- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1988–1993
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 8085 a RS-2 specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD-411.44 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 71 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
71 hp
53 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”, 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
- 6,393 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,732 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Steyr 8085 a RS-2 specs: key facts
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 was built from 1988 to 1993.
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 53 kW (71 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 has a Steyr WD-411.44 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L diesel unit.
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 weighs 2,900 kg (6,393 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 8085 a RS-2 lifts 2,600 kg (5,732 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr 8085 a RS-2 delivers 40.5 L/min (10.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”
How does the 8085 a RS-2 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A 60 L fuel tank is low for its class — 29% below the median of 84 L across the 371 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 400 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 8085 a RS-2 have?
The only figure for the 8085 a RS-2 is 71 hp (53 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”
What engine is in an 8085 a RS-2?
An 8085 a RS-2 has a Steyr WD-411.44, a 4-cylinder 3.46 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-411.44 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 210.9 ci · 3.46 L |
| Max torque | 195 lb·ft · 265 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”
How much will an 8085 a RS-2 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8085 a RS-2 lifts 5,732 lb (2,600 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 10.7 gpm · 40.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 5,732 lb · 2,600 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”
What transmission does an 8085 a RS-2 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8085 a RS-2 are below.
| Clutch | Dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch or Luk |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated Steyr Simplex drum brake |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”
How much does an 8085 a RS-2 weigh?
An 8085 a RS-2 weighs 6,393 lb (2,900 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,393 lb · 2,900 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 84.4 in · 2,145 mm |
| Length | 144.9 in · 3,680 mm |
| Width | 73.7 in · 1,871 mm |
| Height | 89.4 in · 2,270 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.6 in · 395 mm |
| Front track | 59.2 in · 1,503 mm |
| Rear track | 58.1 in · 1,476 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”
What oil does an 8085 a RS-2 take, and how much?
An 8085 a RS-2 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 8085” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 29.1 qt · 27.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.4 qt · 15.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8085 a RS-2?
Within 10% of its 71 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- International Harvester 93371 hp engine, claimed · 1990Side by side with the 8085 a RS-2 →
- VALMET 555-471 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1992Side by side with the 8085 a RS-2 →
- Landini 7830 (DT) TL-20 N/F (TL-20 DT/F)71 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1987Side by side with the 8085 a RS-2 →
- VALMET 605/605-471.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 8085 a RS-2 →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 60571.1 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1985Side by side with the 8085 a RS-2 →
- ZETOR 5320/534071 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1997Side by side with the 8085 a RS-2 →
Common questions about the Steyr 8085 a RS-2
Is an 8085 a RS-2 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 8085 a RS-2 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8085 a RS-2 have?
An 8085 a RS-2 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8085”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 8085 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-85388 · revision 1083316. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document