Overview
The Steiger Panther CP-1400 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Fargo, North Dakota, between 1982 and 1985. It features a 14.6L Caterpillar 3406 turbocharged diesel engine rated at 400 hp and a 12-speed full power shift transmission. The machine is configured with articulated power steering, outboard planetary final drives, and a standard air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1464, the tractor demonstrated a maximum pull of 40,272 lbs and achieved 326.50 hp at the drawbar with a fuel consumption rate of 21.9 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical system utilizes an electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch and a 12-speed full power shift transmission providing 12 forward and 2 reverse gears to manage its four-wheel drive output.
Engine and Fuel Specifications:
The 6-cylinder liquid-cooled engine displacement is 893 cubic inches, supported by a 230-gallon fuel tank and dual dry element air cleaners.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $145,000 in 1985 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 230 gal (870.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.50 inches (137 x 165 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3406 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 893 ci (14.6 L) |
| Power | 400 hp (298.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 331 hp (246.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 326.50 hp (243.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulc wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 3 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 36,500 lbs (16556 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 141.5 inches (359 cm) |
| Front tire | 30.5L-32 |
| Rear tire | 30.5L-32 |
| Weight | 36,500 lbs (16556 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 141.5 inches (359 cm) |
| Ag front | 30.5L-32 |
| Ag rear | 30.5L-32 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1464
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDNovember 17 - December 7, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1464 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 21.9 gal/hour (82.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 326.50 hp (243.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 40272 lbs (18267 kg) |
Panther CP-1400 Serial Numbers
| 1982 | P09-00501 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | P09-02501 |
| 1984 | P09-03001 |
| 1985 | P09-05001 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | The Steiger Line published in 1983 |
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Variants
| CP-1325 | Caterpillar 325HP |
|---|---|
| CP-1360 | Caterpillar 360HP |
| CP-1400 | Caterpillar 400HP |
| KP-1325 | Cummins 325HP |
| KP-1360 | Cummins 360HP |
| KP-1400 | Cummins 400HP |