Compare/Zetor 8520 vs Zetor Proxima 80

Zetor 8520 vs Zetor Proxima 80

Verdict: Zetor 8520 vs Zetor Proxima 80

The Zetor 8520 and the Zetor Proxima 80 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Zetor Proxima 80 leads on rated power with 77 hp against 76 hp. Zetor 8520 is the lighter machine (3,375 kg vs 6,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Zetor Proxima 80 is the newer design (2011 vs 1995). In short: choose the Zetor Proxima 80 for outright pulling power, or the Zetor 8520 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Zetor

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Zetor

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

76 hp

77 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

ZetorReference

With 16.9x38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$30,000 (1995)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Variants

8520

2WDReference

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8540

4WDReference

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Engine

59.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

Power

59.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Starter power

3.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

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57.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Stage IIIReference

Rated Power (net)

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57.4 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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4 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,200 RPMReference

Emissions compliance

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Stage IIIReference

Bore and stroke

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4.13x4.72 inchesReference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 6 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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310mm hydraulic cerametallic discReference

Transmission Type

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Sync ShuttleReference

Wheel Drive

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4WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

creeperReference

Pressure

184.9 barReference

180.0 barReference

Valves

3Reference

1Reference

Total flow

60.0 lpmReference

50.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift

3900 kgReference

4282 kgReference

Front Hitch

optionalReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540EReference

Control

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position control and mechanical top-link draft sensingReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

237 cmReference

232.2 cmReference

Weight

3375 kgReference

6900 to 8003 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

7.5-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-34Reference

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Ag front

7.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

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Length

389 cmReference

387 cmReference

Width

192 cmReference

191 cmReference

Height (cab)

264 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

277 cmReference

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Ground clearance

37 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 to 180 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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232 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.5-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD Height

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262 cmReference

4WD Height

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267 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3129 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3630 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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49 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Speeds

Zetor Proxima 80 attachments

Attachment overview

General

Make & Model

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ZetorReference

Country of manufacturer

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Brno, Czech RepublicReference

Capacities

Capacity

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253.6 ciReference

Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

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8 ValvesReference

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.2 gpmReference

Maximum operating pressure

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2,611 psiReference

Remote Valves

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1 ValveReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IIReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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4,282.8 kgReference

Rear Hitch Sensing Type

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position control and mechanical top-link draft sensingReference

Power

Max Power

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77 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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1,000 RPMReference

Front PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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hydraulic wet discReference

Steering type

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powerReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Height

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267.2 cmReference

Overall Length

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387.6 cmReference

Overall Width

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191 cmReference

Ground Clearance

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49 cmReference

Overall weight

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3,630.1 kgReference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

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.