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1978 5718 35kmh: Work in progress
1967 3011
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Zetor is either developing a 4 step powershift transmission to come out in 2009, or seeking co-operation with German transmission builder ZF to purchase ZF manufactured components to be assembled in the Zetor plant in Brno. The factory spreads contradicting information, because the decision hasnt been made yet, or they just dont want us to know and try to confuse us.
They do belong to a holding, HTC holding from slovakia. HTC made their fortune in the computer business and now invests in all kinds of industry. Nearly anything they touch, turns into gold because of their clever management. Zetor management consists of old time tractor experts, to production efficiency experts that gained years of experience at the Japanese electronics giants like Sony. They just aquire the best management personell.
Zetor is either developing a 4 step powershift transmission to come out in 2009, or seeking co-operation with German transmission builder ZF to purchase ZF manufactured components to be assembled in the Zetor plant in Brno. The factory spreads contradicting information, because the decision hasnt been made yet, or they just dont want us to know and try to confuse us.
They do belong to a holding, HTC holding from slovakia. HTC made their fortune in the computer business and now invests in all kinds of industry. Nearly anything they touch, turns into gold because of their clever management. Zetor management consists of old time tractor experts, to production efficiency experts that gained years of experience at the Japanese electronics giants like Sony. They just aquire the best management personell.
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Many Thanks,
Do you thing that the are interessted or have the power to develop a brand new gearbox technology if they would find a suitable technology?
Regards
John
Do you thing that the are interessted or have the power to develop a brand new gearbox technology if they would find a suitable technology?
Regards
John
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1967 3011
Zetor has the flexibility, technical knowledge and financial reserves to develope a CVT (like they were on the cutting edge of technology with the Crystal range in 1968 ) but most tractors up to 200 hp are still sold with a standard 4 step powershift transmission, because these are more efficient.
Anyways, if there was a technology that was cheaper, yet more efficient than the current transmissions, i bet they would be interested.
Also the current range of Zetor engines with a torque backup of 35-40% have enough lugging ability to outperform many CVT tractors. CVT's adapt speed to power, an engine with high torque backup adapts power to working speed.
To say it shortly, Zetor can develop many things but there is no need for fancy stuff, farmers need rugged stuff with high work output. CVT doesnt allways improve working efficiency....
Also, the most popular tractor class among farmers is still the purely mechanical, 70-100 hp utility tractor, and for part time farmers/hobby farmers the 30-50 hp compact class. That's where Zetor development pinpoints now, with the Proxima Plus models of 80-100 hp, and the Ploxima Elite 3 cylinder compact and orchard range which is to be introduced within a year or so.
Anyways, if there was a technology that was cheaper, yet more efficient than the current transmissions, i bet they would be interested.
Also the current range of Zetor engines with a torque backup of 35-40% have enough lugging ability to outperform many CVT tractors. CVT's adapt speed to power, an engine with high torque backup adapts power to working speed.
To say it shortly, Zetor can develop many things but there is no need for fancy stuff, farmers need rugged stuff with high work output. CVT doesnt allways improve working efficiency....
Also, the most popular tractor class among farmers is still the purely mechanical, 70-100 hp utility tractor, and for part time farmers/hobby farmers the 30-50 hp compact class. That's where Zetor development pinpoints now, with the Proxima Plus models of 80-100 hp, and the Ploxima Elite 3 cylinder compact and orchard range which is to be introduced within a year or so.
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