Steiger Panther III PTA-297

The Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 903 ci 14.8 L engine. The rated power output is 295 hp 220.0 kW. Transmission: Allison HT-740. Operating weight: 28975 lbs 13143 kg.

Overview

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

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $95,200 in 1982

Variants
PTA-296	naturally aspirated
PTA-297	turbocharged

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Engine
Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Transmission
8-speed power shift with torque converter
Transmission details ...

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Power
Engine	295 hp 220.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	105 hp*1000 RPM 78.3 kW
	57 hp*540 RPM 42.5 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	Steiger S-34 outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	225 gal 851.6 L
Hydraulic system	22 gal 83.3 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center load sensing
Capacity	22 gal 83.3 L
Valves	4
Pump flow	35 gpm 132.5 lpm
Total flow	2250 gpm 8516.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	132.5 inches 336 cm
Weight	28975 lbs 13143 kg
Front tire	24.5-32
Rear tire	24.5-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	Delco-Remy alternator
Charging amps	90
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	475
Battery volts	12

References
Tiger IV published in 1984, by Steiger
PT Automatic Transmission Tractors - Panther III PTA 297 published in 1979, by Steiger
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 VT-903
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled 90-degree V8
Displacement	903 ci 14.8 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x4.75 inches 140 x 121 mm
Power	295 hp 220.0 kW
Pre-heating	ether injection OptOptional
	block heater OptOptional
Rated RPM	2600
Idle RPM	650-2860
Torque	700 lb-ft 949.2 Nm
Torque RPM	1800
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	38 qts 36.0 L
Coolant capacity	68 qts 64.4 L

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-297 Transmission

Dimensions

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Tires
Ag front	24.5-32
Ag rear	24.5-32
Ag front	30.5-32
	20.8-38
Ag rear	30.5-32
	20.8-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	132.5 inches 336 cm
Length	264.6 inches 672 cm
Width	39 inches*Frame 99 cm
	95.7 inches*Fenders 243 cm
	140.3 inches*Outer width of duals 356 cm
Shipping weight	28975 lbs 13143 kg
Max weight	34000 lbs 15422 kg

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Height
Hood	94.7 inches 240 cm
Cab	134.9 inches 342 cm
Exhaust	155.7 inches 395 cm

Photos

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 tractor photo