The story
Steyr launched the 188 in 1960 as the first of a new generation, often called the anniversary series, replacing the 180 family that had started Steyr tractor building in 1947. It was lighter, lower and more stylish than the older models, and was designed with front loaders and steep Alpine slopes in mind.
The two-cylinder diesel was new, developed alongside Steyr's truck engines, with a shorter stroke that let it run faster. Other firsts for Steyr included a range gearbox with eight forward speeds, a portal rear axle for extra clearance and Bosch weight transfer on the hydraulics.
Three-cylinder models such as the 190 followed from 1964, and the 188 itself was built until 1966.
Did you knowIts new engine was developed alongside Steyr's truck engines and revved higher than the long-stroke units it replaced.
For sale
No Steyr 188 listings yet. Dealers and private sellers will be able to list them here soon.
Selling one?Specifications
| Engine |
|---|
| Maker | Steyr WD 209 |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Displacement | 1.99 L / 121.5 cu in |
| Power |
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| Rated engine power | 28 hp |
| Drive |
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| Transmission | 8 forward, 6 reverse (range gearbox) |
| Top speed | 28.3 km/h / 17.6 mph |
| Hitch | 3-point hydraulic linkage with Bosch weight transfer (about 800 kg lift); PTO 540 and 1,000 rpm, live drive |
| Size |
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| Weight | 1,390 kg / 3,065 lb |
| History |
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| Built | 1960–1966 |
| Factory | Steyr-Daimler-Puch, Steyr, Austria |
About these figures. 28 hp (DIN, metric) at 2,200 rpm from Koneviesti; Agriland also gives 28 hp. Bore 105 mm, stroke 115 mm (1,991 cc); Agriland describes the new engine family as based on about 1.1 litres per cylinder, slightly more than this. Weight is the Koneviesti figure, which that source marks as approximate.
