Steiger Turbo Tiger
The Steiger Turbo Tiger is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 903 ci 14.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 320 hp / 238.6 kW. Transmission: Dana 1010. Operating weight: 21000 to 26000 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 1973 - 1974
I SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
I Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price was $39,000 in 1974 | |
Steiger Turbo Tiger Engine | |
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Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Steiger Turbo Tiger Transmission | |
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10-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Turbo Tiger Power | |
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Engine | 320 hp
238.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 256 hp
190.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Steering | hydraulic articulated power |
Climatized Cab standard with available air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 207 gal
783.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 38 gal
143.8 L |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 121.3 inches
308 cm |
Weight | 21000 to 26000 pounds |
Front tire | 30.5-32 |
Rear tire | 30.5-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 62 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual Cougar - Tiger (GA 1003R) published in 1975 | |
Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH | |
Turbo Tiger published in 1973, by Steiger |
Engine
Engine Detail — 903 ci / 14.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins VT-903 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8 |
Displacement | 903 ci
14.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x4.75 inches
140 x 121 mm |
Power | 320 hp
238.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Torque | 780 lb-ft
1057.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 25 qts
23.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 60 qts
56.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Dana 1010
Transmission | Dana 1010 |
Type | gear |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 355.6mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
With 30.5-32 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Steiger Turbo Tiger Tires | |
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Ag front | 30.5-32 |
Ag rear | 30.5-32 |
Ag front | 23.1-30 |
24.5-32 | |
20.8-38 | |
Ag rear | 23.1-30 |
24.5-32 | |
20.8-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 121.3 inches
308 cm |
Length | 244 inches
619 cm |
Height (cab) | 133.5 inches
339 cm |
Shipping weight | 21000 lbs
9525 kg |
Operating weight | 26000 lbs
11793 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.75 inches
42 cm |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger Turbo Tiger based on its 320 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Steiger Turbo Tiger.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.4 hrs
Approximately 12.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (207 gal / 783.6 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Steiger Turbo Tiger Specification Unit Converter
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