Minsk Tractor Works (MTW)
Minsk tractor works was founded on May 29, 1946. Today the works, which employs more than 16000 people, has turned into one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery not only in CIS countries, but also worldwide. And the famous trademark “Belarus” is of great value to us — not only commercial, but also to a certain extent patriotic. The works was approaching the producing of world famous tractors step by step. The starting engine was the first product of the works, the production of tractors started with track-type vehicles. And in 1953 the production of air-tired tractors started, which determined further specialization of the enterprise. And in 1958 Minsk Tractor Works produced its one hundred thousandth tractor.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Crop Cultivation
- Market Focus:
- Globally (various continents)
- Year Founded:
- 1946
- Employees:
- Over 1000
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About Us
July 25, 1966 MTW was awarded the Order of Lenin for achievements in work, the creation of new machine designs and the introduction of advanced technology. January 22, 1971 the tractor works team was awarded the Order of the October Revolution for great success in tractor production, in the use of manufacturing facilities and the development of high-production tractor designs. A millionth tractor rolled off the production line in November, 1972.
In 1995 a group of the plant workers was awarded the State Prize of the Republic of Belarus for the development of compact machines. On the basis of produced tractors “Belarus” and using their components and assemblies the works has launched manufacturing of 15 models of so-called alternative machinery: utility, forest working machines, mine transport, loading machines.
Though world market conjuncture in 1998 – 1999 was characterized by a significant drop in sales, MTW has maintained its position among the largest exporters of tractors both in CIS countries and on the largest world markets: in 1999 MTW manufactured 57,7% of all the tractors, produced by CIS countries.
Developing foreign markets MTW was the first among tractor manufacturers in the CIS to certify all the produced tractors for compliance with European Union standards at Silsoe institution (UK). In early May 2000 our enterprise (has- ???????) obtained an ISO-9001 certificate of conformity for tractor design and manufacture. And it means that the quality system, established at MTW, meets the requirements of international standards. It was also confirmed by the results of certification audit, performed by TUV-Thuringia (Germany).
In 2006, MTW celebrated its 60th anniversary. For outstanding achievements in economic development the enterprise was awarded Honorary State Banner of the Republic of Belarus. In October 2008, the Minsk Tractor Works specialists brought a gold medal from the Russian agro-industrial exhibition “Golden Autumn”, held in Moscow. And in 2009 at the International specialized exhibition “AGRITECHNICA” in Hanover president of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) Karl Albrecht Bartmer handed a silver medal to the representatives of Belarusian industrial flagship. It was the first time in the entire history of “AGRITECHNICA” that the manufacturer from CIS countries has won such a high award. One of the results of our participation in the VI International specialized exhibition of agricultural machinery “AgroTech Russia — 2011” which was held in Moscow as part of “Golden Autumn”, has once again become the highest award of the sample, as well as Peasants’ Choice Award. Today customers are offered more than a hundred models of tractors, in more than two hundred assembly options for all climatic and operational conditions. New models have vast unitizing opportunities with agricultural machines of different manufacturers. All the traded tractors have international certificates confirming their compliance with the European Union standards and homologation tests in the largest test centers of Western countries. OJSC “MTW” designs, manufactures and exports wheeled tractors and spare parts for them, launches their production under a license abroad, establishes and conducts service of delivered machines, provides training on operation and maintenance of produced machinery.
At the moment all the necessary auxiliary shops are created at the works which operate core production, as well as repair shops engaged in the manufacture of non-standard equipment and repair of master funds. MTW metallurgical production possesses a large complex of modern mechanized shops, where production is based on a sufficiently high technical level. Each of them can be compared with a separate works.
Competitiveness of the products of OJSC “MTW” is tested by life itself and a long representation in the markets of developed countries. Farmers all over the world are attracted by tractors 'Belarus' primarily because of their service reliability, ease of operation, availability of maintenance and reasonable prices.
