Compare/Steiger 2200 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251

Steiger 2200 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251

Verdict: Steiger 2200 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251

The Steiger 2200 and the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III ST-251 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 238 hp. Steiger 2200 is the lighter machine (10,432 kg vs 12,070 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar III ST-251 is the newer design (1976 vs 1963). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger 2200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Clear

Rated power

238 hp

250 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

liquid-cooledReference

Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

177.5 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Displacement

7.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

177.5 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Drawbar (claimed)

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153.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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148.4 kWReference

Compression

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14.1:1Reference

Idle RPM

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830-2260Reference

Torque

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1152.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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41.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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53.0 LReference

Max power

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148.4 kWReference

Transmission

SpicerReference

Spicer SST 1010Reference

Gears

9 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

356mm discsReference

394mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

507.2 LReference

1010.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

204.4 LReference

124.9 LReference

Type

open centerReference

Capacity

204.4 LReference

124.9 LReference

Valves

2Reference

4Reference

Total flow

151.4 lpmReference

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Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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116.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

335 cmReference

325 cmReference

Weight

10432 kgReference

12070 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Rear tire

23.1-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag front

23.1-30Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag rear

23.1-30Reference

23.1-34Reference

Width

259 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height

269 cmReference

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Front tread

228 cmReference

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Rear tread

228 cmReference

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Length

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640 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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395 cmReference

Shipping weight

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12070 kgReference

Max weight

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15422 kgReference

Front axle

—

Raba 598Reference

Cougar III ST-251 Serial Numbers

1976

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106-00001Reference

1977

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106-00166Reference

1978

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106-00256Reference

1979

—

106-00370Reference

1980

—

106-00737Reference

1981

—

106-01055Reference

1982

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106-01501Reference

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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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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208Reference

Battery Group

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8DReference

Test results

Fuel use

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51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12192 kgReference

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.