Tractor comparison: Utility

Big Bud HN250 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251

Big BudBig Bud HN250
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-251

Main specifications

Main specifications and the Utility category median

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Equal
HN250250 hp
Cougar III ST-251250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

HN250 is in the 96th percentile and Cougar III ST-251 is in the 96th percentile (5,383 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

= Equal
HN250855 ci
Cougar III ST-251855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

HN250 is in the 98th percentile and Cougar III ST-251 is in the 98th percentile (5,580 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
HN2506
Cougar III ST-2516
Median Utility Tractor4

HN250 is in the 93rd percentile and Cougar III ST-251 is in the 93rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar III ST-251 is higher by 8 (+67%)
HN25012
Cougar III ST-25120
Median Utility Tractor12

HN250 is in the 50th percentile and Cougar III ST-251 is in the 86th percentile (4,941 models in the category).

HN250 (A)Cougar III ST-251 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
ManufacturerBig BudSteiger—
ModelHN250Cougar III ST-251—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelNT855NT-855C—
Power Output250hp250hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci855ciSame
Bore5.5in5.5inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
TypeGearManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
LengthNot recorded252in—
WidthNot recorded96in—
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight34,000lb26,610lb▲ HN250+7,390 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated—
Drive TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD)4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud HN250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
CoolantNot recorded14gal—

Category ranking

Category percentiles

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A: 96th percentile (250 hp)B: 96th percentile (250 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A: 98th percentile (855 ci)B: 98th percentile (855 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: 98th percentile (34,000 lb)B: 96th percentile (26,610 lb)
A: HN250B: Cougar III ST-251Median Utility Tractor
Specification pageBig Bud HN250Specification pageSteiger Cougar III ST-251