Overview
The Belarus 5480 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor equipped with a 4.8L four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine and a 24-volt electric starting system. The machine features a cab with an integrated heater, hydrostatic power steering, and a Type II rear hitch. Production included two distinct variants: the 5480 with a 14-speed partially synchronized transmission and the 5480S with a 9-speed shuttle transmission.
Ideal Applications
Transmission Layout and Gear Selection:
The 5480 variant provides 14 forward and 4 reverse gears, while the 5480S variant is configured with a 9-speed shuttle transmission providing 8 reverse gears.
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The direct injection engine features a 4.33x4.92 inch bore/stroke and is rated at a claimed PTO output of 85 horsepower.
Electrical and Hydraulic Systems:
The tractor is built with an open center hydraulic system and a 12-volt electrical system utilizing two batteries and a 50-amp alternator charging system.
Production
| Manufacturer | Belarus |
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Engine
| Engine type | Belarus 4.8L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.33x4.92 inches (110 x 125 mm) |
| Description | Belarus / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 289.9 ci (4.8 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| PTO (claimed) | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 14 forward and 4 reverse / 9 forward and 8 reverse |
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| Type | partially synchronized / shuttle |
| Transmission type | 14-speed partially synchronized / 9-speed shuttle |
| Transmission type | 14-speed partially synchronized / 9-speed shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab with heater. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 50 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Variants
| 5480 | 14-speed |
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| 5480S | 9-speed shuttle |