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Steiger Wildcat III ST-210

The Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 210 hp / 156.6 kW. Transmission: Spicer SST 1010. Operating weight: 18000 lbs 8164 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 210 hp / 156.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
140 gal 529.9 L
Transmission
Spicer SST 1010
Operating Weight
18000 lbs 8164 kg

Overview

Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 tractor photo
1976 - 1980 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
Variants
ST-210
standard
RC-210
row-crop axles
Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 Engine
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
140 gal 529.9 L
Engine details ...
Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 Transmission
10-speed constant mesh
Transmission details ...
Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 Power
Engine
210 hp 156.6 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
170 hp 126.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)
163.78 hp 122.1 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Pump flow
21.7 gpm 82.1 lpm
SCV flow
20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III OptOptional
Rear lift
9500 lbs 4309 kg
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
118 inches 299 cm
Weight
18000 lbs 8164 kg
Front tire
18.4-34
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
72
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
208
Battery Group
8D
References
Wildcat III ST-210 references literature
Wildcat III ST 210 published in 1978, by Steiger
Operator's Manual Wildcat III (37-046) published in 1978
Series III published in 1976, by Steiger

Engine

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar 3208
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement
636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke
4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Power
210 hp 156.6 kW
Fuel system
direct injection
Compression
16.5:1
Rated RPM
2800
Idle RPM
850-3000
Torque
485 lb-ft 657.7 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Coolant capacity
42 qts 39.7 L
Oil capacity
14 qts 13.2 L
Oil change
100 h
Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 Engine
Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 engine image

Transmission

Transmission — Spicer SST 1010

Transmission
Spicer SST 1010
Type
constant mesh
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch
355.6mm cerametallic disc
Oil capacity
50 qts 47.3 L
Wildcat III ST-210 SST 1010 constant mesh speeds

Dimensions

Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 Tires
Ag front
18.4-34
Ag rear
18.4-34
Ag front
23.1-30
24.5-32
30.5-32
23.1-34
18.4-38
Ag rear
23.1-30
24.5-32
30.5-32
23.1-34
18.4-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
118 inches 299 cm
Length
224 inches 568 cm
Width
44 inches*Frame 111 cm
95 inches*Fenders 241 cm
Shipping weight
18000 lbs 8164 kg
Max weight
23000 lbs 10432 kg
Front axle
Raba 598
Raba 598 rear axle
Front tread
65 to 90 inches 165 to 228 cm (RC-210)
Rear tread
65 to 90 inches 165 to 228 cm (RC-210)
Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 Height
Hood
92 inches 233 cm
Cab
130 inches 330 cm
Exhaust
147 inches 373 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1237
Diesel 10-speed 4WD April 13 - 25, 1977 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1237 file
Drawbar performance
Max power
163.78 hp 122.1 kW
Fuel use
12.9 gal/hour 48.8 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull
21052 lbs 9549 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 tractor photo

Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Wildcat III ST-210 based on its 210 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm)Commercial / Field ScaleLarge 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleWide 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 ScaleHigh-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 III ST-210.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.8 hrs

Approximately 12.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (140 gal / 530 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.9 gal/hr (41.3 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 III ST-210 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Wildcat III ST-210.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)210 hp
Kilowatts (kW)156.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)212.9 PS

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