Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a
Built: 1986–1993 · Series: 80er-Baureihe
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8180 a (80er-Baureihe series) by Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt): six-cylinder diesel engine rated at 117.8 kW (160 hp), built between 1986 and 1993.
The 8180 a also belonged to the 80er-Baureihe that Steyr Daimler Puch ran in the 1980s as its upper power segment; the SDP/SLT designation refers to the internal grouping of this series in the last years before the tractor division became independent.
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The 8180 a is powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine of 6,596 cm³ displacement, delivering 117.8 kW (160 hp) at 2,200 rpm. At an unladen weight of 6,012 kg, a wheelbase of 2,700 mm and a top speed of 30 km/h, it is the stronger of the two six-cylinder variants in this series, at a ratio of roughly 51 kg of weight per kW.
Sharing the same displacement as the lower-tuned 8165 a but with more power, the 8180 a shows how one six-cylinder engine covered different power levels through different tuning. Tractors like this pulled heavy cultivation equipment on the three-point linkage to ISO 730 and drove implements through the 540 or 1,000 rpm power take-off, from ploughs to large balers and forage wagons on bigger farms.
On a used 8180 a, besides the engine and clutch, the injection pump should be checked, since the higher power tuning at the same displacement means more load on the injection system over the machine's working life. Tyre condition given the substantial overall weight and many years of possible use also deserves attention.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 8180 a
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp (117.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,596 cm³correct |
| Bore | 108 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,125 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,470 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,880 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 505 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,012 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12V/4R, 24V/8R, 36V/12Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 18.4 R 26 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 20.8 R 38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.6 kW/t (118 kW / 6 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 85% 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 (sdp/slt) 8180 a have?
The Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a delivers 160 hp.
How much does the Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,012 kg.
What engine does the Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a have?
6 cylinders, 6,596 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a?
5,125 mm × 2,470 mm × 2,880 mm.
When was the Steyr Daimler Puch (sdp/slt) 8180 a built?
Production years: 1986–1993.
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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