- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 2000–2003
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Steyr CVT 170 specs: hp, weight, years
SISU WD 629.90 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 CVT 170”, 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
- 13,823 lb
- 3-point lift
- 18,739 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 28.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
Steyr CVT 170 specs: key facts
The Steyr CVT 170 was built from 2000 to 2003.
The Steyr CVT 170 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 CVT 170 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The Steyr CVT 170 has a SISU WD 629.90 engine, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel unit.
The Steyr CVT 170 weighs 6,270 kg (13,823 lb) unladen.
The Steyr CVT 170 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Steyr CVT 170 lifts 8,500 kg (18,739 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Steyr CVT 170 delivers 109.5 L/min (28.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170”
How does the CVT 170 compare with its class?
- 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 CVT 170 have?
The only figure for the CVT 170 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 CVT 170”
What engine is in a CVT 170?
A CVT 170 has an SISU WD 629.90, a 6-cylinder 6.60 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SISU WD 629.90 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 402.6 ci · 6.60 L |
| Max torque | 415 lb·ft · 562 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170”
How much will a CVT 170 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A CVT 170 lifts 18,739 lb (8,500 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 28.9 gpm · 109.5 L/min |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 18,739 lb · 8,500 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,208 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170”
What transmission does a CVT 170 have?
Transmission specifications for the CVT 170 are below.
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170”
How much does a CVT 170 weigh?
A CVT 170 weighs 13,823 lb (6,270 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 13,823 lb · 6,270 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 24,251 lb · 11,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 111.5 in · 2,832 mm |
| Length | 190.9 in · 4,850 mm |
| Width | 97.8–100.4 in · 2,485–2,550 mm |
| Height | 119.5 in · 3,035 mm |
| Ground clearance | 19.7 in · 500 mm |
| Front track | 72.6–75.1 in · 1,844–1,908 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 73.6–76.2 in · 1,870–1,936 mmthe article lists alternatives |
| Turning radius, braked | 19.2 ft · 5.84 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170”
What oil does a CVT 170 take, and how much?
A CVT 170 engine takes 21.1 qt (20.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 21.1 qt · 20.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 63.4 qt · 60.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 53.9 qt · 51.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 8.5 qt · 8.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a CVT 170?
Within 10% of its 167.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH CVX 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the CVT 170 →
- Massey Ferguson 8240A167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the CVT 170 →
- Massey Ferguson 6490167.8 hp engine, claimed · 2003–2011Side by side with the CVT 170 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 170167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the CVT 170 →
- Steyr 9170a167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the CVT 170 →
- John Deere 4560 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1994Side by side with the CVT 170 →
Common questions about the Steyr CVT 170
Is a CVT 170 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Steyr CVT 170 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a CVT 170 have?
A CVT 170 has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr CVT 170”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr CVT 170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-86046 · revision 1057266. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document