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Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Versatile 305

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VersatileModel B

Versatile 305

Utility

power
256 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 305 specs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-250
vs
VersatileVersatile 305

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,321–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 305 higher · +4 hp (+2%)
Cougar III ST-250252 hp
305256 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 96th percentile; 305 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +133 ci (+26%)
Cougar III ST-250638 ci
305505 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 95th percentile; 305 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III ST-2506
3056
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 93rd percentile; 305 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +4 (+25%)
Cougar III ST-25020
30516
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III ST-250 is in the 86th percentile; 305 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

Cougar III ST-250 (A)305 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
ManufacturerSteigerVersatile—
ModelCougar III ST-250305—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3306DITAQSC8.3—
Power Output252hp256hp▲ 305+4 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci505ci▲ Cougar III ST-250+133 ci · +26%
Bore4.8in4.5in▲ Cougar III ST-250+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke6in5.3in▲ Cougar III ST-250+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
TypeManualPartially synchronized / Full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
Length252in265in▲ 305+13 in · +5%
Width96inNot recorded—
Height156in146in▲ Cougar III ST-250+10 in · +7%
Operating Weight25,000lb30,890lb▲ 305+5,890 lb · +24%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
System TypeOpen centerDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch (optional)III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded15,791lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDFour-wheel Drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
Coolant14galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-250Versatile 305Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (252 hp)B · 96th percentile (256 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 94th percentile (505 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (25,000 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,890 lb)
A · Cougar III ST-250B · 305Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageSteiger Cougar III ST-250Full spec pageVersatile 305