Overview
The Steiger 1250 is an articulated four-wheel drive tractor produced in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, between 1963 and 1969. It features a Detroit Diesel 3.5L 4-cylinder engine providing 130 hp and a 12-speed transmission with 12 forward and 4 reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
Utilizes a four-wheel drive system and a 13,800 lb operating weight to provide the traction needed for demanding agricultural tasks.
High-Efficiency Field Work:
The 90-gallon fuel tank and 20 gpm hydraulic flow capacity allow for extended operation periods and support for various implement types.
Manifold Terrain Navigation:
Features articulated power steering and a 108-inch wheelbase to manage steering and maneuverability across varied farm environments.
Production
| Description | Built in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Detroit Diesel 3.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 90 gal (340.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.875x4.5 inches (98 x 114 mm) |
| Description | Detroit Diesel 4-53N / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 212 ci (3.5 L) |
| Power | 130 hp (96.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 356mm disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab available. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 66 inches (167 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Rear tread | 66 inches (167 cm) |
| Weight | 13800 lbs (6259 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Width | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 16.9-26 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-26 |
| Weight | 13800 lbs (6259 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 108 inches (274 cm) |
| Ag front | 16.9-26 / 18.4-26 |
| Ag rear | 16.9-26 / 18.4-26 |
References
| Description | Red 4WD Tractors: 1957-2017 by Lee Klancher / Red Book 1967 published by Implement & Tractor / Red Book 1968 published by Implement & Tractor / Ultimate Tractor Power: Articulated Tractors of the World, Volume 2 by Peter Simpson* / Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH / All-Wheel Power published in 1966, by Steiger / *Publication contains known errors. |
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| Drive type | All-Wheel Drive Agricultural Tractors published in 1968, by Steiger |