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Document Type: Official Buyer's Comparison Spec Sheet
Testing Standards: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) / OECD
Status: Verified Engineering Data Archive
HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

County 964 vs Zetor Forterra 130 HD

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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Different Measurement ProtocolsMeasurement standard or power basis is unspecified for one or both machines.
County

County 964

Category: Farm

County 964
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Power97 HP
Weight9,041lbs
Pump Flow9.2gpm
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Zetor

Zetor Forterra 130 HD

Category: Farm

Zetor Forterra 130 HD
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Power127 HP
Weight10,626lbs
Pump FlowN/Agpm
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Decisive Performance Differentials

  • Zetor Forterra 130 HD provides +1,585 lbs more unballasted traction mass

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

County 964
Zetor Forterra 130 HD
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
97 HPvs127 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
9,041 lbsvs10,626 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
9.2 gpmvsOption Pack Required
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.2 Lvs4.2 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
16F / 4Rvs30F / 0R

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationCounty 964Zetor Forterra 130 HDAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
97 HP
127 HP
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Traction Density Ratio
10.7 HP/1k lbs
12 HP/1k lbs
12 vs 10.7 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
9,041 lbs
10,626 lbs
+17.5%+1,585 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.2 L
4.2 L
 Tie
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
4 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
9.2 gpm
N/A (Check Option Pack)
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
Unknown
4WD
-
Transmission System
Mechanical / PowerShift
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

Zetor Recommended

Zetor commands superior frame weight (+1,585 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

Data Inconclusive

Dedicated remote circuit hydraulic flow ratings are incomplete. Direct comparative seeding capacity requires dealer-verified option build sheets.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Zetor Recommended

Zetor Forterra 130 HD offers superior 11.95 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

County Recommended

County 964 features a lighter footprint (-1,585 lbs), reducing deep subsoil compaction during damp spring planting windows.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Both machines demonstrate balanced engineering trade-offs in this equipment class. Base final fleet acquisition on local dealer servicing support, operator ergonomics, and implement compatibility.

Evidence Coverage68%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

Both County 964 and Zetor Forterra 130 HD are remarkably well-matched within this power bracket. The decisive purchasing decision should focus on dealer proximity, local service network reputation, hydraulic circuit options, and implement hitch requirements.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $60,000 after down payment
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Financed: $108,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
County 964$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 total
Zetor Forterra 130 HD$2,087 /mo
60 payments$125,220 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$927 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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