SAZ is not exactly MTZ or how mini-tractors are made in Belarus

Белорусские tractors MTZ was once famous throughout the Soviet Union and even beyond. The equipment was considered reliable and trouble-free. This is proven by thousands of old tractors used in different parts of the world. Although, of course, other equipment was sent for export. It was assembled by the best employees of the MTZ plant, and the parts were of "extra" quality. Soviet buyers got something worse, although the tractors were still good. This will be confirmed by any experienced agricultural worker who began his career in the USSR on a collective or state farm.

But the Minsk Tractor Plant is a holding, it also produces mini-equipment. Back in the Soviet Union, MTZ made reliable walk-behind tractors. By the way, their production was immediately launched at SAZ - this is the Smorgon Aggregate Plant. Then compact tractors were mastered at this enterprise. It is interesting that the engines for the above equipment are put in stock. As a rule, Chinese motors prevail. They are much cheaper and more reliable. For aesthetes, it is possible to order a walk-behind tractor or a mini-tractor with a Japanese Honda or Yamaha power unit. It's just that it will cost a lot more. And in the video of the channel "this is avby" you will see a garden tractor made on the basis of the MTZ-82.