Currently the structure of the Holding includes 9 enterprises besides OJSC “MTW”:
- Bobruisk tractor parts and units plant
- Vitebsk tractor spare parts plant
- Minsk gear plant
- Smorgon assembly plant
- Khoyniki hydraulic equipment plant
- Narovlya hydraulic equipment plant
- Mozyr machine-building plant
- Lepel repair and mechanical plant
- Orsha tools plant
Production History
Plough “2PF-55”
In prewar years the collective farms and state farms of Belorussia were notable for advanced animal husbandry. Most of collective farms had 2 – 3 farms with large number of livestock. But many regions encountered a difficulty with fodders. To strengthen the fodder supplies, collective farms of republic began to reclaim peat bogs to use the peatbogs for crops sowing. After bog reclamation they needed plough up. A marsh plough was needed for this matter. This plough has its own specialty; it should plough up at the depth of 30 – 35 cm and make full turn of layer, i.e. 180°.
A marsh plough must be more heavy-duty and designed for hard conditions of bog work, where hidden plots, buried forest and other rhizomes of plants are often encountered at ploughing. In 1947, a designer Konstantin Fomichev has created “2PF-55” plough. It showed good results on tests. Plough was designed for works with “NATY” and “KD-35” tractors of domestic manufacture. In accordance with decision of Central Committee and Council of Ministers, Minsk tractor works was supposed to assemble 150 ploughs by 1948 year. Thus a marsh plough was the first product of tractor works. Mass production of “2PF-55” two-share plough has begun in mechanical-repair shop in March 24, 1948. In all, 292 marsh ploughs were assembled and shipped.
Engine “PD-10”
In first years after the war, Minsk Tractor Works has become a new production object. It was “Kirovets KD-35” track-type agricultural tractor. It was designed at Lipetsk tractor plant and in All-Russian research institute “NITI”. “KD-35” tractor was designed for general purposes operations with towed agricultural machines and implements — plough, disk and other harrows, seeders. Tractor had rear power shaft and drive pulley for binder, mowing machine, PTO-driven combine and also drive fixed machines.
However, at first it was necessary to develop a production of starting engines. This task was not easy. After all, for its solution it was needed to do about 700 different operations on machines and devices. The first PD-10 engine had been assembled by the 31st anniversary of October.
The works gathered force every day. In 1949, 5008 starting engines were assembled, and in 1950 – 23107. At the same time production of diesel-engines was developed.
Tractor “KD-35”
In 1950, molding, mechanical-repair and foundry shops were placed in operation and iron foundry was handed over for montage. The temporary tractor assembling shop was established at areas of fuel devices shop. In this year the plant staff had to finish all works concerned with developing and preproduction of tractors and diesel-engines, to put into operation all production buildings, to build 16000 m² of dwellings, building of industrial school and schools in Slepianka region, to finish a construction of underground communications on the industrial area, to lay on water supply and sewage system in dwelling village, to complete a tram-line, to pave the new roads and footpaths.
The day 4th of November 1950 was mentioned in chronicle of working feat of Byelorussian tractor builders as a beginning day of serial production of KD-35 tractor.
The first-born of Minsk tractor builders had a big and deserved success with toilers of fields. KD-35 tractors were equipped with 37 h.p. 4-cylinder diesel engines. The engine had high efficiency. So, it consumed 13 kg of fuel per 1 hectare of tillage at average conditions. Fuel tank capacity was designed for fuel of 10 hours undisturbed operation. Machine prototype ploughed up 6 hectares of land for 10 hours.
The tractor was produced for not long, only 9 months till August 1951. 406 machines were made in this period of time. Production of diesel and starting engines for KD-35 сontinued. They were delivered to Lipetsk tractor plant. Later this engine was applied to wheeled versatile cultivated tractor that had been developed by the plant engineers since 1948.
MTZ-1 and MTZ-2
In May 1948, the works has obtained a project of technical requirements for tractor designing from the Ministry of the USSR agriculture. According to the order № 140 of minister of USSR automobile and tractor industry of 31st May, 1948, engineering staff of the works was authorized to design a versatile wheeled tractor with 37 h.p. diesel engine. Tractor with 3 point hitch hydraulic system which allowed to operate without trailer hand was created for the first time.
In October 1948, department of chief designer finished the tractor draft project (in two modifications). “Belarus” versatile wheeled tractor was designed for operations with attached, half-hinged and towed agricultural machines. Tractor design had two modifications: MTZ-2 — for inter-row cultivation of low-stalked crops with coincident trail of front and rear wheels, and MTZ-1 — for cultivation of tall-stalked crops with front dual-wheels. There were two versions of wheels for tractor operation: rubber low-pressure tires and wheels with hard steel tread with spurs. Tractor had independent PTO drive, hydraulic system for lift of attached implements, and equipped with removable adjustable towing attachment.
