• Vehicle type: unspecified
  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Standard-size
  • No lab test on file
  • 1993–1995

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 9170a specs: hp, weight, years

Steyr-VALMET WD 620.81 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 167.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

167.8 hp

125.1 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”, 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
14,517 lb
Top speed
24.9 mph

Steyr 9170a specs: key facts

  • The Steyr 9170a was built from 1993 to 1995.

  • The Steyr 9170a has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 125.1 kW (167.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Steyr 9170a is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Steyr 9170a has a Steyr-VALMET WD 620.81 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.

  • The Steyr 9170a weighs 6,585 kg (14,517 lb) unladen.

  • The Steyr 9170a has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”

How does the 9170a compare with its class?

  • Strength:

    32 forward gears is high for its class — 78% above the median of 18 across the 140 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 153 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.

Derived by WhichTractor from 153 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1993–1995 Steyr 9170 a, a 168 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 9170a have?

The only figure for the 9170a is 167.8 hp (125.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
167.8 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”

What engine is in a 9170a?

A 9170a has a Steyr-VALMET WD 620.81, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.

Engine — 9170a engine specifications
Make & modelSteyr-VALMET WD 620.81
Cylinders6, liquid-cooled
Displacement402.5 ci · 6.60 L
Max torque512 lb·ft · 694 N·m @ 1,400 rpm
InjectionDirect injection method
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”

How much will a 9170a lift?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 9170a are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — 9170a hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pressure2,901 psi · 200 bar
Rear PTO540/1000 rpm @ 1,993 engine rpm
PTO shaft1 3/8"- 6 splines and 1 3/8"- 21 part

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”

What transmission does a 9170a have?

Transmission specifications for the 9170a are below.

Transmission — 9170a transmission specifications
ClutchPedal-operated, dry single-disc clutch as driving clutch
SteeringHydrostatic DANFOSS steering
Top speed24.9 mph · 40 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”

How much does a 9170a weigh?

A 9170a weighs 14,517 lb (6,585 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 9170a weights and dimensions
Unladen weight14,517 lb · 6,585 kg
Maximum permissible mass24,251 lb · 11,000 kg
Wheelbase115.2 in · 2,925 mm
Length201.4 in · 5,115 mm
Width94.3 in · 2,395 mm
Height117.3 in · 2,980 mm
Ground clearance20.3 in · 515 mm
Front track73.1–77.0 in · 1,857–1,957 mmthe article lists alternatives
Rear track74.8–79.0 in · 1,900–2,006 mmthe article lists alternatives
Turning radius, braked17.7 ft · 5.41 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”

What oil does a 9170a take, and how much?

A 9170a engine takes 22.2 qt (21.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

9170a fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil22.2 qt · 21.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic92.5 qt · 87.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 9170a?

Within 10% of its 167.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Steyr 9170a

Is a 9170a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Steyr 9170a is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 9170a have?

A 9170a has a 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 9170”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Spotted an error?

Sources

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

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 9170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-85887 · revision 993763. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document