- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1992
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Steyr 8070 (a) specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD-411.42 or WD-411.41 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 57.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.3 hp
42.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”, 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
- 5,703 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,732 lb
- Top speed
- 15.5–24.9 mph
Steyr 8070 (a) specs: key facts
The Steyr 8070 (a) was built from 1979 to 1992.
The Steyr 8070 (a) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 42.7 kW (57.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 8070 (a) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Steyr 8070 (a) has a Steyr WD-411.42 or WD-411.41 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L diesel unit.
The Steyr 8070 (a) weighs 2,587 kg (5,703 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 8070 (a) has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 8070 (a) lifts 2,600 kg (5,732 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”

How much horsepower does an 8070 (a) have?
The only figure for the 8070 (a) is 57.3 hp (42.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”
What engine is in an 8070 (a)?
An 8070 (a) has a Steyr WD-411.42 or WD-411.41, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-411.42 or WD-411.41 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 210.9 ci · 3.46 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”
How much will an 8070 (a) lift?
An 8070 (a) lifts 5,732 lb (2,600 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pressure | 3,553 psi · 245 bar |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 5,732 lb · 2,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,044 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”
What transmission does an 8070 (a) have?
Transmission specifications for the 8070 (a) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch or LuK double clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 15.5–24.9 mph · 25–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”
How much does an 8070 (a) weigh?
An 8070 (a) weighs 5,703 lb (2,587 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,703 lb · 2,587 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 84.8 in · 2,155 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 146.3 in · 3,716 mm |
| Width | 67.3–90.2 in · 1,710–2,290 mm |
| Height | 95.1 in · 2,416 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.8 in · 375 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 54.1–77.8 in · 1,375–1,975 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 54.0–60.0 in · 1,372–1,524 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.4 ft · 3.48 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”
What oil does an 8070 (a) take, and how much?
An 8070 (a) engine takes 10.1 qt (9.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.1 qt · 9.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.0 qt · 4.75 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8070 (a)?
Within 10% of its 57.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- AGRIFULL 80-56 (DT)57.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the 8070 (a) →
- SOMECA 570 V/E57.3 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 8070 (a) →
- ZETOR 6011/604557.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 8070 (a) →
- ZETOR 5911/594557.3 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1980Side by side with the 8070 (a) →
- Fiat 566 (DT)57.3 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1986Side by side with the 8070 (a) →
- UTB Universal 60057.3 hp engine, claimed · from 1974Side by side with the 8070 (a) →
Common questions about the Steyr 8070 (a)
Is an 8070 (a) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 8070 (a) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 8070 (a) have?
An 8070 (a) has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8070”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 8070 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-44345 · revision 1018352. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document