Belarus 8345

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Belarus 8345 is a robust row-crop tractor equipped with a liquid-cooled, 4-cylinder MTZ Diesel Model D-243 engine. It has a displacement of 290 cubic inches and delivers a maximum power output of 75.4 horsepower at 2200 RPM, with a peak torque of 211 lb-ft at 1400 RPM and a torque rise of 17.1%. The tractor features a selective gear, fixed ratio transmission with 14 forward and 4 reverse gears. It has a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis and hydrostatic power steering for enhanced maneuverability. Key performance metrics include a fuel consumption of 4.96 gallons per hour at maximum power with a fuel efficiency of 0.464 lb/hp.hr, a maximum drawbar pull of 3660 lbs in 8th gear at a speed of 7.00 mph, and hydraulic capabilities with a maximum force of 4536 lbs and a pump delivery rate of 13.3 GPM.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 75.4

Transmission: Selective gear, fixed ratio

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 8,640

Fuel Type: Diesel

Belarus 8345 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 12% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 2% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: -
Model: MTZ Diesel Model D-243
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Direct Injection
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 290
Bore (in): 4.33
Stroke (in): 4.92
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 75.4

Transmission

Type: Selective gear, fixed ratio
Forward Gears: 14
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 8,640

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 20
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): 14.2
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): 16.9
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open
Starter Type: Electric, 24 volts
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: October 23 to November 7, 1997

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 75.40 HP (56.23 kW) at 2200 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 4.96 Gal/hr (18.78 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.464 lb/hp.hr (0.282 kg/kW.h)
Torque: 211 lb.-ft. (286 Nm) at 1400 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (8th Gear): 68.30 HP (50.93 kW) with a drawbar pull of 3660 lbs (16.28 kN) and a speed of 7.00 mph (11.26 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed (8th Gear): 0.514 lb/hp.hr (0.313 kg/kWh) with a fuel efficiency of 13.69 Hp.hr/gal (2.70 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 211 lb.-ft. (286 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 17.1% with no load increase at 1800 rpm (-8%)

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 4536 lbs (20.2 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 13.3 GPM (50.3 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 16.7 HP (12.6 kW) at delivery pressure of 2410 psi (166 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (955 rpm): 15.19 Hp.hr/gal (2.99 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 4.96 Gal/hr (18.78 l/h) at 2200 rpm

Recommended Citation Format: Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (1997). Test 1742: Belarus 8345, 8011, 8045 and 8311. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2050