Compare/Steiner 230 vs Steiner 428 Utilimax

Steiner 230 vs Steiner 428 Utilimax

Verdict: Steiner 230 vs Steiner 428 Utilimax

The Steiner 230 and the Steiner 428 Utilimax are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiner 230 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. Steiner 428 Utilimax is the newer design (2002 vs 1998). In short: choose the Steiner 230 for outright pulling power, or the Steiner 428 Utilimax if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Steiner

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Best match

Clear

Steiner

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

27 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteinerReference

Sauer/Dan Foss hydrostatic transmission with dual-speed Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference

Drive

4x2 2WD front-wheel driveReference

4x4 4WDReference

Steering

hydraulic powerReference

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Variants

75-70254

20HP air-cooled gas OnanReference

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75-70256

27HP air-cooled gas KohlerReference

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75-70258

liquid-cooled gas KubotaReference

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75-70260

23.5HP liquid-cooled diesel KubotaReference

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75-70265

28HP liquid-cooled diesel KubotaReference

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75-70132

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26.5HP dieselReference

75-70134

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31HP gasReference

75-70136

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34HP turbodieselReference

Engine

Fuel tank

22.7 LReference

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Displacement

47.7 ciReference

58.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

72 x 78 mmReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electricReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

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Weight

1290 to 1410 poundsReference

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Ag front

24x12-12Reference

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Ag rear

18x8.5-8Reference

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Length

208 cmReference

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Width

147 cmReference

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Height

176 cmReference

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Steiner 428 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.