Steiger 1700
The Steiger 1700 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 318.4 ci 5.2 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 195 hp / 145.4 kW. Transmission: Spicer. Operating weight: 18300 lbs 8300 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 195 hp / 145.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
120 gal
454.2 L
Transmission
Spicer
Operating Weight
18300 lbs
8300 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 1700 Engine | |
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Detroit Diesel 5.2L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Steiger 1700 Transmission | |
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9-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Steiger 1700 Power | |
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Engine | 195 hp
145.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Drum brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab available. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 120 gal
454.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 44 gal
166.5 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 44 gal
166.5 L |
Valves | 2 |
Total flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 126 inches
320 cm |
Weight | 18300 lbs
8300 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-30 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Red 4WD Tractors: 1957-2017 by Lee Klancher | |
Red Book 1965 published by Implement & Tractor | |
Red Book 1967 published by Implement & Tractor | |
Red Book 1968 published by Implement & Tractor | |
Red Book 1969 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 | |
Extra Heavy-Duty All-Wheel Drive Agricultural Tractors published in 1969, by Steiger | |
*Publication contains known errors. |
Engine
Engine Detail — 318.4 ci / 5.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel 6V53N |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 318.4 ci
5.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.50 inches
98 x 114 mm |
Power | 195 hp
145.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — Spicer
Transmission | Spicer |
Gears | 9 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm discs |
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Dimensions
Steiger 1700 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-30 |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Ag front | 23.1-26 |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 126 inches
320 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height | 88 inches
223 cm |
Weight | 18300 lbs
8300 kg |
Front tread | 78 inches
198 cm |
Rear tread | 78 inches
198 cm |
Photos
Steiger 1700 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger 1700 based on its 195 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 1700.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.8 hrs
Approximately 11.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (120 gal / 454.2 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.1 gal/hr (38.4 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 1700 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger 1700.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)195 hp
Kilowatts (kW)145.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)197.7 PS
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