A new DT-54 tractor with improved economy and durability was created on the base of SHTZ-NATI. A four-cylinder four-stroke D-54А diesel with swirl chamber mixing, water-cooled was fixed on the tractor. The fuel volume delivered into cylinders was regulated by a centrifugal all-range governor with a corrector. The start of the diesel was performed by a pony motor. The decompressor was two-stage. The end metal spring- loaded oil seals were applied in the undercarriage system.

When being modernized a close cab was installed on the DT-54. After the hydraulic hang-on system had been set the tractor got the production mark DT-54А. The swamp modification DT-55А was made on the base of this tractor. High towing performance and passing ability, as well as low cost made the DT-54 tractor extremely popular in the agriculture in 1950-60ies.

The designation: for the work with a four- five-body plow and other trailing agricultural machines, including those with a power take-off drive.

Manufacturer: Stalingrad tractor plant (1949-1963), Kharkov tractor plant (1949-1961), Altai tractor plant (1952-1979).

The total of produced tractors 957,900
Engine output, hp (kW) 54 (39,6)
Operating weight KD-35/KDP -35, kg 5,400
Number of gears forward / backward 5/1
Range of movement speed forward, km/h 3.6 – 7.9