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New Belarus-Made MTZ 1523 Announced!

6 Cylinder Tractor available with 155 hp or 175

MTZ Equipment Ltd. has announced their new 6 cylinder tractor – the Model MTZ 1523. This tractor is available with either 155 hp or an optional 175 hp. The MTZ 1523 is economical on fuel and heavy built at 13,900 lb., with one of the largest 3pt. hitch capacity in the industry, rated at 14,400 lb.

Other features include an air compressor on the engine that inflates tires in the fields, and a low rev, long stroke engine rated for 10,000+ hours before overhaul. There is also an optional bi-directional package with a second set of controls designated for reverse driving, as well as an optional front hitch and PTO package.

As with other Belarus made machines, the MTZ 1523 has a reliable and rugged engine, with no DEF, no DPF and no computers. Each engine is ensured to have a strong build that provides years of worry free performance, since Belarus has well established their tractors are machines built for endurance and power.

MTZ 1523

Not only is this 4WD tractor built for heavy performance and reliable work, but it also comes at an unbeatable value when compared to other brands in the same power range.

MTZ Equipment Ltd was founded in 1946 in the city of Minsk, Belarus. With over 60 years of great business behind them, MTZ has turned into one of the largest agricultural tractor manufacturers in the world. MTZ Equipment Ltd has produced over 3 million tractors, employs over 30,000 people, and exports their product to over 100 different countries. Customers have the opportunity to select from 62 different models, with a vast selection of assembly options for all operating conditions and climates.

There are both US and Canadian parts warehouses available to help provide genuine parts and service for old Belarus models, as well as the new MTZ tractors. MTZ Equipment Ltd is the exclusive distributor of Belarus made tractors throughout both Canada and the United States.

For more information about the MTZ 1523 or other MTZ equipment, please visit www.mtzequipment.com.


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