Steiger

Panther III PTA-297

Farm tractor · 1978–1981 · 295 hp

The Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1978 to 1981. It features a Cummins VT-903 engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a power shift with torque converter type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

EngineCummins VT-903
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders8
Coolingliquid-cooled 90-degree V8
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement903 ci (14.8 L)
Bore5.5 in (140 mm)
Stroke4.75 in (121 mm)
Power Gross295 hp (220 kW)
Power Rated295 hp (220 kW)
Power PTO105 hp (78.3 kW)
Torque Peak700 lb-ft (949.2 Nm)
Torque Peak1,800 RPM
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity38 qts (36 L)
Coolant Capacity68 qts (64.4 L)
ManufacturerCummins
Rated2,600 RPM
Idle650-2860 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typepower shift with torque converter
Transmission ModelAllison HT-740
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Available Options8-speed power shift with torque converter

Hydraulics

Typeopen center load sensing
Pump Flow35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Valves4
Total Flow2,250 gpm (8,516.2 lpm)
System Capacity22 gal (83.3 L)

Dimensions

Length264.6 in (672 cm)
Width39 in (99 cm)
Height Cab134.9 in (342 cm)
Wheelbase132.5 in (336 cm)

Weight

Shipping28,975 lbs (13,143 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag24.5-32, 30.5-32
Rear Ag24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-38

Fuel

Capacity225 gal (851.6 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

CabSafari Cab standard with air-conditioning