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Steiger 105 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280
Verdict: Steiger 105 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280
The Steiger 105 and the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 118 hp. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is the newer design (1981 vs 1960). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger 105 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Steiger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
118 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
2-cycle engineReference
Caterpillar 3406-DITReference
Total built
3Reference
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Drive
4x4 articualted 4WDReference
4x4 articualted 4WDReference
Final drives
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outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
88.0 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.5 LReference
14.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 127 mmReference
137 x 165 mmReference
Power
88.0 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2100Reference
Fuel tank
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851.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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167.8 kWReference
Pre-heating
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block heaterReference
Torque
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1281.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Oil capacity
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34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
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66.2 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
SpicerReference
Allison HT-754Reference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
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93.2 kWReference
Type
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power shift with torque converterReference
Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Valves
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3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
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108.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIIReference
Dimensions
Front tire
18.4-26Reference
23.1x34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-26Reference
23.1x34Reference
Ag front
18.4-26Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
18.4-26Reference
30.5x32Reference
Wheelbase
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336 cmReference
Weight
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12519 kgReference
Length
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672 cmReference
Width
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356 cmReference
Shipping weight
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12519 kgReference
Max weight
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15422 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Height
Hood
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240 cmReference
Cab
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342 cmReference
Exhaust
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395 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.