Tractor comparison: Utility

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

SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-251
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SteigerSteiger Cougar IV CM-250

Main specifications

Main specifications and the Utility category median

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Equal
Cougar III ST-251250 hp
Cougar IV CM-250250 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar III ST-251 is in the 96th percentile and Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 96th percentile (5,383 models in the category).

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar III ST-251 is higher by 217 ci (+34%)
Cougar III ST-251855 ci
Cougar IV CM-250638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III ST-251 is in the 98th percentile and Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 95th percentile (5,580 models in the category).

Cylinders

= Equal
Cougar III ST-2516
Cougar IV CM-2506
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar III ST-251 is in the 93rd percentile and Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 93rd percentile (5,720 models in the category).

Forward Gears

= Equal
Cougar III ST-25120
Cougar IV CM-25020
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III ST-251 is in the 86th percentile and Cougar IV CM-250 is in the 86th percentile (4,941 models in the category).

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

Full comparison

All specifications

General Information

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

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCaterpillar—
ModelNT-855C3306—
Power Output250hp250hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci638ci▲ Cougar III ST-251+217 ci · +34%
Bore5.5in4.8in▲ Cougar III ST-251+0.7 in · +15%
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
TypeManualgear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Length252in254in▲ Cougar IV CM-250+2 in · <1%
Width96in96inSame
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight26,610lb25,011lb▲ Cougar III ST-251+1,599 lb · +6%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
System TypeOpen Centeropen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerarticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerarticulated power—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

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

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-251Steiger Cougar IV CM-250Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category ranking

Category percentiles

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A: 96th percentile (250 hp)B: 96th percentile (250 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A: 98th percentile (855 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 (26,610 lb)B: 96th percentile (25,011 lb)
A: Cougar III ST-251B: Cougar IV CM-250Median Utility Tractor
Specification pageSteiger Cougar III ST-251Specification pageSteiger Cougar IV CM-250