Steyr 870 (a) Transmission specs

The fastest speed on record for an 870 (a) is 15.5–18.6 mph (25–30 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

8 transmission values on record for the 870 (a).

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

69.1 hp

51.5 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870”, 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.

How fast will an 870 (a) go?

The fastest speed on record for an 870 (a) is 15.5–18.6 mph (25–30 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — 870 (a) Transmission
Drive	Available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive
Forward gears	12–16the article lists alternatives
Reverse gears	6–8the article lists alternatives
Transmission as described	12 forward/6 reverse or 16 forward/8 reverse
Clutch	Pedal-operated dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch
Top speed forward	15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/hthe article lists alternatives
Top speed reverse	15.1 mph · 24.34 km/hhighest reverse speed printed in the article's speed tables
Creeper gears available, optional	Yes

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870”

8 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 870”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 870 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84359 · revision 1090026. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document