Zetor 50
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The Zetor 50 belongs to the tractor group and is a model from the Czech manufacturer Zetor. It is part of the Zetor series and is offered with a power output of 50 hp (36.8 kW). The machine measures 3 360 mm in length, 1 875 mm in width and 1 760 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2 190 mm.
The engine has four cylinders with a displacement of 4 156 cm³ and reaches a maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1 650 rpm. The curb weight of 2 740 kg provides a moderate ground pressure suitable for most field operations. An 8‑forward‑gear and 2‑reverse‑gear transmission allows a top speed of 25 km/h, enabling efficient travel on public roads. The fuel tank capacity of 68 l permits long work periods without frequent refuelling.
The Zetor 50 is intended for typical agricultural tasks where a compact yet capable tractor is required. It is well suited for field work such as plowing, harrowing and transporting smaller loads, with the eight forward gears offering fine speed adjustment for varying conditions.
Zetor — where the name comes from and how the ranges connect, models from 11 to 120 kW, engines including Caterpillar, Perkins, Zetor and Deutz
The brand name is a compound: the "Z" of the Brno arms factory Zbrojovka and the ending "-tor". It was there, in March 1946, that the first three Z 25 tractors left the line — an eightieth anniversary in 2026.
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Order among the many Zetor types came in the 1960s with the unified UR I and UR II ranges. They brought more modern engineering and, above all, shared central components — the reason parts can be swapped across model boundaries. In the late 1960s the UR II joined the programme, designed for stronger machines and more demanding work.
Those lines still run today. The UR II range was revised and reached the market in 1998 as the Zetor Forterra. Around the turn of the millennium came the Proxima and Forterra ranges together with the modernised Major and Crystal — the generation carrying the brand through its recent history.
Anyone assessing an older model should therefore identify the base range first. A tractor from the UR II family is technically related to the Forterra, even with decades between them. That kinship decides how readily parts can be found — with a brand spanning eighty years of models, that is the most practical question of all.
Across the whole power range gathered here, 11 to 120 kW, the ISO 730 three-point linkage spans Category 0 on the smallest post-war models to Category II on the stronger series; the 540 rpm PTO speed remained, across the decades, the unchanged common denominator of every Zetor generation.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Zetor (weitere Modelle), Zetor
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 50 hp (36.8 kW)correct |
|---|---|
| Rated speed | 1,650 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 240 Nmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,156 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,360 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,875 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,760 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,190 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,740 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 8 V/2 Rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 8correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Top speed | 25 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 68 lcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.4 kW/t (37 kW / 2.7 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 34% 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 Zetor 50 have?
The Zetor 50 delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Zetor 50 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,740 kg.
What engine does the Zetor 50 have?
4 cylinders, 4,156 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Zetor 50 go?
Top speed is 25 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Zetor 50?
3,360 mm × 1,875 mm × 1,760 mm.
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.
- 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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikipedia (retrieved August 2026) · Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved September 2026) · How we check the data
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