Compare/Steyr 280 vs Steyr 8070

Steyr 280 vs Steyr 8070

Verdict: Steyr 280 vs Steyr 8070

The Steyr 280 and the Steyr 8070 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. Steyr 280 is the lighter machine (3,099 kg vs 5,930 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steyr 280 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 60.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Steyr 8070 is the newer design (1979 vs 1952). 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

Steyr

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steyr

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteyrReference

liquid-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

60.2 LReference

Engine (net)

44.1 kWReference

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Displacement

5.3 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

110 x 140 mmReference

100 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

44.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1650Reference

2400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

25.0 LReference

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Engine

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43.6 kWReference

Power

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43.6 kWReference

Torque

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214.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

synchronizedReference

Gears

7 forward and 1 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

36.8 kWReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@1650Reference

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Total flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2600 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

221 cmReference

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Weight

3099 kgReference

5930 to 6613 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

14-34Reference

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Ag front

7.50-20Reference

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Ag rear

14-34Reference

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Length

350 cmReference

372 cmReference

Width

192 cmReference

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Height

216 cmReference

246 cmReference

Ballasted weight

4290 kgReference

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Front tread

150 cmReference

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Rear tread

150 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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217 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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12.4-36Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16 . Rear: 12.4-36Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5-20. Rear: 12.4-36Reference

2WD

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2689 kgReference

4WD

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2999 kgReference

Variants

8070

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2WDReference

8070A

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4WDReference

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

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4300 kgReference

4WD Max capacity

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4399 kgReference

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.