Compare/Steiger Lion 1000 vs Steiger Tiger III ST-470

Steiger Lion 1000 vs Steiger Tiger III ST-470

Verdict: Steiger Lion 1000 vs Steiger Tiger III ST-470

The Steiger Lion 1000 and the Steiger Tiger III ST-470 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Tiger III ST-470 leads on rated power with 470 hp against 375 hp. Steiger Lion 1000 is the lighter machine (13,154 kg vs 20,575 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Lion 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1980). In short: choose the Steiger Tiger III ST-470 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Lion 1000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

375 hp

470 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 24.5x32 tires.Reference

Power shift six-speed transmission with locking torque converter. Torque converter automatically locks when transmission side reaches 1700 RPM.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

9180

similar CaseIH modelReference

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Engine

279.6 kWReference

350.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

235.6 kWReference

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Displacement

14.6 LReference

18.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

159 x 159 mmReference

Power

279.6 kWReference

350.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

1700Reference

Torque

1716.7 NmReference

2142.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Coolant capacity

76.8 LReference

106.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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275.7 kWReference

Compression

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15.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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650-2350Reference

Oil capacity

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71.9 LReference

Max power

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275.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

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Allison CLT 5965Reference

Capacities

Fuel

893.3 LReference

1457.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

98.4 LReference

181.7 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

full power shift with torque converterReference

Capacity

98.4 LReference

181.7 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

151.4 lpmReference

143.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVReference

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SCV flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

359 cmReference

381 cmReference

Weight

13154 kgReference

20575 kgReference

Front tire

24.5x32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Rear tire

24.5x32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag front

24.5x32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

24.5x32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

713 cmReference

734 cmReference

Width

416 cmReference

484 cmReference

Height (cab)

354 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

379 cmReference

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Shipping weight

13154 kgReference

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Max weight

18144 kgReference

22680 kgReference

Height

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408 cmReference

Front axle

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Raba K594Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

90Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

625Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Tiger III ST-470 Serial Numbers

1980

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130-00174Reference

1981

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130-00209Reference

1982

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130-01501Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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89.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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19375 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.