Belarus
Belarus 525
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.
Power65 hp
Founded1983 - 1996
Model525
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Belarus 525
Power
| Engine | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
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| 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) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Variants
| 505 | 2WD |
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| 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) |
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Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| 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 |
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| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Production
| Series | Progress Series |
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| Built in | Minsk, Belarus |
| Manufacturer | Belarus |
| Original price | $18,000 in 1996 |
| Years produced | 1983 - 1996 |
Transmission
| Type | unsynchronized |
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| 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. |
| Oil type | SAE 80-90 or 90 GL-5 |
| Oil capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 147.5 inches (374 cm) |
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| Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.20-20 |
| Max weight | 12,000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 106.75 inches (271 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 24 inches (60 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1630, 596@1800 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |