Though Zetor has only a small booth compared to e.g. Ursus, which showed its entire fleet, (and the overwhelming presence of a handfull of Chinese tractor makers) Zetor did have some interesting things:
The design concept to me, wasnt big news . Cab windows were darkened and a plastic front weight means that its really a shell, not an actual production model.
Really, i wasnt impressed. Same and Deutz tractors are designed by Giugiaro, another Italian competitor of Pininfarina, but its an identical style. If Zetor didnt paint the rims red instead of gray, it would be mistaken for a Same production model... Zetor design has evolved a lot, from the Major (which didnt look too good in initial form) to the Proxima and later the Forterra, and now Crystal: Zetor grew its own stylish and distinguishing family face, fresh and modern. Why become like the rest ?
I like the Crystal styling (and shade of red) best, if only they gave the HSX/Crystal cab interior an ergonomic update, whilst keeping it mechanical and basic... Even just adopting the Proxima style hydraulic levers and integrating the hand throttle into the arm console, would be a big improvement and give a much, much more refined first impression :-x
Bigger news: There were three pictures of projects Zetor is working on:
- a new Zetor three cylinder 12V engine, of which the valve cover has the same design as the Zetor 16V engine. According to a Dutch reporter, it would go into production within 18 months. Motorpal plans their TIER 4 ready Common Rail system ripe for production in 2017, the chance is big that this three cylinder engine will get this new common rail system: CR with 12V technology will make it possible to achieve TIER 4 in the 50-75hp class without soot filters or SCR, like the current Deutz TCD2.9 engine. It is unknown what TIER 5 in 2019 will bring, when not just particulate weight is regulated, but also particulate count... They didnt tell what power bracket the three cylinder was targeting, but 100hp three cylinders are not uncommon anymore. With common rail and counterbalance shafts, they run as smooth as four cylinders these days. The Sisu 3.3 in the Fendt 211 is a nice engine, hot on the throttle, and smooth running
- a sketch of a new cab interior: It looked very nice, with electronic valves like the Forterra HD, yet also with an LCD screen in the armrest. I did not see if there was a gearlever on the floor, or a small joystick for the DSG transmission we sometimes get small peeks at from the websites of co-developers.
Though the interior with a screen and electric valves, definately needs to go with a more advanced transmission to make any sense as a whole. A redesigned, integrated EHR panel would also make sense in this high-end concept.
- Additional Major models with 24/12 gears, with two stage powershift and/or powershuttle right). It would be an ideal loader tractor, not too much frills, but still the convenience of a powershuttle
Also on stage was a baby Major, introduced as "prototype 50" with just the name Zetor on the hood. It was a 4wd model with, as i estimate, 7.50-16 front wheels and 13.6R24 rear wheels, very compact. I suspect it has a Carraro rear end and a Koja cab, just like the Major. Just perfect for the US homeowner market, the Central European part-time farmer, as well as horticulture and greenkeeping in the West, though the latter isnt as big market as the US estate owners.
However, putting 50hp on the rear tires a 5245 used as front tires, is a joke. It needs 14.9R28 rears, and 11.2R20 front tires, as a minimum or its just a toy
In this picture on the right a glimpse of this baby Major.
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The red rims look very good on all Zetors, it gives even the Major (which is an assembly of outsourced components just like its direct competitors) a distinction from the fantasy-less Ursus styling in the next hall, which has tasteless lines and the same dull grey rims like any other red tractor (Same, MF, Case)
Here the Major in red, and the rear wheels of Minor in the background:
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Still no sign of a DSG transmission option in the Crystal, even though the development subsidy program ends in 2015, and the Spanish importer Catron already mentioned a "semi automatic" transmission option about a year ago.
Unfortunately, the Dutch press has no attention for the design study at all. The cloth made them curious as only McCormick and Zetor had something under a cloth, yet now the cloth is off, they only have eye for the McCormick... Which means they can shove this 2008 Maxterra prototype fitted with a pimped up plastic hood, right back into the corner, along with the 9540 based Innotec concept study of the 90's
The design concept to me, wasnt big news . Cab windows were darkened and a plastic front weight means that its really a shell, not an actual production model.
Really, i wasnt impressed. Same and Deutz tractors are designed by Giugiaro, another Italian competitor of Pininfarina, but its an identical style. If Zetor didnt paint the rims red instead of gray, it would be mistaken for a Same production model... Zetor design has evolved a lot, from the Major (which didnt look too good in initial form) to the Proxima and later the Forterra, and now Crystal: Zetor grew its own stylish and distinguishing family face, fresh and modern. Why become like the rest ?
I like the Crystal styling (and shade of red) best, if only they gave the HSX/Crystal cab interior an ergonomic update, whilst keeping it mechanical and basic... Even just adopting the Proxima style hydraulic levers and integrating the hand throttle into the arm console, would be a big improvement and give a much, much more refined first impression :-x
Bigger news: There were three pictures of projects Zetor is working on:
- a new Zetor three cylinder 12V engine, of which the valve cover has the same design as the Zetor 16V engine. According to a Dutch reporter, it would go into production within 18 months. Motorpal plans their TIER 4 ready Common Rail system ripe for production in 2017, the chance is big that this three cylinder engine will get this new common rail system: CR with 12V technology will make it possible to achieve TIER 4 in the 50-75hp class without soot filters or SCR, like the current Deutz TCD2.9 engine. It is unknown what TIER 5 in 2019 will bring, when not just particulate weight is regulated, but also particulate count... They didnt tell what power bracket the three cylinder was targeting, but 100hp three cylinders are not uncommon anymore. With common rail and counterbalance shafts, they run as smooth as four cylinders these days. The Sisu 3.3 in the Fendt 211 is a nice engine, hot on the throttle, and smooth running
- a sketch of a new cab interior: It looked very nice, with electronic valves like the Forterra HD, yet also with an LCD screen in the armrest. I did not see if there was a gearlever on the floor, or a small joystick for the DSG transmission we sometimes get small peeks at from the websites of co-developers.
Though the interior with a screen and electric valves, definately needs to go with a more advanced transmission to make any sense as a whole. A redesigned, integrated EHR panel would also make sense in this high-end concept.
- Additional Major models with 24/12 gears, with two stage powershift and/or powershuttle right). It would be an ideal loader tractor, not too much frills, but still the convenience of a powershuttle
Also on stage was a baby Major, introduced as "prototype 50" with just the name Zetor on the hood. It was a 4wd model with, as i estimate, 7.50-16 front wheels and 13.6R24 rear wheels, very compact. I suspect it has a Carraro rear end and a Koja cab, just like the Major. Just perfect for the US homeowner market, the Central European part-time farmer, as well as horticulture and greenkeeping in the West, though the latter isnt as big market as the US estate owners.
However, putting 50hp on the rear tires a 5245 used as front tires, is a joke. It needs 14.9R28 rears, and 11.2R20 front tires, as a minimum or its just a toy
In this picture on the right a glimpse of this baby Major.
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The red rims look very good on all Zetors, it gives even the Major (which is an assembly of outsourced components just like its direct competitors) a distinction from the fantasy-less Ursus styling in the next hall, which has tasteless lines and the same dull grey rims like any other red tractor (Same, MF, Case)
Here the Major in red, and the rear wheels of Minor in the background:
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Still no sign of a DSG transmission option in the Crystal, even though the development subsidy program ends in 2015, and the Spanish importer Catron already mentioned a "semi automatic" transmission option about a year ago.
Unfortunately, the Dutch press has no attention for the design study at all. The cloth made them curious as only McCormick and Zetor had something under a cloth, yet now the cloth is off, they only have eye for the McCormick... Which means they can shove this 2008 Maxterra prototype fitted with a pimped up plastic hood, right back into the corner, along with the 9540 based Innotec concept study of the 90's
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