Fortschritt ZT 403

The Fortschritt ZT 403 is a tractor produced by Fortschritt. It is equipped with a 600.5 ci 9.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 180 hp / 134.2 kW. Operating weight: 14,770 lbs 6699 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 180 hp / 134.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Diesel
Operating Weight
14,770 lbs 6699 kg

Overview

Fortschritt ZT 403 tractor photo
1981
Production
Manufacturer
Fortschritt
Built in Schönebeck, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Fortschritt ZT 403 Engine
9.8L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Fortschritt ZT 403 Power
Engine
180 hp 134.2 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
14,770 lbs 6699 kg
Front tire
16-20
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine Detail — 600.5 ci / 9.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer
6VD 14.5
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
600.5 ci 9.8 L
Power
180 hp 134.2 kW

Transmission

Transmission

Dimensions

Fortschritt ZT 403 Tires
Ag front
16-20
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
Length
200.8 inches 510 cm
Weight
14,770 lbs 6699 kg

Photos

Fortschritt ZT 403 tractor photo

Fortschritt ZT 403 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Fortschritt ZT 403 based on its 180 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙Commercial / Field ScaleWide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fortschritt ZT 403.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Fortschritt ZT 403 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fortschritt ZT 403.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)180 hp
Kilowatts (kW)134.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)182.5 PS

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