Massey FergusonModel A
Massey Ferguson 4840
Utility
- power
- 265 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Utility
Massey Ferguson 4840 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
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SteigerModel B
Steiger Cougar III ST-251
Utility
- power
- 250 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 4840
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-251
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 4840 higher · +15 hp (+6%)4840265 hp
Cougar III ST-251250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
4840 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4840 higher · +48 ci (+6%)4840903 ci
Cougar III ST-251855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
4840 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 4840 higher · +2 (+33%)48408
Cougar III ST-2516
Median Utility Tractor4
4840 is in the 99th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar III ST-251 higher · +2 (+11%)484018
Cougar III ST-25120
Median Utility Tractor12
4840 is in the 83rd percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
4840 (A)Cougar III ST-251 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Massey Ferguson | Steiger | — |
| Model | 4840 | Cougar III ST-251 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | V-903 | NT-855C | — |
| Power Output | 265hp | 250hp | ▲ 4840+15 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | ▲ 4840+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 903ci | 855ci | ▲ 4840+48 ci · +6% |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.8in | 6in | ▲ Cougar III ST-251+1.2 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | partial power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 252in | 252in | Same |
| Width | 108in | 96in | ▲ 4840+12 in · +13% |
| Height | 130in | 156in | ▲ Cougar III ST-251+26 in · +20% |
| Operating Weight | 30,920lb | 26,610lb | ▲ 4840+4,310 lb · +16% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | articulated hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | IV | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | articulated hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Massey Ferguson 4840 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 15gal | 14gal | ▲ 4840+1 gal · +7% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (265 hp)B · 96th percentile (250 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (903 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 83rd percentile (18)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 97th percentile (30,920 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,610 lb)
A · 4840B · Cougar III ST-251Median Utility Tractor