Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Description | Image courtesy of Hammerstrap Industries |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Cummins 18.8L 6-cyl diesel |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.25x6.25 inches (159 x 159 mm) |
| Compression | 15.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 112 qts (106.0 L) |
| Description | Cummins KTA-1150 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline / The 470 horsepower Cummins engine was available in early versions of the Steiger ST-450. Later, this version became the ST-470 due to its higher power. |
| Displacement | 1150 ci (18.8 L) |
| Idle RPM | 650-2350 |
| Oil capacity | 76 qts (71.9 L) |
| Power | 470 hp (350.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1700 *The KTA-1150 was rated at 1700 and 2100 RPM |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Torque | 1580 lb-ft (2142.5 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 369.76 hp (275.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Power shift six-speed transmission with locking torque converter. Torque converter automatically locks when transmission side reaches 1700 RPM. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Allison CLT 5965 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed full power shift with torque converter |
| Type | full power shift with torque converter |
Mechanical
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 385 gal (1457.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 48 gal (181.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 48 gal (181.7 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 38 gpm (143.8 lpm) |
| SCV flow | 12 gpm*Minimum (45.4 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 5 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 625 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Description | Raba K594 rear axle |
|---|---|
| Front axle | Raba K594 |
| Height | 161 inches (408 cm) |
| Length | 289 inches (734 cm) |
| Max weight | 50000 lbs (22680 kg) |
| Weight | 45360 lbs (20575 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| Width | 47 inches*Frame (119 cm) |
| Front tire | 30.5x32 |
| Rear tire | 30.5x32 |
| Weight | 45360 lbs (20575 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 150 inches (381 cm) |
| Ag front | 30.5x32 |
| Ag rear | 30.5x32 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1282
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 4WDJuly 6 - 13, 1978Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1282 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 23.7 gal/hour (89.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 369.76 hp (275.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 42715 lbs (19375 kg) |
Tiger III ST-470 Serial Numbers
| 1980 | 130-00174 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 130-00209 |
| 1982 | 130-01501 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |