Case IH C 42-70 / Steyr 942-970

The small models of the Steyr 8000 series were replaced in 1992 by new 900 series models. Steyr's own engine production in Austria had been discontinued, and the two smallest models used 2.4-liter Steyr engines manufactured under license in Turkey, while the larger models' engines were 3.1-liter MWMs. All engines could run on rapeseed diesel (RME) as fuel.

The gear levers were located on the side, and except for the range gearbox, the transmission was synchronized. However, the direction reversal worked synchronously on a direct line, almost like a proper reverser. The standard number of gears was 16+8. The hydraulic performance was modest. The lifting capacity could be increased with the help of an auxiliary cylinder. Like in small tractors, Steyr also had pushrod sensing. From the 955 model onwards, the power take-off (PTO) was 4-speed, and a ground-driven PTO was available as an option. The cab was also available in a low version, with a minimum height of 217 cm. Even more basic, cabless 964E and 970E models were available for developing country markets.

In 1995, the first Case IH models based on Steyrs were introduced alongside the Steyrs, with the C 42-70 model. The only difference from Steyrs was the color. In 1997, a special edition of Steyr's 50th-anniversary models was produced, which were green in color, following the appearance of old Steyrs.

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