MADDINGTON-based Belarus Equipment will showcase a range of new Belarus tractors at Mingenew and Dowerin this year, with power ratings from 26kW (36hp) to 261kW (355hp).
The company, which has been recently appointed as the Australian distributor of Palesse harvesters, began importing Belarus tractors in 2014.
Company director Michael Giles is confident they will be popular with farmers looking for well-built tractors at competitive prices.
The flagship model is the 4WD 3522.5 which has a six cylinder 261kW Deutz power plant linked to a hydro-mechanical gear box with friction clutches offering five ranges with six speeds within each range.
Standard features include front and rear three-point linkages and a front and rear PTO, a coaxial-type front axle with planetary final drives, hydrostatic steering with metering pump, 24 volt electrical system with front and rear work lights, four pairs of independent controlled outlets for powering auxiliary equipment and the mandatory spacious cab with passenger seat and ergonomic controls.
An ideal tractor for a range of year-round tasks is the 1221.5, which has a 98kW (130hp) 7.12L turbo-charged diesel engine with Bosch common rail fuel-injection and emissions control compliant to Tier 3B.
A synchronised manual 24/12 speed transmission has a ceramic-metal clutch along with limited slip front differentials and planetary gear-driven hubs.
The 1221.5 comes with an air-conditioned cab with controls within easy reach and overall operator comfort.
The 952.5 features a 70kW (90hp) 4.75L turbo-charged diesel engine with Bosch common rail fuel injection, coupled to a 14/4 speed transmission with ceramic-metal clutch.
Additional equipment includes a rear PTO shaft with eight-spline shank, two-line pneumatic system, hydraulic system with three auxiliary circuits, HY-2 hitch with crossbar, creeper drives and work lights.
The 622 boasts a four cylinder Lombardini 46kW (62.5hp) engine, with a single disc, friction-type, constantly-closed transmission and comes with a hydraulic hitch system with a lifting capacity of 2800kg.
The smaller 321 also features a 3L Lombardini 26.5kW (36hp) engine linked to a single-disc, friction-type, constantly-closed transmission with 16/8 gears.
The 4WD model can lift a handy 1100kg and is configured with rear three point linkage, drawbar and PTO (540/1000), front ballast weights and two pairs of independently-controlled outlets for power auxiliary equipment.
Ken Wilson
Farm Weekly's machinery writer.
Farm Weekly's machinery writer.
