Head to head · Utility

Big Bud KT350 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-270

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Big BudModel A

Big Bud KT350

Utility

power
350 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full KT350 specs
Big BudBig Bud KT350
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III PT-270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ KT350 higher · +80 hp (+30%)
KT350350 hp
Cougar III PT-270270 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

KT350 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ KT350 higher · +217 ci (+34%)
KT350855 ci
Cougar III PT-270638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

KT350 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
KT3506
Cougar III PT-2706
Median Utility Tractor4

KT350 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%)
KT35012
Cougar III PT-27020
Median Utility Tractor12

KT350 is in the 50th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

KT350 (A)Cougar III PT-270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
ManufacturerBig BudSteiger—
ModelKT350Cougar III PT-270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3306TA—
Power Output350hp270hp▲ KT350+80 hp · +30%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci638ci▲ KT350+217 ci · +34%
Bore5.5in4.8in▲ KT350+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
TypeManualConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
LengthNot recorded265in—
WidthNot recorded120in—
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight40,000lb30,715lb▲ KT350+9,285 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
System TypeNot recordedDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic and articulated power—

Tires

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded23.1-34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded23.1-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII*—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD with duals—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic and articulated power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple dry disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecBig Bud KT350Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
CoolantNot recorded14gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 98th percentile (350 hp)B · 96th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 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 (40,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,715 lb)
A · KT350B · Cougar III PT-270Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageBig Bud KT350Full spec pageSteiger Cougar III PT-270