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| Founded | 1957 |
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| Founder(s) | Douglas Steiger and Maurice Steiger |
| Headquarters | Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
| Products | agriculture machinery tractor |
| Parent | Case IH |
Steiger was founded near Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, USA by Douglas and Maurice Steiger, brothers who needed a reliable, high-powered, articulated four-wheel drive tractor in 1957. The tractor division of Steiger Farms was moved to Fargo, North Dakota in 1969.
History[]
A Steiger Panther in the classic Steiger colour of green, before the change of ownership to Case IH and the use of Red
Steiger has been one of the few successful mass-producers of 4WD tractors in the world. But a several have been sold branded as other big Marques machines. Steiger has built tractors for various other tractor manufacturers & distributors under the International Harvester, Ford, Allis-Chalmers, and Co-op Implements names. Steiger also licensed their tractor designs to RÁBA of Hungary, which built RÁBA and RÁBA-Steiger tractors. Vandel, of France, also licensed the Steiger design and built tractors under their name, as well as Macrosa/CIDEF in Argentina.
In the 1970s, International Harvester company of Chicago, Illinois purchased a 30% stake in the company. This stake was later sold to Deutz-Fahr of Germany in 1982. Case IH, formed from the merger of Tenneco's Case with the agricultural arm of International Harvester, purchased Steiger in 1986, and the familiar lime-green color of Steiger's was retired as Case IH's red took over. The Steiger name disappeared for a while, but has been re-introduced on the 4WD tractors in Case IH's stable.
Former Steiger President Jack Johnson later formed Titan Tractors in Fargo, ND to re-manufacture and retrofit old Steigers.
American Tractors, or AmTrac, in England, currently retrofits and rebuilds old Steiger's.
From 1982 till 1986 Steiger built the FW-series of High Power tractors for Ford.
For the mid 80's, sign a deal with Zanello to produce and transfer technology of its products with the American firm Steiger (currently Case), in order to export tractors to the United States and Canada. Being one of the few articulated tractors of medium and high power, Steiger demanded 600 Zanello units, being marketed under the PUMA model. This commercial agreement, nevertheless, did not manage to maintain to future, since Steiger fell in misfortune and 6 months later it was bought by J.I. Case.
A Ford FW-30 which was a badged engineered Steiger from the 1980s marketed by Ford in the UK to expand the power range available
But after Case IH bought out Steiger in 1986, Ford then bought Versatile of Canada.
Steiger in the UK[]
Steiger's were first imported into the UK by a Warwickshire farmer after a High HP tractor. The UK imports were generally fitted with CAT engines, which meant the local CAT dealer could service them & sort out any engine warranty issues, and as they had a good reputation are perceived as more reliable.
One problem with these Super tractors was there was no UK equipment to suit them, as they were twice as big as a Doe Triple D. So Dowdeswell was asked to build some custom implements for use with the new Steiger tractors in the UK.
Later Ford introduced the FW-20, FW-30 & FW-60 tractors, which were built by Steiger for Ford. In the UK Ford then bought out the existing importers stock and service / order book to gain a ready market, but they only sold the FW30 & FW60 models in the UK market.
Case IH Steiger range[]
- Main article: Case_IH#Steiger_and_4WD_series
Following the takeover by Tenneco (Case IH), there was some range adjustments and the Case IH high-hp range was dropped in favour of the former Steiger models.
The Steiger models were re-designated as the Case IH 9100 series in 1986 and the Steiger nameplate and trademark green paint were dropped. These tractors ranged from the 200 hp 9110 up to the formidable and rare 525 hp 9190. In 1990/91 another switch was made to the Case IH 9200 series, this brought some minor updates and a reduced hp range. The new series saw the introduction of the CDC engines in the smaller 9210 and 9230 models with 200 and 235 hp respectively. The 9250 (300 hp) received the LTA-10 Cummins while the 9270 (335 hp) and 9280 (375 hp) made use of the Cummins NTA-855.
When the Case IH 9300 series was introduced in 1996 the popular Steiger branding was revived with a large STEIGER badge in the center of the grill. An expanded hp range was again available topping out with the 425 hp Cummins N14 equipped 9390.
