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Steiner 430 Max...The Maximum In Tractor Versatility

Johnson Creek , WI, (June 12, 2007) — A Steiner tractor can do nearly anything you need it to. Start with the features that established its reputation for excellence over 33 years ago: full-time 4-wheel drive, articulated frame, hydrostatic transmission, and power steering. Choose from air and liquid-cooled engines ranging in output from 21 to 33 hp. Mix in comfort features like an ergonomically designed deluxe seat. Add over 20 Quick-Hitch attachments, from mowers and blades to scoops and blowers and you’ll quickly realize that nothing works like a Steiner.

Commercial Grounds Care engineers developed the Steiner 430 Max 4-wheel drive articulating tractor to be a brilliant performer on yards, grounds and estates. But routine maintenance tasks are only the beginning of a Steiner’s many time and effort saving capabilities. There is a long and growing list of attachments that can take the place of more than two dozen single purpose machines. The Steiner 430 Max tractor can be set up to utilize a wide selection of attachments and accessories.

Do more with these optional Steiner attachments:

Aerator	Chipper/Shredder	Sweepers (Rotary & Lawn)
Auger	Mower Decks (various)	Tiller
Blades (various)	Loaders (various)	Trencher
Blowers (various)	Scoops (various)
Box Rake	Stump Cutter

Steiner’s Quick-Hitch™ System

Steiner’s Quick-Hitch System allows you to easily switch to any attachment in five minutes or less. Making the transition from one attachment to another is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Your Steiner can become nearly any kind of maintenance machine you can imagine. Sweep, grade, scoop, till, rake, aerate and more. Like the Steiner Max 430, you’ll find all of its attachments easy to use, hard working and with the Quick-Hitch System…easy to change.

 

Steiner 430 Max Tractor Features:

Engine Options:
	21 hp Liquid-Cooled Kubota, Diesel
	25 hp Liquid-Cooled Kubota, Gas
	33 hp Air-Cooled V-Twin Generac, Gas

• 4-wheel drive
• Articulated frame
• Hydrostatic hand control forward/reverse
• Quick-Hitch™ System
• Air & liquid-cooled engine options
• Illuminated sealed instrument panel
• Auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers

Specifications:
	Battery: 12 volt, group 26
	Brakes: Dry disc type
	Speeds: Forward 0-8.5 mph, high 0-4.4 mph low Reverse 0-5.3 mph high 0-2.8 mph low
	Starting: Electric, 12 volt, key switch
	Steering: Hydraulic Power Steering Tank
	Capacity: 6 gallons, US
	Tires: Turf type, 20 x 10.00-8 Turfmate Traction Bar type, 21 x 11.00-8, Rawhide
	Transaxles: Peerless 2500, dual-speed
	Transmission: Sauer/DanFoss Hydrostatic

Dimensions:
	Overall Width: 44”
	Overall Length: 64”
	Overall Height: 46”
	Wheelbase: 38”
	Turn Radius: 46”
	Unit Weight: 1,000 lbs. Air-Cooled                     1,100 lbs. Liquid Cooled

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Steiner Attachments:

Aerator, Core
Independent 3/4” core tine assemblies are designed for ease of turning while operating. Weight box carries additional weight if extra penetration is needed.
Overall width: 45-1/2” Working width: 40-1/4” Overall height: 28-1/2” Overall length: 30” Main shaft bearings: Greasable 1-1/4” Tines: 6 per wheel, 3/4” core tines Aerating width (actual): 39” Aerating width (effective): 45-1/2” Aerating depth: Up to 3-1/2” Aerating pattern: 6-1/2” x 7” (3.6 holes sq./ft.) Aerating wheels: 7, steel with bushings/ pressurized lubrication fitting Weight: 390 lbs. with 4 weights

Auger, Vertical
The vertical auger features replaceable tips and cutting edges, a reversible control valve, and an auger that is driven by an independent hydraulic circuit. It is self-leveling so that straight holes can be made even on hillsides.
Overall width: 38” Overall height: 72-3/4” Overall length: 81” Depth of hole: 42” (for both 9” & 12” Augers) Auger torque: 600 ft/lbs. Auger rpm (no load): 115 rpm Relief setting: 2500 psi Oil capacity: 27 quarts Weight: 445 lbs. (without auger but with oil, mounting shaft & clamps) Auger weight: 9” - 39 lbs. 12” - 53 lbs.

