Fiat 72-86 (DT) or Steyr 970 a?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 72-86 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 970 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Fiat 72-86 (DT) suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 30% (695 kg / 1,532 lb) more three-point lift.
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?
| Question | 72-86 (DT) | 970 a | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 51.5 kW (69.1 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 72-86 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 970 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| 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 72-86 (DT) and the 970 a. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 72-86 (DT) and the 970 a. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | — | 43.5 L/min (11.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 72-86 (DT). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 3,045 kg (6,713 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 2,350 kg (5,181 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | AheadThe Fiat 72-86 (DT) has 30% more lift (695 kg / 1,532 lb) than the Steyr 970 a (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 1,947 kg (4,292 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 3,060 kg (6,746 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Steyr 970 a is 57% heavier (1,113 kg / 2,454 lb) than the Fiat 72-86 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | — | 4,500 kg (9,921 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 72-86 (DT). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 12 to 20Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | 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 72-86 (DT) and the 970 a. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | 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 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | AheadThe Steyr 970 a offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 72-86 (DT) does not (as stated by the sources). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the 72-86 (DT) and the 970 a. |
| Which drives on both axles? | Two-wheel or four-wheel driveTraktorenlexikon, “Fiatagri 72-86 F/72-86 F/DT” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1992–2000 | 1992–1997 | EvenSame 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 Fiat 72-86 (DT) has 30% more lift (695 kg / 1,532 lb) than the Steyr 970 a (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 970 a is 57% heavier (1,113 kg / 2,454 lb) than the Fiat 72-86 (DT) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Steyr 970 a offers 1000 rpm at the PTO, which the Fiat 72-86 (DT) does not (as stated by the sources).
- 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 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.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 72-86 (DT) has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 970 a has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, maximum permissible mass, a creeper range and PTO independence.
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