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

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

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

The Steiger Panther III ST-320 and the Steiger Panther IV SM-325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Panther IV SM-325 leads on rated power with 325 hp against 320 hp. Steiger Panther III ST-320 is the lighter machine (11,793 kg vs 13,154 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Panther IV SM-325 is the newer design (1984 vs 1976). In short: choose the Steiger Panther IV SM-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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Gear 1C used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

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Engine

238.6 kWReference

242.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

201.3 kWReference

202.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

195.5 kWReference

202.0 kWReference

Displacement

14.8 LReference

11.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 121 mmReference

125 x 150 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

Max power

195.5 kWReference

202.0 kWReference

Transmission

Spicer SST 1010-2AReference

Spicer SST 1010Reference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

Constant mesh 10-speed transmission with 2-speed transfer case.Reference

Valves

4Reference

3 or 4Reference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

327 cmReference

Weight

11793 kgReference

13154 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

23.1-34Reference

Length

640 cmReference

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Max weight

15422 kgReference

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Ground clearance

50 cmReference

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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

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Steiger Panther III ST-320 Height

Hood

241 cmReference

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Cab

342 cmReference

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Exhaust

396 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

71.5 l/hourReference

59.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

12744 kgReference

15264 kgReference

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 SM-325 Serial Numbers

1984

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119-04001Reference

1985

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119-05001Reference

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.