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Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +15 hp (+5%)
Cougar IV CM-280280 hp
Panther III PTA-297295 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 96th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +10 ci (+1%)
Cougar IV CM-280893 ci
Panther III PTA-297903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 98th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Panther III PTA-297 higher · +2 (+33%)
Cougar IV CM-2806
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 93rd percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 99th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +12 (+150%)
Cougar IV CM-28020
Panther III PTA-2978
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 86th percentile; Panther III PTA-297 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

Cougar IV CM-280 (A)Panther III PTA-297 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar IV CM-280Panther III PTA-297—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3406VT-903—
Power Output280hp295hp▲ Panther III PTA-297+15 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,600RPM▲ Panther III PTA-297+500 RPM · +24%
Cylinders68▲ Panther III PTA-297+2 · +33%
Displacement893ci903ci▲ Panther III PTA-297+10 ci · +1%
Bore5.4in5.5in▲ Panther III PTA-297+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6.5in4.8in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+1.7 in · +35%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeGearpower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Length254in265in▲ Panther III PTA-297+11 in · +4%
Width96in99in▲ Panther III PTA-297+3 in · +3%
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,011lb28,975lb▲ Panther III PTA-297+3,964 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
System TypeOpen centeropen center load sensing—
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
Coolant17.5gal17gal▲ Cougar IV CM-280+0.5 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Panther III PTA-297Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (280 hp)B · 96th percentile (295 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (893 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (25,011 lb)B · 97th percentile (28,975 lb)
A · Cougar IV CM-280B · Panther III PTA-297Median Utility Tractor
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