Zetor: The tractor from Brno that conquered the world turns 80

Name: Zetor: The tractor from Brno that conquered the world turns 80
Uploaded: 2026-03-20T12:51:32+00:00
Channel: Martin Hladík
Description: Exactly 80 years ago, on March 15, 1946, Brno Zbrojovka handed over three Zetor 25 tractors to the first customers. This began the history of the brand, which later became one of the most famous export symbols of Czechoslovakia. After World War II, Zbrojovka Brno was looking for a new application outside of arms production.

Photo: ZETOR TRACTORS a.s.

Exactly 80 years ago, on March 15, 1946, Brno Zbrojovka handed over three Zetor 25 tractors to the first customers. This began the history of the brand, which later became one of the most famous export symbols of Czechoslovakia.

After World War II, Zbrojovka Brno was looking for a new application outside of arms production.

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Author: Ian Willoughby