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
![]() | 1981 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fortschritt |
Built in Schönebeck, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany | |
Fortschritt ZT 403 Engine | |
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9.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Fortschritt ZT 403 Power | |
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Engine | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 |
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Dimensions
Fortschritt ZT 403 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16-20 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 200.8 inches
510 cm |
Weight | 14,770 lbs
6699 kg |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Fortschritt ZT 403 based on its 180 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large 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 Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep 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 Scale | Wide 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 Scale | High-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
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Fortschritt ZT 403 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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Fortschritt ZT 403
Engine Power:Diesel (listed): 180 hp / 134.2 kW
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