Zetor 12245
The Zetor 12245 is a tractor produced by Zetor. It is equipped with a 417.5 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 10626 lbs 4819 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 120 hp / 89.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
34.3 gal
129.8 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
10626 lbs
4819 kg
Overview
 | 1990 - 1997
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Zetor |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Brno, Czechoslovakia | |
Original price was $35,000 in 1992 | |
Variants | |
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12211 | 2WD |
12245 | 4WD |
Zetor 12245 Engine | |
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Zetor 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 34.3 gal
129.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Zetor 12245 Transmission | |
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16-speed synchromesh | |
Transmission details ...  |
Zetor 12245 Power | |
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Engine | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 105 hp
78.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | pneumatic |
hydraulic OptOptional | |
Cab standard with heater. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2800 psi
193.1 bar |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 12.4 gpm
46.9 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 8650 lbs
3923 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 106.1 inches
269 cm |
Weight | 10626 lbs
4819 kg |
Front tire | 14.9x24 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
References | |
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Tractor Model 12111 / 12145 published by Zetor |
Engine
Engine Detail — 417.5 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Zetor Z 8701.12 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 417.5 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.33x4.72 inches
110 x 120 mm |
Power | 120 hp
89.5 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter type | electric |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 380mm mechanical dry disc |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low-high) with direct-drive and torque multiplier. | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Zetor 12245 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9x24. Rear: 18.4x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 106.1 inches
269 cm |
Length | 173.2 inches
439 cm |
Width | 76.8 inches
195 cm |
Height (cab) | 106.7 inches
271 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 113.4 inches
288 cm |
Weight | 10626 lbs
4819 kg |
Ballasted weight | 12059 lbs
5469 kg |
Ground clearance | 15 inches
38 cm |
Front tread | 66.9 to 70.9 inches
169 to 180 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 to 73.8 inches
150 to 187 cm |
Photos
Zetor 12245 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Zetor 12245 based on its 120 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
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 | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
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 Zetor 12245.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.5 hrs
Approximately 5.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (34.3 gal / 129.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.2 gal/hr (23.6 L/hr)
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
Zetor 12245 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Zetor 12245.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)120 hp
Kilowatts (kW)89.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)121.7 PS
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