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Zetor Major 80 Anyone got one?
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<blockquote data-quote="jd6820" data-source="post: 7832208" data-attributes="member: 420"><p>Thought I'd offer some input, both from a driver's and mechanics perspective. My neighbour owns a Zetor Major 80, it's a good basic tractor. No frills or fancy features very much what you see is what you get. I feel the interior is robust but very minimalist, the engine is responsive and quite fuel efficient, the hydraulics do leave a little to be desired. They do the job but quite slow by modern standards I think, but maybe they have purchased the base model? The linkage is probably built based on the tractor frame size which I would say is light/medium duty. I'm thinking a Proxima would be more suited to heavy draft work. The package I feel is ideal for someone after a basic no nonsense tractor that does its job and offers very good to excellent reliability. But not a tractor I'd personally would want to spend too many 10hr days in, not a fault of the tractor just the spec level that can be achieved on this frame/price bracket of tractor. I'm spoilt running a 165hp Deere with full suspension and a well spec'd cabin, so not really a fair comparison but I want to give an honest review. There's absolutely nowt up with the Major 80, I'd happily have one as a second tractor or a yard machine, but wouldn't suit being my main tractor for size/comfort reasons only. But the OP would find it more than capable for their needs. As for stability, can't comment really as I haven't found the need to try it on a steep hill.</p><p></p><p>From a mechanics perspective, parts are easy to obtain for the Major 80, they are also very reasonably priced. I'm fairly certain they haven't needed anything bar self inflicted parts. Mirrors and bodywork, the only warranty issue was savage linkage control which I believe is better but not totally cured and requires feathering with a heavy implement. For most applications you wouldn't find it an issue but we regularly attach it to our tedder which is fully mounted and at the limit of the machine lift wise. Lowering it can be a little twitchy. On the whole mechanically quite robust and simple, I've run it on my own dynamometer and it was 80hp on the shaft so minimal losses through the transmission and a lively engine. Servicing is easy and straight forwards. What more could a smallholder want?</p><p></p><p>Tried to be as constructive as I can with a review of all the features I can think of. Both good and bad. To summarise, am I going to trade in my JD? No, but would I consider a Zetor Major 80 for the OP's job? Yes no problem, it's going to cost a lot less to buy and probably less to run too!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jd6820, post: 7832208, member: 420"] Thought I'd offer some input, both from a driver's and mechanics perspective. My neighbour owns a Zetor Major 80, it's a good basic tractor. No frills or fancy features very much what you see is what you get. I feel the interior is robust but very minimalist, the engine is responsive and quite fuel efficient, the hydraulics do leave a little to be desired. They do the job but quite slow by modern standards I think, but maybe they have purchased the base model? The linkage is probably built based on the tractor frame size which I would say is light/medium duty. I'm thinking a Proxima would be more suited to heavy draft work. The package I feel is ideal for someone after a basic no nonsense tractor that does its job and offers very good to excellent reliability. But not a tractor I'd personally would want to spend too many 10hr days in, not a fault of the tractor just the spec level that can be achieved on this frame/price bracket of tractor. I'm spoilt running a 165hp Deere with full suspension and a well spec'd cabin, so not really a fair comparison but I want to give an honest review. There's absolutely nowt up with the Major 80, I'd happily have one as a second tractor or a yard machine, but wouldn't suit being my main tractor for size/comfort reasons only. But the OP would find it more than capable for their needs. As for stability, can't comment really as I haven't found the need to try it on a steep hill. From a mechanics perspective, parts are easy to obtain for the Major 80, they are also very reasonably priced. I'm fairly certain they haven't needed anything bar self inflicted parts. Mirrors and bodywork, the only warranty issue was savage linkage control which I believe is better but not totally cured and requires feathering with a heavy implement. For most applications you wouldn't find it an issue but we regularly attach it to our tedder which is fully mounted and at the limit of the machine lift wise. Lowering it can be a little twitchy. On the whole mechanically quite robust and simple, I've run it on my own dynamometer and it was 80hp on the shaft so minimal losses through the transmission and a lively engine. Servicing is easy and straight forwards. What more could a smallholder want? Tried to be as constructive as I can with a review of all the features I can think of. Both good and bad. To summarise, am I going to trade in my JD? No, but would I consider a Zetor Major 80 for the OP's job? Yes no problem, it's going to cost a lot less to buy and probably less to run too! [/QUOTE]
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