Belarus
Belarus T-40
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.
Power37 hp
Founded1961 - 1968
ModelT-40
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Belarus T-40
Power
| Engine power | 37 hp (27.6 kW) |
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Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 12.4/11-38 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3/8-20. Rear: 12.4/11-38 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
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| 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) |
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| Aux. fuel | 0.8 gal (pony motor) (3.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 3.8 gal (14.4 L) |
Variants
| T-40 | 2WD |
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| T-40A | 4WD |
Dimensions
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) (Width at minimum tread.) |
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| 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) |
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Mechanical
| Cab | standard |
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| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | Manual steering |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
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| Notes | The T-40 series of tractors were manufactured in the Soviet Lipetsk Tractor Factory. |
| Built in | Lipetsk, Russia |
| Years produced | 1961 - 1968 |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| 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. |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO Type | 540/ground |
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