Tier E — Heritage / discontinued Two-wheel tractor
Staub 8000
A classic Staub heavy motoculteur, hugely popular in France and still widely run on the used market. Reversible, takes tillers, ploughs, ridgers and trailers; original Bernard/MAG engines are now commonly replaced with Briggs & Stratton Vanguard units, for which parts remain available. Model line and engine lineage verified via Staub parts specialists; power, working width and weight are class-typical heritage estimates pending verification. Period engine, displacement and gearbox per the mototracteurs.com Staub register; the factory horsepower is not documented there, and the 9 to 14 hp figures seen on used listings refer to modern repower engines, so no power figure is quoted.
Indicative price
£400–£1,200
Specifications pending verification.We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are a used-market range and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: French buyers wanting a rebuildable classic workhorse motoculteur.
Strengths
- Legendary French durability
- Huge implement range
- Engine and parts still serviceable
- Strong used-market support
Trade-offs
- Discontinued — used only
- Heavy and old
- Specs are heritage estimates
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Heritage / discontinued |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Bernard 4-stroke petrol, 231 cc, 3600 rpm (period; Vanguard repowers common); 3 forward + 2 reverse |
| Power output | Varies by configuration |
| Working width | 60 cm |
| Weight | 140 kg |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Indicative price | £400–£1,200 |
| Price basis | Used-market range |
Rotary hoe machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
8000 — your questions
How much does the Staub 8000 cost?
The indicative price is £400–£1,200, based on used-market sale prices. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 8000 suited to?
French buyers wanting a rebuildable classic workhorse motoculteur. With a 60 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the 8000 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Bernard 4-stroke petrol, 231 cc, 3600 rpm (period; Vanguard repowers common); 3 forward + 2 reverse). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
