Head to head · Utility
Ford 846 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
FordFord 846
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-250
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +22 hp (+10%)846230 hp
Cougar III ST-250252 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
846 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +27 ci (+4%)846611 ci
Cougar III ST-250638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
846 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8466
Cougar III ST-2506
Median Utility Tractor4
846 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +5 (+33%)84615
Cougar III ST-25020
Median Utility Tractor12
846 is in the 64th percentile; Cougar III ST-250 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
846 (A)Cougar III ST-250 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Steiger | — |
| Model | 846 | Cougar III ST-250 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | L10-A230 | 3306DITA | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 252hp | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+22 hp · +10% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 611ci | 638ci | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+27 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 4.9in | 4.8in | ▲ 846+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 6in | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+0.6 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized and constant mesh | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 252in | ▲ 846+8 in · +3% |
| Width | Not recorded | 96in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 156in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,000lb | 25,000lb | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+2,000 lb · +9% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch (optional) | — |
| Hitch Category | III | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 13.8gal | 14gal | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+0.2 gal · +1% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 96th percentile (252 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (611 ci)B · 95th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 64th percentile (15)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (25,000 lb)
A · 846B · Cougar III ST-250Median Utility Tractor