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Steiger 105

Production years: 1960–1963

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Engine horsepower
118 HP
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Displacement
3.5 L
3-cylinder engine
Drive and chassis
4WD
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Operating weight
N/A
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Utility & Farmyard Workhorse
Global Tractor Fleet Power SpectrumTop 59% of all indexed machinery
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Specific Output
33.7 HP/L
Aspiration: Unknown
Traction Ratio
—
Agile transport & crop care
PTO Efficiency
—
Mechanical driveline
Hydraulic Flow
Standard
Auxiliary implement ports

Engine and power specifications

Engine model
Detroit Diesel 3-71N
Fuel type
Diesel
Rated horsepower
118 hp
Rated PTO Power
N/A (Steiger specification)
Cylinders
3
Displacement
3.5 L (213 ci)
Bore / stroke
4.25x5.00 inches 108 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
2300 RPM
Crankcase oil capacity
N/A
Coolant capacity
N/A

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Transmission and chassis specifications

Transmission type
N/A
Gears (forward / reverse)
10 forward / 2 reverse
Drive system
4WD
Wheelbase
N/A
Front tire
18.4-26
Rear tire
18.4-26
Hydraulic flow
N/A
Rear hitch
N/A
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Overloaded / Wheel Slip Alert(99%)
CAD DRAFT SCHEMATIC • Wide-Span Field Cultivator
SOIL: Medium Tilled LoamDEPTH: 4"SPEED: 7 MPH99% LOAD
SOIL SURFACE (0.0")SUB-SURFACE PLOW PAN (~14")118 HP◄ 4,867 LBS DRAFT4" DEPTH
DRAWBAR DEMAND: 90.9 HPWIDTH / SIZE: 28 ft Width
ASABE D497.7 Tillage Specific Resistance Formula
Implement Size (ft Width)28 ft Width
18 ft WidthDefault: 4270 ft Width
Tillage / Seeding Depth4 inches (10 cm)
2"Target: 4"6"
Target Operating Field Speed7.0 mph (11.3 km/h)
5 mphRated: 7 mph9 mph
Engine Power Demand vs Rated Output116.5 HP / 118 HP Rated
0%55% (Min Load)60-85% (Sweet Spot)100% (Cap)
Draft Force
4,867 lbs
Drawbar Power
90.9 HP
Target Slip
8% - 12%
Axle Ballast Balance (MFWD / Mechanical Front Assist )Calibrated for Wide-Span Field Cultivator (100 lbs/HP standard)
Target: 11,800 lbs
Front Axle: 38%Rear Axle: 62%
2,034 kg (4,484 lbs)3,318 kg (7,316 lbs)
Ballast Adjustment vs Base:+590 lbs (268 kg)
Hourly Diesel Burn
5.1 gal/h
19.3 L/hr (est. $20/h)
Hydraulic Fan Status
Standard Draw
No fan req

Engine demand (116.5 HP) exceeds rated power (118 HP). Reduce working speed by 1.0-1.5 mph or reduce working width.

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Operating Meter Hours3,200 hrs
Mechanical & Physical Condition
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Estimated Fair Market Value
$5,315
Basis: 118 HP • 66 yrs old
Auction / Wholesale
$4,358 – $4,890
Dealer Retail Asking
$5,581 – $6,272
3-Year Projected Resale Curve~5% annual retention decay
Year 2027
$5,049
Year 2028
$4,797
Year 2029
$4,557

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Steiger

USA • 81 Models

Steiger Tractor Company, founded in 1957 by John Steiger, emerged as a pioneering force in the agricultural machinery industry with its innovative large four-wheel drive tractors. The brand's origins trace back to a dairy barn in the US Midwest, where John Steiger crafted his first tractor, laying the foundation for a company that would revolutionize farming operations with its powerful machinery. By 1969, Steiger had grown significantly, producing 126 tractors and relocating to a state-of-the-art factory in Fargo, North Dakota. The company's tractors quickly gained a reputation for their durability and performance, making Steiger a trusted name among large-scale farming operations. However, the early 1980s brought economic challenges as a struggling farm economy impacted sales, ultimately leading to the company's bankruptcy. In 1986, Steiger was acquired by Tenneco, the parent company of Case-International, marking a pivotal moment in its history. Under new ownership, Steiger tractors continued to be produced, but the iconic green models were discontinued by 1990. Today, the Steiger legacy lives on as Case IH utilizes the Steiger name for its line of large four-wheel drive and Quadtrack tractors, honoring the brand's heritage of power and innovation.

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