The Belarus 525 is a 4WD farm tractor produced from 1983 to 1996 as part of the Progress Series by Belarus in Minsk. It features a 65 hp MTZ 4.8L 4-cylinder diesel engine, a 9-speed unsynchronized transmission, and mechanical disc brakes. The tractor has power steering and an open operator station with an optional cab with air-conditioning. It has a rear PTO with independent 540 rpm and a rear hitch with position and draft control. The tractor weighs 6500 lbs and has a wheelbase of 96.5 inches. It is equipped with 11.20-20 front tires and 15.5-38 rear tires. The original price was $18,000 in 1996.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Belarus 525
Power
Engine:65 hp (48.5 kW)
PTO (claimed):63 hp (47.0 kW)
Engine
Type:diesel
Model:MTZ D-60
Power:65 hp (48.5 kW)
Torque:197 lb-ft (267.1 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1800
Torque RPM:1300
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:4.33x4.92 inches (110 x 125 mm)
Displacement:290 ci (4.8 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:21 qts (19.9 L)
Compression ratio:16:1
Intake valve clearance:0.012 inches (0.305 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.012 inches (0.305 mm)
Capacity
Fuel:34 gal (128.7 L)
Hydraulic system:4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Variants
505:2WD
525:4WD
Electrical
Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:900
Battery volts:6
Charging amps:50
Charging system:alternator
Engine Oil
Oil capacity:16 qts (15.1 L)
Hydraulics
Type:open center
Valves:2
Capacity:4.5 gal (17.0 L)
Pressure:2850 psi (196.5 bar)
Pump flow:10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm)
Steering flow:5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)
Steering pressure:1500 psi (103.4 bar)
Mechanical
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Production
Series:Progress Series
Built in:Minsk, Belarus
Manufacturer:Belarus
Original price:$18,000 in 1996
Years produced:1983 - 1996
Transmission
Type:unsynchronized
Gears:9 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to change gears or ranges. With the shift lever in neutral and clutch pressed, a knob on top can be rotated to select range, then the lever can be moved to select the gear.