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Dongfeng DF-704 vs Steyr 970

Dongfeng DF-704 Tractor
DongfengModel A

Dongfeng DF-704

Utility

power
70 hp
displacement
264 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full DF-704 specs
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SteyrModel B

Steyr 970

Utility

power
70 hp
displacement
190 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 970 specs
DongfengDongfeng DF-704
vs
SteyrSteyr 970

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
DF-70470 hp
97070 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

DF-704 is in the 63rd percentile; 970 is in the 63rd · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ DF-704 higher · +74 ci (+39%)
DF-704264 ci
970190 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

DF-704 is in the 74th percentile; 970 is in the 51st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ DF-704 higher · +1 (+33%)
DF-7044
9703
Median Utility Tractor4

DF-704 is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 970 higher · +4 (+33%)
DF-70412
97016
Median Utility Tractor12

DF-704 is in the 50th percentile; 970 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

DF-704 (A)970 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
ManufacturerDongfengSteyr—
ModelDF-704970—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
ManufacturerDongfengSteyr—
ModelLR4108TWD301.87—
Power Output70hp70hpSame
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders43▲ DF-704+1 · +33%
Displacement264ci190ci▲ DF-704+74 ci · +39%
Bore4.3in4.1in▲ DF-704+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.9in4.7in▲ DF-704+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
TypeManualSynchromesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
Length153in150in▲ DF-704+3 in · +2%
Width72inNot recorded—
Height96.1in94.9in▲ DF-704+1.2 in · +1%
Operating Weight5,358lb6,461lb▲ 970+1,103 lb · +21%

Hydraulics

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded750rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 2Not recorded—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded5,954lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD—
Steering TypeHydraulic PowerHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDisc—

Electrical

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Operator Station

SpecDongfeng DF-704Steyr 970Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 63rd percentile (70 hp)B · 63rd percentile (70 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 74th percentile (264 ci)B · 51st percentile (190 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 50th percentile (5,358 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,461 lb)
A · DF-704B · 970Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageDongfeng DF-704Full spec pageSteyr 970