John Deere/zetor 2900
Built: 1993–1996 · Series: 2000er-Baureihe
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John Deere 2000 series built by Zetor – 2000 to 2900: eight three- and four-cylinder diesels built in Brno, 33 to 77 kW, 2.7 to 4.2 litres displacement
The 2000 series is a European utility-tractor range that John Deere had built from 1993 to 1998 at the Brno plant in Czechia – the same plant where Zetor has made its own tractors since 1946. Eight models from 2000 to 2900 order the size in ascending order by type number, most with the suffix (A) marking the version; the 2900 as the largest model of the range reached roughly the power class of John Deere's smaller 6000-series tractors.
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The register lists 8 versions with 33.1 to 77.3 kW from three- and four-cylinders of 2,697 to 4,156 cm³, unladen weights from 2,895 to 4,180 kg, lengths from 3,640 to 4,380 mm and widths from 1,800 to 2,100 mm, at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm.
As all-purpose tractors for grassland, mixed arable farming and municipal tasks, the 2000 series occupied the segment below the large six-cylinder Mannheim ranges in Deere's European line-up and competed there with similarly positioned models from Ford, Massey Ferguson and Zetor's own programme.
On used 2000-series tractors, operating hours and the condition of the three- or four-cylinder diesel count, along with the tightness of the injection pump, the condition of clutch and gearbox, and wear on the rear axle and PTO. Because the range is technically related to Zetor's own programme, many wear parts are comparatively well available through Zetor dealer networks in Central Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere 2000er-Baureihe, John Deere (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 105 hp (77.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,156 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,380 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,705 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,369 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 360 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,180 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 18V/6R or 16V/4Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 14.9-24 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 18.4 R 38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.5 kW/t (77 kW / 4.2 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 69% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the John Deere/zetor 2900 have?
The John Deere/zetor 2900 delivers 105 hp.
How much does the John Deere/zetor 2900 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,180 kg.
What engine does the John Deere/zetor 2900 have?
4 cylinders, 4,156 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the John Deere/zetor 2900 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the John Deere/zetor 2900?
4,380 mm × 2,100 mm × 2,705 mm.
When was the John Deere/zetor 2900 built?
Production years: 1993–1996.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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