Steiger 1250
The Steiger 1250 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 212 ci 3.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 130 hp / 96.9 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 13800 lbs 6259 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 130 hp / 96.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
90 gal
340.7 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
13800 lbs
6259 kg
Overview
 | 1963 - 1969
Barn SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Barn Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, USA | |
Steiger 1250 Engine | |
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Detroit Diesel 3.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 90 gal
340.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Steiger 1250 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Steiger 1250 Power | |
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Engine | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Open operator station. Cab available. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Valves | 2 |
Total flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Weight | 13800 lbs
6259 kg |
Front tire | 16.9-26 |
Rear tire | 16.9-26 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Red 4WD Tractors: 1957-2017 by Lee Klancher | |
Red Book 1967 published by Implement & Tractor | |
Red Book 1968 published by Implement & Tractor | |
Ultimate Tractor Power: Articulated Tractors of the World, Volume 2 by Peter Simpson* | |
Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH | |
All-Wheel Power published in 1966, by Steiger | |
All-Wheel Drive Agricultural Tractors published in 1968, by Steiger | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 212 ci / 3.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel 4-53N |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 212 ci
3.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.5 inches
98 x 114 mm |
Power | 130 hp
96.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 356mm disc |
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Dimensions
Steiger 1250 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9-26 |
Ag rear | 16.9-26 |
Ag front | 18.4-26 |
Ag rear | 18.4-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Width | 84 inches
213 cm |
Height | 88 inches
223 cm |
Weight | 13800 lbs
6259 kg |
Front tread | 66 inches
167 cm |
Rear tread | 66 inches
167 cm |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger 1250 based on its 130 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Steiger 1250.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.3 hrs
Approximately 13.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (90 gal / 340.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.8 gal/hr (25.6 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Steiger 1250 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger 1250.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)130 hp
Kilowatts (kW)96.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)131.8 PS
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