- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1967–1977
- 17,740 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Steyr Plus 50 specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD-407.40 or WD-408.81 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 49.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
49.3 hp
36.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”, 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
- 4,773 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,299 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.7 gpm
- Top speed
- 16.8 mph
Steyr Plus 50 specs: key facts
The Steyr Plus 50 was built from 1967 to 1977.
The Steyr Plus 50 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 36.8 kW (49.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr Plus 50 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Steyr Plus 50 has a Steyr WD-407.40 or WD-408.81 engine, a 4-cylinder diesel unit.
The Steyr Plus 50 weighs 2,165 kg (4,773 lb) unladen.
The Steyr Plus 50 has a live rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr Plus 50 lifts 1,950 kg (4,299 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr Plus 50 delivers 32.8 L/min (8.7 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”
How much horsepower does a Plus 50 have?
The only figure for the Plus 50 is 49.3 hp (36.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”
What engine is in a Plus 50?
A Plus 50 has a Steyr WD-407.40 or WD-408.81, a 4-cylinder diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD-407.40 or WD-408.81 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Max torque | 145 lb·ft · 196 N·m |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”
How much will a Plus 50 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A Plus 50 lifts 4,299 lb (1,950 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.7 gpm · 32.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 4,299 lb · 1,950 kg |
| Rear PTO | Live, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,223 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”
What transmission does a Plus 50 have?
Transmission specifications for the Plus 50 are below.
| Brakes | Pedal operated internal shoe brake acting on rear wheels |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical ZF Gemmer steering |
| Top speed | 16.8 mph · 27 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”
How much does a Plus 50 weigh?
A Plus 50 weighs 4,773 lb (2,165 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,773 lb · 2,165 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 8,818 lb · 4,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 83.7 in · 2,125 mm |
| Length | 138.2 in · 3,510 mm |
| Width | 66.1–70.9 in · 1,678–1,800 mm |
| Height | 60.4 in · 1,534 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.7 in · 400 mm |
| Front track | 53.1–59.4 in · 1,350–1,510 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 53.1–59.1 in · 1,350–1,500 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.3 ft · 3.43 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”
What oil does a Plus 50 take, and how much?
A Plus 50 engine takes 7.4 qt (7.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.4 qt · 7.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 35.4 qt · 33.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 14.8 qt · 14.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.1 qt · 12.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a Plus 50?
Within 10% of its 43 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- URSUS C-35043.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1965–1970Side by side with the Plus 50 →
- Volvo T 43043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the Plus 50 →
- VOLVO-BM T 43043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1978Side by side with the Plus 50 →
- IMT 588 (also listed as 558)43.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1980Side by side with the Plus 50 →
- Nuffield 10/6043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1964–1967Side by side with the Plus 50 →
- IMT 56043.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1986Side by side with the Plus 50 →
Common questions about the Steyr Plus 50
Is a Plus 50 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr Plus 50 was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a Plus 50 have?
A Plus 50 has a live 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr Plus 50”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr Plus 50 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-84306 · revision 1055382. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document