Steiger Tiger III ST-450 Tractor: History, Specs, and Field Action

Steiger Tiger III ST-450 Overview

• 🚜 This video showcases a 450 horsepower Steiger Tiger 3 ST450 articulated four-wheel drive tractor performing primary tillage in South Central Wisconsin.
• 🌽 The tractor is seen turning under corn stalks and breaking up soil compaction with a 19-shank, 23 ft 9 in Aco Sunflower 4233 chisel plow.

Tractor Production History

• 🐱 Steiger Tractor Inc. began using cat names for horsepower ranges in 1969, with the 'Tiger Cat' designation for their top-end models.
• 🐅 The 'Tiger' name signified the top-end model through 1972, followed by various Turbo Tiger models in the mid-1970s.
• 🌟 In 1977, Steiger released the much larger ST450 Tiger 3, manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, from 1977 through 1982.

Engine and Transmission Specifications

• ⚙️ Early Tiger 3 ST450 models (1977-1979) were powered by an 18.8 L Cummins KTA 1150 6-cylinder turbocharged engine, offering 1580 ft-lb of torque.
• 🚀 From 1980 onwards, an 18-liter Caterpillar 3408 V8 turbocharged engine became available, with both engines providing 450 horsepower.
• 🕹️ The tractor features an Allison CLT 5965 full power shift transmission with a torque converter, offering six forward and one reverse speed, with the torque converter locking at 1700 RPM.

Performance and Physical Attributes

• 💨 The tractor's speed ranges from 1.5 to 21.6 mph.
• ⚖️ Weighing 43,360 lb new, it could be field weighted up to 50,000 lb.
• 💰 The original price tag for a new Steiger Tiger 3 ST450 was $176,73.

In-Cab Experience and Viewer Engagement

• 💡 The video includes a segment offering viewers a ride in the cab, demonstrating the operation of the Tiger 3, highlighting its insignia.
• 💬 Viewers are encouraged to share their experiences with Steiger tractors and the implements they use in the comments section.