- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1955–1958
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Steyr 185 specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD-313 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 44.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
44.4 hp
33.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,842 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,425 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.7 mph
Steyr 185 specs: key facts
The Steyr 185 was built from 1955 to 1958.
The Steyr 185 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 33.1 kW (44.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 185 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Steyr 185 has a Steyr WD-313 engine, a 3-cylinder 3.99 L diesel unit.
The Steyr 185 weighs 2,650 kg (5,842 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 185 has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 185 lifts 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr 185 delivers 14.0 L/min (3.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
How does the 185 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 14 L/min is low for its class — 40% below the median of 23.4 L/min across the 210 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 100 L fuel tank is high for its class — 85% above the median of 54 L across the 246 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 2,650 kg is high for its class — 31% above the median of 2,020 kg across the 271 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 272 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 185 have?
The only figure for the 185 is 44.4 hp (33.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
What engine is in an 185?
An 185 has a Steyr WD-313, a 3-cylinder 3.99 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-313 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 243.5 ci · 3.99 L |
| Max torque | 145 lb·ft · 196 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
How much will an 185 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 185 lifts 2,425 lb (1,100 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 3.7 gpm · 14.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,134 psi · 147 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 2,425 lb · 1,100 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
What transmission does an 185 have?
Transmission specifications for the 185 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical worm and roller globoid steering |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 13.7 mph · 22 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
How much does an 185 weigh?
An 185 weighs 5,842 lb (2,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,842 lb · 2,650 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 79.5 in · 2,020 mm |
| Length | 128.1 in · 3,255 mm |
| Width | 72.0 in · 1,830 mm |
| Height | 78.1 in · 1,985 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.9 in · 405 mm |
| Front track | 59.1 in · 1,500 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 59.1 in · 1,500 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.5 ft · 3.50 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
What oil does an 185 take, and how much?
An 185 engine takes 14.8 qt (14.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 14.8 qt · 14.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 25.9 qt · 24.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 185?
Within 10% of its 42.4 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Fahr D 400A42 hp PTO, claimed · 1955–1960Side by side with the 185 →
- Fahr D 400B42 hp PTO, claimed · 1955–1961Side by side with the 185 →
- Nuffield 4/60 (460)42.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1964Side by side with the 185 →
- SAME Minitauro 5041.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1972Side by side with the 185 →
- Fahr D 45L42.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1952–1954Side by side with the 185 →
- Ford 5000 Diesel42.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1962–1964Side by side with the 185 →
Common questions about the Steyr 185
Is an 185 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 185 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 185 have?
An 185 has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 185 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84276 · revision 1023418. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document