Compare/Steiner 230 vs Steiner 450DX

Steiner 230 vs Steiner 450DX

Verdict: Steiner 230 vs Steiner 450DX

The Steiner 230 and the Steiner 450DX 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 25 hp. Steiner 450DX is the lighter machine (694 kg vs 1,290 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiner 450DX is the newer design (2019 vs 1998). In short: choose the Steiner 230 for outright pulling power, or the Steiner 450DX if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Steiner

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiner

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

28 hp

25 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteinerReference

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

air-cooledReference

Drive

4x2 2WD front-wheel driveReference

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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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Engine

Fuel tank

22.7 LReference

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Displacement

47.7 ciReference

54.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

86 x 78 mmReference

Power

20.1 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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18.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Compression

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8.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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EatonReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

Hydraulic system

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19.9 LReference

Capacity

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19.9 LReference

Pressure

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120.7 barReference

Pump flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

127 cmReference

110 cmReference

Weight

1290 to 1410 poundsReference

694 kgReference

Ag front

24x12-12Reference

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Ag rear

18x8.5-8Reference

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Length

208 cmReference

204 cmReference

Width

147 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height

176 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

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186 cmReference

Operating weight

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694 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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26.5 LReference

Steiner 450DX attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery CCA

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525Reference

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.