July 18, 1949 was the field day for all workers of the plant. The first Byelorussian wheeled tractor of plant design left the gates of experimental shop. Afterwards, the prototype of wheeled tractor was as a base for creation of MTZ-2 serial machines.
In 1949, 7 prototypes were made and put to prolonged factory tests.
October, 14 1953 is a historical date for works team, assembling of MTZ-1 and MTZ-2 tractors was finished at the mother conveyor. These machines determined all further works specialization in production of wheeled versatile tractors.
КТ-12 and КТ-12А
In spring 1951 MTW’s team got a very important government task — to develop a production of skidders in which there was a great demand for logging industry.
KT-12 gas-producing tractor is a special track-type tractor designed for tree skidding. It came in the USSR in the first after-war years. It had no analogues in any other country. Formerly skidding was carried out by cartage (by horses), manual or by motor winches. KT-12 tractor was created by designers of Kirovsk plant in Leningrad in co-operation with scientists of Leningrad forestry engineering academy. KT-12 tractor was produced at Kirovsk plant till 1951. Now it was necessary to set up its production at Minsk Tractor Works. Only three months were given for decision of all organizational questions. So, for short history of the works existence, MTW had to develop the second (after KD-35) machine, moreover not its own design.
The first batch of KT-12 skidding machines was assembled at the main conveyor of tractor assembling shop on August 15, 1951. In the production process the tractor was being modernized for the purpose to improve functional quality of machine. In the short period of time the plant designers increased the warranty period of machine 1,5 times more by changing some units and components.
TDT-40
In the early fifties the Ministry of the USSR forest industry stated, that KT-12A with gas-plant didn’t correspond to increased requirements. Taking into account the tractor disadvantages, the Ministry decided to refuse from this machine at all and put the question to design a new more reliable 60 h.p. skidder.
After analyzing the situation, MTW’s designers and leaders considered the expediency of creating a more powerful skidder, but advanced an opinion: one powerful tractor class would be uneconomical for all logging area. It was necessary to develop an average power skidder on the basis of KT-12A with installation of a diesel engine from “Belarus” wheeled tractor on it.
In 1954, the design of such tractor was developed with mark TDT-40. The tractor was designed for tree-length hauling direct from cutting area. Accept hauling timber, it was indispensable at throw, for various transport operations on impassibility of roads. In 1955, according to operational test the interdepartmental committee stated that TDT-40 tractor is very needed for the Ministry of the USSR forest industry and it is rational to put it into production in a short period of time. In accordance with the resolution of the Ministry of the USSR tractor and agricultural machinery industry, TDT-40 diesel tractors were put into batch production at MTW since May, 1959. By the end of the year their number exceeded 3430. The same year design works were finished and first prototypes of D-50 diesel tractor were produced. New engine exceeded the power of its predecessor more then 10 h.p., had smaller size and the weight was 350 kg lighter.
TDT-54
More powered skidders than TDT-40 were required for operations at forestry of Ural, Siberia and the Far East. Minsk Tractor Works together with Research automotive institute were entrusted to develop the project of tractor according to technical requirements of the Ministry of the USSR forest industry. First the tractor was given the mark “TDT-54”. To increase the effectiveness it was applied 54 h.p. diesel engine from DT-54 tractor of Kharkov tractor plant.
After TDT-54 skidder had been approved by the state commission for batch production, each unit of tractor was tested. As a result, most of its units were modernized. Besides this, D-54 diesel was forced to 60 h.p. power, after this the tractor was named TDT-60. In 1956, four its prototypes passed all state proof tests in works conditions in Vakhtansk timber industry enterprise of Gorki region.
The works got into difficulties because of the simultaneous production of two MTZ-2 and TDT-40 tractors with absolutely different designs and functions. The works had no possibility to develop two different productions at the same time: the agriculture was in urgent need of production of MTZ-2 tractor, and Ministry of USSR forest industry was interested in TDT-40 tractor.
