Steyr 8300
Built: 1982–1987 · Series: 8300
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8300 (8300 series) by Steyr: six-cylinder diesel engine rated at 180 kW (245 hp) at 2,400 rpm, built in Austria between 1982 and 1987.
With the 8300 series, Steyr pushed into the upper power class of standard tractors in the 1980s, a segment served by only a few European manufacturers at that scale at the time. The Austrian maker positioned the model as the flagship of its line-up of that era.
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The 8300 is powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine of 9,724 cm³ displacement, delivering 180 kW (245 hp) at 2,400 rpm. At an unladen weight of 4,720 kg, a hydraulic lift capacity of 4,800 kg, and a top speed capped at 30 km/h, the machine is built for high pulling power in the field rather than road speed. That works out to about 26 kg of weight per kW, a low figure compared with the lighter four-cylinder tractors of the day and typical of large six-cylinder machines.
Tractors of this displacement and power class pulled the widest cultivator, plough and seeding combinations of their day in the 1980s, and drove large stationary implements through the 540 or 1,000 rpm power take-off. The strong three-point hydraulics to ISO 730 allowed lifting heavy implements without extra front weights.
On a used 8300, the condition of the six-cylinder engine after high hours matters most: oil consumption, compression and the cooling system should be checked, along with the hydraulic pump and cylinders for loss of output, since a machine of this power class was often run under full load.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 8300
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 245 hp (180 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 9,724 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,575 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,273 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,240 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,720 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Hydrostat 3Stufigcorrect |
| Front tyres | 12.5/80-18correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4-30correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 4,800 kgcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 380 lcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 38.1 kW/t (180 kW / 4.7 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 95% 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 Steyr 8300 have?
The Steyr 8300 delivers 245 hp.
How much does the Steyr 8300 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,720 kg.
What engine does the Steyr 8300 have?
6 cylinders, 9,724 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Steyr 8300 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
How much does the rear linkage of the Steyr 8300 lift?
The rear linkage lifts 4,800 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Steyr 8300?
4,575 mm × 2,273 mm × 3,240 mm.
When was the Steyr 8300 built?
Production years: 1982–1987.
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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