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SteigerModel A
Steiger Cougar IV CS-280
Utility
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 893 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Utility
Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-296
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SteigerModel B
Steiger Panther III PTA-296
Utility
- power
- 296 hp
- displacement
- 903 ci
- Cylinders
- 8
- Forward gears
- 8
SteigerSteiger Cougar IV CS-280
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther III PTA-296
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Panther III PTA-296 higher · +16 hp (+6%)Cougar IV CS-280280 hp
Panther III PTA-296296 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 96th percentile; Panther III PTA-296 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Panther III PTA-296 higher · +10 ci (+1%)Cougar IV CS-280893 ci
Panther III PTA-296903 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 98th percentile; Panther III PTA-296 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ Panther III PTA-296 higher · +2 (+33%)Cougar IV CS-2806
Panther III PTA-2968
Median Utility Tractor4
Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 93rd percentile; Panther III PTA-296 is in the 99th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar IV CS-280 higher · +2 (+25%)Cougar IV CS-28010
Panther III PTA-2968
Median Utility Tractor12
Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 39th percentile; Panther III PTA-296 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
Cougar IV CS-280 (A)Panther III PTA-296 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steiger | Steiger | Same |
| Model | Cougar IV CS-280 | Panther III PTA-296 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | 3406 | V-903 | — |
| Power Output | 280hp | 296hp | ▲ Panther III PTA-296+16 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ▲ Panther III PTA-296+2 · +33% |
| Displacement | 893ci | 903ci | ▲ Panther III PTA-296+10 ci · +1% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 5.5in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 4.8in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 10-speed manual | power shift with torque converter | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | open center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | articulated power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | articulated power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 | Steiger Panther III PTA-296 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | electric | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (280 hp)B · 96th percentile (296 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 98th percentile (893 ci)B · 98th percentile (903 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 99th percentile (8)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 39th percentile (10)B · 23rd percentile (8)
A · Cougar IV CS-280B · Panther III PTA-296Median Utility Tractor