Steiger Panther IV KM-325

The Steiger Panther IV KM-325 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The rated power output is 325 hp 242.4 kW. Transmission: Spicer SST 1010. Operating weight: 26653 lbs 12089 kg.

Overview

	1983 - 1985 IV SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1983 - 1985
IV Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Variants
CM325	Caterpillar gear shift
CS325	Caterpillar power shift
KM325	Cummins gear shift
KS325	Cummins power shift
SM325	Komatsu gear shift

Steiger Panther IV KM-325 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	267 gal 1010.6 L
Engine details ...

Steiger Panther IV KM-325 Transmission
20-speed Constant mesh 10-speed transmission with 2-speed transfer case.
Transmission details ...

Steiger Panther IV KM-325 Power
Engine	325 hp 242.4 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	286 hp 213.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	276.11 hp 205.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Steiger Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	28.6 gpm 108.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	129 inches 327 cm
Weight	26653 lbs 12089 kg
Front tire	23.1x34
Rear tire	23.1x34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Batteries	3
Battery volts	12

References
Panther IV published in 1983, by Steiger
The Steiger Line published in 1983

Engine

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins NT-855-A325
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power	325 hp 242.4 kW
Rated RPM	2100
Operating RPM	1700-2100
Torque	1080 lb-ft 1464.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	42 qts 39.7 L
Coolant capacity	66 qts 62.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — Spicer SST 1010

Transmission	Spicer SST 1010
Type	Constant mesh 10-speed transmission with 2-speed transfer case.
Gears	20 forward and 4 reverse

Dimensions

Steiger Panther IV KM-325 Tires
Ag front	23.1x34
Ag rear	23.1x34
Ag front	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	24.5x32
	30.5x32
Ag rear	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	24.5x32
	30.5x32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	129 inches 327 cm
Length	253.6 inches 644 cm
Width	96 inches*Width at fenders 243 cm
	159.5 inches*Width over 23.1x34 duals 405 cm
Shipping weight	26653 lbs 12089 kg
Max weight	34000 lbs 15422 kg
Front tread	79 to 136.3 inches 200 to 346 cm
Rear tread	79 to 136.3 inches 200 to 346 cm

Steiger Panther IV KM-325 Height
Hood	94.8 inches 240 cm
Cab	134.8 inches 342 cm
Exhaust	155.8 inches 395 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1543
Diesel 20-speed 4WD October 9 - 16, 1984 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1543 file
Drawbar performance
Max power	276.11 hp 205.9 kW
Fuel use	17.2 gal/hour 65.1 l/hour
Gear 3B used for power test.
Max pull	32565 lbs 14771 kg
Gear 1C used for pull test.

Photos

Steiger Panther IV KM-325

Steiger Panther IV KM-325

Steiger Panther IV KM-325

Steiger Panther IV KM-325

Steiger Panther IV KM-325

Steiger Panther IV KM-325 cab interior.