Compare/Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

Verdict: Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

The Steiger 1250 and the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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 12,519 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 holds more fuel (851.6 L vs 340.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is the newer design (1981 vs 1963). In short: choose the Steiger 1250 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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

Caterpillar 3406-DITReference

Drive

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4x4 articualted 4WDReference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

340.7 LReference

851.6 LReference

Engine

96.9 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

14.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 114 mmReference

137 x 165 mmReference

Power

96.9 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

—

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

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

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

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34.1 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

power shift with torque converterReference

Valves

2Reference

3 to 5Reference

Total flow

75.7 lpmReference

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PTO (claimed)

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93.2 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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108.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

274 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

6259 kgReference

12519 kgReference

Front tire

16.9-26Reference

23.1x34Reference

Rear tire

16.9-26Reference

23.1x34Reference

Ag front

18.4-26Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

30.5x32Reference

Width

213 cmReference

356 cmReference

Height

223 cmReference

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Front tread

167 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 cmReference

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Length

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672 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.