Steiger Wildcat
The Steiger Wildcat is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 522 ci 8.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW. Transmission: Fuller TA 4510. Operating weight: 17000 lbs 7711 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 175 hp / 130.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
140 gal
529.9 L
Transmission
Fuller TA 4510
Operating Weight
17000 lbs
7711 kg
Overview
 | 1969 - 1973
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 $18,700 in 1973 | |
Steiger Wildcat Engine | |
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Caterpillar 8.6L 8-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 140 gal
529.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Steiger Wildcat Transmission | |
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10-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Steiger Wildcat Power | |
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Engine | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with available air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Pump flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
Rear lift | 8000 lbs
3628 kg |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 17000 lbs
7711 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-30 |
Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Red Book 1971 published by Implement & Tractor | |
All Wheel Drive Agripower published in 1971, by Canadian Co-operative Implements | |
Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH | |
Wildcat published in 1970, by Steiger |
Engine
Engine Detail — 522 ci / 8.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3145 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8 |
Displacement | 522 ci
8.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.50x4.10 inches
114 x 104 mm |
Power | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Rated RPM | 3200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — Fuller TA 4510
Transmission | Fuller TA 4510 |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 330mm dry discs |
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Dimensions
Steiger Wildcat Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-30 |
Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Length | 228 inches
579 cm |
Height | 139 inches
353 cm |
Weight | 17000 lbs
7711 kg |
Photos
Steiger Wildcat tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger Wildcat based on its 175 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
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 Wildcat.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.4 hrs
Approximately 15.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (140 gal / 530 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.1 gal/hr (34.4 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 Wildcat Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Wildcat.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)175 hp
Kilowatts (kW)130.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)177.4 PS
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