Head to head · Four-Wheel Drive

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 vs Steiger Panther III ST-310

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Four-Wheel Drive

n = 71–162

Engine Power

▲ Panther III ST-310 higher · +30 hp (+11%)
Cougar III ST-280280 hp
Panther III ST-310310 hp
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor375 hp

Cougar III ST-280 is in the 20th percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 29th · 162 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Cougar III ST-280855 ci
Panther III ST-310855 ci
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor826 ci

Cougar III ST-280 is in the 61st percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 61st · 152 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III ST-2806
Panther III ST-3106
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor6

Cougar III ST-280 is in the 50th percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 50th · 159 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar III ST-28020
Panther III ST-31020
Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor16

Cougar III ST-280 is in the 94th percentile; Panther III ST-310 is in the 94th · 146 models

Cougar III ST-280 (A)Panther III ST-310 (B)Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar III ST-280Panther III ST-310—
CategoryFour-Wheel DriveFour-Wheel DriveSame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelNot recordedNTA-855C—
Power Output280hp310hp▲ Panther III ST-310+30 hp · +11%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci855ciSame
Bore5.5in5.5inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
TypeDana-Spicer 1010Manual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
Length252in252inSame
Width96in96inSame
Height156in156inSame
Operating Weight30,500lb30,850lb▲ Panther III ST-310+350 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
System TypeOpen CenterDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDual caliper disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric StarterSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III ST-280Steiger Panther III ST-310Difference
Coolant15.3gal15.8gal▲ Panther III ST-310+0.5 gal · +3%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 375 hp
A · 20th percentile (280 hp)B · 29th percentile (310 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 826 ci
A · 61st percentile (855 ci)B · 61st percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 94th percentile (20)B · 94th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 37,428 lb
A · 30th percentile (30,500 lb)B · 32nd percentile (30,850 lb)
A · Cougar III ST-280B · Panther III ST-310Median Four-Wheel Drive Tractor
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