- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1977–1979
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 988 (a) specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD-412.41 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 83.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
83.9 hp
62.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”, 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
- 7,595 lb
- 3-point lift
- 8,378 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
Steyr 988 (a) specs: key facts
The Steyr 988 (a) was built from 1977 to 1979.
The Steyr 988 (a) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 62.6 kW (83.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 988 (a) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Steyr 988 (a) has a Steyr WD-412.41 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.39 L diesel unit.
The Steyr 988 (a) weighs 3,445 kg (7,595 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 988 (a) has a live rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 988 (a) lifts 3,800 kg (8,378 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”
How much horsepower does a 988 (a) have?
The only figure for the 988 (a) is 83.9 hp (62.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”
What engine is in a 988 (a)?
A 988 (a) has a Steyr WD-412.41, a 4-cylinder 4.39 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-412.41 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 268.1 ci · 4.39 L |
| Max torque | 217 lb·ft · 294 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”
How much will a 988 (a) lift?
A 988 (a) lifts 8,378 lb (3,800 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 8,378 lb · 3,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Live, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”
What transmission does a 988 (a) have?
Transmission specifications for the 988 (a) are below.
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF spindle steering with own oil circuit |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”
How much does a 988 (a) weigh?
A 988 (a) weighs 7,595 lb (3,445 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,595 lb · 3,445 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89.8 in · 2,280 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 153.1 in · 3,890 mm |
| Width | 76.0 in · 1,930 mm |
| Height | 103.1 in · 2,620 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.3 in · 490 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 59.1–68.9 in · 1,500–1,750 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 59.1–69.1 in · 1,500–1,755 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.1 ft · 3.70 mtwo-wheel-drive version |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”
What oil does a 988 (a) take, and how much?
A 988 (a) engine takes 9.2 qt (8.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.2 qt · 8.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 42.3 qt · 40.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 6.3 qt · 6.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 18.5 qt · 17.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 988 (a)?
Within 10% of its 83.9 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Steyr 8100 (a)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1984Side by side with the 988 (a) →
- Renault 851 (S)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1989Side by side with the 988 (a) →
- Renault 851-4 (S)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1989Side by side with the 988 (a) →
- John Deere 2950 (A)83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1988Side by side with the 988 (a) →
- Massey Ferguson 397 Turbo83.9 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1994Side by side with the 988 (a) →
- Hürlimann D-310 (A)83.8 hp engine, claimed · 1973–1975Side by side with the 988 (a) →
Common questions about the Steyr 988 (a)
Is a 988 (a) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 988 (a) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 988 (a) have?
A 988 (a) has a live 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 988”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 988 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84836 · revision 1090027. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document