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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 470 hp / 350.5 kW. Transmission: Allison CLT 5965. Operating weight: 45360 lbs 20575 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 470 hp / 350.5 kW

Fuel & Capacities

385 gal 1457.2 L

Transmission

Allison CLT 5965

Operating Weight

45360 lbs 20575 kg

Overview

	1980 - 1982 III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor III Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

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

Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Engine
Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Transmission
6-speed full power shift with torque converter
Transmission details ...

Steiger Tiger III ST-470 Power
Engine	470 hp 350.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	369.76 hp 275.7 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Capacity
Fuel	385 gal 1457.2 L
Hydraulic system	48 gal 181.7 L

Hydraulics
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
Wheelbase	150 inches 381 cm
Weight	45360 lbs 20575 kg
Front tire	30.5x32
Rear tire	30.5x32
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
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
Ag front	30.5x32
Ag rear	30.5x32

Dimensions
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
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

Steiger Tiger III ST-470

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Tiger III ST-470 based on its 470 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High 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 Scale	Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep 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 Scale	Broad-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 Scale	High-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 Tiger III ST-470.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.8 hrs

Approximately 15.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (385 gal / 1457.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~24.4 gal/hr (92.5 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