I've had Zetors since I bought a 6745 new in 1976. Never got around to replacing it. I have just bought a 12045 from a large wheat property. It is a two owner tractor and has been well cared for mechanically but needs paint because it was stored outside.
Zetor has had a long history in Australia but new ones don't seem to be available at the moment. Motokov bought back and the apprentices restored a small 1940's model that was sold in NSW after the war. During the 1960's a big company, Australian Motor Industries took over selling Zetor. They assembled Toyota and had sold the grey Fergusons. Then around 1977 Motokov took over the Australian operation. Henri Pavlik ran it. They were priced and advertised aggressively and sold quite well. They had the best spare parts operation of anyone. The 6945 led its sales segment. Motokov also handled Barum tyres. Around 1989 Motokov were going to release the Skoda in Australia. Everything changed with the politics of Europe and at some point Motokov closed the Australian operation. A few newer tractors have been sold here but it would be nice to see them back. The spare parts situation is well covered.
My son looks at neighbours with fast powerful new Deutz and John Deere but he will learn to appreciate the Zetor virtues. I cannot wait to get the "new" 12045 home.
Zetor has had a long history in Australia but new ones don't seem to be available at the moment. Motokov bought back and the apprentices restored a small 1940's model that was sold in NSW after the war. During the 1960's a big company, Australian Motor Industries took over selling Zetor. They assembled Toyota and had sold the grey Fergusons. Then around 1977 Motokov took over the Australian operation. Henri Pavlik ran it. They were priced and advertised aggressively and sold quite well. They had the best spare parts operation of anyone. The 6945 led its sales segment. Motokov also handled Barum tyres. Around 1989 Motokov were going to release the Skoda in Australia. Everything changed with the politics of Europe and at some point Motokov closed the Australian operation. A few newer tractors have been sold here but it would be nice to see them back. The spare parts situation is well covered.
My son looks at neighbours with fast powerful new Deutz and John Deere but he will learn to appreciate the Zetor virtues. I cannot wait to get the "new" 12045 home.