The Zetor M40 is a compact utility tractor introduced in 2020 as part of the M Compact Series. It features a Yanmar 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 38 hp (28.3 kW). The tractor offers a choice of 12-speed shuttle or hydrostatic transmissions, four-wheel drive, power steering, and a two-post folding ROPS with an optional cab. It has a hydraulic pump flow of 11.2 gpm (42.4 lpm) and a rear lift capacity of 2646 lbs (1200 kg). The rear PTO is independent with an electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch and operates at 540 rpm. Attachments include the ZL40 front-end loader with a lift capacity of 2235 lbs (1013 kg) and a height of 101.4 inches (257 cm).