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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiner
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteinerReference
SteinerReference
air-cooled opposed-twinReference
Sundstrand series 15 hydrostatic with Peerless 2500 two-speed transaxles.Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
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Engine
Displacement
35.9 ciReference
36.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
64 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
11.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Fuel tank
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22.7 LReference
Air cleaner
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paper elementReference
Compression
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9.2:1Reference
Oil capacity
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2.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Transmission
Transmission
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SundstrandReference
Type
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hydrostaticReference
Gears
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infinite forward and reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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96 cmReference
Weight
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458 kgReference
Front tire
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21x11.00-8Reference
Rear tire
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21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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21x11.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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21x11.00-8Reference
Length
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162 cmReference
Width
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111 cmReference
Height
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116 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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12.5 (Kubota)Reference
Battery volts
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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.


