
Head to head · Agricultural
Ford 946 vs Steiger Panther III ST-310

Image not recorded
SteigerModel B
Steiger Panther III ST-310
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 310 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
FordFord 946
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther III ST-310
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 946 higher · +15 hp (+5%)946325 hp
Panther III ST-310310 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
946 is in the 95th percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 94th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied946855 ci
Panther III ST-310855 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
946 is in the 97th percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 97th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9466
Panther III ST-3106
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
946 is in the 74th percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
▲ Panther III ST-310 higher · +8 (+67%)94612
Panther III ST-31020
Median Agricultural Tractor16
946 is in the 33rd percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 74th · 972 models
946 (A)Panther III ST-310 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Steiger | — |
| Model | 946 | Panther III ST-310 | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | NTA-855-A325 | NTA-855C | — |
| Power Output | 325hp | 310hp | ▲ 946+15 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 855ci | 855ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 252in | ▲ 946+8 in · +3% |
| Width | Not recorded | 96in | — |
| Height | 131in | 156in | ▲ Panther III ST-310+25 in · +19% |
| Operating Weight | 32,500lb | 30,850lb | ▲ 946+1,650 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Load Sensing | Direct engine drive | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IVN | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dual caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric Starter | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15.9gal | 15.8gal | ▲ 946+0.1 gal · <1% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 946 | Steiger Panther III ST-310 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 95th percentile (325 hp)B · 94th percentile (310 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 97th percentile (855 ci)B · 97th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 33rd percentile (12)B · 74th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 96th percentile (32,500 lb)B · 94th percentile (30,850 lb)
A · 946B · Panther III ST-310Median Agricultural Tractor