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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 295 hp / 220.0 kW. Transmission: Allison HT-740. Operating weight: 28975 lbs 13143 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 295 hp / 220.0 kW

Fuel & Capacities

225 gal 851.6 L

Transmission

Allison HT-740

Operating Weight

28975 lbs 13143 kg

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
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

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Panther III PTA-297 based on its 295 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-297.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.7 hrs

Approximately 14.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (225 gal / 851.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.3 gal/hr (58.1 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