Steyr 185 a vs ZETOR Super 50

10 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1958–1967

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1960–1968

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 185 a and the Super 50 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

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

Steyr 185 a and ZETOR Super 50, field by field
Field	185 a	Super 50	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	54.3 hp	49.3 hp	+10% 185 a
Engine declared	Steyr WD-313	—	—
Displacement declared	3.99 L	—	—
Maximum torque declared	145 lb·ft · 196 N·m	177 lb·ft · 240 N·m	+22% Super 50
Transmission
Top speed declared	15.5 mph · 25 km/h	15.5 mph · 25 km/h	—
Clutch declared	Pedal operated dry Steyr single plate clutch	pedal-operated dry double clutch	differs
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared	3.7 gpm · 14.0 L/min	3.3 gpm · 12.5 L/min	+12% 185 a
Pressure declared	2,134 psi · 147 bar	1,707 psi · 118 bar	+25% 185 a
Three-point lift at ends declared	2,425 lb · 1,100 kg	2,646 lb · 1,200 kg	+9% Super 50
Rear PTO speeds declared	540 rpm	540 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	6,173 lb · 2,800 kg	6,041 lb · 2,740 kg	—
Wheelbase declared	81.1 in · 2,060 mm	86.2 in · 2,190 mm	+6% Super 50
Length declared	131.7 in · 3,345 mm	132.3 in · 3,360 mm	—
Width declared	73.4 in · 1,865 mm	73.8 in · 1,875 mm	—
Height declared	85.8 in · 2,180 mm	69.3 in · 1,760 mm	+24% 185 a
Ground clearance declared	15.7 in · 400 mm	17.7 in · 450 mm	+13% Super 50
Turning radius, braked declared	11.5 ft · 3.50 m	10.0 ft · 3.05 m	+15% 185 a
Fuel tank declared	105.7 qt · 100 L	71.9 qt · 68.0 L	+47% 185 a

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