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Steiner 430 vs Steiner S-20

Verdict: Steiner 430 vs Steiner S-20

The Steiner 430 and the Steiner S-20 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 20 hp. Steiner S-20 is the lighter machine (975 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 is the newer design (1997 vs 1980). In short: choose the Steiner 430 for outright pulling power, or the Steiner S-20 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-20 Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SteinerReference
SteinerReference
Sauer/Dan Foss hydrostatic transmission with dual-speed Peerless 2500 transaxles.Reference
Sundstrand series 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2500 two-speed transaxles.Reference
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
22.7 LReference
Displacement
46 ciReference
36.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 69 mmReference
64 x 62 mmReference
Power
22.4 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Compression
9.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
SundstrandReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Weight
498 kgReference
458 kgReference
Front tire
20x10.00-8Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10.00-8Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Ag front
21x11.00-8Reference
Ag rear
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
20x10.00-8Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10.00-8Reference
21x11.00-8Reference
Length
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height
116 cmReference
116 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
26Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12.5 (Kubota)Reference

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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