Daron Rittenauer’s ‘87 Panther 1000 is almost a last-of-the-breed tractor. Though built under the ownership of Case IH, it was still the same tractor offered by Steiger in its last year of corporate independence. The Panther and the Lion shared a platform this year, the only difference being the Cummins or Cat engines (your choice) were turned up from 335 to 375 hp. Yeah, it’s safe to say Daron’s is turned up that much.

The Big Cat’s Ninth Life: 1987 Steiger Panther 1000

The 1980s are not pleasantly remembered by most in agricultural manufacturing. Things took a downturn in the late ‘70s, got serious in the early ‘80s, […]