Overview
The Belarus 525 is a 4WD farm tractor manufactured in Minsk between 1983 and 1996, originally retailing for approximately $18,000. It is powered by a 4.8L four-cylinder MTZ diesel engine producing 65 hp and features an unsynchronized 9-speed transmission with a two-range selection system.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Equipped with a four-wheel-drive system and an unsynchronized transmission providing 9 forward and 2 reverse gears, requiring a full stop and clutch engagement for gear or range changes.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The 290 ci liquid-cooled engine is rated at 1800 RPM and 197 lb-ft of torque, delivering a claimed 63 hp through an independent 540 RPM rear power take-off.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
Features an open center hydraulic system with a 10.5 gpm pump flow and a Category II rear hitch capable of lifting 3,700 lbs at the ends.
Production
| Description | Built in Minsk, Belarus / Original price was $18,000 in 1996 |
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| Manufacturer | Belarus |
Engine
| Engine type | MTZ 4.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.33x4.92 inches (110 x 125 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 21 qts (19.9 L) |
| Description | MTZ D-60 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 290 ci (4.8 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.012 inches (0.305 mm) |
| Power | 65 hp (48.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 197 lb-ft (267.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Oil capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 63 hp (47.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | 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. |
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| Gears | 9 forward and 2 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Oil type | SAE 80-90 or 90 GL-5 |
| Transmission type | 9-speed unsynchronized |
| Type | unsynchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Mechanical disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 34 gal (128.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2850 psi (196.5 bar) |
| Pump flow | 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 3700 lbs (1678 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1630 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 900 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging amps | 50 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 11.20-20 |
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| Ag rear | 15.5-38 |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 18 inches (45 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 24 inches (60 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 69 inches (175 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 106.75 inches (271 cm) |
| Length | 147.5 inches (374 cm) |
| Max weight | 12,000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
| Front tire | 11.20-20 |
| Rear tire | 15.5-38 |
| Weight | 6500 lbs (2948 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 inches (245 cm) |
References
| Description | Operators Manual 500 Series, 800 Series and 900 Series Tractors (904805) published in 1992 / Belarus 525 published in 1988 |
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Speeds
| Description | 15.8x38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 505 | 2WD |
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| 525 | 4WD |