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Head to head · Utility
Steyr 970 vs Steyr M 968
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SteyrSteyr 970
vs
SteyrSteyr M 968
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 970 higher · +2 hp (+3%)97070 hp
M 96868 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
970 is in the 63rd percentile; M 968 is in the 61st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ M 968 higher · +11 ci (+6%)970190 ci
M 968201 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
970 is in the 51st percentile; M 968 is in the 54th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9703
M 9683
Median Utility Tractor4
970 is in the 23rd percentile; M 968 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied97016
M 96816
Median Utility Tractor12
970 is in the 73rd percentile; M 968 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
970 (A)M 968 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Steyr | Same |
| Model | 970 | M 968 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Not recorded | — |
| Model | WD301.87 | MWM | Sisu | — |
| Power Output | 70hp | 68hp | ▲ 970+2 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 970+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 190ci | 201ci | ▲ M 968+11 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.3in | ▲ M 968+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 4.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchromesh | Synchro | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 150in | 149in | ▲ 970+1 in · <1% |
| Height | 94.9in | 98.4in | ▲ M 968+3.5 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | 6,461lb | 6,549lb | ▲ M 968+88 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 750rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 3 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Capacity | 5,954lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Steyr 970 | Steyr M 968 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 63rd percentile (70 hp)B · 61st percentile (68 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 51st percentile (190 ci)B · 54th percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 61st percentile (6,461 lb)B · 62nd percentile (6,549 lb)
A · 970B · M 968Median Utility Tractor