Overview
The Steiger Panther III PTA-310 is a powerful 4WD articulated farm tractor featuring a 310 hp Cummins 14.0L turbocharged diesel engine and an Allison 10-speed power shift transmission. Built in Fargo, North Dakota, this heavy-duty machine offers a maximum weight of 34,000 lbs and a standard air-conditioned Safari Cab for operator comfort.
Ideal Applications
Heavy-Duty Field Operations:
With a 310 hp engine, 980 lb-ft of torque, and four-wheel drive, this tractor is built for high-demand tasks requiring significant pulling power and weight.
Hydraulic Implement Management:
The open center hydraulic system delivers a pump flow of 28.6 gpm through three to five valves, allowing for the operation of diverse agricultural implements.
Multi-Speed Field Work:
An Allison 10-speed power shift transmission with a torque converter provides precise control and 10 forward gears to match various soil conditions and speeds.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $100,500 in 1982 / A Steiger Panther III PTA-310 was the "Pink Panther", a custom-ordered pink Panther III. Steiger used the "Pink Panther" in advertising. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 58 qts (54.9 L) |
| Description | Cummins NTA-855C / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 35 qts (33.1 L) |
| Power | 310 hp (231.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 980 lb-ft (1328.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Allison HT-754 |
| Transmission type | 10-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 / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 28.6 gpm (108.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 90 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 264.5 inches (671 cm) |
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| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 28400 lbs (12882 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Width | 52 inches*Frame (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-34 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
| Weight | 28400 lbs (12882 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-34 / 18.4-30 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-34 / 18.4-30 |
References
| Description | PTA Automatic Tractors published in 1981, by Steiger / Series III Panthers and Tigers equipped with Allison Transmissions published in 1979, by Steiger |
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Speeds
| Description | With 23.1x34 tires. |
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Steiger Panther III PTA-310 Height
| Cab | 134.7 inches (342 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 155.7 inches (395 cm) |
| Hood | 94.7 inches (240 cm) |