Overview
The Zetor 9540 is a four-wheel-drive farm tractor produced in Brno, Czech Republic, between 1991 and 1999. It features a 4.2L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 93 hp and is equipped with an 18-speed synchromesh transmission and a cab with a heater.
Ideal Applications
Mechanical Configuration:
The 9540 model is configured with a four-wheel-drive system, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and an 18-speed synchromesh transmission with a three-speed torque multiplier.
Tested Performance Data:
Nebraska Tractor Test results recorded a maximum of 85.7 hp at the PTO and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,845 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
This tractor is equipped with a Category II rear hitch capable of lifting 8,598 lbs and an open hydraulic system delivering 15.85 gpm at 2682 psi through three valves.
Production
| Description | Built in Brno, Czech Republic / Original price was $37,000 in 1995 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Zetor |
Engine
| Engine type | Zetor 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.134x4.724 inches (105 x 120 mm) |
| Description | Zetor Z 1001 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci (4.2 L) |
| Power | 93 hp (69.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter power | 4.6 hp (3.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 86 hp (64.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears in high/low/reverse ranges with a three-speed torque multiplier. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission type | 18-speed synchromesh |
| Type | synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heater. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2682 psi (184.9 bar) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 15.85 gpm (60.0 lpm) |
| Type | open |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Front Hitch | optional |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 8,598 lbs (3900 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tire | 12.4-24 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
| Weight | 8,426 lbs (3822 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 93.5 inches (237 cm) |
References
| Description | 8520-8540-9520-9540 published by Zetor / Unified Range 3 published by Zetor |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9x38 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 9520 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| 9540 | 4WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #OECD TEST 1336-NEBRASKA SUMMARY 137
Test Date:
January to July, 1991
Location:
SZZPLS Praha 6 - Repy, CSFR
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
85.70 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
85.60 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 275.0 lb.-ft. (372.9 Nm) at 1400 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 34.5% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 85.70 | 63.90 | 2200 | 5.20 | 19.69 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85.70 | 2200 | 5.20 | 0.42 | 16.50 | N/A |
| 75.50 | 2285 | 4.76 | 0.43 | 15.89 | N/A |
| 58.10 | 2344 | 4.03 | 0.48 | 14.42 | N/A |
| 39.60 | 2395 | 3.29 | 0.57 | 12.05 | N/A |
| 20.10 | 2438 | 2.54 | 0.87 | 7.92 | N/A |
| 0.10 | 2475 | 1.75 | N/A | N/A | N/A |