SteigerModel A
Steiger Cougar III PTA-280
Utility
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Utility
Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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
SteigerSteiger Cougar III PTA-280
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-251
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Cougar III PTA-280 higher · +30 hp (+12%)Cougar III PTA-280280 hp
Cougar III ST-251250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedCougar III PTA-280855 ci
Cougar III ST-251855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedCougar III PTA-2806
Cougar III ST-2516
Median Utility Tractor4
Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar III ST-251 higher · +10 (+100%)Cougar III PTA-28010
Cougar III ST-25120
Median Utility Tractor12
Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 39th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 86th · 4,941 models
Cougar III PTA-280 (A)Cougar III ST-251 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steiger | Steiger | Same |
| Model | Cougar III PTA-280 | Cougar III ST-251 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | NT-855C | — |
| Power Output | 280hp | 250hp | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+30 hp · +12% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 855ci | 855ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.5in | 5.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Power shift with torque converter | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 265in | 252in | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+13 in · +5% |
| Width | 99in | 96in | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+3 in · +3% |
| Height | Not recorded | 156in | — |
| Operating Weight | 27,600lb | 26,610lb | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+990 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Steiger Cougar III ST-251 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14gal | 14gal | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (280 hp)B · 96th percentile (250 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 39th percentile (10)B · 86th percentile (20)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 97th percentile (27,600 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,610 lb)
A · Cougar III PTA-280B · Cougar III ST-251Median Utility Tractor