MTZ-50 tractor: description, technical characteristics

The MTZ-50 wheeled tractor belongs to the group of universal-tilling machines and to the traction class of 1.4 tons. In the Soviet years this model was used everywhere for agricultural, industrial or construction works. The manufacturer of this machine is the Minsk Tractor Plant.

A bit of history

The first tractor MTZ-50 came off the assembly line in 1962. This model was manufactured and supplied to Russia until 1985. Since that time, MTZ has produced limited quantities of such machines, mainly for export. Today, the Minsk plant produces a modified analog of this model - Belarus-500.

Main advantages

The machine-operators appreciated this tractor in the Soviet years and is popular with farmers today primarily for:

• Simplicity of design. This factor determines, first, the reliability of the model, and secondly, its full maintainability.

• Versatility. The MTZ-50 machine can be used for all kinds of agricultural work: plowing, fertilization, harvesting, irrigation, etc. Also this model is often purchased by municipal utilities for the export of spilled branches, construction and household garbage, etc. The tractor can work In conjunction with a variety of equipment. It can be used also as a bulldozer, excavator or forklift.

• Possibility of operation in the harshest weather conditions.

• Good cross-country ability. The wheels of this tractor can be adjusted if necessary. They are assembled and dismantled as soon as possible, since they are fastened with a special convenient connection.

• Low cost. This is one of the cheapest models of a tractor on the modern domestic market. Of course, today you can buy only the former Belorussian version of this modification. At the same time, not only the purchase itself, but also the repair of this equipment is cheap. MTZ-50 spare parts are also inexpensive.

• Uncomplicated to the quality of fuel.

Disadvantages of this model are typical for all tractors of Soviet production: the lack of air conditioning and noise. The minuses of this model also include not particularly high productivity when processing very large areas.

general description

In operation MTZ-50 tractor, the scheme of which is presented below, proved to be excellent in almost 60 years of operation. It's not surprising, because the technical characteristics of it are really good.

The skeleton of this machine is formed by a half-frame welded from two channels and beams, a clutch, a rear axle and a gearbox. The engine is fixed in front. Also on the beam are oil and water radiators, power steering and blinds. The hydraulic system of this model is separate-aggregate. The machine is equipped with disc brakes and a manual transmission.

The fuel tank is located behind the tractor driver's seat, and the closed cockpit is attached to the wings of the wheels. The windows of the MTZ-50 are very large and provide an excellent view. To illuminate the road at night, the car has four headlights.

Specifications

With information on what other parameters characterize the Belarusian model MTZ-50, please see the table below.

What are the modifications?

On the basis of the tractor MTZ-50, once the Minsk Tractor Plant produced several modifications. The car with the index "K" in the marking was designed by MTZ jointly with the engineers from Tbilisi. Its distinctive feature is increased stability on the slopes.

To work on the vineyards once used the modification of 50B, and in the rice fields - 50R. The 50H machine is different from the basic wheel diameter and low ground clearance.

If we compare MTZ-50 with modern brands of tractors, of course, it will necessarily reveal some shortcomings. However, all of them are more than offset by the cheapness of this model, ease of use and reliability. Very good characteristics and a modern analogue - "Belarus 500". If necessary, you can buy a used Soviet tractor, and a new, no less productive and reliable model.