In 1998 the Quadtrac nameplate was introduced with the Quadtrac 9370 and Quadtrac 9380. These tractors featured four positively driven triangular shaped tracks, one at each corner in place of the tires. These tracks offer increased flotation and traction as well as reduced soil compaction. They are also easier to turn in wet conditions and cause significantly less berming in turns than their two tracked competition.
In 1999 CNH Global was created from the merger of Case IH and New Holland. Following the merger the group introduced an all new tractor that was to act as a shared platform for both comapnies. The new Case IH line was now designated as the STX series Steiger tractors. The Steiger name was still displayed on the grill, this time in the lower right hand corner. Four new models were available including the STX275, STX325, STX375 and STX440. These tractors featured upgraded, high flow hydraulics, 16 speed full powershift transmissions, luxury cabs, and state of the art electronics. Updated engines soon brought the top model's hp to 450, 480, 500 and then 530. Beginning around 2006(?) CNH began switching the lower hp models over to the IVECO engines produced by parent company Fiat S.p.A..
In January of 2005 the Case IH Fargo tractor plant celebrated the production of 50,000 tractors carrying the Steiger nameplate.
2007 saw a return to the original Steiger nameplate and the removal of the STX designation. The Quadtrac models, however, no longer carry the Steiger nameplate. It has been dropped and replaced with a Quadtrac decal where the Steiger decal is found on the wheeled versions. By 2008 the only Cummins engine left in the lineup was the 535 hp QSX 15.
For the 2011 model year, Case IH introduced an updated tractor featuring new sheet metal and an new hood and grill to house the new Tier IVi engines featuring SCR. All engines are now sourced from Fiat Powertrain Technologies with Cummins being dropped from the lineup. Other new features include new controls and an updated cab that includes optional suspension. Models range from 350 to 600 hp.
Model History[]
- 9100 Series Years of Production: 1986-1989
- 1000 Series Years of Production: 1983-1986
- Series IV Years of Production: 1983-1985 (The Tiger IV was produced from 1984–1988 and ended production as the Case International 9190)
- Industrial Series Years of Production: 1982-1984
- Ford FW Series Years of Production: FW Series 1978-1982
- Series III PT/PTA Years of Production: PT Series 1977-1981/PTA Series 1978-1982
- Series III Years of Production: 1976-1983
- Series II Years of Production: 1974-1976
- Series I Years of Production: 1969-1974
- Barn Series Years of Production: 1963-1969
Steiger also manufactured heavy duty implements, such as dozer blades, disc/rippers and scrapers.
Model Range[]
| Model | Year(s) Produced | Horsepower | Engine Type | Misc Notes | Photo |
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| Steiger #1 | 1958 | 
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| Steiger 2WD | 1980s | prototype | |||
| Steiger 1200 | 1961 | ||||
| Steiger 1250 | 1963-1968 | 130 hp (97 kW) | Detroit Diesel | ||
| Steiger 1700 | 1963-1968 | 216 hp (161 kW) | Detroit Diesel | 
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| Steiger 2200 | 1963-1968 | 238 hp (177 kW) | Detroit Diesel | ||
| Steiger 3300 | 1963-1968 | 328 hp (245 kW) | Detroit Diesel | ||
| Steiger 9130 | 218 hp (163 kW) | same as Case IH 9130 | 
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| Steiger 9150 | 246 hp (183 kW) | same as Case IH 9150 | |||
| Steiger 9170 | 335 hp (250 kW) | same as Case IH 9170 | |||
| Steiger 9180 | 344 hp (257 kW) | same as Case IH 9180 | |||
| Steiger Bearcat (I) | 1970-1974 | 165 hp (123 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Bearcat II RC220 | 1974-1976 | 225/210 hp (0.80 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Bearcat II RC225 | 1974-1976 | 225 hp (168 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Bearcat II ST225 | 1974-1976 | 225 hp (168 kW) 210 hp (160 kW) |
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| Steiger Bearcat III PT225 | 1977-1981 | 225 hp (168 kW) | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Bearcat III PT225 Industrial | 225 hp (168 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Bearcat III ST220 | 1976-1977 | 220 hp (160 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Bearcat III ST225 | 1980-1983 | 225 hp (168 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Bearcat IV CM225 | 1983-1985 | 225 hp (168 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Bearcat IV KM225 | 1983-1985 | 225 hp (168 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Bearcat 1000 | 218 hp (163 kW) | same as Case IH 9130 | 