Technical and economic calculation showed that Minsk plant must be specialized in production of all-purposes wheeled tractors.
MTW’s leaders made a suggestion to Ministry — to stop production of TDT-40 and devolved it to the plant in Karelia, and developed model of TDT-60 — on Altaia tractor plant. Production of TDT-40 tractors was devolved on Onega engineering plant in Petrozavodsk in accordance with the USSR government regulation of January 30, 1956. Till this date these tractors were under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the USSR forest industry and then they were devolved to the Ministry of the USSR tractor and agricultural machinery industry. In 1957, Onega tractor plant began to develop the TDT-40 tractor, and MTW has continued its production. By 1958, MTW produced 12977 of TDT-40 tractors. In 1957, Altai tractor plant put into batch production the TDT-60 tractors. At this point the history of skidders was finished for MTW, where they had been produced parallel with wheeled tractors during 7 years.
MTZ-5
Time went on and with it the requirements for MTZ-2 tractor were increasing. It had low transport speed (13 km/h) and insufficient number of gears. Characteristics of fuel efficiency and material capacity were very low in tractor. It was required to increase reliability and life time of machine. In 1955 – 1956, generalizing the operating experience of MTZ-2 tractors and taking into account condition and level of tractor industry, designers modernized a machine. It allowed to eliminate defects and extend field of machine application and improve technical economic indices.
So the new models of “Belarus” tractor appeared: MTZ-5 (prototype of 1956), MTZ-5M and MTZ-5L (prototypes of 1957).
Having high universality the MTZ-5 had independent PTO drive, more powered and efficient engine, hydraulic hitch system with external cylinders.
MTZ-7
In 1958, the design was updated, prototypes were produced, tests were made and the drawings of MTZ-7 were given to preproduction. The first configuration of tractor was designed with application of front driving axle from GAZ-67 military land-rover, it had non-adjustable width of front wheels track and that is why did not provide the performance of tillage works. The tractor didn’t stand a test because of insufficient strength of GAZ-67 axle. The problem was solved after driving axle of GAZ-63 was installed on the tractor. Production of cabs for Belarus tractors was started. The construction of removable cab allowed to use it as in a closed form and as a canopy on tractor. Conditions of operator work improved significantly with application of such cab.
MTZ-5С
In 1959, the production of MTZ-5LC and MTZ-5MC tractors was started after carrying out the design updating. The letter “C” in designation meant “high speed”. The engine power was increased till 48 h.p. (instead of 45 h.p.) due to increasing the number of revolutions till 1600 rpm (instead of 1500 rpm).
Range of operating speeds was within 5 – 10 km/h. The number of gears in gearbox was increased from 4 to 5. In other aspects this tractors had not the fundamental distinctions from MTZ-5L and MTZ-5M tractors. Production of high-speed machines started in 1959.
MTZ-7М
In 1959, MTZ-7M, MTZ-7MC and MTZ-7LC tractors were put into batch production, but no so long, because the main goal was to receive information how much this tractors are good with four driving wheels in different climatic and soil conditions. In this year the works produced 169 tractors, and in 1960 – 1277.
279 pieces of MTZ-7 tractors were produced altogether. Their production was finished in 1961.
MTZ-50
Until 1959, MTW had a facility to produce only 18000 wheeled tractors of MTZ-2 type, 6000 of TDT-40 track-type tractor skidders and 40000 of D-40 engines.
Also MTZ-5, MTZ-5M and MTZ-5L tractors were put into batch production, and in 1956 designers designed the new diesel engine for future MTZ-50 tractor. Not only the works, but all country was interested in creation of a new prospective general-purpose tractor. Technical project of the tractor was finished in 1957 and approved by leading Scientific Automotive Institute.
In 1958, experimental shop made some tractor prototypes. According to test results, scientific and technological council “Union of agricultural machinery” recommended to put into batch production the “Belarus” MTZ-50 wheeled general-purpose tractor of 1.4 class. MTZ-50 tractor was equipped with 55 h.p. diesel engine; weight of machine was reduced more then 400 kg. 9-speed gearbox was installed in tractor transmission, providing a speed range from 1.65 to 25 km/h.