Blade, Power Angle
Move dirt or snow with rugged 48”, 60”, and 72” blades. Features hydraulic power angle and safety trip protection. Reversible cutting edge adds longer life. Blade comes complete with adjustable skid shoes. The optional scarifier wear edge teeth can loosen hard or packed material for removal or grading.
Angled width - #BD248: 36” #BD260: 48” #BD272: 60” Weight – #BD248: 160 lbs. #BD260 & BD272: 185 lbs. Overall height: 9” Overall length: 32” Blade height (from cutting edge): 19” Hydraulic angling: 30° left and right Skid shoe: Adjustable Forward tilt: Spring-loaded Reversible cutting edge: 3” hardened Ground clearance: 14” on Model 430 Max Scarifier teeth: 3/8” x 4” through hardened steel Scarifier pitch: 2” saw tooth edge Optional caster wheel kit replaces skid shoes Optional 3/4” x 4” heavy-duty cutting edge

Blade, V
The V-blade is designed for easy snow removal. Electro-hydraulic independent blade wing angling allows easy conversion from V-blade to inverted scoop or straight blade while in motion.
Overall width: 69-1/4” Cutting width - Straight: 58” Scoop: 49” V-blade: 53” Overall height: 21” Overall length: 31” Blade height: 21” (from cutting edge) Angling: 30° left and right, front and back Skid shoes: Adjustable Forward tilt: Spring-loaded Cutting edge, 2-position: 3/8” x 4” hardened Weight: 248 lbs.

Blower, Power
150 mph blowing power; has an 8-blade blower fan and directional discharge chute. Also features an anti-scalp roller.
Overall width: 33” Overall height: 18-1/2” Overall length: 26” Skid shoe: Fixed Fan: 8-blade, welded Fan diameter: 14” Fan width: 6” Fan speed: Same as engine rpm Air flow: 3000 cfm at max rpm Ground clearance (in raised position): 6” Weight: 95 lbs.

Blower, Snow
Moves large volumes of snow from sidewalks, driveways and small parking lots. Features 14” auger fed and hydraulically controlled chute with fingertip control. Height of heavy-duty wear bar adjusts with skid shoes. Belt-driven.
Overall width: 49-1/2” Overall height: 51” Overall length: 43” Opening size: 25” high x 48” wide Auger: 14” diameter open center Blower: 20” diameter 3 blade Width of cut: 48” to 53-1/2” Auger speed: 175 rpm Blower speed: 800 rpm Chute: 9” diameter, 190° rotation Height of cut: Adjustable skid shoes, 0” to 1-1/4” Weight: 425 lbs.

Blower, Turbine Power
The turbine power blower has a nozzle that rotates 360 degrees continuous by hydraulic motor. It features an axial flow turbine design and amazing quiet operation. A kickstand allows for easy hook-up to the Quick-Hitch™ system.
Overall width: 27” Overall height: 33” Overall length: 67” Airflow: 8000 cfm Wind speed: 114 mph Wind speed: 78 mph (deflected to front) Weight: 235 lbs. Weight on caster: 195 lbs.

Box Rake, Power
The power box rake features removable box sides, vanadium carbide teeth and sealed oil bath drive chains. It has hydraulic power angle and adjustable gauge wheels. The power box rake will grade, level, rake, remove stones and debris, pulverize and prepare seed beds. It follows the contour of the land for even, uniform surface preparation.
Overall width: 57” Overall height: 26” Overall length: 58” Working width: 48” Pivot angle: (either direction for windrowing debris) 15° Weight: 505 lbs.

Cab
Cabs provide a comfortable atmosphere to work in all year long. The windows remove for air flow in summer.
Weight: 180 lbs. Overall height: 69” Heater core BTU: 33,000 Air flow: 225 CFM Windows: Safety laminated glass Windshield wipers: Electric 12 V Mounting: Frame and ROPS roll bar

Chipper/Shredder
The Steiner chipper/shredder is designed to grind, shred and chip a variety of materials into a usable processed material.
Overall width: 35-5/8” Overall height: 44-1/2” Overall length: 53-1/4” Chipper knives: 4 hardened knives Maximum material -   size for chipper: 4” diameter size for shredder: 1-1/2” diameter Weight: 430 lbs.

Loader
This 48” wide bucket has transport lift of 200 lbs. A weight bar with six weights is required for operating the loader on the Model 430 Max tractor. Loader has self-contained hydraulic pump and oil reservoir powered by tractor’s front PTO pulley.
Lift height: 73” Maximum lift capacity: 365 lbs. Recommended lift capacity: 200 lbs. in transport Reach -   Raised: 30” Lowered: 27” Bucket volume: 6 cu. ft. (approx.) Bucket width: 48” Weight: 702 lbs.

Mowers, Rotary & Mulching Rear Discharge w/Flip-up Deck
Becomes a mulching or rear discharge mower with separate blade and baffle options. Flip-up deck (90° of lift) can be safely serviced and cleaned while still attached to the tractor.
Model MX460 -   Overall width: 60-3/4” Cutting width: 60” Cutting height: 1-1/2” to 4” Spindle drive: Single “V” belt Spindles: Tapered roller assemblies Wheels: 10.25 x 3.25 semi-pneumatic Blades: 3 blades, 20-3/4” Weight -   Rear discharge: 380 lbs. Mulching option: 400 lbs. Drive shaft to PTO belt

