MTZ 1523 tractor: specifications and owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

MTZ 1523 is a universal wheeled agricultural tractor designed to perform a fairly wide range of work. The model is used to prepare the soil for sowing, sowing, processing seedlings, helps with harvesting and transporting it. In addition, the MTZ 1523 tractor is in demand in industry, construction, forestry and public utilities.

The production of this equipment is carried out by the Minsk Tractor Plant. "Belarus-1523" is designed for operation in different climatic and soil zones.

Destination

MTZ 1523 is able to perform work in any climate and on any soil.

It is used in crop production:

• for tillage;
• plant chemicals and protection;
• cultivation and harvesting of cereals, corn, potatoes, vegetables and other industrial crops;
• for fertilization;
• for fodder;
• for transport and handling operations.

In animal husbandry, MTZ 1523 is used:

• for the removal and application of solid and liquid organic fertilizers to the soil;
• forage harvesting;
• delivery of prepared feed to farms in difficult places;
• cooking and grinding feed.

In addition, this technique is used in the repair and construction of roads, in forestry, road and public utilities.

A variety of devices can be attached to this unit: trailed, mounted and semi-mounted additional equipment, harvesting complexes, drives of stationary devices and mechanisms for loading and unloading operations, which greatly increases the functionality.

Advantages and disadvantages of MTZ 1523. Owner reviews

The undeniable advantages of this model are:

• availability of a reliable and durable high-performance European-class engine with low fuel consumption and good torque margin;
• hydraulic distributor MTZ 1523 from Bosch with automatic control of the plowing depth;
• after re-equipment the possibility of reverse mode;
• comfortable and modern cab, ergonomic control panel;
• relatively low cost and excellent quality;
• excellent compatibility with many agricultural machines;
• drawbars are widely available;
• low cost of repairs and availability of spare parts.

Thanks to the abovefactors tractor MTZ 1523 customer reviews are mostly positive. Most users confirm that this technique is quite durable and reliable in operation. If you follow all the rules for using mechanisms without exception, carry out inspections in due time, and, if necessary, repair, the equipment will last quite a long time and without interruption.

MTZ 1523 owner reviews of the shortcomings has the following:

• Fairly fast wear of clutch discs and release bearings.
• Clutch engagement cylinders sometimes start leaking after a while. Changing them is quite expensive, and finding a repair kit is quite problematic.
• PTO oil supply hose is weak.
• Oil leaks through the engine gaskets.

Features

MTZ-1523 has a number of features that distinguish it from other models:

• 6-cylinder engine 155 hp With. turbocharged to meet the highest environmental and emission requirements;
• availability of the latest hydraulic system;
• synchronization transmission has planetary rear axle reduction gears;
• can work in reverse mode;
• model has a modern design and interior upholstery, the cabin is made of curved profiles, it has spherical laminated glass.

MTZ 1523 tractor: specifications

Weight:

• structural - 5700 kg;
• operational – 6000kg;
• full (maximum possible) - 9000 kg.

Total length - 4.75 m.

Tractor width - 2.25 m.

Height (according to cabin level) – 3 m.

Fuel tank volume - 130 l.

The volume of the additional fuel tank is 120 l.

Track gauge:

• front min 1.54m, max 2.115m;
• back min 1, 52, max 2, 435 m.

Wheelbase model - 2, 76 m.

Specific fuel consumption - 227 g/kWh

Specific fuel consumption at rated power - 220 g/kWh

The tractor is able to move at different speeds (depending on its load). In the absence of cargo, the maximum travel speed is 32 km/h.

Engine

The model is equipped with a six-cylinder diesel, in-line, 4-stroke turbocharged engine manufactured by MMZ. The unit has a low fuel and oil consumption, the power is 116 (158) kW (hp). The MTZ 1523 engine meets all the necessary safety and environmental requirements for emissions of toxic harmful substances and heavy particles. The tractor is able to use both domestic and imported fuels and lubricants. The model has a torque reserve. Diesel corresponds to the technical level of the best foreign analogues.

