- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 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 185a specs: hp, weight, years
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
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”, 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
- 6,173 lb
- 3-point lift
- 2,425 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
Steyr 185a specs: key facts
The Steyr 185a was built from 1958 to 1967.
The Steyr 185a 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 185a is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Steyr 185a has a Steyr WD-313 engine, a 3-cylinder 3.99 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Steyr 185a weighs 2,800 kg (6,173 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 185a has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 185a lifts 1,100 kg (2,425 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr 185a delivers 14.0 L/min (3.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a”
How does the 185a compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 1,100 kg is low for its class — 47% below the median of 2,080 kg across the 252 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 14 L/min is low for its class — 57% below the median of 32.3 L/min across the 289 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 9 across the 361 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 100 L fuel tank is high for its class — 47% above the median of 68.1 L across the 342 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 364 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 185a have?
The only figure for the 185a 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 185a?
An 185a 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 185a lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 185a 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 185a have?
Transmission specifications for the 185a 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 185a weigh?
An 185a 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”
What oil does an 185a take, and how much?
An 185a engine takes 15.9 qt (15.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 25.9 qt · 24.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 185a” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 185a?
Within 10% of its 48.0 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.
- Renault 8848.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 185a →
- ZETOR Super 5047.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1968Side by side with the 185a →
- URSUS C-355P48.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 185a →
- Deutz D 550647.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 185a →
- VOLVO-BM T 600 Boxer48.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1970Side by side with the 185a →
- J.I. Case 63047.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 185a →
Common questions about the Steyr 185a
Is an 185a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 185a is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 185a have?
An 185a has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
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