Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2
Built: 1953–1958 · Series: MTЗ
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Belarus MTZ-2 – Soviet tractor built 1953 to 1958: four-cylinder diesel of 4,080 cc, 37 hp at 1,400 rpm, 3,280 kg weight, top speed of 13 km/h
Belarus is the export name for tractors from the Minsk Tractor Works, which has ranked among the largest makers of wheeled tractors in Eastern Europe since the 1950s. The MTZ-2 was built between 1953 and 1958 and belongs to the early models of this production.
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The water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 4,080 cc and produces 37 hp, or 27 kW, at 1,400 rpm. At 3,680 mm long, 1,685 mm wide, 2,420 mm high, with a 2,380 mm wheelbase and 3,280 kg weight, the MTZ-2 reaches a design top speed of 13 km/h.
37 hp from 4 litres of displacement at a low 1,400 rpm points to a slow-running, torque-heavy tractor engine, built for the heavy tillage demanded by collective and state farms in the 1950s. The high weight of 3,280 kg against comparatively modest power shows a rugged design built for durability rather than efficiency.
When buying such an old Belarus tractor, the condition of the crankshaft, cylinder bores and cooling system matters most, as these machines often stood in continuous use for decades. Spare parts for MTZ tractors remain comparatively easy to find even for older models, thanks to the brand's wide spread across Eastern Europe, though on a model this early the fit of newer replacement parts against the original tolerances is worth checking carefully before ordering anything.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Belarus MTZ-2
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 37 hp (27 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,080 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,680 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,685 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,420 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,280 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | 4×2correct |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 5/1correct |
| Front tyres | 6, 50×20correct |
| Rear tyres | 12×38correct |
| Top speed | 13 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | semi-frame constructioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Units built | 148,800correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 8.2 kW/t (27 kW / 3.3 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 22% 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 Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2 have?
The Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2 delivers 37 hp.
How much does the Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,280 kg.
What engine does the Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2 have?
4 cylinders, 4,080 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2 go?
Top speed is 13 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2?
3,680 mm × 1,685 mm × 2,420 mm.
When was the Yumz / Belarus MTZ-2 built?
Production years: 1953–1958.
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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