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Steiger Cougar II ST-300 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Cougar II ST-300 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
Cougar II ST-300300 hp
Panther III PTA-297295 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar II ST-300 is in the 97th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +265 ci (+42%)
Cougar II ST-300638 ci
Panther III PTA-297903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar II ST-300 is in the 95th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +2 (+33%)
Cougar II ST-3006
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar II ST-300 is in the 93rd percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 99th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar II ST-300 higher · +2 (+25%)
Cougar II ST-30010
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar II ST-300 is in the 39th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Cougar II ST-300 (A)Panther III PTA-297 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

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General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar II ST-300Panther III PTA-297—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3006TVT-903—
Power Output300hp295hp▲ Cougar II ST-300+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,600RPM▲ Panther III PTA-297+400 RPM · +18%
Cylinders68▲ Panther III PTA-297+2 · +33%
Displacement638ci903ci▲ Panther III PTA-297+265 ci · +42%
Bore4.8in5.5in▲ Panther III PTA-297+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6in4.8in▲ Cougar II ST-300+1.2 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeManualpower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Length244in265in▲ Panther III PTA-297+21 in · +9%
Width96in99in▲ Panther III PTA-297+3 in · +3%
Height133inNot recorded—
Operating Weight22,000lb28,975lb▲ Panther III PTA-297+6,975 lb · +32%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
System TypeOpen Centeropen center load sensing—
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 33—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated power—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Coolant15gal17gal▲ Panther III PTA-297+2 gal · +13%

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar II ST-300Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (300 hp)B · 96th percentile (295 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 95th percentile (22,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (28,975 lb)
A · Cougar II ST-300B · Panther III PTA-297Median Utility Tractor
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