Belarus 1200
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Belarus 1221: the six-cylinder tractor from the Minsk Tractor Works, 96 kW (130 hp) at 2,200 rpm and a weight of 5,300 kg, in production since 1994
Belarus is the export brand of the Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ), founded in 1946 and among the world's largest tractor makers. The model 1221 has been built since 1994; on MTZ tractors with this numbering, the type number roughly corresponds to the output in horsepower.
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The engine is a water-cooled six-cylinder diesel of 7,120 cm³ displacement, producing 96 kW (130 hp) at 2,200 rpm. The tractor is 4,950 mm long and 2,880 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,760 mm and a width of 2,250 mm; weight is 5,300 kg, the three-point hydraulics' lift capacity is 4,300 kg, and top speed is 39.5 km/h.
A six-cylinder of over 7 litres displacement with a lift capacity of nearly 4.3 tonnes on the three-point hydraulics belongs to the class of heavy general-purpose tractors for large fields and work with wide, heavy implements. The combination of engine output and lift capacity also allows heavy front and rear implements to be run in municipal and forestry use. At almost 40 km/h, the tractor falls within the T driving-licence category.
When buying used, what matters is the engine's operating hours, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, the three-point hydraulics given the lift capacity, and rust on sheet-metal and frame parts. On tractors of this size, it is also worth checking the cab seals and the electrics. Spare parts for Belarus tractors of this size are, thanks to the brand's wide reach beyond its original markets, comparatively easy to obtain.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Belarus 1221, Minsker Traktorenwerk (Wikipedia)
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