MTZ-52
In 1959, according to state test results the construction of MTZ-50 tractor was updated, the required documentation was published and sent to preproduction. Modification of tractor with high cross-country ability with four driving wheels –MTZ-52 was developed on the base of MTZ-50 tractor. Due to low slipping losses the fuel efficiency of MTZ-52 was higher than MTZ-50 tractor.
November 14 of 1959, the USSR Council of Ministers has issued a resolution “Concerning organization of specialized production of wheeled tractors, motorcycles and engines for them at BSSR enterprises”. One item of document was:
- To oblige the BSSR Council of Ministers to provide:
- b) production of “Belarus” MTZ-50 tractors beginning from 1961 and MTZ-52 tractors beginning from 1962 whose production should achieve 75000 pieces per year in 1965.
Council of the BSSR national economy made a resolve of December 19, 1961:
- To provide step-by-step manufacturing application of new MTZ-50 tractor for non-stop change to a new tractor model, for that: — to approve a production of the MTZ-50 PL tractor of transition model on chassis of MTZ-50 tractor with D-48 PL stock engine forced to 50 h.p. power on MTW for 1961 – 1962 — to start production of MTZ-50 tractors with D-50 engine from IV quarter of 1962.
- The works was in reconstruction stage. Shops were equipped with the new equipment and the obsolete equipment was changed. The updating of MTZ-50 tractor construction was carried out; required documentation was issued and sent to preproduction. MTW’s designers developed a modification of MTZ-52 tractor with high cross-country ability with four driving wheels on the basis of MTZ-50 tractor. This machine supplemented the basic model, extended the range of application for agricultural and transport operations, particularly in condition of high soil moisture.
May 26, 1960, Central Committee of the CPSU and the USSR Council of Ministry adopted a resolution №563 to build a specialized Minsk motor plant. This project provided for production of 120.000 D-50 engines per year for kitting-up the family of universal tractors and spare parts for them. Building of new motor plant has been started at free area near MTW in 1960.
- Workup of tractor design mounted on track-type was in progress. In the letter of Department of USSR Agriculture of March 31, 1960 was reported: '…testers revealed that application of rubber-metal semi-track-type tractor substantially increases raodhold and economic indicators of 'Belarus' tractor at damp and loose soils, and provides increasing of productivity, reducing of track depth and soil compression, that is favorable at sowing and presowing operation”. Semi-track-type tractor was delivered to farms by special requests.
MTZ-50Х
Design development was finished and prototypes of MTZ-50 cotton-growing tractor were produced in 1963. The tractor was designed for cultivation and cotton picking in four-row machine system with 90 cm row-spacing. MTZ-50X tractor differed from MTZ-50 tractor by front axle construction — it had one guide wheel. Unit of final drive with additional reduction gears was changed also. All required tests of tractor were finished in 1966, after that the preparation to its batch production was started by the plant specialists. Production of MTZ-50X continued 8 years: from 1969 to 1977. Then production was devolved to Tashkent tractor plant.
MTZ-52 was put into batch production at MTW in 1964. The novelty gained a big popularity and was exported in many countries of the world.
The two thousandth tractor was assembled at the main assembly line on June 22, 1961.
New main assembly line was put into operation before the appointed time on October 16, 1961, in honour of XXII congress of Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
The first batch MTZ-50PL “Belarus” tractor was assembled at the main assembly line on January 5, 1962.
Three track-type tractor modifications were produced on the basis of MTZ-50 tractor, unit unification with MTZ-50 tractor was more than 62%. Track-type tractormodifications were unified by 95 – 98%. 1967, version of T-54B track-type tractor was put in production in two modifications: T-54B-C1 with 950 mm track width for vineyard cultivation with 1,8 m and more row-spacing, and T-54B-C2 — with 85 mm track width for vineyard cultivation with 1,5 m row-spacing.
T-54L tractor was put into production in 1968.
MTZ-80
In 1966, the USSR council of ministers adopted a resolution № 606 to develop 75-80 h.p. universal tractor of 1.4 drawbar class. Designers developed such tractor by means of modernization of MTZ-50 tractor and named it MTZ-80/82. Design of this tractor, except increasing of engine power, had many improvements.