MTZ 1523 engine specifications has the following:

• Engine type - highly reliable diesel, four-stroke, 6-cylinder, equipped with a turbocharger.
• Rated power - 114(155) kW (hp).
• Rated speedis - 2100 rpm.
• Cylinder diameter - 110 mm.
• Number of cylinders - 6.
• Stroke 125 mm.
• Working volume 7, 12 l.

The unit delivers 596 Nm of torque, making it suitable for the toughest jobs in industry and agriculture. The torque margin is 15%.

Directly behind the engine are the power transmission mechanisms:

• checkpoint;
• rear VOS;
• MTZ clutch 1523;
• rear axle.

Transmission

The transmission of this model differs from those previously used on tractors by the presence of:

• reinforced dry closed clutch;
• rear axle having a planetary type wheel reduction gear;
• locked, conical, closed differential, having an electro-hydraulic control system with 3 modes: off, on and automatic, depending on which angle of rotation of the wheels;
• rear two-speed PTO shaft with synchronous and independent drive;
• wet or dry three-disc brakes;
• according to the diameter of the reinforced axle shafts of the final drives;
• manual six-speed synchromesh gearbox.

MTZ 1523 transmission features are as follows:

Clutch - closed, double disc, dry.

Gear shift - synchronized clutches.

Number of assists:

• forward - 16;
• back - 8.

Tractor moving:

• forward - at a speed of 1.73 - 32.34 km/h;
• back - at a speed of 2, 7 - 15, 50 km/h.

Rear PTO: two-speed, independent, with hydromechanical control. Differential lock: automatic with hydraulic drive, friction.

The presence of 3 modes of operation:

• Enforced on.
• Auto on/off.
• Off.

The MTZ 1523 tractor (photo attached) has a traditionally simple design, fairly high performance and reliability. The model is economical in the consumption of fuels and lubricants (both domestic and imported), spare parts, adapted to various types of monitoring and diagnosing the technical condition, it is possible to have equipment for long and operational time on the reverse.

Front drive axle

FDA has a final drive, self-locking differential, planetary spur final drives. The drive of the front drive axle is a cardan shaft built into the gearbox, a cylindrical gearbox, a hydraulically controlled friction clutch.

Cab

This equipment has a safety cylindrical cabin with a rigid protective frame made of bent profiles. Glass glued tinted spherical. Rear and side windows open. The interior of the cabin used molded upholstery and panels, carpets. On the roof there is an emergency hatch and a ventilation and heating system, as well as a panelcontrol of certain electrical appliances, lighting and alarms, sun visor, radio receiver, rear-view mirror. The seat has a comfortable back. Upholstery and sound-absorbing mastics provide sound, heat and moisture insulation. Thanks to heating, ventilation and air purifiers, working conditions are always comfortable.

Air conditioner

Air conditioners can be installed on the tractor upon request, which include a supply air cleaning system, its cooling or heating, depending on the outside air temperature. The complete set of this equipment with air conditioners makes it possible to significantly facilitate the work of the operator and reduce fatigue throughout the working day.

Stepless adjustment of supply air cooling creates the most optimal and comfortable working conditions in warm weather. The cab heating system ensures the operation of the tractor in harsh winters. Thanks to the 3-stage fan speed control and the use of recirculation dampers, the tractor cab can be quickly heated even after long periods of parking in the cold.

The ventilation and cleaning system, which is part of the air conditioner, prevents dust and harmful impurities from entering the cab, which is also important for comfort.

Brakes

Brakes - disc, working in oil. They act on the rear wheels and on the front wheels through the FDA drive. Control is interlocked with trailer brakes and pneumatic drive. For such mechanisms, this option can beconsider classic. The disc parking brake is combined with the service brakes, with a separate mechanical drive. This increases the safety of operation of the mechanism. The brake drive of the trailer is pneumatic, combined with the control of the tractor brakes.

In general, this model is a modern way of specialized equipment of its class, ensuring the fulfillment of all the tasks assigned to it.

Cost

The price is one of the main advantages of "Belarus-1523". It is in the range of 1.6-1.8 million rubles. The cost of the supported model MTZ 1523 is approximately 0.7-0.8 million rubles.