Steyr (SLT) 970 a
Built: 1992–1997 · Series: 900er-Baureihe
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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
| Fuel | Diesel/RMEcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 70 hp (51.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 3correct |
| Displacement | 3,117 cm³correct |
| Bore | 105 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 120 mmcorrect |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,805 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,945 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,425 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,229 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 390 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,060 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16V/8R and 16V/16Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 14.9 LR 30 AScorrect |
| Rear tyres | 16.9-30 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.8 kW/t (52 kW / 3.1 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 48% 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) 970 a have?
The Steyr (SLT) 970 a delivers 70 hp.
How much does the Steyr (SLT) 970 a weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,060 kg.
What engine does the Steyr (SLT) 970 a have?
3 cylinders, 3,117 cm³ displacement, Diesel/RME.
How fast does the Steyr (SLT) 970 a go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Steyr (SLT) 970 a?
3,805 mm × 1,945 mm × 2,425 mm.
When was the Steyr (SLT) 970 a built?
Production years: 1992–1997.
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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