Steyr Traktoren
Steyr is Austria's premier tractor manufacturer in St. Valentin, renowned for high-technology CVT transmissions, Traktoren-Technik premium cabs, and alpine reliability.
Steyr is Austria's premier tractor manufacturer in St. Valentin, renowned for high-technology CVT transmissions, Traktoren-Technik premium cabs, and alpine reliability.
Historical milestones, founding origins, and technological breakthroughs.
Steyr’s engineering lineage began in 1864 in the Austrian metalworking city of Steyr, founded by Josef Werndl as a weapons manufacturer known for superlative metallurgy and machining tolerances. Following World War II, Steyr applied its engineering mastery to agricultural recovery, rolling out its first tractor—the iconic Steyr Type 180—in 1947.
Steyr quickly established itself as the preeminent tractor in Alpine agriculture, engineering low-center-of-gravity machines capable of operating safely on steep mountain hillsides. In the 1990s, Steyr pioneered continuous variable transmission (CVT) technology and developed the renowned "Plus" and "9000" series. Today, as CNH Industrial’s premium Austrian brand, Steyr’s high-tech St. Valentin factory produces benchmark Profi, Terrus CVT, and Absolut CVT tractors celebrated for luxury cab trim and precision farming.
Low center-of-gravity chassis and 4-wheel braking providing safe descent on 45-degree mountain inclines.
Automatically pulses tractor brakes to stabilize heavy trailing implements when decelerating on slick hills.
Real-time telemetry, automated headland turns, and ISOBUS section control seamlessly integrated.
Smooth on-the-go hydraulic high/low splitter optimized for heavy forage wagon transport.
Josef Werndl establishes precision metalworking enterprise in Steyr, Austria.
Launches 26 HP 2-cylinder diesel tractor, motorizing Austrian post-war agriculture.
Introduces modern angular styling, direct-injection diesels, and all-wheel-drive.
Acquired by Case Corporation, establishing St. Valentin as European corporate headquarters.
Premieres stepless CVT transmission tailored for Alpine hauling and precision field tasks.
Debuts 300 HP heavy draft machine winning multiple European Machine of the Year awards.
Notable models in our Steyr catalog include the Terrus 6300 CVT, representing key milestones in Steyr's agricultural engineering history.
All About Tractors currently tracks 80 verified specification sheets and laboratory test reports for Steyr tractors.
Official test reports from the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory and the DLG Test Center are linked directly on each individual Steyr tractor profile.
Steyr tractors in our database range from compact utility models up to high-horsepower row-crop machines delivering up to 313 hp.
Steyr equips its tractor lineups with certified diesel engines engineered for high torque rise, fuel economy, and compliance with emissions standards.
Depending on the series and manufacturing year, Steyr models feature synchronized mechanical gearboxes, multi-speed PowerShift units, or continuous variable transmissions (CVT).
The serial number plate is typically stamped on the transmission housing, front frame casting, or right-hand engine block. Match the sequential number against our Steyr yearly serial number records.
Steyr utility models feature Category 1, 2, or 3 three-point linkages with position control and draft sensing for heavy agricultural implements.
Certified OECD dynamometer testing measures Steyr fuel consumption under varying engine loads, providing exact gallons/hour and g/kWh consumption metrics.
Each Steyr specification page links to verified OEM parts lookups, aftermarket suppliers, and operator/workshop repair manuals.
Check engine cold-starting compression, hydraulic remote pressure, 3-point rockshaft seals, transmission shift smoothness under load, and front axle kingpin play.
Yes! Use our side-by-side comparison portal to compare any Steyr model directly against tractors from John Deere, Case IH, Fendt, New Holland, or Kubota.