Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $18,700 in 1973 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 8.6L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 140 gal (529.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x4.10 inches (114 x 104 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3145 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 522 ci (8.6 L) |
| Power | 175 hp (130.5 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 330mm dry discs |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Fuller TA 4510 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with available air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 8000 lbs (3628 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 139 inches (353 cm) |
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| Length | 228 inches (579 cm) |
| Weight | 17000 lbs (7711 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-30 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 17000 lbs (7711 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-30 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 |
References
| Description | Red Book 1971 published by Implement & Tractor / Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH / Wildcat published in 1970, by Steiger |
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| Drive type | All Wheel Drive Agripower published in 1971, by Canadian Co-operative Implements |
Wildcat Serial Numbers
| 1969 | 8000 |
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| 1970 | 8059 |
| 1971 | 8319 |
| 1972 | 8369 |
| 1973 | 8553 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |