Compare/Steiger Panther KP-1400 vs Steiger Tiger IV KP-525

Steiger Panther KP-1400 vs Steiger Tiger IV KP-525

Verdict: Steiger Panther KP-1400 vs Steiger Tiger IV KP-525

The Steiger Panther KP-1400 and the Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 leads on rated power with 525 hp against 400 hp. Steiger Panther KP-1400 is the lighter machine (16,579 kg vs 18,470 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 is the newer design (1984 vs 1982). In short: choose the Steiger Tiger IV KP-525 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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Fit & specs

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

400 hp

525 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Six-speed power shift transmission with four-speed transfer case and torque converter.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Variants

9190

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similar CaseIH modelReference

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

391.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

247.6 kWReference

313.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

244.5 kWReference

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Displacement

14.0 LReference

18.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

159 x 159 mmReference

Power

298.3 kWReference

391.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

14.1:1Reference

15.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Max power

244.5 kWReference

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Torque

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2135.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

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

24 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulc wet discReference

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Transmission

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Allison CLT 5961Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

full power shiftReference

six-speed power shiftReference

Valves

3Reference

4 or 5Reference

Hydraulic system

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181.7 LReference

Capacity

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181.7 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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143.8 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

359 cmReference

381 cmReference

Weight

16579 kgReference

18470 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Ag front

24.5-32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Ag rear

24.5-32Reference

30.5L-32Reference

Length

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738 cmReference

Width

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484 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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408 cmReference

Shipping weight

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18470 kgReference

Max weight

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22680 kgReference

Ground clearance

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58 cmReference

Panther KP-1400 Serial Numbers

1982

P10-00501Reference

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1983

P10-02501Reference

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1984

P10-03001Reference

131-2101Reference

1985

P10-05001Reference

131-5001Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Test results

Fuel use

78.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

18508 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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1457.2 LReference

Tiger IV KP-525 Serial Numbers

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.