Zettelmeyer Z2
Built: 1936–1942 · Series: Z
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Zettelmeyer Z – the collective page of the early agricultural tractors from Konz: Z1 and Z2 with two-cylinder diesel engines, 2.0 to 2.2 litres displacement, 15 to 16 kW, forerunners of the later wheel loader ranges
Zettelmeyer was an agricultural and construction machinery maker based in Konz near Trier, which in the 1950s built agricultural tractors alongside earthmoving equipment before the company specialised in wheel loaders, the products the brand remained known for until it ceased operations in the 1990s. This page collects the early Z-series tractors, listed in the register as Z 1, Z 2, Z1 and Z2; the type designation simply orders the two models by a running number, with no further characteristics to read from the digits. The Z-series tractors were powered by horizontal or upright two-cylinder diesel engines, common in West German post-war agricultural machinery.
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The register lists 4 versions here with 14.6 to 16.1 kW from two-cylinder engines of 2,028 to 2,198 cm³ displacement at 1,500 to 1,600 revolutions per minute. Kerb weights range from 1,650 to 1,930 kg, lengths from 1,600 to 2,700 mm, widths from 1,400 to 1,770 mm and heights from 1,550 to 1,560 mm.
In the 1950s such two-cylinder agricultural tractors competed against far more numerous brands such as Deutz, Fendt and Eicher; Zettelmeyer remained a niche supplier in this segment, and its focus soon shifted to construction machinery. The Z series thus marks the agricultural origin of a maker later known chiefly for its wheel loaders.
Surviving examples of the Z series are rare today and are mostly kept by collectors of historic agricultural tractors; when buying used, the condition of the injection pump, the tightness of the engine and cooling system, and rust on the chassis and sheet metal all matter. Spare parts can be found through Zettelmeyer clubs and specialist vintage machinery dealers; factory parts supply no longer exists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Zettelmeyer Z
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 20 hp (14.6 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,500 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 2,028 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 1,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,500 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,560 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 1,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,930 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4/1-manual gearbox gearboxcorrect |
| Forward gears | 4correct |
| Reverse gears | 1correct |
| Front tyres | 6.50-20correct |
| Rear tyres | 6.50-20correct |
| Top speed | 20 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frameless unit constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.6 kW/t (15 kW / 1.9 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% 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 Zettelmeyer Z2 have?
The Zettelmeyer Z2 delivers 20 hp.
How much does the Zettelmeyer Z2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,930 kg.
What engine does the Zettelmeyer Z2 have?
2 cylinders, 2,028 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Zettelmeyer Z2 go?
Top speed is 20 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Zettelmeyer Z2?
1,600 mm × 1,500 mm × 1,560 mm.
When was the Zettelmeyer Z2 built?
Production years: 1936–1942.
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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