Mower, Rotary Side Discharge with Flip-up Deck
Full-floating, 3-blade rotary mowers feature tapered roller bearing spindle assemblies. Cutting height is easily changed with single lever adjustment and is controlled by the front caster wheels and full-length rear roller. High-capacity discharge chutes provide even distribution of clippings. Flip-up deck can be safely serviced and cleaned while still attached to the tractor. Handles enable deck to be lifted vertically over 90° so blades are fully exposed.
Model MD448 -   Overall width w/ chute: 60-1/2” Cutting width: 47” Cutting height: 1” to 4-1/2” Spindle drive: Single “V” belt Spindles: Tapered roller assemblies Blades: 3 blades, 16-1/4” Discharge: Side Wheels: 10 x 3.5 semi-pneumatic Weight: 330 lbs. Drive shaft to PTO belt       Model MD460 -   Overall width w/ chute: 73” Cutting width: 59-3/8” Cutting height: 1” to 4-1/2” Spindle drive: Single “V” belt Spindles: Tapered roller assemblies Blades: 3 blades, 20-1/2” Discharge: Side Wheels: 10 x 3.5 semi-pneumatic Weight: 360 lbs. Drive shaft to PTO belt       Model MD472 -   Overall width w/ chute: 85” Cutting width: 72” Cutting height: 1” to 4” Spindle drive: Single “V” belt Spindles: Tapered roller assemblies Blades: 3 blades, 24-3/4” Discharge: Side Wheels: 10 x 3.5 semi-pneumatic Weight: 470 lbs. Drive shaft to PTO belt

Mower, Rough Cut
This mower cuts through tall, dense growth and 1” woody stems. Chains at the front opening and counter-rotating discs move material freely to the rear discharge.
Overall width: 70” Caster wheels: 13 x 5.00-6 Mower drive: PTO belt Spindles: Cast iron housings, ball bearings Cutting width: 66”, offset 16” to right Cutting height: 3”– 5-1/2” Blades: Replaceable breakaway Discharge: Rear Weight: 550 lbs

Mower, Tree Farm
Out-front deck provides good visibility for two-sided trimming. Single front caster wheel controls the cutting height of the two rotary blades.
Overall width: 45-1/2” Cutting width: 44” Overall length: 79” including wheel shields Cutting height: 2” to 5” Spindle drive: Gearbox and 2 V-belts Spindles: 1” ball bearings Blades: 2 Discharge: Rear Weight: 272 lbs. Drive shaft to PTO belt

Scoop, Slip
A quick and easy way to move loose materials or excavate small areas. Use it for virtually anything that would normally require a wheelbarrow. The optional scarifier wear edge breaks up hard material in preparation for removal or grading.
Overall width: 53-1/4” Overall height: 16” Overall length: 33” Width of bucket: 48” Bucket capacity: 4.5 cubic ft. Dumping: Hydraulic Ground clearance: (transport) 12-1/2” Ground clearance: (dumped) 7-1/4” Scarifier teeth: 6-1” wide Weight: 150 lbs.

Stump Cutter
Tough 16” diameter cutter head is driven by a PTO belt with a right-angle gearbox. Hardened cutters are located to allow movement from side to side, or from top of the stump.
Overall width: 34-1/2” Overall height: 18” Overall length: 37” Cutter head: 24 hardened cutters Cutter head diameter: 16” Cutter head width: 3-1/4” Cutter head speed: 1600 rpm Maximum cutting depth: 5” below ground Maximum recommended cutting height above ground level: 5” Weight: 250 lbs.

Sweeper, Lawn
Clean sweep your lawn of cuttings or fallen leaves. Packing action gets much more into the unit before you need to unload.
Overall width: 62” Overall height: 52” Overall length to hitch: 82” Width of pickup: 40” Brush: 3-paddle staggered Depth wheels: Semi-pneumatic Hitch: Right, left or center pull Carrying capacity: 24 cu. ft. Weight: 530 lbs.

Sweeper, Rotary
Ideal for clearing away leaves, debris, and light snow on pathways, parking lots, sidewalks and drives. Hydraulically controlled nylon broom angles for both left and right handed operation. Bevel gearbox driven, with caster wheel flotation control. The RS454 has reversible rotation.
Model: RS350 RS454 Overall width: 61” 62” Overall height: 18” 18” Overall length: 44” 44” Broom width: 54” 54” Broom diameter: 16” 24” Working width: 54” 54" Hydraulic angling: (left and right) 30° 30° Speed of broom: 300 rpm 265 rpm Ground clearance: 10” adjustable height Ground clearance: (raised position) 11.5” (caster wheels) Gearbox: Beveled gears Beveled Gears Weight: 170 lbs. 475 lbs.

Tiller
Loosen dirt for gardens or turf plantings. Provides 48” of working width and a tilling depth of up to 6” in loose soil. Rotor is chain driven and has a solid 1-1/2-inch steel shaft with 24 cutting tines.
Working width: 48” Working depth: 6” maximum Overall height: 29” Overall width: 54” Overall length: 38” Tines: 24 replaceable, hardened Drive: Chain drive from gearbox Operation: Tractor in reverse motion Bearings: Greaseable Weight: 305 lbs.

Trencher
The trencher easily follows line of trench. Depth of cut is adjustable with the depth indicator gauge easily visible.
Overall width: 37” Overall length: 5' 4” Overall height: 34” Auger diameter: 12” Chain speed: 550 ft./minute Drive shaft diameter: 1-1/2” Cutting depth: 28” Cutting width: 4 3/4”, standard Weight: 360 lbs.