Compare/Steiger Panther III ST-320 vs Steiger Panther IV KS-325

Steiger Panther III ST-320 vs Steiger Panther IV KS-325

Verdict: Steiger Panther III ST-320 vs Steiger Panther IV KS-325

The Steiger Panther III ST-320 and the Steiger Panther IV KS-325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Panther IV KS-325 leads on rated power with 325 hp against 320 hp. Steiger Panther III ST-320 is the lighter machine (11,793 kg vs 12,244 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Panther III ST-320 holds more fuel (1010.6 L vs 851.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiger Panther IV KS-325 is the newer design (1984 vs 1976). In short: choose the Steiger Panther IV KS-325 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther III ST-320 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

320 hp

325 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Gear 2-Lo used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

851.6 LReference

Engine

238.6 kWReference

242.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

201.3 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

195.5 kWReference

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Displacement

14.8 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 121 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

238.6 kWReference

242.4 kWReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Max power

195.5 kWReference

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Torque

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1465.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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33.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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59.6 LReference

Transmission

Spicer SST 1010-2AReference

Allison HT 754CRDReference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

power shiftReference

Valves

4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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108.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

11793 kgReference

12244 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

20.8-38Reference

Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Length

640 cmReference

676 cmReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

Ground clearance

50 cmReference

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Width

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243 cmReference

Shipping weight

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12244 kgReference

Front tread

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200 to 346 cmReference

Rear tread

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200 to 346 cmReference

Panther III ST-320 Serial Numbers

1976

108-00001Reference

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1977

108-00187Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Batteries

2Reference

4Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Steiger Panther III ST-320 Height

Hood

241 cmReference

240 cmReference

Cab

342 cmReference

Exhaust

396 cmReference

395 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

71.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

12744 kgReference

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Variants

CM325

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Caterpillar gear shiftReference

CS325

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Caterpillar power shiftReference

KM325

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Cummins gear shiftReference

KS325

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Cummins power shiftReference

SM325

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Komatsu gear shiftReference

Panther IV KS-325 Serial Numbers

1984

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150-03001Reference

1985

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150-05001Reference

Steiger Panther IV KS-325 Height

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.