FIN(VIN) and MIN - Zetor serial numbers

[Joachim]

Here are a few tips on the FIN / VIN, the vehicle identification number (also serial number or chassis number) and the MIN, the engine identification Number (also engine number) and where you can find it on the respective Zetor models.

So where can you find this number, which is so important for registration, on the Zetor chassis or engine?

Zetor 15, Zetor 25

Engine identification number (MIN) at the top front of the engine block.​

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Engine identification number on the engine block and vehicle identification number on the transmission/differential joint.​

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MIN - Engine identification number​

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Front, bottom left of the engine block on the side.​

Zetor Super, Zetor 50 Super

FIN/VIN - vehicle identification number​

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The multi-digit (usually 5-digit) chassis number (FIN) can be found at the rear right below the trailer towing device.​

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Zetor 2011 - 5645

Vehicle identification number (FIN/VIN)​

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Right side of the clutch bell near the starter.​

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Engine identification number:​

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Zetor 4712 - 6745

Vehicle identification number (FIN/VIN)​

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Right side of the clutch bell near the starter.​

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Engine identification number:​

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Zetor 4911 - 6945, Zetor 5011 - 7045 and Zetor 5211 - 7745

Engine identification number (MIN) and vehicle identification number (FIN/VIN)​

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MIN - engine identification number in detail:​

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On the engine block, top rear right just below the last cylinder head.​

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FIN/VIN - vehicle identification number in detail:​

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On the front right of the cast iron front axle console, near the flange on the engine.​

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In addition, the following numbers indicate the real year of production, which may differ here and there from the date of "first registration", as some Zetors were also in stockpile for a while - especially for western export.​

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Gearbox casting date:​

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Hydraulic cover casting date:​

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Since around 1990, every manual /operating instructions for the Zetor has included the location(s) where these numbers can be found. So here are just 2 examples.


Zetor 3320 - 7340 Major and 3321 - 7341Super

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Here again at the front right on the front axle console.​

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Zetor 7520 - 10540

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If you know of other places for the VIN, please contact me and I will add them to these instructions and if you have photographed a VIN with the corresponding year of manufacture, then our VIN list will be happy with it.

 

[Renze]

.In addition, the following numbers indicate the real year of production, which may differ here and there from the date of "first registration", as some Zetors were also in stockpile for a while - especially for western export.

Transmission casting dates are ALWAYS 6 months before the production date of the tractor, because castings have to weather before you can use them: When at school we had an excursion to Wärtsilä Diesel (former Stork-Werkspoor Diesel) they had 2 meter high crankshafts for ship diesels laying outside in rain and sun, to weather for TWO years, so that casting tensions would settle in the steel before they could machine it to tight tolerances.

With smaller workpieces the ageing time is less, Zetor lets the transmissions weather for six months.

 

[Joachim]

Yes but, it helps to find the production year.

In case of my Zetor 5011 - gearbox casting date says 14.03.1984 and initial registration was middle of june 1984.

I have certain papers from "Zetor informations" with some hints how to find on some parts more informations about production dates.
If you have nothing others - the you only can take a look on what you have.