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Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
Cougar III ST-250252 hp
Cougar III ST-251250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar III ST-251 higher · +217 ci (+34%)
Cougar III ST-250638 ci
Cougar III ST-251855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III ST-2506
Cougar III ST-2516
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar III ST-25020
Cougar III ST-25120
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar III ST-251 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Cougar III ST-250 (A)Cougar III ST-251 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar III ST-250Cougar III ST-251—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3306DITANT-855C—
Power Output252hp250hp▲ Cougar III ST-250+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci855ci▲ Cougar III ST-251+217 ci · +34%
Bore4.8in5.5in▲ Cougar III ST-251+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
TypeManualManualSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Length252in252inSame
Width96in96inSame
Height156in156inSame
Operating Weight25,000lb26,610lb▲ Cougar III ST-251+1,610 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch (optional)Not recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar III ST-251Difference
Coolant14gal14galSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (252 hp)B · 96th percentile (250 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 · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (25,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,610 lb)
A · Cougar III ST-250B · Cougar III ST-251Median Utility Tractor
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