- 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

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.
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.
| Make & model | Steyr-VALMET WD 620.81 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.5 ci · 6.60 L |
| Max torque | 512 lb·ft · 694 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”
How much will a 9170a lift?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 9170a are below.
| Pressure | 2,901 psi · 200 bar |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 1,993 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 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.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated, dry single-disc clutch as driving clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic DANFOSS steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170”
How much does a 9170a weigh?
A 9170a weighs 14,517 lb (6,585 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 14,517 lb · 6,585 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 24,251 lb · 11,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 115.2 in · 2,925 mm |
| Length | 201.4 in · 5,115 mm |
| Width | 94.3 in · 2,395 mm |
| Height | 117.3 in · 2,980 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.3 in · 515 mm |
| Front track | 73.1–77.0 in · 1,857–1,957 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 74.8–79.0 in · 1,900–2,006 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 17.7 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.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 22.2 qt · 21.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 92.5 qt · 87.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 11.6 qt · 11.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 9170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 28.5 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.
- New Holland-Fiat G 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the 9170a →
- John Deere 4560 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1994Side by side with the 9170a →
- John Deere 7800 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 9170a →
- Renault 180-94 TZ167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1997Side by side with the 9170a →
- Massey Ferguson 3670 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 9170a →
- John Deere 4555 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1992Side by side with the 9170a →
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
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 9170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-85887 · revision 993763. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document