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Steiner 430 vs Steiner S-18

Verdict: Steiner 430 vs Steiner S-18

The Steiner 430 and the Steiner S-18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiner 430 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 18 hp. Steiner S-18 is the lighter machine (392 kg vs 1,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiner 430 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 18.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiner 430 is the newer design (1997 vs 1980). In short: choose the Steiner 430 for outright pulling power, or the Steiner S-18 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 430 Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiner S-18 Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SteinerReference
SteinerReference
Sauer/Dan Foss hydrostatic transmission with dual-speed Peerless 2500 transaxles.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Variants
75-70002
Onan Performer P220G 20hp gasReference
75-70004
Kohler Command CH25QS 25hp gasReference
75-70005
Kohler CH740-QS 27hp gasReference
75-70006
Kubota WG752 25hp gasReference
75-70010
Onan Performer P220G 20hp gasReference
75-70010A
Generac 33hp gasReference
75-70011
Kohler CH750 30hp gasReference
Engine
Fuel tank
22.7 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
46 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 69 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power
22.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Peerless 2500Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
OReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96 cmReference
Weight
498 kgReference
392 kgReference
Front tire
20x10.00-8Reference
21x1.00Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
21x11.00Reference
Ag front
21x11.00-8Reference
Ag rear
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x10.00-8Reference
21x1.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
21x11.00Reference
Length
162 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
Height
116 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
26Reference
Steiner S-18 attachments
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.

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