Hannes Drechsler,
chief of Zetor Trade, said in an interview with Profi 2/2005, that Zetor will introduce their orchard and vineyard tractors of 50-80 hp, a heavy duty compact of 45 hp and a 3 cylinder Proxima of 55 hp.
I think that 3 cylinder proxima is old news , as Zetor withdrew the 5441 from actual production, while it was mentioned on early sales literature.
He also mentioned a heavy range of 140-180 hp so the original intentions of 155 and 170 hp have moved, upward as well as downward in HP range.
With the new 16 speed Proxima gearbox, which is split in two compartments, Zetor made it easy to build the compacts on the basic gearbox and rear end of the standard farm tractors, they can just design a shorter first compartment, to get a shorter wheelbase for a heavy duty compact.
There is still very little known about the Maxterra range, but Zetor does mention a 24 speed gearbox with 4 speed powershift and powershuttle, and 40 speeds if the optional crawl gears are fitted. That sounds very similar to the ZF transmission in the Deutz, Steyr and Fendt 90-200 hp tractors.
Fendt used to assemble the Zf transmissions for their 500 series in tehir own plant, while the parts that were only fitted in the Fendt version of the ZF transmission, were also manufactured and machined in the Fendt plant.
Zetor might also want to take this route, this allows them to build on a reliable base, while keeping their own hand in it to deal with the weaknesses of this ZF box: The early versions were known to break apart due to the rough shifting of the powershift gears. ...Zetor's own pneumatic shifting system operates smooth and would be a distinctive gadget to differentiate itself from competitiors.
Off course, Zetor mechanically governed Euro3 engines are also a unique feature in the current tractor market, and the reliability and ability to accept less quality fuels like rape seed oil, is an advantage in many areas in the world.
Has anyone have some NEW details ??
chief of Zetor Trade, said in an interview with Profi 2/2005, that Zetor will introduce their orchard and vineyard tractors of 50-80 hp, a heavy duty compact of 45 hp and a 3 cylinder Proxima of 55 hp.
I think that 3 cylinder proxima is old news , as Zetor withdrew the 5441 from actual production, while it was mentioned on early sales literature.
He also mentioned a heavy range of 140-180 hp so the original intentions of 155 and 170 hp have moved, upward as well as downward in HP range.
With the new 16 speed Proxima gearbox, which is split in two compartments, Zetor made it easy to build the compacts on the basic gearbox and rear end of the standard farm tractors, they can just design a shorter first compartment, to get a shorter wheelbase for a heavy duty compact.
There is still very little known about the Maxterra range, but Zetor does mention a 24 speed gearbox with 4 speed powershift and powershuttle, and 40 speeds if the optional crawl gears are fitted. That sounds very similar to the ZF transmission in the Deutz, Steyr and Fendt 90-200 hp tractors.
Fendt used to assemble the Zf transmissions for their 500 series in tehir own plant, while the parts that were only fitted in the Fendt version of the ZF transmission, were also manufactured and machined in the Fendt plant.
Zetor might also want to take this route, this allows them to build on a reliable base, while keeping their own hand in it to deal with the weaknesses of this ZF box: The early versions were known to break apart due to the rough shifting of the powershift gears. ...Zetor's own pneumatic shifting system operates smooth and would be a distinctive gadget to differentiate itself from competitiors.
Off course, Zetor mechanically governed Euro3 engines are also a unique feature in the current tractor market, and the reliability and ability to accept less quality fuels like rape seed oil, is an advantage in many areas in the world.
Has anyone have some NEW details ??
