Belarus 1500
The Belarus 1500 is a tractor produced by Belarus. It is equipped with a 558 ci 9.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 18600 lbs 8436 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
83.2 gal
314.9 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
18600 lbs
8436 kg
Overview
 | 1977 - 1985
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorXTZ built
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
XTZ built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Belarus |
Manufacturer | XTZ |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Kharkiv, Ukraine | |
Original price was $37,000 in 1985 | |
Variants | |
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T-150K | European model designation |
Belarus 1500 Engine | |
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Belarus 9.1L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Belarus 1500 Transmission | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
Belarus 1500 Power | |
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Engine | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 147 hp
109.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 168 hp
125.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 147.03 hp
109.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 168.76 hp
125.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Pneumatic shoe brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 83.2 gal
314.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 9.8 gal
37.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 9.8 gal
37.1 L |
Pump flow | 21.1 gpm
79.9 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 |
1000 | |
Engine RPM | 540@2100 |
1000@2048 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Weight | 18600 lbs
8436 kg |
Front tire | 21.3-24 |
Rear tire | 21.3-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Traktor-program published in 1979, by Belarus | |
Trattori published by Belarus |
Engine
Engine Detail — 558 ci / 9.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Belarus CMD-62 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-6 |
Displacement | 558 ci
9.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.118x4.528 inches
130 x 115 mm |
Power | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter type | gasoline pony motor |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Belarus 1500 Engine | |
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Image courtesy of Nevin Bontrager |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
Belarus 1500 Tires | |
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Ag front | 21.3-24 |
Ag rear | 21.3-24 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Length | 241 inches
612 cm |
Width | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Height | 124.6 inches
316 cm |
Operating weight | 18600 lbs
8436 kg |
Ballasted weight | 19885 lbs
9019 kg |
Front tread | 73.2 inches
185 cm |
Rear tread | 73.2 inches
185 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1333 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
November 14 - 27, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1333 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 168.76 hp
125.8 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 169.63 hp
126.5 kW |
Fuel use | 10.3 gal/hour
39.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 147.03 hp
109.6 kW |
Fuel use | 10.1 gal/hour
38.2 l/hour |
Gear 2-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 19,311 lbs
8759 kg |
Gear 1-3 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Belarus 1500 based on its 175 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Belarus 1500.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs
Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (83.2 gal / 314.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.1 gal/hr (34.4 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Belarus 1500 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Belarus 1500.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)175 hp
Kilowatts (kW)130.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)177.4 PS
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