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Steiner 230 vs Steiner 525
Verdict: Steiner 230 vs Steiner 525
The Steiner 230 and the Steiner 525 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Steiner 525 is the lighter machine (689 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 525 holds more fuel (26.5 L vs 22.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiner 230 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteinerReference
SteinerReference
Sauer/Dan Foss hydrostatic transmission with dual-speed Peerless 2600 transaxle.Reference
Sauer/Dan Foss hydrostatic transmission with dual-speed Peerless 2500 transaxles.Reference
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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75-70035
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23.5HP Kubota dieselReference
75-70040
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28HP Kubota dieselReference
Engine
Fuel tank
22.7 LReference
26.5 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
54.8 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
72 x 74 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
17.5 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
127 cmReference
124 cmReference
Weight
1290 to 1410 poundsReference
689 kgReference
Ag front
24x12-12Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Ag rear
18x8.5-8Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
208 cmReference
205 cmReference
Width
147 cmReference
142 cmReference
Height
176 cmReference
121 cmReference
Front tire
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24x13.00-12Reference
Rear tire
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24x13.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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24x13.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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24x13.00-12Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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40Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery Group
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26Reference
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.


