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Zetor 8520 vs Zetor 8640
Verdict: Zetor 8520 vs Zetor 8640
The Zetor 8520 and the Zetor 8640 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Zetor 8520 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 74 hp. Zetor 8520 is the lighter machine (3,375 kg vs 3,823 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Zetor 8640 is the newer design (1996 vs 1995). In short: choose the Zetor 8520 for outright pulling power, or the Zetor 8640 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
74 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
ZetorReference
ZetorReference
With 16.9x38 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-38 rear tires.Reference
Original price
$30,000 (1995)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Drive
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4x4 MWD 4WDReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
Variants
8520
2WDReference
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8540
4WDReference
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8620
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2WDReference
8640
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4WDReference
Engine
Engine
59.7 kWReference
61.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 120 mmReference
105 x 120 mmReference
Power
59.7 kWReference
61.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.4 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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106.0 LReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
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glow plugsReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
56.7 kWReference
55.2 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
synchromeshReference
Pressure
184.9 barReference
179.3 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3Reference
Total flow
60.0 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
3900 kgReference
4082 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Pump flow
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60.6 lpmReference
Steering flow
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24.6 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Clutch
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330mm hydraulic dry discReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
237 cmReference
237 cmReference
Weight
3375 kgReference
3823 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
12.4-24Reference
Rear tire
16.9-34Reference
16.9-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
12.4-24Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
16.9-38Reference
Length
389 cmReference
396 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
193 cmReference
Height (cab)
264 cmReference
266 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
277 cmReference
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Ground clearance
37 cmReference
43 cmReference
Rear tread
150 to 180 cmReference
149 to 180 cmReference
Front tread
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162 to 201 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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1150Reference
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.