What happened Steiger Tractor?
The tractor division of Steiger Farms was moved to Fargo, North Dakota, in 1969. It was acquired by Case IH in 1986, which later became part of Italy’s FIAT Group. Vandel, of France, also licensed the Steiger design and built tractors under their name.
Do they still make Steiger tractors?
Today the CaseIH STX Steiger series is the market leader in 4wds, with models ranging from 275-500 hp. The classic green Steigers still account for a large portion of 4wds used in farming. The Barn Series, Series I, Series II, Series III and 1000 Series were built to last a life time.
When did Case buy Steiger?
1986
In 1986, Case IH purchased Steiger Tractor and began producing their 4-wheel drive tractors under the Case IH name.
Where did Steiger tractors start?
Red Lake Falls, MN
Steiger Tractor/Place founded
Who bought out International Harvester?
International Harvester
| Industry | Agricultural, Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founders | Cyrus Hall McCormick William Deering J.P.Morgan |
| Defunct | 1985 |
| Fate | Renamed as Navistar International Corporation |
| Successor | Navistar International |
What kind of engine does a Steiger Tractor use?
The initial Panther 1000 models were ranged from 325-400 hp and were powered by Caterpillar or Cummins engines. Steiger used CP to mark the Caterpillar engine Panthers and KP for the Cummins models. In 1985 Steiger introduced the Cougar 1000 with two 225 hp models. CR was the Caterpillar model and KR was the Cummins Cougar 1000.
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Who was the parent company of Steiger tractors?
In 1986, with the plant operating at 25% of capacity, Steiger filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Later that year, Tenneco, Inc. the then parent of J.I. Case, bought Steiger. In 1985 Tenneco purchased Interational Harvesters Ag Division and formed Case-International under the J.I. Case Company.
When did Case IH stop making Steiger tractors?
From 1986-1989 customers could purchase a red 9100 series Steiger. In 1990, Case-IH introduced the 9200 series and phased out the Steiger name. Case returned the Steiger name to the 4wd in 1995 with the 9300 series. The Steiger name plate badge was placed on the grill and the CaseIH name on the hood decal.