Head to head · Utility

Steiger Cougar III ST-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

▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
Cougar III ST-250252 hp
Cougar IV CM-250250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

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

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

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

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

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306DITA3306—
Power Output252hp250hp▲ Cougar III ST-250+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci638ciSame
Bore4.8in4.8inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
TypeManualgear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Length252in254in▲ Cougar IV CM-250+2 in · <1%
Width96in96inSame
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,000lb25,011lb▲ Cougar IV CM-250+11 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
System TypeOpen centeropen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerarticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch (optional)Category 3—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedelectric—

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Coolant14gal14galSame

Operator Station

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

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 · 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 · 96th percentile (25,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (25,011 lb)
A · Cougar III ST-250B · Cougar IV CM-250Median Utility Tractor
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