Ford 6600 (A) vs Steyr 870 (a)

11 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1975–1981

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1971–1975

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 6600 (A) and the 870 (a) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

11 material differences · 1 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Ford 6600 (A) and Steyr 870 (a), field by field
Field	6600 (A)	870 (a)	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	77.0 hp	69.1 hp	+11% 6600 (A)
Engine declared	Ford 256 DF	Steyr WD-410.40	differs
Displacement declared	—	3.98 L	—
Maximum torque declared	—	190 lb·ft · 257 N·m	—
Transmission
Top speed declared	15.5 mph · 25 km/h	15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h	differs
Clutch declared	—	Pedal-operated dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch	—
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared	9.2 gpm · 35.0 L/min	9.8 gpm · 37.0 L/min	+6% 870 (a)
Three-point lift at ends declared	4,740 lb · 2,150 kg	6,393 lb · 2,900 kg	+35% 870 (a)
Rear PTO speeds declared	540/1000 rpm	540/1000 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	7,165 lb · 3,250 kg	6,460 lb · 2,930 kg	+11% 6600 (A)
Wheelbase declared	99.4 in · 2,524 mm	89.8 in · 2,280 mm	+11% 6600 (A)
Length declared	143.7 in · 3,651 mm	152.4 in · 3,870 mm	+6% 870 (a)
Width declared	68.9 in · 1,750 mm	76.0 in · 1,930 mm	+10% 870 (a)
Height declared	100.0 in · 2,540 mm	83.9 in · 2,130 mm	+19% 6600 (A)
Ground clearance declared	17.7 in · 450 mm	—	—
Turning radius, braked declared	10.6 ft · 3.22 m	12.2 ft · 3.71 m	+15% 870 (a)
Fuel tank declared	79.8 qt · 75.5 L	114.1 qt · 108.0 L	+43% 870 (a)

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