Steiger Panther III ST-325
The Steiger Panther III ST-325 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 893 ci 14.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW. Transmission: Dana-Spicer 1010-3B. Operating weight: 26900 lbs 12201 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 $103,000 in 1983 | |
Steiger Panther III ST-325 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 267 gal
1010.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Steiger Panther III ST-325 Power | |
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Engine | 325 hp
242.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 269.86 hp
201.2 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. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 31.9 gpm
120.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 128 inches
325 cm |
Weight | 26900 lbs
12201 kg |
Front tire | 24.5-32 |
Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
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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ST Tractors published in 1981, by Steiger | |
ST Tractors published in 1982, by Steiger | |
ST Tractors - Caterpillar Powered Series III Cougar ST 270 and Panther ST 325 published in 1979, by Steiger | |
Series III published in 1976, by Steiger |
Engine
Engine Detail â 893 ci / 14.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3406DIT |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 893 ci
14.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.50 inches
137 x 165 mm |
Power | 325 hp
242.4 kW |
Compression | 14.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 1015 lb-ft
1376.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 70 qts
66.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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10-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission â 10 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic dry discs |
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Transmission â Dana-Spicer 1010-3B
Transmission | Dana-Spicer 1010-3B |
Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 393.7mm dry disc |
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case. | |
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Dimensions
Steiger Panther III ST-325 Tires | |
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Ag front | 24.5-32 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
Ag front | 18.4-30 |
18.4-34 | |
18.4-38 | |
20.8-34 | |
20.8-38 | |
23.1-30 | |
23.1-34 | |
30.5-32 | |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
18.4-34 | |
18.4-38 | |
20.8-34 | |
20.8-38 | |
23.1-30 | |
23.1-34 | |
30.5-32 | |
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 | 26900 lbs
12201 kg |
Max weight | 34000 lbs
15422 kg |
Clearance (rear axle) | 20 inches
50 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1236 | |
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Diesel 10-speed 4WD
April 11 - May 2, 1977
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1236 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 269.86 hp
201.2 kW |
Fuel use | 18.2 gal/hour
68.9 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 28,189 lbs
12786 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger Panther III ST-325 based on its 325 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ é§éĺćşĺ¤çľĺźç | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m ĺŽ˝ĺš ćĺ çżź | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm éĺćčćş | 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 čś ĺŽ˝éĺć´ĺ°č | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大ćšćĺç¨ćććş (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-325.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.8 hrs
Approximately 15.8 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-325 Specification Unit Converter
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Direct Competitor Comparison
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