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Steiger Panther III PTA-296 vs Steiger Panther KP-1325
Verdict: Steiger Panther III PTA-296 vs Steiger Panther KP-1325
The Steiger Panther III PTA-296 and the Steiger Panther KP-1325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Panther KP-1325 leads on rated power with 301 hp against 296 hp. Steiger Panther KP-1325 is the newer design (1982 vs 1978). In short: choose the Steiger Panther KP-1325 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther III PTA-296 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
296 hp
301 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Variants
PTA-296
naturally aspiratedReference
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PTA-297
turbochargedReference
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CP-1325
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Caterpillar 325HPReference
KP-1325
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Cummins 325HPReference
CP-1360
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Caterpillar 360HPReference
KP-1360
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Cummins 360HPReference
CP-1400
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Caterpillar 400HPReference
KP-1400
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Cummins 400HPReference
Engine
Engine
220.7 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Displacement
14.8 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 121 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
220.7 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Fuel tank
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870.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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197.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Compression
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14.1:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed
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224.6 kWReference
Max power
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197.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Allison HT-740Reference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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electro-hydraulc wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shift with torque converterReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
4Reference
3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
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224.6 kWReference
Rear Type
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III/IVReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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359 cmReference
Weight
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16012 kgReference
Front tire
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23.1-34Reference
Rear tire
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23.1-34Reference
Ag front
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23.1-34Reference
Ag rear
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23.1-34Reference
Operating weight
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16012 kgReference
Panther KP-1325 Serial Numbers
1982
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P04-00501Reference
1983
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P04-02501Reference
1984
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P05-03001Reference
1985
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P04-05001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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64.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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15543 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.