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Steyr (SLT) 942 (a)

Built: 1992–1996 · Series: 900er-Baureihe

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The 942 (a) from Steyr (SLT) is part of the 900er series. Production: 1992–1996. The engine delivers 42 hp (30.9 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 2,356 cm³. Rated speed is 2,400 rpm. The machine is 3,300 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 2,260 mm high. The unladen weight is 2,365 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,968 mm. Ground clearance is 460 mm. Top speed is 30 km/h. Transmission: 16V/8R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 7.50-18 ASF (A: 10.5-20 MPT), rear 14.9-28 AS. The fuel is Diesel/RME. Construction: unit construction (no separate frame). The 900er-Baureihe series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 42 to 70 hp; the 942 (a) sits at the bottom of that range with 42 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 948 (a) above it with 48 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 2,310 to 3,060 kg; here the 942 (a) sits at the bottom of that range with 2,365 kg. 228 Steyr (SLT) models across 6 series are on record.

Steyr (SLT) 900 series – the three-cylinder tractors of the 1990s: 942 a to 970 a, 31 to 52 kW from 2.4 to 3.1-litre engines

The 900 range of Steyr Landmaschinentechnik (SLT) covers the smaller to mid-size three-cylinder tractors of the 1990s. The type designations 942 a to 970 a give the power class in the first digits; the suffix a marks the model variant.

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The register lists here 5 versions with 30.9 to 51.5 kW from three-cylinders of 2,356 to 3,117 cc, unladen weights from 2,310 to 3,060 kg, lengths from 3,290 to 3,805 mm, widths from 1,740 to 2,070 mm, heights from 2,260 to 2,425 mm and a torque of 209 Nm at rated speeds of 2,300 to 2,400 rpm. The engines run on either diesel or RME.

The 900 range covered the lower to mid class in the Steyr programme of the 1990s for smaller and medium farms in Austria and the alpine countries, as the base below the brand's bigger six-cylinder ranges. It thus rounded out the programme with an economical three-cylinder alternative to the bigger Steyr ranges.

On the 900 range, what counts is operating hours, the condition of the three-cylinder diesel, clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the hydraulics, and rust on the cab and mudguards on these now-older machines; parts run through the CNH and Steyr network, on older model years partly only second-hand, as well as the working order of the lighting and the condition of the clutch disc on these machines often run in daily use.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Steyr (SLT) 900er-Baureihe, Steyr (CNH, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

FuelDiesel/RMEcorrect
Power42 hp (30.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders3correct
Displacement2,356 cm³correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length3,300 mmcorrect
Width1,870 mmcorrect
Height2,260 mmcorrect
Wheelbase1,968 mmcorrect
Ground clearance460 mmcorrect
Unladen weight2,365 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Driverear- or four-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox16V/8Rcorrect
Front tyres7.50-18 ASF (A: 10.5-20 MPT)correct
Rear tyres14.9-28 AScorrect
Top speed30 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionunit construction (no separate frame)correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 13.1 kW/t (31 kW / 2.4 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 27% 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 (SLT) 942 (a) have?

The Steyr (SLT) 942 (a) delivers 42 hp.

How much does the Steyr (SLT) 942 (a) weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,365 kg.

What engine does the Steyr (SLT) 942 (a) have?

3 cylinders, 2,356 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME.

How fast does the Steyr (SLT) 942 (a) go?

Top speed is 30 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Steyr (SLT) 942 (a)?

3,300 mm × 1,870 mm × 2,260 mm.

When was the Steyr (SLT) 942 (a) built?

Production years: 1992–1996.

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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