Tractor Belarus 1523 technical characteristics

Tractor engineering in Belarus is constantly developing. Long-established models are being replaced by new, more improved ones, made in accordance with modern quality standards.

Since 2009, the Minsk Plant has been producing the MTZ-1523 tractor, which belongs to traction class 3. The characteristic features of this type of machine are: high engine power and all-wheel drive design, which provides better traction with the soil. Agricultural technology that meets these parameters is ideal for agricultural work.

Specifications

Dimensions

MTZ 1523 has very impressive dimensions and weight indicators:

• Its length is 4.71 m.
• Width - 2.25 m.
• Height - 2.96 m.
• The wheelbase is 2.85 m.
• The track on the rear wheels is 1.8 m, on the front wheels - 1.61 m.
• Ground clearance (clearance) - 0.4 m.
• Without fuel and operating fluids, it weighs 5.8 tons.
• Total weight - 7.2 tons.

Thanks to these parameters, the tractor is capable of fording a ford, the depth of which can reach 0.85 m. It is also distinguished by good maneuverability in difficult conditions and increased maneuvering ability.

Engine

The model is equipped with a diesel turbocharged engine D 260 with six cylinders, designed for a power of 148 hp. The volume of the power unit is 7.12 liters, the maximum speed of its crankshaft is 2275 rpm, which is 175 more than the nominal one. The maximum torque value is 587 Nm. Without working fluids, the engine weighs 650 kg.

The turbo engine is equipped with a three-stage air cleaner to ensure air flow to the cylinders. It starts with an electric starter.

According to the technical data sheet, fuel consumption is 161.8 g/hp/h, but in operating mode it can be higher. The volume of the main fuel tank is 130 l, the additional one is 120.

The engine is equipped with a dual-circuit hydraulic cooling system with a radiator. The movement of antifreeze in it occurs due to a centrifugal pump, and the thermal regime is maintained by the operation of two thermostats and a fan.

The motor is equipped with a combined lubrication system with a gear oil pump. The lubricant in it is cleaned by filtration and cooled using a built-in heat exchanger.

The advantages of the D-260 should be listed:

• economical fuel consumption;
• compliance with environmental safety standards;
• good location of the liquid-oil heat exchange device;
• automatic temperature control;
• two-level purification of fuel and oil.

Hydraulics

The control of additional implements with a large lifting capacity on the MTZ 1523 is carried out using electro-hydraulics based on the Bosch-Rexroth technique. Automation allows you to work in three adjustment positions: power, mixed and positional.

The operator can control attachments, adjust tillage settings and perform other necessary tasks directly from the cab.

The maximum weight for which the rear implements are designed is 6.5 tons. Synchronization of braking and trailed equipment allows the braking distance to be reduced by 1.5 times.

Installation of additional implements is carried out using a standard mounted system at the rear of the agricultural unit. The operation of pneumatics is ensured by the pneumatic system of the tractor itself; the drive is provided by the PTO.

Transmission

The car is equipped with a manual transmission. There are 16 speeds for forward movement and 8 for reverse. The box consists of:

• crankcase;
• hydraulic systems;
• regulatory complex;
• intermediate shaft;
• gear block.

Transmission lubricant lubricates transmission parts. It must be replaced regularly, according to the instructions in the instructions.

Thanks to the motor, the agricultural unit is capable of reaching speeds of up to 32.5 km/h when moving forward and 15.6 km/h when moving in reverse. This makes it suitable for performing many manipulations in the field of agriculture.

Chassis, transmission and controls

This configuration is equipped with a parking and service braking system. The functional elements are located on the drive gear shafts.

Service brakes are divided into left and right. They are driven by two pedals using a hydrostatic drive. The parking brake activates the detent lever via an independent mechanical linkage.

The transmission includes:

• Closed double-disc clutch. The drive is hydrostatic, the control is a pedal.
• Rear axle, consisting of a main gear, final and final drives and a locking differential.
• The front axle, which is the drive axle. It is presented in the form of a solid beam with a main gear located inside, as well as driven and drive gears.

The distinctive features of the chassis are reliability and convenience. Thanks to the design of the wheels, the track can be changed. On the front axle, the distance is reduced or increased by turning the disk 180°, on the rear axle - by moving the unit along the axle axis. To increase cross-country ability, dual wheels are installed.

