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Zetor 8520 vs Zetor 8540
Verdict: Zetor 8520 vs Zetor 8540
The Zetor 8520 and the Zetor 8540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 76 hp. Zetor 8520 is the lighter machine (3,375 kg vs 3,717 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Fit & specs
Zetor
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Zetor
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
76 hp
76 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ZetorReference
ZetorReference
With 16.9x38 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9x38 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$30,000 (1995)Reference
$34,000 (1995)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
8520
2WDReference
2WDReference
8540
4WDReference
4WDReference
Engine
Engine
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 120 mmReference
105 x 120 mmReference
Power
59.7 kWReference
59.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.4 kWReference
3.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
56.7 kWReference
56.7 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
synchromeshReference
Pressure
184.9 barReference
184.9 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Total flow
60.0 lpmReference
60.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
3900 kgReference
3900 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
optionalReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
237 cmReference
237 cmReference
Weight
3375 kgReference
3717 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
12.4-24Reference
Rear tire
16.9-34Reference
16.9-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
12.4-24Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
13.6-38Reference
Length
389 cmReference
389 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
192 cmReference
Height (cab)
264 cmReference
264 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
277 cmReference
277 cmReference
Ground clearance
37 cmReference
37 cmReference
Rear tread
150 to 180 cmReference
150 to 180 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Speeds
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.