The Belarus LTZ-40 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1968 to 1973 by Belarus in Lipetsk, Russia. Marketed in the West as the LTZ-40, it succeeded the original Lipetsk-built T-40 and featured the Vladimir D-144 4.1L air-cooled 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 50 hp (37.3 kW). It came in two variants: the 2WD T-40M and the 4WD T-40AM. The tractor has a 7-speed gear transmission with creeper range, power assist steering, band brakes, and a standard cab. It features a rear lift capacity of 4,410 lbs (2000 kg) and a rear PTO with 540/ground speed. The LTZ-40 has a wheelbase of 89.4 inches (227 cm), length of 151.4 inches (384 cm), width of 82.7 inches (210 cm), and height of 93.3 inches (236 cm). It weighs between 5623 lbs (2550 kg) for 2WD and 6064 lbs (2750 kg) for 4WD. Tire options include 6.50-16 or 8.00-20 front tires and 13.6-38 rear tires.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Belarus LTZ-40
Power
Engine power:50 hp (37.3 kW)
Tires
Ag rear:13.6-38
Ag front:6.50-16, 8.00-20
Engine
Type:diesel
Model:Vladimir D-144
Power:50 hp (37.3 kW)
Torque:161.5 lb-ft (219.0 Nm)
Cooling:air-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:19.6 gal (74.2 L)
Rated RPM:1800
Torque RPM:1050
Bore/Stroke:4.134x4.724 inches (105 x 120 mm)
Displacement:253.2 ci (4.1 L)
Variants
T-40M:2WD
T-40AM:4WD
Dimensions
Width:82.7 inches (210 cm)
Length:151.4 inches (384 cm)
Wheelbase:89.4 inches (227 cm)
2WD Weight:5623 lbs (2550 kg)
4WD Weight:6064 lbs (2750 kg)
Height (cab):93.3 inches (236 cm)
Hydraulics
Total flow:11.4 gpm (43.1 lpm)
Mechanical
Cab:standard
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Band brakes
Steering:power assist
Production
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:Marketed as "Belarus LTZ-40" in the West, the T-40M was the successor to the original Lipetsk-built T-40 offering the D-144 engine and a new hood. In some markets, the T-40AM was sold as the T-40A Super.
Built in:Lipetsk, Russia
Years made:1968 - 1973
Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:7 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:Seven gears, plus reverse, with creeper range. The two highest gears should not be used in creeper range. Russian literature refers to the lowest gear as "slow" and the next gear as "first".