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Steiner S-16 Traction Master vs Steiner S-20

Verdict: Steiner S-16 Traction Master vs Steiner S-20

The Steiner S-16 Traction Master and the Steiner S-20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiner S-20 leads on rated power with 20 hp against 16 hp. Steiner S-20 is the newer design (1980 vs 1975). In short: choose the Steiner S-20 for outright pulling power, or the Steiner S-16 Traction Master 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 S-16 Traction Master Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiner S-20 Lawn Tractor
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
SteinerReference
SteinerReference
air-cooled opposed-twinReference
Sundstrand series 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2500 two-speed transaxles.Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
Engine
Displacement
35.9 ciReference
36.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
64 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
11.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Fuel tank
22.7 LReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Compression
9.2:1Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Transmission
Transmission
SundstrandReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
96 cmReference
Weight
458 kgReference
Front tire
21x11.00-8Reference
Rear tire
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
21x11.00-8Reference
Length
162 cmReference
Width
111 cmReference
Height
116 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
12.5 (Kubota)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference

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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