Steiger Panther III PTA-296

The Steiger Panther III PTA-296 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 903 ci 14.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 296 hp / 220.7 kW. Transmission: Allison HT-740.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 296 hp / 220.7 kW

Fuel & Capacities

Diesel

Transmission

Allison HT-740

Overview

	1978 - 1981 III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor III Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Variants
PTA-296	naturally aspirated
PTA-297	turbocharged

Steiger Panther III PTA-296 Engine
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
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Steiger Panther III PTA-296 Transmission
8-speed power shift with torque converter
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Steiger Panther III PTA-296 Power
Engine	296 hp 220.7 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center load sensing
Valves	4

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
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References

Series III Panthers and Tigers equipped with Allison Transmissions published in 1979, by Steiger

Engine

Engine Detail — 903 ci / 14.8 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins V-903
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	903 ci 14.8 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x4.75 inches 140 x 121 mm
Power	296 hp 220.7 kW
Rated RPM	2600
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission — Allison HT-740

Transmission	Allison HT-740
Type	power shift with torque converter
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.

Steiger Panther III PTA-296 Transmission

Dimensions

Steiger Panther III PTA-296 Tires

Dimensions

Photos

Steiger Panther III PTA-296 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Panther III PTA-296 based on its 296 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
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	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
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 Panther III PTA-296.

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