Steiger Panther KP-1325

The Steiger Panther KP-1325 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 35300 lbs 16012 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
230 gal 870.6 L
Transmission
12 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
35300 lbs*Weight with 23.1-34 duals 16012 kg

Overview

Steiger Panther KP-1325 tractor photo
1982 - 1985 1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 1000 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $125,000 in 1985
Variants
CP-1325
Caterpillar 325HP
KP-1325
Cummins 325HP
CP-1360
Caterpillar 360HP
KP-1360
Cummins 360HP
CP-1400
Caterpillar 400HP
KP-1400
Cummins 400HP
Steiger Panther KP-1325 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
230 gal 870.6 L
Engine details ...
Steiger Panther KP-1325 Transmission
12-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
Steiger Panther KP-1325 Power
Engine
325 hp 242.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)
264.44 hp 197.2 kW
PTO (tested)
301.21 hp 224.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Valves
3
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IV
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
141.5 inches 359 cm
Weight
35300 lbs 16012 kg
Front tire
23.1-34
Rear tire
23.1-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
Panther KP-1325 references literature
The Steiger Line published in 1983

Engine

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Cummins NTA 855
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power
325 hp 242.4 kW
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Compression
14.1:1
Rated RPM
2100

Transmission

Transmission — 12 forward and 2 reverse full power shift

Type
full power shift
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
electro-hydraulc wet disc
Panther KP-1325  full power shift speeds

Dimensions

Steiger Panther KP-1325 Tires
Ag front
23.1-34
Ag rear
23.1-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
141.5 inches 359 cm
Operating weight
35300 lbs*Weight with 23.1-34 duals 16012 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1465
Diesel 12-speed 4WD November 22 - December 18, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1465 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
301.21 hp 224.6 kW
Fuel use
16.8 gal/hour 63.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
264.44 hp 197.2 kW
Fuel use
17.0 gal/hour 64.3 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull
34267 lbs 15543 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

Steiger Panther KP-1325

Steiger Panther KP-1325

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Panther KP-1325 based on its 325 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 KP-1325.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.6 hrs

Approximately 13.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (230 gal / 870.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~16.9 gal/hr (64 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

Steiger Panther KP-1325 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Panther KP-1325.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)325 hp
Kilowatts (kW)242.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)329.5 PS

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