Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-50B
Built: 1959 · Series: T-50
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T-50B: water-cooled tracked tractor with a 5,400cc diesel engine, 50 hp, a 10+2-speed gearbox and a 3,570 kg unladen weight, from 1959
As a tracked tractor with a diesel engine from 1959, the T-50B belongs to the class of classic crawler tractors for tillage, widespread before wheeled heavy tractors became common in agriculture across Eastern Europe.
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The water-cooled diesel engine has a displacement of 5,400 cm³ and produces 50 hp at 1,500 rpm; power runs through a gearbox of 10 forward and 2 reverse ratios to the tracked undercarriage. At an unladen weight of 3,570 kg, the machine measures 3,595 mm in length and 1,050 mm in width on a wheelbase of 1,585 mm, with 220 mm of ground clearance beneath the chassis.
The tracked undercarriage spreads the machine's weight over a large contact area, reducing ground pressure compared with a wheeled tractor of the same engine output, which gives an advantage in pulling power on soft or uneven ground, though at the cost of travel speed and road suitability, for which the tracked chassis was never intended in the first place.
When buying a T-50B used, the condition of the tracked undercarriage, including rollers, track tension and track wear, matters most, since renewing it on such an old machine is costly and labour-intensive. Also worth checking are the state of the diesel engine and injection pump and corrosion damage to the frame, which is hard to avoid on a machine of this age.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells T-50B
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hpcorrect |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Displacement | 5,400 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,595 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,050 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,250 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,585 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 220 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,570 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | Kettecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 10/2correct |
Origin and approval
| Construction | Kettentraktorcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 10.3 kW/t (37 kW / 3.6 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-50B have?
The Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-50B delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-50B weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,570 kg.
What engine does the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-50B have?
5,400 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
What are the dimensions of the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-50B?
3,595 mm × 1,050 mm × 2,250 mm.
When was the Chisinau Traktorenwerk Belarus T-50B built?
Production years: 1959.
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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