STEINER 525

[ernemats]

Does anyone have a Steiner 525 with diesel engine. I would like to know some information about it, like can dual wheels be put on it and with just the single wheels what is the maximum slope that can be safely mowed. Also what size mower can it handle and is there any sites on the internet that gives detailed information on Steiners?

 

[JackIL]

I don't own one, but the Operators Manual can be found at this link
http://www.turfequipment.info/Manuals/Steiner_525_Op.pdf
and the slope information is on Page 4-5. Basically the maximum slope is 30 degrees going straight up and down and 25 degrees sideways.

Dual wheels were not available. This tractor is no longer in production.

The Steiner website for current products is Steiner Tractors and Attachments

JackIL

 

[Industrial Toys]

I drove some distance last winter to try one of these, never having seen one before. I was quite impressed, thinking that some of the flaws of my 430 MAX had been addressed in this machine. Foot controls, not crunching your knees in a turn and a little more HP. However, then I realized that the tractor footprint was wider then some of my attachments, and the attraction faded quickly. Beyond that, for the right application, like maybe a 6 foot mower, I am guessing it is a great machine.

 

[Raw Dodge]

My dealer says to avoid the 525 like the plague...it was a horrible machine... He sold and services thousands of stieners and ventracs ..and I've come to trust his judgement thru years of good advice and knowledge.

 

[ernemats]

My son just bought one. What kind of problems did they have?

 

[eddieb1965]

I may be in the market for a Steiner 525,anyone know of any sitting at dealers or an individual who is selling one? Thanks Eddie

 

[Raw Dodge]

They weren't a very good machine,parts are very hard to get for things specific to the 525...the 430 or a ventrac is a much better choice..

 

[eddieb1965]

They weren't a very good machine,parts are very hard to get for things specific to the 525...the 430 or a ventrac is a much better choice..

I see alot of them out there with 3000+ hrs.,to me that says they werent so bad.I am still looking for something that can run 26" tires,and has a better ride than my Utilimax.(Most parts for the Utilimax are unavailable also). Eddie

 

[Raw Dodge]

3000 is nothing,I have 12k on our 1989 420... Do as you wish,my info comes from my personal friend who is a steiner dealer,various users ,and our vendors in the field who stood to make more selling us the 525 and didn't..the one part of the later 525s I like is the d1105 kubota diesel..the rest not so much.

 

[vrbob]

I have to stick up for the 525 diesel. Bought it to finish landscaping around my home and plowing snow.
It is red, it is cool and it can move more snow than a jeep.

 

[MJMilan]

I have to stick up for the 525 too. I bought mine from a golf course in FL. Faded paint and all. I took it totally apart and painted it. Replaced all hydraulic hoses since some of them were cracked from the sun. Looks and runs like brand new. Didn't have to do anything the engine. It only had 2500 hours on it and ran great. Still does. I love it for mowing some steep banks, with the 13" wide tires it has all around it. Never taken it too the 25 or 30 degree slope....too scared to, even though with that much tread on the ground I am sure it will do it. Wish they still made them. I like the 525 too because the steering wheel was with the back part of the tractor, that you sat on compared to all the rest of the models.

 

[ernemats]

Anyone know if there is a web site that you can get the owner manual or repair manual for the Steiner 525.

 

[johara1]

Erne, i saw one down in Mt. Pleasant, at the Steiner dealer. He may be able to help you. My uncle had one until he died, and had no problems with it……… jim