Overview
The Steiger Panther KP-1360 is a powerful four-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a 360 hp Cummins 14.0L turbocharged diesel engine and a 12-speed full power shift transmission. Built in Fargo, North Dakota, this articulated machine offers significant pulling capacity, as evidenced by its Nebraska Tractor Test record of 36,771 lbs of maximum pull.
Ideal Applications
Heavy-Duty Tillage:
With a tested drawbar power of 289.10 hp and a massive 35,500 lb operating weight, this tractor is designed for high-draft loads and demanding field preparation.
High-Capacity PTO Operations:
The independent 1000 RPM rear PTO, which delivered 326.12 hp during testing, allows for the efficient operation of large-scale stationary or towed implements.
All-Day Field Productivity:
Equipped with a standard air-conditioned cab and a massive 230-gallon fuel tank, this model is built for long-duration operation in varied environmental conditions.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $136,000 in 1985 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 230 gal (870.6 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry element |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 14.1:1 |
| Description | Cummins NTA 855 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Power | 360 hp (268.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 289.10 hp (215.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 326.12 hp (243.2 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 / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
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| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III/IV |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Weight | 35,500 lbs (16102 kg) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 141.5 inches (359 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-34 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
| Weight | 35,500 lbs (16102 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 141.5 inches (359 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-34 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1456
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 4 - 19, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1456 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 18.8 gal/hour (71.2 l/hour) / 18.7 gal/hour (70.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 289.10 hp (215.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 36771 lbs (16679 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 326.12 hp (243.2 kW) |
Panther KP-1360 Serial Numbers
| 1982 | P08-00501 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | P08-02501 |
| 1984 | P08-03001 |
| 1985 | P08-05001 |
| 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 |
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| CP-1360 | Caterpillar 360HP |
| CP-1400 | Caterpillar 400HP |
| KP-1325 | Cummins 325HP |
| KP-1360 | Cummins 360HP |
| KP-1400 | Cummins 400HP |