Ford 9000 vs Steyr 8160 a
12 material differences
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because their unladen weight differs by more than 25% (26%); the drive differs (2WD; 4WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1969–1972; 1976–1980). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
12 material differences · 3 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 9000 | 8160 a | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 145.0 hp | 138 hp | — |
| Engine declared | Ford 401 | Steyr WD-612.85 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 6.58 L | 6.59 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | 372 lb·ft · 504 N·m | 403 lb·ft · 546 N·m | +8% 8160 a |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 16.0 gpm · 60.6 L/min | — | — |
| Pressure declared | — | 3,553 psi · 245 bar | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 7,055 lb · 3,200 kg | 9,965 lb · 4,520 kg | +41% 8160 a |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 9,800 lb · 4,445 kg | 12,324 lb · 5,590 kg | +26% 8160 a |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 17,637 lb · 8,000 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 91.5 in · 2,324 mm | 106.3 in · 2,700 mm | +16% 8160 a |
| Length declared | 151.0 in · 3,835 mm | 193.3 in · 4,910 mm | +28% 8160 a |
| Width declared | 91.1 in · 2,314 mm | 96.1 in · 2,440 mm | +5% 8160 a |
| Height declared | 74.1 in · 1,882 mm | 108.3 in · 2,750 mm | +46% 8160 a |
| Ground clearance declared | 25.3 in · 643 mm | 18.9 in · 480 mm | +34% 9000 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.0 ft · 3.35 m | 15.7 ft · 4.80 m | +43% 8160 a |
| Fuel tank declared | 172.0 qt · 162.8 L | 258.9 qt · 245.0 L | +50% 8160 a |
Ford 9000 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9000”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8730”
Steyr 8160 a sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8160”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 1400”