Fiat 160-90 (DT) or Steyr 8180 a?

Which should you choose?

The figures split: the Steyr 8180 a is ahead on three-point lift; the Fiat 160-90 (DT) is ahead on maximum permissible mass and PTO speeds.

  • The Fiat 160-90 (DT) suits PTO-driven implements (mowers, balers, pumps) better on this data: offers 540 rpm.
  • The Steyr 8180 a suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 165% (4,120 kg / 9,083 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Fiat 160-90 (DT) suits road haulage better on this data: 18% (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) more maximum permissible mass.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Fiat 160-90 (DT) and Steyr 8180 a, with the call on each
Question160-90 (DT)8180 aCall
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?102.0 kW (136.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”102.4 kW (137.3 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 160-90 (DT) and the 8180 a.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 160-90 (DT) and the 8180 a.
Which pumps more oil for implements?50.8 L/min (13.4 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”52.4 L/min (13.8 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?2,500 kg (5,512 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”6,620 kg (14,595 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”AheadThe Steyr 8180 a has 165% more lift (4,120 kg / 9,083 lb) than the Fiat 160-90 (DT) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?6,190 kg (13,647 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”6,012 kg (13,254 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?10,000 kg (22,046 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”8,500 kg (18,739 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”AheadThe Fiat 160-90 (DT) has 18% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the Steyr 8180 a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
Which has the wider choice of gears?16 to 24Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”12 to 36Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 160-90 (DT) and the 8180 a.
Which is faster on the road?30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”AheadThe Fiat 160-90 (DT) offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Steyr 8180 a does not (as stated by the sources).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”independentTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
Which drives on both axles?Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 160-90 DT”4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8180”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?1984–19941986–1993EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Steyr 8180 a has 165% more lift (4,120 kg / 9,083 lb) than the Fiat 160-90 (DT) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Fiat 160-90 (DT) has 18% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the Steyr 8180 a (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
  • The Fiat 160-90 (DT) offers 540 rpm at the PTO, which the Steyr 8180 a does not (as stated by the sources).
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
  • Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power and a creeper range.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources