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Caterpillar D3C SA Special Application vs Steiger Panther III PTA-310

CaterpillarCaterpillar D3C SA Special Application
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther III PTA-310

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 497–1,130

Engine Power

▲ Panther III PTA-310 higher · +200 hp (+182%)
D3C SA Special Application110 hp
Panther III PTA-310310 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

D3C SA Special Application is in the 50th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 94th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther III PTA-310 higher · +537 ci (+169%)
D3C SA Special Application318 ci
Panther III PTA-310855 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

D3C SA Special Application is in the 49th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 97th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

▲ Panther III PTA-310 higher · +2 (+50%)
D3C SA Special Application4
Panther III PTA-3106
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

D3C SA Special Application is in the 31st percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Forward Gears

▲ Panther III PTA-310 higher · +5 (+100%)
D3C SA Special Application5
Panther III PTA-31010
Median Agricultural Tractor16

D3C SA Special Application is in the 7th percentile; Panther III PTA-310 is in the 23rd · 972 models

D3C SA Special Application (A)Panther III PTA-310 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarSteiger—
ModelD3C SA Special ApplicationPanther III PTA-310—
CategoryAgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3204NTA-855C—
Power Output110hp310hp▲ Panther III PTA-310+200 hp · +182%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,100RPM▲ D3C SA Special Application+300 RPM · +14%
Cylinders46▲ Panther III PTA-310+2 · +50%
Displacement318ci855ci▲ Panther III PTA-310+537 ci · +169%
Bore4.5in5.5in▲ Panther III PTA-310+1 in · +22%
Stroke5in6in▲ Panther III PTA-310+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
TypeGearPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
Length146in265in▲ Panther III PTA-310+119 in · +82%
Width76.5in52in▲ D3C SA Special Application+24.5 in · +47%
Height108inNot recorded—
Operating Weight14,750lb28,400lb▲ Panther III PTA-310+13,650 lb · +93%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type III—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
Chassis TypeCrawler4x4 Articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D3C SA Special ApplicationSteiger Panther III PTA-310Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.5gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 50th percentile (110 hp)B · 94th percentile (310 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 49th percentile (318 ci)B · 97th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 31st percentile (4)B · 74th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 7th percentile (5)B · 23rd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 68th percentile (14,750 lb)B · 94th percentile (28,400 lb)
A · D3C SA Special ApplicationB · Panther III PTA-310Median Agricultural Tractor
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