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SteigerModel A
Steiger Cougar III ST-250
Utility
- power
- 252 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
Head to head · Utility
Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Versatile 856
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 856
Utility
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-250
vs
VersatileVersatile 856
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +12 hp (+5%)Cougar III ST-250252 hp
856240 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Cougar III ST-250 is in the 96th percentile; 856 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +27 ci (+4%)Cougar III ST-250638 ci
856611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Cougar III ST-250 is in the 95th percentile; 856 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedCougar III ST-2506
8566
Median Utility Tractor4
Cougar III ST-250 is in the 93rd percentile; 856 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar III ST-250 higher · +8 (+67%)Cougar III ST-25020
85612
Median Utility Tractor12
Cougar III ST-250 is in the 86th percentile; 856 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
Cougar III ST-250 (A)856 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steiger | Versatile | — |
| Model | Cougar III ST-250 | 856 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | 3306DITA | L10 | — |
| Power Output | 252hp | 240hp | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+12 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 611ci | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+27 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 4.9in | ▲ 856+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 6in | 5.4in | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+0.6 in · +11% |
Transmission
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 252in | 260in | ▲ 856+8 in · +3% |
| Width | 96in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 156in | 131in | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+25 in · +19% |
| Operating Weight | 25,000lb | 24,900lb | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+100 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch (optional) | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | 12 Volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Steiger Cougar III ST-250 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14gal | 13.8gal | ▲ Cougar III ST-250+0.2 gal · +1% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (252 hp)B · 96th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 96th percentile (25,000 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,900 lb)
A · Cougar III ST-250B · 856Median Utility Tractor