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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
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