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 rated power output is 325 hp 242.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 35300 lbs 16012 kg.

Overview

	1982 - 1985 1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1982 - 1985
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
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

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