Head to head · Utility

Steiger Cougar III PT-250 vs Steiger Cougar IV CM-250

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PT-250250 hp
Cougar IV CM-250250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar III PT-250 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PT-250638 ci
Cougar IV CM-250638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III PT-250 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PT-2506
Cougar IV CM-2506
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar III PT-250 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PT-25020
Cougar IV CM-25020
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III PT-250 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Cougar III PT-250 (A)Cougar IV CM-250 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar III PT-250Cougar IV CM-250—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306T3306—
Power Output250hp250hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ Cougar III PT-250+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci638ciSame
Bore4.8in4.8inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
TypeConstant meshgear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Length265in254in▲ Cougar III PT-250+11 in · +4%
Width120in96in▲ Cougar III PT-250+24 in · +25%
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight28,444lb25,011lb▲ Cougar III PT-250+3,433 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
System TypeOpen Centeropen centerSame
Steering TypeHydraulic powerarticulated power—

Tires

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Front Tire Size18.4x34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4x34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory 3—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic powerarticulated power—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Coolant13gal14gal▲ Cougar IV CM-250+1 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (28,444 lb)B · 96th percentile (25,011 lb)
A · Cougar III PT-250B · Cougar IV CM-250Median Utility Tractor
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