In 1972, state tests of MTZ-80/82L tractor (with electric starting run and starting engine) were finished. The tests showed that the number of mounted machines and implements on tractor increased to 230 denominations. High speed (to 35 km/h) gave a possibility to use tractor more efficiently at transport operations.
In 1974, MTZ-80 was put into batch production. The tractor was intended as a base for developing on it the new family of unified power-saturated tractors both wheeled and track-type tractor. The main differences of MTZ-80 tractor from MTZ-50 were the following:
- Gearbox was equipped with reduction gear which doubled the number of gears — 18 front and 4 reverse gears;
- Damping springs were inserted in the clutch, structure of flywheel was changed — it became flat which improved ventilation of all clutch compartment and treatment of cavity from wear products of interacting surfaces;
- In 1974, MTZ-80 was put into batch production. The tractor was intended as a base for developing on it the new family of unified power-saturated tractors as wheeled and as track-type tractor;
- Speed-reducer was installed — gear reducer providing range extension of tractor speed. • Its application allowed tractor to move at speeds up to 1.3 km/h;
- Automatic rear axle differential lock was changed. Now the lock could actuate without stopping the tractor;
- Changing of rear PTO drive allowed to get two rotating speeds instead of one;
- Hydraulic hitch system was modernized. It was equipped with hydraulic magnifier of coupling weight, power and positional control device. System lift capacity was increased to 2000 kg (instead of 1500) due to pressure increase in the system from 130 to 160 kg/cm2.
Minsk motor plant has modernized an engine. Engine had two modifications with starting from electric starter. Crankshaft speed was raised to 2200 rpm.
MTZ-82Р
Experience of MTZ-80 operation in various country regions has shown up the necessity of developing the modification of this machine designed for certain agricultural and other works. The most popular modifications of MTZ-80 tractor were: MTZ-82P rice-growing, MTZ-82H low-clearance, MTZ-82K hillside.
MTZ-82P tractor was designed for comprehensive mechanization of rice cultivation and attendant cultures of crop rotation, including for cultivating and planning of water filled-up irrigable areas, rice sowings, looking after irrigative system. A fundamental distinction of MTZ-82P from MTZ-82 basic model was: it had increased to 700 mm clearance under sleeves of front and rear axles and frame. It was achieved due to installation of additional board rear axle gear, unified with MTZ-80X tractor and tires of large sizes.
MTZ-82Н
MTZ-82H tractor was designed first of all for mechanization of mining agriculture. The main factor limiting the application of flat tractor in mining agriculture is steepness of slope. The flat tractors can be use at slopes with 8 degree steepness. MTZ-82H tractor differs from serial MTZ-82 by reduced centre of gravity and correspondingly has larger lateral and transverse stability. Reduction of centre of gravity was achieved by installation the front and rear wheels with reduced diameter.
MTZ-80К
MTZ-82K tractor relates to general-purpose machine designed for operations at steep mining slopes. MTW began a team-work with Georgia Research institute (Tbilisi) in 1964. In 1968 – 1974, trial production shop produced prototypes of hillside tractor. They passed overall laboratory and state tests in Georgian, Kirghiz, Moldavian and South research stations. Construction had board swinging reduction gear, mechanism of stabilization and balancing of frame position, front driving axle with parallelogram device, reducer of stabilization. Clearance of MTZ-82K tractor is standard, as a basic model.
Strategy
Our mission - to meet the needs of the market in quality and affordable variety of tractor equipment and machines, building productive capacity of the Republic of Belarus and the promotion of high-quality titles Belarusian worldwide.
We have become one of the world leaders in the production of agricultural machinery by following its own strict quality standards and continuous improvement of marketing activities. We closely follow the needs of the market and improving our products according to the wishes of consumers. Our goal is to provide customers with high quality modern appliances.
Own production and the breadth of markets impose on us a special responsibility: developing new optimal solutions, we confirm the stability of the Belarusian quality, known throughout the world, and to some extent acting as representatives of our country in the economic space. We maintain a high rank and socially oriented enterprise: not only adequately reward the best, but also maintain their own social infrastructure to meet diverse needs of our employees, thereby providing our specialists with good working conditions. Every day we strive to become even better, more modern, more technological to look ahead with confidence and ensure a decent future for their country!
