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Zetor 5243 vs Zetor Utilix 45

Verdict: Zetor 5243 vs Zetor Utilix 45

The Zetor 5243 and the Zetor Utilix 45 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. Zetor Utilix 45 is the lighter machine (3,770 kg vs 4,806 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Zetor Utilix 45 is the newer design (2020 vs 1991). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ZetorReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

40.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

40.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

9.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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31.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage 3AReference

Rated Power (gross)

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31.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.7 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

33.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift

1732 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1994Reference

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Rear valves

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2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Total flow

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51.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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17.4 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1529 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1325 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Capacities

Fuel

39.0 LReference

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Max capacity

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3324 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

197 cmReference

193 cmReference

Weight

4806 to 5401 poundsReference

3770 to 4189 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

240/70R16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

320/70R24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-28Reference

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Length

362 cmReference

358 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

236 cmReference

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ROPS Weight

2180 kgReference

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Cab Weight

2449 kgReference

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Ground clearance

21 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 240/70R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

R1 Width

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162 cmReference

R4 Width

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186 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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259 cmReference

Height (cab)

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252 cmReference

ROPS

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1710 kgReference

Cab

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1900 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Variants

CL 45

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gearReference

HT 45

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hydrostaticReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.