Steiger Panther III ST-310
The Steiger Panther III ST-310 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 310 hp / 231.2 kW. Transmission: Dana-Spicer 1010-3B. Operating weight: 26700 lbs 12111 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1976 - 1983
III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
III Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price was $98,700 in 1983 | |
Steiger Panther III ST-310 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Steiger Panther III ST-310 Power | |
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Engine | 310 hp
231.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 246.79 hp
184.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Safari Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 267 gal
1010.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 33 gal
124.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 33 gal
124.9 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 28.6 gpm
108.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 128 inches
325 cm |
Weight | 26700 lbs
12111 kg |
Front tire | 23.1-34 |
Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 208 |
Battery Group | 8D |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Panther III (37-049) published in 1974 | |
ST Tractors published in 1981, by Steiger | |
ST Tractors published in 1982, by Steiger | |
ST Tractors - Cummins Powered Series III Cougar ST 251, Panther ST 310 and Panther ST 350 published in 1979, by Steiger | |
Series III published in 1976, by Steiger |
Engine
Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins NTA-855C |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 855 ci
14.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power | 310 hp
231.2 kW |
Air cleaner | two paper elements |
Compression | 14.1:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 830-2260 |
Torque | 980 lb-ft
1328.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 35 qts
33.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 63 qts
59.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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10-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission — Spicer SST 1010
Transmission | Spicer SST 1010 |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic dry discs |
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Transmission — Dana-Spicer 1010-3B
Transmission | Dana-Spicer 1010-3B |
Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case. | |
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Dimensions
Steiger Panther III ST-310 Tires | |
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Ag front | 23.1-34 |
Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 128 inches
325 cm |
Length | 252 inches
640 cm |
Width | 96 inches (tractor body)
243 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 155.8 inches
395 cm |
Shipping weight | 26700 lbs
12111 kg |
Max weight | 34000 lbs
15422 kg |
Front axle | Raba 598 |
Raba 598 rear axle | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1235 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 4WD
April 4 - May 2, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1235 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 246.79 hp
184.0 kW |
Fuel use | 17.7 gal/hour
67.0 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 26,757 lbs
12136 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger Panther III ST-310 based on its 310 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Steiger Panther III ST-310.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.6 hrs
Approximately 16.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (267 gal / 1010.7 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Steiger Panther III ST-310 Specification Unit Converter
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