Zetor 9540

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Zetor 9540 is a utility tractor that offers a four-wheel drive with a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, designed to deliver reliable performance in a variety of tasks. The tractor is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine from Zetor, the Z 1001 model, with a displacement of 254 cubic inches. It produces 85.7 horsepower at 2200 rpm and is capable of a maximum torque of 275.0 lb.-ft. at 1400 rpm with a torque rise of 34.5%. The transmission is an 18-speed synchromesh, providing versatility for different working conditions. The tractor provides power steering for ease of control and maneuverability. It has an operating weight of 8,940 pounds and a height of 109.6 inches. Designed with durability in mind, it comes standard with agriculture-type tires. The fuel consumption at maximum power is 5.20 Gal/hr, demonstrating its efficiency in various operations.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 85.7

Transmission: Synchromesh

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 8,940

Fuel Type: Diesel

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Zetor 9540 Tractor

Zetor 9540 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 78% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 4% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Zetor
Model: Z 1001
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 254
Bore (in): 4.134
Stroke (in): 4.724
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 85.7

Transmission

Type: Synchromesh
Forward Gears: 18
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 153.5
Width (in): 75.9
Height (in): 109.6
Operating Weight (lb): 8,940

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agriculture
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric, 12 volt
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: January to July, 1991

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 85.7 HP (63.9 kW) at 2200 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 5.20 Gal/hr (19.69 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.418 lb/hp.hr (0.254 kg/kW.h)
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 85.6 HP (63.8 kW) at 1950 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Power at Maximum Drawbar Pull (11th Gear): 51.0 HP (38.3 kW) with a drawbar pull of 3820 lbs (17.0 kN) and a speed of 5.0 mph (8.1 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Power (11th Gear): 0.656 lb/hp.hr (0.399 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 10.56 Hp.hr/gal (2.08 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 275.0 lb.-ft. (372.9 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 34.5%
Torque Rise at 1800 rpm: 19%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 6925 lbs (30.8 kN) through the whole range
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed: 12.3 GPM (46.7 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 13.5 HP (10.0 kW)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.26 Hp.hr/gal (3.40 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Various Power Levels:
75.5 HP (56.3 kW) at 2285 rpm: 4.76 Gal/hr (18.01 l/h)
58.1 HP (43.3 kW) at 2345 rpm: 4.03 Gal/hr (15.24 l/h)
20.1 HP (15.0 kW) at 2415 rpm: 2.54 Gal/hr (9.60 l/h)

NTTL.(1991). Nebraska Summary: S137 Zetor 9540 Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2749