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New process for coating tractor bodies from ZETOR
For more quality, durability and sustainability.

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New ZETOR tractor body coating process: quality, durability and sustainability

As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the quality and performance of our products, we have come…

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In the future, Zetor will have its tractors painted by an external service provider.
More precisely at ZDT Nové Veselí and with paints from the company Mankiewicz.
This involves a switch to glossy chassis paint and a 1-layer process instead of the previous 2-layer process with satin or matt paint.

What does the new coating system offer?

The Monolyer coating system from Mankiewicz combines primer and top coat in one step, thereby saving application time, material consumption and offering high weather and corrosion resistance. This system increases the service life of tractor bodies, is ideal for harsh working conditions, protects the machine in aggressive environments and also contributes to environmental protection. It is durable and meets the corrosion resistance requirements of the world's leading agricultural equipment manufacturers. Last but not least, by switching from matt to gloss, we have responded to the wishes of our customers, who will benefit from improved maintenance and washing of the tractor.

 

[diyfarmer]

Is that they are doing in that video. I thought they surely have robots spraying the new tractors

 

[Joachim]

In Czech, people also like to call a worker a "robot" - but no, obviously they want to paint the new chassis by hand for the time being (?).

 

[diyfarmer]

I thought tractor factories would be the same as the car plants you see in videos of the robot arms painting. If not for speed but also not be having humans in the toxic environment.

 

[Joachim]

If the quantities are high enough, an automatic painting line is worthwhile. If the quantities are low, painting by workers can be cheaper. At least that's what I think.

 

[diyfarmer]

If the quantities are low, painting by workers can be cheaper.

And are numbers low of production? Are they not knocking out 10 or 20 everyday or even 50?

 

[Joachim]

I dont know, there existing no numbers about the production 2024 or 2025 at this time.

 

[diyfarmer]

Never thought see a day when Zetors not still been mass produced.

 

[Stephenmenhen10111]

To be honest I can't see Zetor is still going to be producing tractors in 15-20 years possibly sooner. The reason being this series 6 their supposedly releasing this year is just a red Deutz with a carraro axle and Zetor written on the side. Where I live I couldnt name anyone with a Deutz so whose going to buy one with probably a worse depreciation value? Granted I do usually see a Forterra or Proxima in my local dealers yard but I still couldnt name anyone other than myself and one other that owns Zetor but even then I've got a 6945 and a 10111 Hes got a 6945 and 5340 I think, so not the modern ones.
Also the possibility of the high horse power market is going to be next to impossible to break into due to the already established marquees, they also seem to be poaching customers from each other i.e a New Holland farm will buy a Massey. A Massey man might go to John Deere a Deere man go to Fendt and so on. Also how does Zetor expect to sell enough tractors with only a handfull of single depot dealers which are scattered around. Like my closeet dealer is 20 minutes away the next closest is about 2 hours(I am going off the UK market here could be different in other countries). Hope I am wrong but thats what I think will happen.

 

[Joachim]

The point is - it's no use if people who drive very old Zetors say they won't buy the new ones. Most of the new ones (from 2010 to 2025) haven't bought them either.

And so Zetor only has two options: either give up straight away, or hope that the new series will turn things around.

The fact is, with Deutz, ZF and Carraro, at least in Germany and certainly in Europe, you can find enough dealers who know what they're doing and can repair them, even if they're not a Zetor partner. That's a plus.

The fact is, Zetor has held on to its outdated transmissions for far too long and wasted money that it should have invested in its own engines. But that train has now left the station.

But it's also a fact that if the price and quality are right, the 6 series can be a success. Look, Skoda is also successful, even though there are VW, Audi and Seat. Even if you use the same basic components, the end result can be significantly different. I think the decisive factor will be how Zetor sets the price and whether they can build clever solutions around the core components. Like Skoda: Simply clever.

Apart from that, the Zetor with Deutz/ZF/Carraro has a decisive advantage over the Deutz - the Zetor is nicer because it's red and it has by far the better cab roof than the Deutz with its damn glass ball cab where you're grilled in the afternoon at 40°C in the shade from spring to late summer despite the air conditioning because the sun is burning directly on your skin. With the Zetor you have more roof overhang, which means shade, which in my opinion is a point that shouldn't be neglected.


But as long as the majority only talks about the old days and does not buy new tractors, Zetor can only lose.

 

[diyfarmer]

Where I live I couldn't name anyone with a Deutz

In Ireland Deutz is a very popular tractor. After JD, MF, NH, Case, it be hard to know which is next Deutz or Claas? I see Deutz everyday. I rarely see another Zetor around anymore.

Most of the new ones (from 2010 to 2025) haven't bought them either.

I be in this bracket too. I really like my HSX and would hate to part with it now. As I said before, unless I had the money, my next move would be for another vintage 4wd old Crystal, like a 12145 or 14145. And add to the 2 8111 I have already.

 

[Stephenmenhen10111]

I never said I wouldnt buy a new one, I possibly would but to be honest I highly doubt I'll ever be in a position to buy a new tractor anyway. But if I want a simple loader tractor that I can work on my self decent road speed and with a good dealer and parts accessibility its a HSX 140 everyday I am fairly brand loyal and would probably buy a new Nuffield if they came back.like I said I hope I am wrong and Zetor carry on and get bigger. Will see the series 6 on display at Agrotech 2025 this week according to Zetor Polska (I wont be going personally) That link might work to Zetor Polskas post about it on facebook I dont know how to share links properly. Bei Facebook anmelden - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1MwfC7gw3S/
Be interesting if a forum member could go and actually get some pictures of it.

 

[diyfarmer]

would probably buy a new Nuffield if they came back

If that was the case, I would love to buy a new ZTS 9245 if they came back too. I really miss my old one, my father bought new, with the 38 tyres and the square cab.