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| info | |
| 1978 - 1981 III Series, Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer: | Steiger |
| Factory: | Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
| Original price (USD), $95,200 (1982 ), | |
| Variants | |
| PTA-296: | naturally aspirated |
| PTA-297: | turbocharged |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 225 gal [851.6 L] |
| Hydraulic system: | 22 gal [83.3 L] |
| 3-Point Hitch | |
| Rear Type: | III*Optional |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Clutch: | Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive. |
| Rear RPM: | 540 (1.375), 1000 (1.75) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 132.5 inches [336 cm] |
| Weight: | 28975 lbs [13143 kg] |
| Front tire: | 24.5x32 |
| Rear tire: | 24.5x32 |
| Panther III PTA-297 Serial Numbers | |
| - Serial numbers unknown - |
| Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Power | |
| Engine: | 295 hp [220.0 kW] |
| PTO (claimed): | 105 hp [78.3 kW] *1000 RPM, 57 hp [42.5 kW] *540 RPM |
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x4 articulated 4WD |
| Final drives: | Steiger S-34 outboard planetary |
| Steering: | articulated power |
| Cab: | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type: | open center load sensing |
| Capacity: | 22 gal [83.3 L] |
| Valves: | 4 |
| Pump flow: | 35 gpm [132.5 lpm] |
| Total flow: | 2250 gpm [8516.3 lpm] |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system: | Delco-Remy alternator |
| Charging amps: | 90 |
| Battery | |
| Number: | 4 |
| Cold-cranking amps: | 475 |
| Volts: | 12 |
| info | |
| Bore/Stroke: | 5.50x4.75 inches [140 x 121 mm] |
| Power: | 295 hp [220.0 kW] |
| Pre-heating: | ether injection*Optional, block heater*Optional |
| Rated RPM: | 2600 |
| Idle RPM: | 650-2860 |
| Torque: | 700 lb-ft [949.2 Nm] |
| Torque RPM: | 1800 |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
| Oil capacity: | 38 qts [36.0 L] |
| Coolant capacity: | 68 qts [64.4 L] |
| Engine Detail | |
| Cummins VT-903, turbocharged diesel, 8-cylinder, liquid-cooled 90-degree V8, 903 ci [14.8 L] |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Allison HT-740 |
| Type: | power shift with torque converter |
| Gears: | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up. | |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight (shipping): | 28975 lbs [13143 kg] |
| Weight (max capacity): | 34000 lbs [15422 kg] |
| Wheelbase: | 132.5 inches [336 cm] |
| Length: | 264.6 inches [672 cm] |
| Width: | 39 inches [99 cm] *Frame, 95.7 inches [243 cm] *Fenders, 140.3 inches [356 cm] *Outer width of duals |
| Height (hood): | 94.7 inches [240 cm] |
| Height (cab): | 134.9 inches [342 cm] |
| Height (exhaust): | 155.7 inches [395 cm] |
| Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Tires | |
| Ag front: | 30.5x32, 20.8x38 |
| Ag rear: | 30.5x32, 20.8x38 |