Compare/Steiger Panther III PT-350 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Steiger Panther III PT-350 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Verdict: Steiger Panther III PT-350 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

The Steiger Panther III PT-350 and the Steiger Panther III PTA-297 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Panther III PTA-297 leads on rated power with 105 hp against 57 hp. Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is the lighter machine (13,143 kg vs 13,457 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). In short: choose the Steiger Panther III PTA-297 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther III PT-350 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

Steiger

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Steiger

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Rated power

57 hp

105 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 20.8x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steiger S-34 outboard planetaryReference

Engine

261.0 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Displacement

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

261.0 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Idle RPM

830-2960Reference

650-2860Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

64.4 LReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Torque

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949.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Allison HT-740Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

Type

constant meshReference

power shift with torque converterReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

4 or 5Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.Reference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Total flow

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8516.2 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

851.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

Weight

13457 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Front tire

20.8-34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

20.8-34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

Length

672 cmReference

Width

305 cmReference

356 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

395 cmReference

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Shipping weight

13457 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

Front axle

Steiger S-34Reference

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Panther III PT-350 Serial Numbers

1977

140-00001Reference

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1978

140-00023Reference

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1979

140-00059Reference

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1980

140-00062Reference

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1981

140-00075Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Delco-Remy alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Variants

PTA-296

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naturally aspiratedReference

PTA-297

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turbochargedReference

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Height

Hood

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240 cmReference

Cab

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342 cmReference

Exhaust

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395 cmReference

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.