Head to head · Utility

Big Bud 400 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-270

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud 400

Utility

power
400 hp
displacement
893 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full 400 specs
Big BudBig Bud 400
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III PT-270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 400 higher · +130 hp (+48%)
400400 hp
Cougar III PT-270270 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

400 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 400 higher · +255 ci (+40%)
400893 ci
Cougar III PT-270638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

400 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4006
Cougar III PT-2706
Median Utility Tractor4

400 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar III PT-270 higher · +8 (+67%)
40012
Cougar III PT-27020
Median Utility Tractor12

400 is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

400 (A)Cougar III PT-270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
ManufacturerBig BudSteiger—
Model400Cougar III PT-270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3406B3306TA—
Power Output400hp270hp▲ 400+130 hp · +48%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ Cougar III PT-270+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement893ci638ci▲ 400+255 ci · +40%
Bore5.4in4.8in▲ 400+0.6 in · +13%
Stroke6.5in6in▲ 400+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
TypeFull power shiftConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
LengthNot recorded265in—
WidthNot recorded120in—
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight43,700lb30,715lb▲ 400+12,985 lb · +42%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
System TypeNot recordedDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic and articulated power—

Tires

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded23.1-34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded23.1-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII*—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD with duals—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic and articulated power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple dry disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud 400Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
CoolantNot recorded14gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (400 hp)B · 96th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (893 ci)B · 95th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (43,700 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,715 lb)
A · 400B · Cougar III PT-270Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud 400Full spec pageSteiger Cougar III PT-270