Compare/Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-270

Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-270

Verdict: Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-270

The Steiger 1250 and the Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger 1250 leads on rated power with 130 hp against 125 hp. Steiger 1250 is the lighter machine (6,259 kg vs 11,566 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 is the newer design (1980 vs 1963). In short: choose the Steiger 1250 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

130 hp

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

340.7 LReference

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Engine

96.9 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 114 mmReference

121 x 152 mmReference

Power

96.9 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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170.8 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2470Reference

Torque

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1050.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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27.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

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66.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

356mm discReference

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Transmission

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Allison HT 754Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

Valves

2Reference

4Reference

Total flow

75.7 lpmReference

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PTO (claimed)

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93.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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83.3 LReference

Capacity

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83.3 LReference

Pump flow

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110.5 lpmReference

SCV flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

274 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

6259 kgReference

11566 kgReference

Front tire

16.9-26Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

16.9-26Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

18.4-26Reference

30.2-35Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

30.2-35Reference

Width

213 cmReference

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Height

223 cmReference

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Front tread

167 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 cmReference

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Max weight

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15422 kgReference

Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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851.6 LReference

Cougar III PTA-270 Serial Numbers

1980

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151-00001Reference

1981

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151-00042Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.