Compare/Steiger Lion 1000 vs Steiger Tiger IV KP-525

Steiger Lion 1000 vs Steiger Tiger IV KP-525

Verdict: Steiger Lion 1000 vs Steiger Tiger IV KP-525

The Steiger Lion 1000 and the Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 leads on rated power with 525 hp against 375 hp. Steiger Lion 1000 is the lighter machine (13,154 kg vs 18,470 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 1984). In short: choose the Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 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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Fit & specs

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Steiger

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Rated power

375 hp

525 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 24.5x32 tires.Reference

Six-speed power shift transmission with four-speed transfer case and torque converter.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

9180

similar CaseIH modelReference

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9190

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similar CaseIH modelReference

Engine

279.6 kWReference

391.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

235.6 kWReference

313.2 kWReference

Displacement

14.6 LReference

18.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

159 x 159 mmReference

Power

279.6 kWReference

391.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1716.7 NmReference

2135.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

76.8 LReference

106.0 LReference

Compression

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15.1:1Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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71.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

24 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

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Allison CLT 5961Reference

Capacities

Fuel

893.3 LReference

1457.2 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

98.4 LReference

181.7 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

six-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

98.4 LReference

181.7 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 or 4Reference

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

151.4 lpmReference

143.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IVReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

359 cmReference

381 cmReference

Weight

13154 kgReference

18470 kgReference

Front tire

24.5x32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Rear tire

24.5x32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Ag front

24.5x32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Ag rear

24.5x32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Length

713 cmReference

738 cmReference

Width

416 cmReference

484 cmReference

Height (cab)

354 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

379 cmReference

408 cmReference

Shipping weight

13154 kgReference

18470 kgReference

Max weight

18144 kgReference

22680 kgReference

Ground clearance

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58 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

130Reference

90Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Tiger IV KP-525 Serial Numbers

1984

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131-2101Reference

1985

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131-5001Reference

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.