Overview
The Steiger 105 is a 4x4 articulated four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1960 and 1963 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. It is equipped with a Detroit Diesel 3.5L 3-cylinder 2-cycle engine rated at 118 hp and features a Spicer 10-speed transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The tractor utilizes a liquid-cooled Detroit Diesel 3-71N engine with a 213 cubic inch displacement and a rated speed of 2300 RPM.
Transmission and Drive System:
This model features a 4WD articulated steering layout paired with a Spicer transmission offering 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.
Physical Specifications and Production:
Records indicate a limited production run of at least three units, each fitted with 18.4-26 ag tires on both the front and rear axles.
Production
| Description | Built in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
| Total built | 3 *Sources vary. At least three, possibly up to six, were built. |
Engine
| Engine type | Detroit Diesel 3.5L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.25x5.00 inches (108 x 127 mm) |
| Description | Detroit Diesel 3-71N / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / 2-cycle engine |
| Displacement | 213 ci (3.5 L) |
| Power | 118 hp (88.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Spicer |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive | 4x4 articualted 4WD |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tire | 18.4-26 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 18.4-26 |
| Ag front | 18.4-26 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-26 |
References
| Description | Red 4WD Tractors: 1957-2017 by Lee Klancher / Ultimate Tractor Power: Articulated Tractors of the World, Volume 2 by Peter Simpson* / Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH / *Publication contains known errors. |
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