Big BudModel A
Big Bud HN250
Utility
- power
- 250 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
Big Bud HN250 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-250
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SteigerModel B
Steiger Cougar III ST-250
Utility
- power
- 252 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Big BudBig Bud HN250
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-250
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +2 hp (<1%)HN250250 hp
Cougar III ST-250252 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
HN250 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ HN250 higher · +217 ci (+34%)HN250855 ci
Cougar III ST-250638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
HN250 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedHN2506
Cougar III ST-2506
Median Utility Tractor4
HN250 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +8 (+67%)HN25012
Cougar III ST-25020
Median Utility Tractor12
HN250 is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
HN250 (A)Cougar III ST-250 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Big Bud | Steiger | — |
| Model | HN250 | Cougar III ST-250 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | NT855 | 3306DITA | — |
| Power Output | 250hp | 252hp | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 855ci | 638ci | ▲ HN250+217 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 4.8in | ▲ HN250+0.7 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 252in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 96in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 156in | — |
| Operating Weight | 34,000lb | 25,000lb | ▲ HN250+9,000 lb · +36% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch (optional) | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Big Bud HN250 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 14gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (250 hp)B · 96th percentile (252 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 95th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 98th percentile (34,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (25,000 lb)
A · HN250B · Cougar III ST-250Median Utility Tractor