Controls:

• steering wheel mounted on an adjustable column;
• four pedals, two of which are designed to operate the brake system, the rest for supplying fuel and clutch;
• levers that change gears and ranges;
• several control units: differential lock, front axle connection, hydraulic suspension system, PTO;
• parking brake lever;
• handles for changing shaft operating modes and selecting power.

Steering

Hydrostatic steering of the agricultural unit makes it possible to significantly reduce the effort required when performing maneuvers. The system consists of:

• left-hand rotation gear pump;
• dosing pump;
• double rod cylinder;
• an oil container with a fine filter inside.

The mount is designed in such a way that the tractor can be controlled from the operator’s seat located at the rear.

Tractor Belarus-1523 (TMZ 1523)

More detailed information by phone: (4852) 69-52-80

is an official dealer of MTZ. The production association Minsk Tractor Plant was founded on May 29, 1946. Over more than half a century of its existence, the plant has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in the world. MTZ produced more than 3 million tractors, of which more than 500 thousand were delivered to approximately 100 countries. Today, customers are offered 62 models of different types of machines, in more than a hundred assembly options for all climatic and operating conditions. New tractor models have a wide range of options for aggregation with agricultural machines from various manufacturers. All tractors sold have received international certificates confirming their compliance with European Union standards.

Device

Cabin

The ergonomic cabin is designed and manufactured using the latest technology.

It is equipped with a comfortable adjustable seat that allows the driver to have an all-round view. A protective screen, safety spherical windows, high-quality internal lining and modern design guarantee comfort and safety when performing tasks.

While inside, the operator is completely protected from temperature changes, noise and vibration. An optimal microclimate is maintained by heating and ventilation.

Electrically driven washers and wipers are installed on the rear and windshield, thanks to which even heavy rain or snow will not interfere with reliable operation. Side mirrors provide excellent visibility for the tractor driver. If desired, you can install a car radio in the cabin; there is a special place for it.

Attachments

Almost any agricultural equipment is suitable for this model:

• various types of plows;
• seeders;
• harrows;
• mowers;
• tillage units;
• seeders-cultivators.

Using hydraulic outlets, such devices are installed on the rear suspension. Their movement is provided by the tractor itself.

Tractor MTZ-1523: technical characteristics

Belarus-1523 (MTZ-1523) is one of the multifunctional machines produced by the Minsk Tractor Plant, intended for use in agricultural production, the construction industry, the forestry industry and municipal services.

MTZ-1523 – a reliable machine for any work

Created on the basis of the less powerful MTZ-1221 and MTZ-82, the machine of the third traction class is successfully used when cultivating any soil in various climatic zones and is aggregated with a large number of devices and mechanisms.

The developers have significantly expanded the versatility of the model by equipping it with coupling mechanisms with other devices with the possibility of installation both in front of the machine and in its rear.

High reliability, excellent cross-country ability, versatility, efficiency and ease of operation, affordable service and comfort allowed the vehicle to gain well-deserved popularity in the post-Soviet countries and beyond.

Layout and ergonomics

The model uses a traditional layout solution for machines produced by the Minsk Tractor Plant - a cabin that does not obstruct access to the engine, located behind the power plant and large rear wheels.

The cab is equipped with a curved frame that protects the operator when the machine overturns. A large volume of glazing using safety tinted glass of a convex shape, windshield cleaning devices, good heat, noise and vibration insulation characteristics, ventilation and heating systems, an ergonomic chair and a convenient layout of control and monitoring devices for the operation of the machine provide maximum conditions for comfortable and productive work of the operator .

In cars that are operated in regions with hot climates, an air conditioning system is installed.

Model features

The main qualities that distinguish the MTZ-1523 from other machines of its class:

• improved modern design of the model with a predominance of curved contours and convex cab windows;
• a six-cylinder engine with a turbocharging system designed for diesel fuel consumption that meets the requirements of international environmental standards;
• hydraulic system with microprocessor control, ensuring efficient operation of attachments with increased load capacity;
• possibility of long-term operation in reverse mode;
• a transmission unit that allows transitions between tractor speed ranges without interruption of torque;
• front-wheel drive.