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| Steiger Cougar (I) | 1971-1974 | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Cougar II ST300 | 1974-1976 | 300 hp (220 kW) | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Cougar II Industrial | 1974-1976 | 300 hp (220 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar III PT250 | 1979-1980 | 250 hp (190 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar III PT270 | 1977-1981 | 270 hp (200 kW) | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Cougar III PTA251 | 1980-1983 | 250 hp (190 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Cougar III PTA270 | 1980-1981 | 270 hp (200 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar III PTA280 | 1981-1983 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Cougar III ST250 | 1976-1983 | 250 hp (190 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar III ST251 | 1976-1982 | 250 hp (190 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Cougar III ST270 | 1977-1981 | 270 hp (200 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar III ST280 | 1976 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Cougar III ST280 | 1976 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV CM250 | 1983-1985 | 250 hp (190 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV CM280 | 1983-1985 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV CM1280 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Cougar IV CR1225 | 1985 | 208 hp (155 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV CR1280 | 1985 | 258 hp (192 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV CS280 | 1984-1985 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV KM280 | 1984-1985 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV KS280 | 1984 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Cougar IV PTA280 | 280 hp (210 kW) | ||||
| Steiger Cougar 1000 CR1225 | 1985 | 225 hp (168 kW) | same as Case IH 9150 | ||
| Steiger Cougar 1000 CR1280 | 1985 | 280 hp (210 kW) | same as Case IH 9150 | 
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| Steiger Cougar 1000 KR1225 | 1985 | 225 hp (168 kW) | same as Case IH 9150 | ||
| Steiger Cougar 1000 KR1280 | 1985 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | same as Case IH 9150 | |
| Steiger EXP-35 | experimental, built in Argentina by Zanello | 
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| Steiger Industrial CA-280 | 1982-1984 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Industrial CA-325 | 1982-1984 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Industrial CA-360 | 1982-1984 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Industrial CU-280 | 1982-1984 | 280 hp (210 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Industrial CU-325 | 1982-1984 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Industrial CU-360 | 1982-1984 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Lion 1000 | 344 hp (257 kW) | same as Case IH 9180, Case IH 9280 | |||
| Steiger Panther II ST310 | 1974-1976 | 310 hp (230 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Panther II Spirit of 76 | 1976 | 310 hp (230 kW) | 
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| Steiger Panther III CM325 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Panther III CM1360 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Panther III PT350 | 1977-1981 | 350 hp (260 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther III PTA296 | 1978-1981 | 295 hp (220 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther III PTA297 | 1978-1981 | 295 hp (220 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther III PTA310 | 1980-1982 | 310 hp (230 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Panther III PTA325 | 1980-1982 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Panther III PTA350 Industrial | 350 hp (260 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Panther III SC350 | 350 hp (260 kW) | ||||
| Steiger Panther III ST310 | 1976-1983 | 310 hp (230 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Panther III ST320 | 1976-1977 | 320 hp (240 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther III ST325 | 1976-1983 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Panther III ST350 | 1977-1981 | 350 hp (260 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther III ST360 | 360 hp (270 kW) | ||||
| Steiger Panther IV CM325 | 1983-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Panther IV CM360 | 1983-1985 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Panther IV CP1360 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Panther IV CP1400 | 400 hp (300 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Panther IV CS325 | 1984-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | |||
| Steiger Panther IV CS360 | 1984-1985 | 360 hp (270 kW) | |||
| Steiger Panther IV KM325 | 1983-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther IV KM360 | 1983-1985 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Panther IV KP525 | 1984-1985 | 525 hp (391 kW) | Cummins | same as Case IH 9190 | |
| Steiger Panther IV KP1325 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Steiger Panther IV KP1360 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Steiger Panther IV KP1400 | 400 hp (300 kW) | Cummins |
