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Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 vs Steiger Cougar IV KS-280

SteigerSteiger Cougar III PTA-280
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar IV KS-280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PTA-280280 hp
Cougar IV KS-280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PTA-280855 ci
Cougar IV KS-280855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar IV KS-280 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PTA-2806
Cougar IV KS-2806
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PTA-28010
Cougar IV KS-28010
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 39th percentile; Cougar IV KS-280 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

Cougar III PTA-280 (A)Cougar IV KS-280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar III PTA-280Cougar IV KS-280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelNot recordedNT-855—
Power Output280hp280hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci855ciSame
Bore5.5in5.5inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
TypePower shift with torque converterNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
Length265inNot recorded—
Width99inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,600lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeArticulated powerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar IV KS-280Difference
Coolant14galNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 39th percentile (10)
A · Cougar III PTA-280B · Cougar IV KS-280Median Utility Tractor
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