- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1992–1997
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 970a specs: hp, weight, years
Steyr WD 301.87 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 69.1 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
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 970a”, 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
- 6,746 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,181 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 11.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Steyr 970a specs: key facts
The Steyr 970a was built from 1992 to 1997.
The Steyr 970a has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 51.5 kW (69.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Steyr 970a is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Steyr 970a has a Steyr WD 301.87 engine, a 3-cylinder 3.12 L diesel unit.Source 1
The Steyr 970a weighs 3,060 kg (6,746 lb) unladen.
The Steyr 970a has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr 970a lifts 2,350 kg (5,181 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr 970a delivers 43.5 L/min (11.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”
How much horsepower does a 970a have?
The only figure for the 970a is 69.1 hp (51.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”
What engine is in a 970a?
A 970a has a Steyr WD 301.87, a 3-cylinder 3.12 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | Steyr WD 301.87Source 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 190.2 ci · 3.12 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 198 lb·ft · 268 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Injection | direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”
How much will a 970a lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 970a lifts 5,181 lb (2,350 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 11.5 gpm · 43.5 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,481 psi · 240 bar |
| Lift at ends | 5,181 lb · 2,350 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”
What transmission does a 970a have?
Transmission specifications for the 970a are below.
| Clutch | dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal-operated wet Sirmac multi-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | hydrostatic ZF steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”
How much does a 970a weigh?
A 970a weighs 6,746 lb (3,060 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,746 lb · 3,060 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 9,921 lb · 4,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 87.8 in · 2,229 mm |
| Length | 149.8 in · 3,805 mm |
| Width | 76.6 in · 1,945 mm |
| Height | 95.5 in · 2,425 mm |
| Ground clearance | 15.4 in · 390 mm |
| Front track | 61.3–62.5 in · 1,556–1,588 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 63.0 in · 1,600 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.4 ft · 4.08 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”
What oil does a 970a take, and how much?
A 970a engine takes 7.6 qt (7.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.6 qt · 7.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 32.8 qt · 31.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.3 qt · 13.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 970a?
Within 10% of its 69.1 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH C 7069.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1997Side by side with the 970a →
- Deutz-Fahr AgroCompakt 3.70 V/F69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1996Side by side with the 970a →
- Fiat 70-86 (DT)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2000Side by side with the 970a →
- Fiat 72-86 (DT)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–2000Side by side with the 970a →
- Ford 5030 (A)69.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1996Side by side with the 970a →
- WHITE 606569.1 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1999Side by side with the 970a →
Common questions about the Steyr 970a
Is a 970a two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr 970a is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 970a have?
A 970a has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH C70”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 970a”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH C70 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-77758 · revision 981873. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr 970a — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-85793 · revision 993740. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document