Steyr Daimler Puch 290
Built: 1966–1967 · Series: Jubiläumsserie
More machines from model year 1966
290 (Jubiläumsserie series) by Steyr Daimler Puch: four-cylinder diesel engine rated at 36.8 kW (50 hp), built in 1966 and 1967.
Steyr-Daimler-Puch was the Austrian multi-industry group under which Steyr's tractor production ran until the 1980s, before the division became independent. The 1960s model line known as the Jubiläumsserie represented the compact power class of that time.
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The 290 is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine of 3,017 cm³ displacement, delivering 36.8 kW (50 hp) at 2,400 rpm. At an unladen weight of 1,970 kg, a wheelbase of 2,015 mm and a top speed of 28 km/h, the tractor is a light, manoeuvrable representative of the mid-1960s class, at a ratio of just over 53 kg of weight per kW.
Four-cylinder tractors of this power class handled the usual field work of small and mid-sized farms in the 1960s: ploughing, harrowing, and driving implements through a power take-off that was not yet fully standardised across manufacturers at the time. Hauling the harvest on simple trailers was also part of the daily routine for machines like this on a small mixed farm. The low unladen weight eased work on heavier soils without excessive ground pressure.
On a used 290 from the 1960s, the condition of the engine and gearbox after decades of use matters most: oil leaks at crankshaft and gearbox seals, clutch wear, and the state of the electrics are the usual weak points on machines of this considerable age.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 290
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 50 hp (36.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,017 cm³correct |
| Bore | 98 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 100 mmcorrect |
| Injection pressure | 135 barcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,430 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,680 mmcorrect |
| Height | 1,625 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,015 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 375 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,970 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 8V/8R or 12V/12Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 6.00-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 12.4-32 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 28 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|---|
| Units built | 2,265correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.7 kW/t (37 kW / 2 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 34% 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 Daimler Puch 290 have?
The Steyr Daimler Puch 290 delivers 50 hp.
How much does the Steyr Daimler Puch 290 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,970 kg.
What engine does the Steyr Daimler Puch 290 have?
4 cylinders, 3,017 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Steyr Daimler Puch 290 go?
Top speed is 28 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Steyr Daimler Puch 290?
3,430 mm × 1,680 mm × 1,625 mm.
When was the Steyr Daimler Puch 290 built?
Production years: 1966–1967.
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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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