- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1977–1982
It sits on the standard-size/high-power 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
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
Steyr 8140 (a) specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD-612.40 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 118.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
118.4 hp
88.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”, 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
- 10,251 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,850 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 10.8 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Steyr 8140 (a) specs: key facts
The Steyr 8140 (a) was built from 1977 to 1982.
The Steyr 8140 (a) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 88.3 kW (118.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 8140 (a) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Steyr 8140 (a) has a Steyr WD-612.40 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.59 L diesel unit.
The Steyr 8140 (a) weighs 4,650 kg (10,251 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 8140 (a) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 8140 (a) lifts 2,200 kg (4,850 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr 8140 (a) delivers 40.9 L/min (10.8 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”
How does the 8140 (a) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 2,200 kg is low for its class — 59% below the median of 5,400 kg across the 198 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 40.9 L/min is low for its class — 39% below the median of 67.4 L/min across the 205 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 254 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 284 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 284 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8140 (a) have?
The only figure for the 8140 (a) is 118.4 hp (88.3 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”
What engine is in an 8140 (a)?
An 8140 (a) has a Steyr WD-612.40, a 6-cylinder 6.59 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-612.40 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.3 ci · 6.59 L |
| Max torque | 333 lb·ft · 451 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”
How much will an 8140 (a) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8140 (a) lifts 4,850 lb (2,200 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 10.8 gpm · 40.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,553 psi · 245 bar |
| Lift at ends | 4,850 lb · 2,200 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 part |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”
What transmission does an 8140 (a) have?
Transmission specifications for the 8140 (a) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Fichtel and Sachs single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”
How much does an 8140 (a) weigh?
An 8140 (a) weighs 10,251 lb (4,650 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 10,251 lb · 4,650 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 105.6 in · 2,682 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 176.0 in · 4,470 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 89.3 in · 2,267 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Height | 109.1 in · 2,770 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.7 in · 500 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 70.9–82.7 in · 1,800–2,100 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 71.3 in · 1,810 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 16.7 ft · 5.10 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”
What oil does an 8140 (a) take, and how much?
An 8140 (a) engine takes 10.6 qt (10.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.6 qt · 10.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 50.7 qt · 48.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 19.0 qt · 18.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8140 (a)?
Within 10% of its 118.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 2090118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 8140 (a) →
- Massey Ferguson 2680118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1985Side by side with the 8140 (a) →
- VALMET 8100118.4 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1996Side by side with the 8140 (a) →
- Fendt Favorit 612 SA118 hp engine, claimed · 1974Side by side with the 8140 (a) →
- Deutz D 13006A118 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1978Side by side with the 8140 (a) →
- Fendt Favorit 612S118 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1976Side by side with the 8140 (a) →
Common questions about the Steyr 8140 (a)
Is an 8140 (a) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 8140 (a) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 8140 (a) have?
An 8140 (a) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 part shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 8140”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 8140 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84947 · revision 1090097. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document