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Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 tractor
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The Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced by Steiger from 1978 to 1981 as part of the III Series. It features a turbocharged Cummins VT-903 14.8L 8-cylinder diesel engine producing 295 hp (220 kW). The tractor is equipped with an Allison HT-740 8-speed power shift transmission with torque converter and articulated power steering. It has a Safari Cab with air-conditioning as standard. The Panther III PTA-297 has a wheelbase of 132.5 inches, weighs 28,975 lbs, and offers a fuel capacity of 225 gallons. It includes an independent rear PTO with 540 and 1000 RPM options and a hydraulic system with 4 valves and 35 gpm pump flow. The tractor was originally priced at $95,200 in 1982 and was built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
SteigerPanther IIIPTA-297tractorspecificationsCummins VT-903295 hp4WDAllison HT-740farm tractor
Power295 hp
Founded1978 - 1981
ModelPTA-297

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Power

Engine:295 hp (220.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):105 hp 1000 RPM (78.3 kW), 57 hp 540 RPM (42.5 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Cummins VT-903
Power:295 hp (220.0 kW)
Torque:700 lb-ft (949.2 Nm)
Idle RPM:650-2860
Cylinders:8-cylinder
Rated RPM:2600
Torque RPM:1800
Bore/Stroke:5.50x4.75 inches (140 x 121 mm)
Pre-heating:ether injection (Optional), block heater (Optional)
Displacement:903 ci (14.8 L)
Oil capacity:38 qts (36.0 L)
Configuration:liquid-cooled 90-degree V8
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:68 qts (64.4 L)

Height

Cab:134.9 inches (342 cm)
Hood:94.7 inches (240 cm)
Exhaust:155.7 inches (395 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:225 gal (851.6 L)
Hydraulic system:22 gal (83.3 L)

Variants

PTA-296:naturally aspirated
PTA-297:turbocharged

Electrical

Batteries:4
Battery CCA:475
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:90
Charging system:Delco-Remy alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center load sensing
Valves:4
Capacity:22 gal (83.3 L)
Pump flow:35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Total flow:2250 gpm (8516.2 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:Steiger S-34 outboard planetary

Production

Series:III Series
Built in:Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Drive type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Years made:1978 - 1981
Original price:$95,200 in 1982

Transmission

Type:power shift with torque converter
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Model:Allison HT-740
Details:Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III Optional

Dimensions & Tires

Width:39 inches Frame (99 cm), 95.7 inches Fenders (243 cm), 140.3 inches Outer width of duals (356 cm)
Length:264.6 inches (672 cm)
Rear tire:24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-38
Wheelbase:132.5 inches (336 cm)
Front tire:24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-38
Max weight:34000 lbs (15422 kg)
Shipping weight:28975 lbs (13143 kg)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.
Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375), 1000 (1.75)