Steiger Turbo Tiger
Built: 1973–1974 · Series: Serie-I
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Steiger Serie-I – the first articulated tractors from Fargo: Tiger and Turbo Tiger, 228 to 239 kW (310 to 320 hp) V8 diesel, 14,800 cc, kerb weight 12,500 kg
Steiger built articulated four-wheel-drive big tractors in Fargo, North Dakota, and named its early ranges after big cats; the Serie-I range with the Tiger and Turbo Tiger marks the brand's first model generation from the early 1970s, before later Series II and III lines expanded the programme. Its defining feature is the articulation joint between two equally sized axles, giving these large tractors tight manoeuvrability in the field despite their size.
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The register lists 2 variants at 228 to 239 kW (310 to 320 hp) from a V8 diesel engine of 14,800 cc, a kerb weight of 12,500 kg and a rated 2,300 rpm.
Steiger was one of the pioneers of the articulated big tractor in North America, and with the Serie-I served the large arable farms of the Great Plains that needed more power for heavy tillage than conventional standard tractors could offer; Case IH took over the brand in 1986, and the Fargo plant still builds large four-wheel-drive tractors today.
On these early articulated tractors, the condition of the articulation joint and its bearings matters, along with the tightness of the steering and implement hydraulics and the general state of the V8 diesel, including the turbocharger on the Turbo Tiger; cabs and wiring from these model years are often weak points. Parts today run mostly through Case IH Steiger channels and specialist big-tractor restorers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Steiger Serie-I
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 320 hp (239 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 14,800 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 12,500 kgcorrect |
|---|
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 10v + 2rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 30.5 - 32correct |
| Rear tyres | 30.5 - 32correct |
Origin and approval
| Construction | articulated framecorrect |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.1 kW/t (239 kW / 12.5 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 97% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Steiger Turbo Tiger have?
The Steiger Turbo Tiger delivers 320 hp.
How much does the Steiger Turbo Tiger weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,500 kg.
What engine does the Steiger Turbo Tiger have?
8 cylinders, 14,800 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
When was the Steiger Turbo Tiger built?
Production years: 1973–1974.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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