Overview
The Belarus 8311 is a 2WD row-crop tractor produced in Minsk from 1996 to 1999, featuring a standard cab and a 4.7L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. It is equipped with a 14-speed partially synchronized transmission providing 14 forward and 4 reverse gears, and was listed with an original price of 21,000 USD in 1999. In OCED testing, the unit demonstrated a maximum PTO power of 75.40 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,043 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Efficiency:
OCED Tractor Test 1742 recorded a PTO output of 75.40 hp at rated engine speed and a fuel consumption rate of 5.0 gallons per hour during maximum power testing.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout consists of a two-wheel drive system and a transmission featuring seven gears in two ranges with synchronized shifting available for gears three through seven.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with an open hydraulic system providing 12 gpm of pump flow and a Category II rear hitch with a tested lift capacity of 4,366 lbs at the ends.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Minsk, Belarus |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Belarus |
| Original price | 21000 (1999) |
Engine
| Engine type | Belarus 4.7L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.33x4.92 inches (110 x 125 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Description | Belarus D243C / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 289.8 ci (4.7 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Power | 81 hp (60.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 68.19 hp (50.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 75.40 hp (56.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Seven gears (1-7) in two ranges (low/high). Synchronized shifting in gears three to seven. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 14 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Transmission type | 14-speed partially synchronized |
| Type | partially synchronized |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 34 gal (128.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 5.75 gal (21.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5.75 gal (21.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Type | open |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at ends) | 4,366 lbs (1980 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2106 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 9.00-20 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
| Weight | 8150 lbs (3696 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 inches (237 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.00-20 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
| Weight | 8150 lbs (3696 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 inches (237 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1742
| Description | Diesel 14-speed 2WDOctober 23 - November 7, 1997Link: OCED Tractor Test 1742 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4H used for power test. / Gear 2H used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 4.1 gal/hour (15.5 l/hour) |
| Max power | 68.19 hp (50.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 70,43 lbs (3194 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 75.40 hp (56.2 kW) |
Variants
| 8011 | 2WD ROPS |
|---|---|
| 8045 | 4WD ROPS |
| 8311 | 2WD cab |
| 8345 | 4WD cab |