- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Not independently tested
- 1958–1967
- 2,956 built
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 a Full specifications
Steyr WD-313 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 54.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
54.3 hp
40.5 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”, claimed
- Weight
- 6,173 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,425 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Steyr 185 a specs: key facts
The Steyr 185 a was built from 1958 to 1967.
The Steyr 185 a has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 40.5 kW (54.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 185 a is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Steyr 185 a has a Steyr WD-313 engine, a 3-cylinder 3.99 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Steyr 185 a weighs 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 185 a has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 185 a lifts 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr 185 a delivers 14.0 L/min (3.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”
How much horsepower does an 185 a have?
The only figure for the 185 a is 54.3 hp (40.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”
What engine is in an 185 a?
An 185 a has a Steyr WD-313, a 3-cylinder 3.99 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-313 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 243.5 ci · 3.99 L |
| Max torque | 145 lb·ft · 196 N·mSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”
How much will an 185 a lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 185 a 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 @ 1,640 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”
What transmission does an 185 a have?
Transmission specifications for the 185 a are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry Steyr single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm and roller globoid steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”
How much does an 185 a weigh?
An 185 a weighs 6,173 lb (2,800 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,173 lb · 2,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 81.1 in · 2,060 mm |
| Length | 131.7 in · 3,345 mm |
| Width | 73.4 in · 1,865 mm |
| Height | 85.8 in · 2,180 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 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 185a”
Which tractors compare with an 185 a?
Within 10% of its 48.0 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Renault 8848.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 185 a →
- ZETOR Super 5047.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1968Side by side with the 185 a →
- URSUS C-355 P48.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 185 a →
- VOLVO-BM T 600 Boxer48.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1970Side by side with the 185 a →
- J.I. Case 63047.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 185 a →
- SOMECA 600 (TD)47.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1973Side by side with the 185 a →
Everything else people ask
Is an 185 a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 185 a is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 185 a have?
An 185 a has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”.
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
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 185a — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84284 · revision 1003879. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document