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Steiger Cougar III PT-270 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Cougar III PTA-280 higher · +10 hp (+4%)
Cougar III PT-270270 hp
Cougar III PTA-280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar III PT-270 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar III PTA-280 higher · +217 ci (+34%)
Cougar III PT-270638 ci
Cougar III PTA-280855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III PT-270 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PT-2706
Cougar III PTA-2806
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar III PT-270 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar III PT-270 higher · +10 (+100%)
Cougar III PT-27020
Cougar III PTA-28010
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III PT-270 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

Cougar III PT-270 (A)Cougar III PTA-280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar III PT-270Cougar III PTA-280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3306TANot recorded—
Power Output270hp280hp▲ Cougar III PTA-280+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ Cougar III PT-270+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci855ci▲ Cougar III PTA-280+217 ci · +34%
Bore4.8in5.5in▲ Cougar III PTA-280+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
TypeConstant meshPower shift with torque converter—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
Length265in265inSame
Width120in99in▲ Cougar III PT-270+21 in · +21%
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight30,715lb27,600lb▲ Cougar III PT-270+3,115 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic and articulated powerArticulated power—

Tires

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
Front Tire Size23.1-34Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size23.1-34Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
Hitch TypeIII*Not recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD with duals4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic and articulated powerArticulated power—
Brake TypeMultiple dry disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
Battery Voltage12VNot recorded—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III PT-270Steiger Cougar III PTA-280Difference
Coolant14gal14galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (270 hp)B · 96th percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (30,715 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,600 lb)
A · Cougar III PT-270B · Cougar III PTA-280Median Utility Tractor
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