Zanella
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motorcycle manufacturing |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Headquarters | Caseros , Argentina |
| Products | Motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, go-karts, mini trucks, electrical generators |
Number of employees | 1000 (direct), 3000 (indirect) (targeted) |
Zanella Hnos., commonly known as Zanella, is an Argentine manufacturer specializing in motorcycles and mini trucks, established in 1948. Initially, the company utilized 100 and 125 cc engines created by Fabio Taglioni under license from Italy’s Ceccato motorcycles. Zanella's expertise lies in producing small motorcycles, mopeds, and ATVs, and it has also been involved in the production of go-karts in the past.
The product range further includes the ZMax line of three-wheeled motorcycles (trikes) and mini truck models, alongside the Force series of light four-wheel trucks.
Business
Zanella manufactures a variety of vehicles including mopeds, scooters, motorcycles, quad ATVs, karts, as well as 4-stroke engines ranging from 50 to 500 cc. Mopeds are exclusively produced within Argentina at facilities located in Caseros and San Luis, whereas the majority of other products arrive from China as knock down kits for assembly.
The company’s manufacturing and assembly operations at its plants support a monthly output capacity of 12,000 units. Zanella’s strategic plan targets an increase to 14,000 units per month, aiming to reinstate employment levels to approximately 1,000 direct employees and 3,000 indirect workers.
On December 22, 2009, Zanella organized a formal event in Caseros alongside the Chamber of Manufacturers, Dealers and Suppliers of Motor Vehicles (CAFACOM). Marcelo Fernández, chairman of CGERA, emphasized Zanella’s contribution to the development of the motorcycle sector and its efforts to promote consumer interests through programs such as the House of Moto that benefit both manufacturers and dealerships.
Utilities
Zmax line of three-wheel motorcycles:
- TRICARGO 100 4T
- Z MAX 200
- ZMAX 200 Z2
- Z-MAX 200 S TRUCK
- Z-MAX 200 S TRUCK BOX
- Z-MAX 200 TRUCK Z2
CUBS
ZB110 collection:
- ZB 110 Z1
- ZB 110 Z1 FULL
FUN
- HOT 90 G2
Street
- SAPUCAI 125 C
- RX 125 potenciado
- SAPUCAI 150
- RX 150 G3 (including GHOST versions)
- RX 150 Z6 GHOST
- RX 150 Z3 SPORT
- RX 150 R FULL
- RX 200 series (MONACO, NAKED, R variants)
- RZ series (20, 25 NAKED, R, RZ35 R)
- RX 250 SPORT
- RX 350
ON/OFF
- ZR series (150, 200, 250 LT, 250)
- ZTT 250 MOTARD
Scooters
- STYLER range (from 50 EXCLUSIVE to 250 GRANDCRUISER)
- MOD range (MOD 150, MOD LAMBRETTA 150)
- E-STYLER and E-STYLER DELUXE
CUSTOM
- PATAGONIAN EAGLE series (150 to 350 CHOPPER)
- SPEEDLIGHT series (150, 200)
QUADS
Models span from KIDS SPORT and FX KART lines through MADMAX series up to GFORCE variants (200 to 500 cc), offering both two-wheel drive (4X2) and four-wheel drive (4X4) configurations.
Electrical generators
Zanella’s range of electrical generators includes the models G-1000, G-2500, G-4500, G-6000, and G-8500.