Zetor 8540
The Zetor 8540 is a tractor produced by Zetor. It is equipped with a 253.6 ci 4.2 L engine. The rated power output is 80 hp 59.7 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 8,195 lbs 3717 kg.
Engine Power
80 hp
59.7 kW
Transmission
18 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
8,195 lbs
3717 kg
Zetor 8540 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1995 - 1999
Range 3 Series |
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1995 - 1999 | |
Range 3 Series | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Zetor |
Built in Brno, Czech Republic | |
Original price | $34,000 (1995) |
Variants | |
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8520 | 2WD |
8540 | 4WD |
Zetor 8540 Engine | |
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Zetor 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Zetor 8540 Power | |
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Engine | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 76 hp
56.7 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heater. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open |
Pressure | 2682 psi
184.9 bar |
Valves | 3 |
Total flow | 15.85 gpm
60.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 8,598 lbs
3900 kg |
Front Hitch | optional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 93.5 inches
237 cm |
Weight | 8,195 lbs
3717 kg |
Front tire | 12.4-24 |
Rear tire | 16.9-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8520-8540-9520-9540 published by Zetor | |
Unified Range 3 published by Zetor |
Engine
Engine Detail — 253.6 ci / 4.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Zetor Z 1201 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 253.6 ci
4.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.134x4.724 inches
105 x 120 mm |
Power | 80 hp
59.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4.6 hp
3.4 kW |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
18-speed synchromesh |
Transmission — 16 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — 18 forward and 6 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Three gears in high/low/reverse ranges with a three-speed torque multiplier. | |
With 16.9x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Zetor 8540 Tires | |
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Ag front | 12.4-24 |
Ag rear | 16.9-34 |
Ag rear | 13.6-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 93.5 inches
237 cm |
Length | 153.5 inches
389 cm |
Width | 75.9 inches
192 cm |
Height (cab) | 104 inches
264 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 109.2 inches
277 cm |
Weight | 8,195 lbs
3717 kg |
Ground clearance | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
Rear tread | 59.1 to 70.9 inches
150 to 180 cm |
Photos
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