Steiger Tiger III ST-470
The Steiger Tiger III ST-470 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 1150 ci 18.8 L engine. The rated power output is 470 hp 350.5 kW. Transmission: Allison CLT 5965. Operating weight: 45360 lbs 20575 kg.
Engine Power
470 hp
350.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
385 gal
1457.2 L
Transmission
Allison CLT 5965
Operating Weight
45360 lbs
20575 kg
Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1980 - 1982
III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1980 - 1982 | |
III Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Engine | |
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Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Transmission | |
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6-speed full power shift with torque converter | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Power | |
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Engine | 470 hp
350.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 369.76 hp
275.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 385 gal
1457.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 48 gal
181.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 48 gal
181.7 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 5 |
Pump flow | 38 gpm
143.8 lpm |
SCV flow | 12 gpm*Minimum
45.4 lpm |
25 gpm*Maximum
94.6 lpm | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 150 inches
381 cm |
Weight | 45360 lbs
20575 kg |
Front tire | 30.5x32 |
Rear tire | 30.5x32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 1150 ci / 18.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins KTA-1150 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
The 470 horsepower Cummins engine was available in early versions of the Steiger ST-450. Later, this version became the ST-470 due to its higher power. | |
Displacement | 1150 ci
18.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches
159 x 159 mm |
Power | 470 hp
350.5 kW |
Compression | 15.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1700 *The KTA-1150 was rated at 1700 and 2100 RPM |
Idle RPM | 650-2350 |
Torque | 1580 lb-ft
2142.5 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 76 qts
71.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 112 qts
106.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Allison CLT 5965
Transmission | Allison CLT 5965 |
Type | full power shift with torque converter |
Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Power shift six-speed transmission with locking torque converter. Torque converter automatically locks when transmission side reaches 1700 RPM. | |
Dimensions
Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Tires | |
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Ag front | 30.5x32 |
Ag rear | 30.5x32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 150 inches
381 cm |
Length | 289 inches
734 cm |
Width | 47 inches*Frame
119 cm |
60 inches*Cab
152 cm | |
96 inches*Fenders
243 cm | |
190.8 inches*Outer tires
484 cm | |
Height | 161 inches
408 cm |
Weight | 45360 lbs
20575 kg |
Max weight | 50000 lbs
22680 kg |
Front axle | Raba K594 |
Raba K594 rear axle | |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1282 | |
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Diesel 6-speed 4WD
July 6 - 13, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1282 file | |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 369.76 hp
275.7 kW |
Fuel use | 23.7 gal/hour
89.7 l/hour |
Gear 3 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 42715 lbs
19375 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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