Belarus 1500

The engine is a water-cooled six-cylinder diesel of 7,120 cm³ displacement, producing 116 kW (158 hp) at 2,100 rpm. The tractor is 4,710 mm long and 3,000 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,760 mm and a width of 2,250 mm; weight is 6,250 kg, and top speed is 32.3 km/h. The output per litre of this engine sits in a moderate range, pointing to a design built for durability rather than high revs.

A six-cylinder of over 7 litres displacement and more than 150 hp at a comparatively low speed of 2,100 rpm is built for high draft force for heavy tillage and wide implements on large fields. The low engine speed at a large displacement is a design principle that spares components and extends the engine's service life. At just over 32 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, and rust on sheet-metal and frame parts. On a tractor of this size, the electrics, cab seals and the condition of the brake system should also be closely checked. Spare parts for Belarus tractors of this size are, thanks to the brand's wide reach beyond its original markets, comparatively easy to obtain.