Compare/Steiger Panther KP-1400 vs Steiger Tiger III ST-450

Steiger Panther KP-1400 vs Steiger Tiger III ST-450

Verdict: Steiger Panther KP-1400 vs Steiger Tiger III ST-450

The Steiger Panther KP-1400 and the Steiger Tiger III ST-450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Tiger III ST-450 leads on rated power with 470 hp against 400 hp. Steiger Panther KP-1400 is the lighter machine (16,579 kg vs 20,575 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Panther KP-1400 is the newer design (1982 vs 1977). In short: choose the Steiger Tiger III ST-450 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther KP-1400 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

400 hp

470 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Power shift six-speed transmission with locking torque converter. Torque converter automatically locks when transmission side reaches 1700 RPM.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Variants

CP-1325

Caterpillar 325HPReference

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KP-1325

Cummins 325HPReference

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CP-1360

Caterpillar 360HPReference

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KP-1360

Cummins 360HPReference

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CP-1400

Caterpillar 400HPReference

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KP-1400

Cummins 400HPReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

870.6 LReference

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Engine

298.3 kWReference

350.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

247.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

244.5 kWReference

275.7 kWReference

Displacement

14.0 LReference

18.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

159 x 159 mmReference

Power

298.3 kWReference

350.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

14.1:1Reference

15.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

1700Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Max power

244.5 kWReference

275.7 kWReference

Idle RPM

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650-2350Reference

Torque

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2142.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Oil capacity

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71.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

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106.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulc wet discReference

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Transmission

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Allison CLT 5965Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

full power shiftReference

full power shift with torque converterReference

Valves

3Reference

5Reference

Hydraulic system

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181.7 LReference

Capacity

—

181.7 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

—

143.8 lpmReference

SCV flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

359 cmReference

381 cmReference

Weight

16579 kgReference

20575 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag front

24.5-32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

24.5-32Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

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734 cmReference

Width

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484 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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408 cmReference

Max weight

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22680 kgReference

Front axle

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Raba K594Reference

Panther KP-1400 Serial Numbers

1982

P10-00501Reference

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1983

P10-02501Reference

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1984

P10-03001Reference

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1985

P10-05001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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625Reference

Test results

Fuel use

78.3 l/hourReference

89.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

18508 kgReference

19375 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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1457.2 LReference

Tiger III ST-450 Serial Numbers

1977

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130-00001Reference

1978

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130-00047Reference

1979

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130-00097Reference

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.