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 rated power output is 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
1976 - 1983
III Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
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
Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	267 gal 1010.6 L
Engine details ...

Steiger Panther III ST-325 Power
Engine	325 hp 242.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)	269.86 hp 201.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Safari Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	31.9 gpm 120.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	208
Battery Group	8D

References
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 — 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
10-speed
20-speed

Transmission — 10 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic dry discs

Transmission — 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.

Dimensions

Steiger Panther III ST-325 Tires
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
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
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

Steiger Panther III ST-325