OREANDA-NEWS. On 11 August 2009 was announced, that the Turkmenobahyzmat association has received over two hundred new "Belarus" tractors purchased from the Minsk Tractor Factory. Tractors have already been sent to provinces where they will be employed to complete seasonal agricultural activities, primarily in cotton and wheat fields.

Under a contract with the Belarusian Republican Unitary Enterprise "Minsk Tractor Plant", Turkmenistan will purchase 1000 "Belarus-80" tractors-cultivators and 500 "Belarus-82.1" tractors-cultivators, as well as spare parts.

"These tractors were chosen for their operational qualities and efficiency, the Association noted. All tractors purchased from the Minsk Tractor Plant will arrive in Turkmenistan later this year.