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| Steiger Panther IV KS324 | 325 hp (242 kW) | ||||
| Steiger Panther IV KS325 | 1984-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | 
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| Steiger Panther IV KS325 | 1984-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | |||
| Steiger Panther IV SM325 | 1984-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | |||
| Steiger Panther 1000 CP1325 | 1982-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Caterpillar | same as Case IH 9170, Case IH 9270 | |
| Steiger Panther 1000 CP1360 | 1982-1985 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Caterpillar | same as Case IH 9170, Case IH 9270 | 
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| Steiger Panther 1000 CP1400 | 1982-1985 | 400 hp (300 kW) | Caterpillar | same as Case IH 9170, Case IH 9270 | |
| Steiger Panther 1000 KP1325 | 1982-1985 | 325 hp (242 kW) | Cummins | same as Case IH 9170, Case IH 9270 | |
| Steiger Panther 1000 KP1360 | 1982-1985 | 360 hp (270 kW) | Cummins | same as Case IH 9170, Case IH 9270 | |
| Steiger Panther 1000 KP1400 | 1982-1985 | 400 hp (300 kW) | Cummins | same as Case IH 9170, Case IH 9270 | |
| Steiger Panther Twin ST-650 | 650 hp (480 kW) | prototype | 
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| Steiger Puma 1000 | 168 hp (125 kW) | same as Case IH 9110 | 
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| Steiger Tiger (I) | 1969-1972 | ||||
| Steiger Tiger 800 | 300 hp (220 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Steiger Tiger II | 1974-1976 | 320 hp (240 kW) | |||
| Steiger Tiger III ST450 | 1977-1982 | 450 hp (340 kW) | Cummins / Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Tiger III ST470 | 1980-1982 | 470 hp (350 kW) | Cummins | ||
| Steiger Tiger IV KP525 | 525 hp (391 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Steiger Triple Engine 450 | 450 hp (340 kW) | ||||
| Steiger Turbo Tiger (I) | 1973-1974 | Cummins | |||
| Steiger Turbo Tiger II ST320 | 1974-1976 | 320 hp (240 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Steiger Wildcat (I) | 1969-1973 | Caterpillar | |||
| Steiger Super Wildcat | 1969-1974 | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Super Wildcat II ST200 | 1974-1975 | 200 hp (150 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Wildcat III RC210 | 1976-1977 | 210 hp (160 kW) | Caterpillar | ||
| Steiger Wildcat III ST210 | 210 hp (160 kW) | Caterpillar | 
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| Steiger Wildcat 1000 | 191 hp (142 kW) | same as Case IH 9130 | 
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Models by Steiger for other Companies[]
| Model | Year(s) Produced | Horsepower | Engine Type | Misc Notes | Photo |
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| Allis-Chalmers 440 Landhandler | 218 hp (163 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Co-op Implements Bearcat | 225 hp (168 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Co-op Implements Bearcat II | 210 hp (160 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Co-op Implements Cougar | 300 hp (220 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Co-op Implements Cougar II | 227 hp (169 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Co-op Implements Panther II | 310 hp (230 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Co-op Implements Super Wildcat | 200 hp (150 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Co-op Implements Super Wildcat II | 200 hp (150 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Co-op Implements Turbo Tiger II | 270 hp (200 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Co-op Implements Wildcat | 175 hp (130 kW) | Caterpillar | |||
| Ford FW-20 | 210 hp (160 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Ford FW-30 | 265 hp (198 kW) | Cummins | 
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| Ford FW-40 | 335 hp (250 kW) | Cummins | |||
| Ford FW-60 | 400 hp (300 kW) | Cummins | 
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| International 4366 | 225 hp (168 kW) | IH | |||
| International 4386 | 176 hp (131 kW) | IH | |||
| International 4586 | 235 hp (175 kW) | IH | |||
| International 4786 | 265 hp (198 kW) | IH | |||
| International 7388 | 230 hp (170 kW) | IH | |||
| Macrosa Cidef CT-180 | 180 hp (130 kW) | Caterpillar | licensed-built in Argentina - CT180 in Pesados Argentinos |
UK Machines & Preservation[]
(please add details of any known examples)
Several were imported by Offchurch Tractors between 1976 & 1982, with some still in use today.
- A Steiger Cougar III ST251 (Cummins engined) is still owned by the family farm who set up the dealership originally.
- Steiger Panther III ST325
References[]
- Wikipedia (basic article)
- Classic Tractor Magazine No.88
External links[]
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