Additional options offered upon delivery of the tractor:

• wheel doubling kit;
• passenger seat;
• a device for installing attachments at the front of the machine and a crossbar for the rear attachment.

Power point

The 158-horsepower four-stroke diesel engine “D-260.1S2” with a volume of 7.12 liters and a turbocharging system installed on the tractor allows the machine to move forward at speeds of up to 32.38 km/h.

The motor, whose temperature is controlled automatically, is equipped with a highly efficient cooling system with forced circulation of liquid, which virtually eliminates engine overheating.

Design

Confident control of the tractor under any load is ensured by hydraulic steering, which includes a metering pump and two differential hydraulic cylinders, as well as ballast weights installed in front of the tractor.

Thanks to the BOSCH microprocessor control module built into the hydraulic system of the model, the machine works effectively with any additional equipment, regardless of its position relative to the tractor body. The tractor's hydraulic circuit with a capacity of 35 liters is powered by a pump with a capacity of 55 liters per minute.

Hydrostatic brakes attached to the main gears of the final drives operate in a container with oil.

The hydromechanical synchronized transmission unit of the stepped type with 16 forward and 8 reverse gears and a dry double-disc clutch allows the transition between speed ranges without interruption of torque.

Modifications

The Belarusian plant is constantly improving basic variations. There are currently five modifications, all of which are presented in the table below.

The manufacturer modernizes its equipment in accordance with market needs. Changes are constantly being made to the design of the power unit due to stricter environmental requirements for agricultural machinery. In addition, the company's leading engineers do not stop improving the ergonomics of the tractor driver's work area.

Tractor MTZ 1523.4

Product catalog - Tractors - Based on the MTZ 1523 model

Buy tractor MTZ-1523.4

The tractor is designed to perform various general-purpose agricultural work, basic and pre-sowing tillage, sowing as part of wide-cut and combined units, harvesting work as part of high-performance harvesting complexes, and transport work.

• Specifications

Model features

Diesel emissions correspond to Stage IIIa.

Additional equipment options:

• Front PTO (with MMZ engine);
• Front hitch;
• Gearbox: manual, step-by-step (24/12);
• Air conditioner;
• Front ballast with a total weight of up to 1025 kg.

Tractor MTZ 1523.4

Possessing all the advantages of its class, the MTZ 1523.4 is characterized by relatively high performance thanks to a powerful 150 hp engine. and increased load capacity up to six and a half tons. The model is also characterized by economical fuel consumption, which, coupled with a large fuel tank, allows equipment to move long distances and perform large production tasks.

Also, Belarus 1523.4 meets the highest standard - level 3 of the European Directive, which involves the use of equipment in harvesting grain crops in environmentally friendly agricultural production.

Service

Since MTZ 1523 has a combined engine lubrication system, in summer it is better to use diesel oil with DP 11 and DSP 11 additives, and in winter - DP 8. Synthetic lubricants are also suitable. For the transmission, it is recommended to use universal all-season oil. When choosing it, you should pay attention to the viscosity and operating temperature. Technical inspection must be carried out once per shift (every 10 hours). Scheduled technical inspection is carried out after 125, 250, 500, 1000 and 2000 engine hours.

Major breakdowns and their elimination

This model has proven itself due to the possibility of carrying out repairs in the field. The tractor is characterized by stable operation throughout the warranty period established by the manufacturer. The intensity of use does not affect it in any way. The suitability of mechanisms and components for repair can be described as quite high.

According to customer reviews, the cost and quality of this agricultural implement are in the optimal ratio. Most malfunctions are usually caused by improper operation of equipment, untimely maintenance and negligence.

Advantages and disadvantages

You can find out why this configuration is good from reviews of owners who already have experience in using it. Based on their opinion, the advantages are worth listing:

• economical, powerful engine with excellent traction characteristics;
• simple and intuitive controls;
• comfortable cabin;
• high cross-country ability due to all-wheel drive;
• variety of additional trailed and mounted equipment;
• hydraulic distributor providing good power availability;
• availability of necessary information, available spare parts and materials for repairs;
• high quality tires.

The disadvantages should also be pointed out:

• Clutch discs wear out quite quickly, even with regular debugging;
• rubber hoses of the hydraulic system are not reliable enough;
• there are characteristic signs of poor-quality assembly (leaky connections, misalignment, poor tightening of elements).