm × 2,290 mm.
When was the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-54L built?
Production years: 1969–1971.
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.
- 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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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