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Steiger Panther III ST-325 vs Steiger Panther IV SM-325
Verdict: Steiger Panther III ST-325 vs Steiger Panther IV SM-325
The Steiger Panther III ST-325 and the Steiger Panther IV SM-325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 325 hp. Steiger Panther III ST-325 is the lighter machine (12,201 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). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
325 hp
325 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.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
242.4 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
201.2 kWReference
202.0 kWReference
Displacement
14.6 LReference
11.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 165 mmReference
125 x 150 mmReference
Power
242.4 kWReference
242.4 kWReference
Compression
14.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1376.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
34.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
66.2 LReference
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Max power
201.2 kWReference
202.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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202.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
393.7mm dry discReference
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Transmission
Dana-Spicer 1010-3BReference
Spicer SST 1010Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
Constant mesh 10-speed transmission with 2-speed transfer case.Reference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 or 4Reference
Pump flow
120.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
325 cmReference
327 cmReference
Weight
12201 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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Width
243 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
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Shipping weight
12201 kgReference
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Max weight
15422 kgReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
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-325 Serial Numbers
1976
123-00001Reference
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1977
123-00123Reference
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1978
123-00370Reference
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1979
123-00627Reference
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1980
123-00887Reference
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1981
123-01124Reference
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1982
123-01501Reference
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1983
123-02501Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
208Reference
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Battery Group
8DReference
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Test results
Fuel use
68.9 l/hourReference
59.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
12786 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.