Brand value
Quality
The high technical level of our products has been confirmed by international certificates and long representation on the markets of developed countries. Quality of Belarusian equipment tested by life itself and is now known throughout the world. Our task is not just to hold the declared bar but to raise it, justifying its name.
Innovation
Tractor occupies a key position in providing scientific and technical progress in agricultural production. We are constantly looking for new ways to develop and optimal technical solutions to supply our customers a truly modern equipment that meets all the challenges of the time.
Leadership
Proud of the flagship title of Belarusian industry, we are not just an industry leader in our country. «MTW» - is one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in the world. And we intend to not only maintain and strengthen our position, but also to continue the constant further development.
Highly qualified staff
These professionals working in our structure, work with full dedication and strive to continually improve their skills in order to meet the needs of industry and our customers. And the impetus for this is a worthy reward the best employees.
Import-substituting production
Active work on the creation of the structure of our own production of raw materials and components, enables a new level of not only our technical potential but also production potential of the entire country as a whole.
Affiliates
For maximum efficiency of the large enterprise today the development of new markets and development of commodity and service network are needed. Effective work with our partners is the key to achieving the goals and the guarantor of co-development.
Customer focus
We are constantly improving our products based on customer requirements. Our quality management system includes all areas of the plant, ranging from market research and gathering information about the desires and demands of the consumer to their full implementation.
Social orientation
We care about decent working conditions of our employees and support their own social infrastructure. The enterprise has medical and health institutions, trade and public catering, hostels and kindergartens, cultural and entertainment facilities.
Quality Management System
The quality management system of the Open Joint Stock Company “Minsk tractor works” covers all the works’ areas of activities, ranging from market research and information acquisition about the desires and demands of the consumer, to their full accomplishment. The quality management system allows to manage life cycle processes of product manufacturing, improve them and provide steady monitoring.
The main goal of our company is to increase customer satisfaction with the products and company services.
To achieve this goal:
- compliance of quality management system of the company with requirements of STB ISO 9001, ISO 9001 is maintained, and its efficiency is constantly increased;
- the satisfaction of customers and other parties concerned is increased;
- modern methods of study and research of tractor machinery world markets are used, new market outlets are developed, and commodity distribution and service network is improved;
- products, their quality and reliability are improved;
- compliance of new tractor machinery innovations with world requirements is observed, taking into account climatic characteristics of the markets to which the products are supplied;
- the production is modernized, technological processes are improved, the use of modern technological equipment is expanded and the level of technological preparation of production is increased.
An analysis of quality management system is regularly performed by the authorities to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness, as well as the opportunity for improvement and need for changes to the quality management system are evaluated, including the quality policy and quality objectives. OJSC “MTW” is constantly working to enhance the prestige and attractiveness of tractors with the brand of “Belarus” through introducing measures to improve the quality and competitiveness, technical level, reliability and service.
These measures include:
- elimination of inconsistencies identified in the production;
- improving reliability and technological level of products;
- improving manufacturing technology and quality control of parts and assemblies;
- meeting the demands of customers and maintenance of the products.
Implementation of the activities helps to reduce losses due to spoilage and reduce the number of failures in the operation of tractors.
Increasing the production of tractor machinery, expansion of its market outlets is impossible without high-quality after-sales service. Considering this, OJSC “MTW” works purposefully on the development of the existing maintenance network and the creation of new service centers both in the Republic of Belarus and abroad. Service centers provide equipment maintenance during warranty and post-warranty periods of operation, and Training Center established on the basis of OJSC “MTW” trains operating the equipment personnel its device, the rules of operation and maintenance.
The products manufactured at the enterprise (tractors. agricultural, forest, mining, loading-and-unloading machines, products of construction, road and municipal machine building with the brand name “Belarus”) undergo obligatory certification and homologation. Certification tests are carried out at the test center “Tractor” accredited by accreditation systems of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation with the participation of Certification Authority representatives.
OJSC “MTW” received compliance certificates:
OJSC “MTW” is the winner of numerous competitions in the field of quality (“Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus”, “Best Goods of the Republic of Belarus in the market of Russian Federation” etc.).
The company's authorities and quality department are making every effort to develop and improve the quality management system, which will certainly have a positive impact on the meeting of consumers’ expectations and their needs.