Compare/Steiger 9150 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-280

Steiger 9150 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-280

Verdict: Steiger 9150 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-280

The Steiger 9150 and the Steiger Cougar III ST-280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 280 hp. Steiger 9150 is the lighter machine (10,432 kg vs 25,600 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger 9150 is the newer design (1986 vs 1981). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

280 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 24.5x32 tires.Reference

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

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

208.8 kWReference

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Displacement

10.0 LReference

14.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 136 mmReference

137 x 165 mmReference

Power (gross)

208.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1234.0 NmReference

1281.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.2 LReference

34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

56.8 LReference

66.2 LReference

Fuel tank

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1010.6 LReference

Engine

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208.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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186.2 kWReference

Power

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208.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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two paper elementsReference

Compression

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14.1:1Reference

Max power

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184.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

393.7mm hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission

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Dana-Spicer 1010Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

193.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

open centerReference

Capacity

68.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 to 4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Total flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear lift

5783 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Cat Pump flow

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120.7 lpmReference

Cummins Pump flow

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108.3 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

643.5 LReference

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Max capacity

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15422 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

325 cmReference

Weight

10432 kgReference

25600 to 30500 poundsReference

Front tire

20.8-38Reference

18.4x38Reference

Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

18.4x38Reference

Ag front

20.8-38Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

693 cmReference

640 cmReference

Width

237 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (hood)

219 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

363 cmReference

395 cmReference

Shipping weight

10432 kgReference

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Max weight

14515 kgReference

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Ground clearance

58 cmReference

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Front axle

101 by 3048 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

101 by 3048 mmReference

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Cummins Shipping

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11612 kgReference

Cat Shipping

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11748 kgReference

Operating

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13834 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100Reference

90Reference

Batteries

3Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Cougar III ST-280 Serial Numbers

1981

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111-00001Reference

1982

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111-01501Reference

1983

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111-02501Reference

Test results

Max pull

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14724 kgReference

Fuel use

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57.2 l/hourReference

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.