Case Steyr M 968 (a)
Built: 1994–2004 · Series: M 900er-Baureihe
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Steyr M 900 (1997–2001) – the compact three-cylinder from St. Valentin of the first Case years: M 948 to M 975, the number as hp class, a for four-wheel drive
The M 900 was Steyr's compact utility range under 80 hp – the first to be created in St. Valentin, Austria, after Case's takeover of the Steyr tractor division in 1996, and it ran as a twin in red as the Case IH C series. The type logic: M marks the range (the M of Steyr's nomenclature stands for the mechanical transmissions of the small range), the number the hp class – M 948 about 48 hp, M 952 about 52, M 958 about 58, M 968 about 68, M 975 about 75 hp – a four-wheel drive. The engines are Perkins three-cylinders of the 1000 series of 2.7 to 3.1 litres at 2,200 to 2,300 rpm, with direct injection and the approval for rapeseed methyl ester that the register notes on all versions; the transmissions are synchromesh gearboxes with shuttle, optionally with creeper gears, the cab the plain Steyr version with flat floor.
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The register lists 5 versions with 35.3 to 55 kW from three-cylinders of 2,701 to 3,117 cm³, torque from 184 to 278 Nm, unladen weights from 2,360 to 3,100 kg, lengths from 3,530 to 3,792 mm, widths from 1,890 to 1,900 mm and heights from 2,230 to 2,515 mm.
The M 900 is the tractor of grassland and mountain farms in Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol, where Steyr is market leader – compact, agile at 1.9 metres wide, without electronics; in 2001 the Kompakt range followed in the same logic.
On used tractors, operating hours, Perkins engine and injection pump, clutch and shuttle, four-wheel-drive clutch on a models, hydraulics and loader mounting, sheet metal and cab count; parts run through Steyr dealers, CNH and Perkins.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Steyr M 900, Steyr Traktoren (CNH, Hersteller, St. Valentin)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel/RMEcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 68 hp (50 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2.250/2.200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 264 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,600 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 3,117 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,345 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,209 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,820 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16V/8R or 32V/16Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 7.50-18 ASF (A: 11.2 R 24 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 13.6 R 36 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.7 kW/t (50 kW / 2.8 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 47% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Case Steyr M 968 (a) have?
The Case Steyr M 968 (a) delivers 68 hp.
How much does the Case Steyr M 968 (a) weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,820 kg.
What engine does the Case Steyr M 968 (a) have?
3 cylinders, 3,117 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME.
How fast does the Case Steyr M 968 (a) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Case Steyr M 968 (a)?
3,700 mm × 1,900 mm × 2,345 mm.
When was the Case Steyr M 968 (a) built?
Production years: 1994–2004.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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