Zanello (Tractomade) 540M
Built: 2012-2013 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2012
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Zanello – other models: Argentine tractors outside the named ranges, from the 200 series to Z-Trac, 75 to 300 kW, Cummins, MWM, Scania and in-house Zanello engines
This page gathers Zanello tractors outside the named ranges, from the classic 200 and 400 series types of the 1960s and 1970s to the later Turbo, UD and Z-Trac ranges. Zanello is an Argentine tractor and farm machinery maker from Córdoba province and for decades was among Argentina's most important domestic tractor builders. Engines come from Cummins, the Brazilian maker MWM International Motores, International and Scania, and from Zanello itself, partly under licence from VM Motori.
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The register lists 37 versions here with 75 to 300 kW, or 100 to 400 hp, from four- to six-cylinder diesel engines with rated speeds of 2,100 to 2,500 rpm.
Zanello's tractors shaped the mechanisation of farming on the Argentine pampas and competed domestically with Fiat, Deutz and later international brands; the range of engines from Cummins to Scania reflects the changing supplier relationships across the company's history. The Forestry versions listed in the register also show Zanello tractors used in forestry work, with reinforced frames and protective structures.
When buying used, older models call for checking the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger, rust on the chassis and wings, and hydraulic tightness; since Zanello has little presence outside South America, parts supply depends heavily on Argentine specialist dealers and the engine makers Cummins, MWM and Scania.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Zanello (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | MWM International Motorescorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
| Power | 250 hp (190 kW)correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel driveWDcorrect |
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Origin and approval
| Plant | Córdoba, Argentinacorrect |
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Other data
| Successor | TMZ Zanello 540Mcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Zanello (Tractomade) 540M have?
The Zanello (Tractomade) 540M delivers 250 hp.
When was the Zanello (Tractomade) 540M built?
Production years: 2012-2013.
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.
- 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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Other models in this series
(Maquinarias) 540C
(Tractomade) 480M forestry
(Tractomade) 540M forestry
220 M
230 CC
250 CC Turbo
250 DT
450
460
460 C
500 C
500 C Turbo
Sources: Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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