The Belarus T-40 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1961 to 1968 by the Soviet Lipetsk Tractor Factory in Russia. It is known under the Belarus brand name in the West. The tractor features a Vladimir 4.1L 4-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine producing 37 hp (27.6 kW). It offers two variants: the 2WD T-40 and the 4WD T-40A. The transmission includes a 7-speed gear with an additional 12-speed creeper range. The tractor has manual steering, a standard cab, and a rear PTO with 540/ground speed. Fuel capacity is 19.6 gallons with an auxiliary 0.8-gallon pony motor fuel tank. Dimensions vary slightly between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights ranging from 5223 to 5730 pounds. Standard tires differ between 2WD and 4WD configurations.
Detailed specifications and technical data for Belarus T-40
Power
Engine power:37 hp (27.6 kW)
Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-38
4WD Standard tires (ag):Front: 8.3/8-20. Rear: 12.4/11-38
Engine
Type:diesel
Model:Vladimir D-37
Power:37 hp (27.6 kW)
Cooling:air-cooled
Starter:pony motor, electric
Idle RPM:800-1750
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1600
Bore/Stroke:4.134x4.724 inches (105 x 120 mm)
Displacement:253.2 ci (4.1 L)
Oil capacity:11.6 qts (11.0 L)
Starter volts:12
Capacity
Fuel:19.6 gal (74.2 L)
Aux. fuel:0.8 gal (pony motor) (3.0 L)
Hydraulic system:3.8 gal (14.4 L)
Variants
T-40:2WD
T-40A:4WD
Dimensions
Width:64 inches (162 cm) (Width at minimum tread.)
2WD Length:144.1 inches (366 cm)
2WD Weight:5223 lbs (2369 kg)
4WD Length:151.4 inches (384 cm)
4WD Weight:5730 lbs (2599 kg)
Height (cab):93.3 inches (236 cm)
2WD Wheelbase:84.5 inches (214 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:88.6 inches (225 cm)
Clearance (rear axle):19.7 inches (50 cm)
Clearance (front axle):21.3 inches (54 cm)
Hydraulics
Capacity:3.8 gal (14.4 L)
Mechanical
Cab:standard
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering:Manual steering
Production
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Notes:The T-40 series of tractors were manufactured in the Soviet Lipetsk Tractor Factory. TractorData lists this model under the Belarus brand name, most common in the West for Soviet tractors.
Built in:Lipetsk, Russia
Years produced:1961 - 1968
Transmission
Type:gear
Gears:7 forward and 1 reverse
Notes:Seven forward gears plus reverse. Russian literature refers to the lowest gear as "slow" and the next gear as "first".
Creeper type:creeper
Creeper gears:12 forward and 2 reverse
Creeper notes:Additional creeper range to the standard transmission. The two highest gears should not be used in creeper range.