Overview
The Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1978 and 1981 in Fargo, North Dakota. It is powered by a 14.8L Cummins V8 turbocharged diesel engine rated at 295 hp and utilizes an 8-speed Allison power shift transmission. This articulated model features a standard air-conditioned Safari Cab and has a maximum operating weight of 34,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Output:
The 903 cubic inch turbocharged diesel engine delivers 295 hp at a rated 2600 RPM and generates 700 lb-ft of torque at 1800 RPM.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The mechanical system consists of an Allison HT-740 power shift transmission with eight forward and two reverse gears, featuring an automatic torque converter lock-up.
Hydraulic and Fuel Capacities:
The tractor is equipped with a 225-gallon fuel tank and an open center load sensing hydraulic system that provides a 35 gpm pump flow through four valves.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $95,200 in 1982 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.8L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x4.75 inches (140 x 121 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 68 qts (64.4 L) |
| Description | Cummins VT-903 / turbocharged diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled 90-degree V8 |
| Displacement | 903 ci (14.8 L) |
| Idle RPM | 650-2860 |
| Oil capacity | 38 qts (36.0 L) |
| Power | 295 hp (220.0 kW) |
| Pre-heating | ether injection OptOptional |
| Rated RPM | 2600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 700 lb-ft (949.2 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1800 |
| PTO (claimed) | 105 hp*1000 RPM (78.3 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Allison HT-740 |
| Transmission type | 8-speed power shift with torque converter |
| Type | power shift with torque converter |
Mechanical
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | Steiger S-34 outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
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| Pump flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
| Total flow | 2250 gpm (8516.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center load sensing |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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PTO
| Clutch | Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive. |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
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| Battery CCA | 475 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | Delco-Remy alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 264.6 inches (672 cm) |
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| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 28975 lbs (13143 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Width | 39 inches*Frame (99 cm) |
| Front tire | 24.5-32 |
| Rear tire | 24.5-32 |
| Weight | 28975 lbs (13143 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 24.5-32 / 30.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 24.5-32 / 30.5-32 |
References
| Description | Tiger IV published in 1984, by Steiger / PT Automatic Transmission Tractors - Panther III PTA 297 published in 1979, by Steiger / Series III Panthers and Tigers equipped with Allison Transmissions published in 1979, by Steiger |
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Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Height
| Cab | 134.9 inches (342 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 155.7 inches (395 cm) |
| Hood | 94.7 inches (240 cm) |
Variants
| PTA-296 | naturally aspirated |
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| PTA-297 | turbocharged |