SteigerModel A
Steiger Panther III PTA-297
Utility
- power
- 295 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Steiger Panther III PTA-297 vs Wagner WA-17
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WagnerModel B
Wagner WA-17
Utility
- power
- 250 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
SteigerSteiger Panther III PTA-297
vs
WagnerWagner WA-17
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +45 hp (+18%)Panther III PTA-297295 hp
WA-17250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Panther III PTA-297 is in the 96th percentile; WA-17 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +48 ci (+6%)Panther III PTA-297903 ci
WA-17855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Panther III PTA-297 is in the 98th percentile; WA-17 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +2 (+33%)Panther III PTA-2978
WA-176
Median Utility Tractor4
Panther III PTA-297 is in the 99th percentile; WA-17 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ WA-17 higher · +2 (+25%)Panther III PTA-2978
WA-1710
Median Utility Tractor12
Panther III PTA-297 is in the 23rd percentile; WA-17 is in the 39th · 4,941 models
Panther III PTA-297 (A)WA-17 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steiger | Wagner | — |
| Model | Panther III PTA-297 | WA-17 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | VT-903 | NH-250 | — |
| Power Output | 295hp | 250hp | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+45 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | 2,600RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 903ci | 855ci | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+48 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 6in | ▲ WA-17+1.2 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 265in | 246in | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+19 in · +8% |
| Width | 99in | 111in | ▲ WA-17+12 in · +12% |
| Height | Not recorded | 96in | — |
| Operating Weight | 28,975lb | 27,000lb | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+1,975 lb · +7% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | open center load sensing | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | articulated power | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | articulated power | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Steiger Panther III PTA-297 | Wagner WA-17 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 17gal | 16gal | ▲ Panther III PTA-297+1 gal · +6% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (295 hp)B · 96th percentile (250 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (903 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 39th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 97th percentile (28,975 lb)B · 96th percentile (27,000 lb)
A · Panther III PTA-297B · WA-17Median Utility Tractor