Zetor Proxima receives update including new Deutz engine

To mark the 18th birthday of the Zetor Proxima range of tractors will receive a facelift, including the upgrade to a Stage V Deutz four-cylinder turbo charged diesel engine.

Since the Proxima’s launch in 2004 more than 36,000 units have been produced and sold worldwide to many small and mid-sized farms, forestry operations and municipalities. Gaining a reputation for low fuel consumption, high reliability and ease of operation, the updated Stage 5 Deutz TCD 3.6 fourcylinder turbocharged engine maintains this reputation, whilst ensuring the emissions meet the current legislation through a combination of a particulate filter (DPF) together with exhaust gas recirculation, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), and oxidation catalyst (DOC). At first glance customers will also notice the new exhaust pipe and significantly smoother and quieter operation.

Focusing on operator comfort, the Proxima receives improved control layout on the dashboard, an increase in urea tank capacity to 21l, and a transmission oil clogging indicator - which is easily accessible under the tractor cabin and allows the operator to easily and quickly check the oil purity.

In front of the cabin, operators will find a new compressed air outlet, this brings the possibility of more comfortable cleaning of the radiators and coolers or for inflating tyres. In addition, PROXIMA can be equipped with an external lockable toolbox, helping keep tools and accessories safe. The Proxima will still consist of three model lines: PROXIMA CL with a 12 x 12 mechanical SynchroShuttle gearbox, PROXIMA GP with a 16x16 Mechanical SynchroShuttle gearbox, and the most powerful PROXIMA HS with a 24x24 Electrohydraulic PowerShuttle gearbox. Power ranges from 80 to 120hp across all three ranges.

The first Stage V units will be available in the UK from early 2023.