Steyr CVT 120
Built: 2000–2003 · Series: CVT-Baureihe
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Steyr CVT: stepless transmission for large-scale farming, from the 6230 to the CVT 6225, 88.3 to 195 kW (120 to 265 hp), six-cylinder Sisu Diesel engines with water cooling
Since the 1996 takeover by what became the CNH group, Steyr has remained an independent brand based in St. Valentin. The CVT series represents the stepless large tractors with which Steyr has competed in the upper power segment ever since.
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The register lists 7 live models, from the 6230 to the CVT 6225, built roughly between 2000 and 2009. Output ranges from 88.3 to 195 kW, or 120 to 265 hp, weight from 6,270 to 8,500 kg, displacement from 6,597 to 6,728 cm3, with six-cylinder engines throughout.
The namesake stepless CVT transmission allows travel speed to be matched to load and ground conditions without delay, avoiding the drawbar-pull interruption of classic powershift gearboxes.
The CVT series thus sits clearly above the classic 8000-series tradition, aimed at large operations with high demands on ride comfort and efficiency.
The Sisu Diesel six-cylinder fitted here now trades as AGCO Power, after the Finnish engine maker was fully absorbed into the AGCO group; spares for this engine type accordingly run through AGCO's parts logistics. When buying a used CVT tractor, besides the engine, the condition of the hydrostatic-mechanical power-split transmission matters most: gearbox oil-change intervals, the transmission electronics' fault memory and the function of the stepless adjustment should be checked on a test drive across the full speed range before buying.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Steyr CVT-Baureihe, Steyr
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Sisu Dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel/RMEcorrect |
| Power | 120 hp (88.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 460 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,597 cm³correct |
| Bore | 108 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,485 mmcorrect |
| Height | 3,035 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,822 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 520 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,270 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | continuously variablecorrect |
| Gearbox make | Steyr Antriebstechnikcorrect |
| Forward gears | CVT (stepless)correct |
| Reverse gears | CVT (stepless)correct |
| Front tyres | 480/65 R 24 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 540/65 R 38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 310 lcorrect |
|---|
Origin and approval
| Plant | St. Valentin, Austriacorrect |
|---|---|
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
Other data
| Linkage category | Cat IIIcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 14.1 kW/t (88 kW / 6.3 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 74% 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 CVT 120 have?
The Steyr CVT 120 delivers 120 hp.
How much does the Steyr CVT 120 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,270 kg.
What engine does the Steyr CVT 120 have?
6 cylinders, 6,597 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME.
How fast does the Steyr CVT 120 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Steyr CVT 120?
4,850 mm × 2,485 mm × 3,035 mm.
When was the Steyr CVT 120 built?
Production years: 2000–2003.
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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