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Steiger Cougar 1000 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-250
Verdict: Steiger Cougar 1000 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-250
The Steiger Cougar 1000 and the Steiger Cougar III ST-250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. Steiger Cougar 1000 is the lighter machine (10,432 kg vs 11,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1976). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
250 hp
250 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
With 18.4x38 tires.Reference
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Variants
9150
similar CaseIH modelReference
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Engine
Engine
208.8 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Displacement
10.0 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
126 x 136 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with centrifugal precleanerReference
two paper elementsReference
Torque
1234.0 NmReference
1166.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
Fuel tank
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1010.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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156.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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160.0 kWReference
Compression
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15:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Oil capacity
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27.4 LReference
Max power
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160.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference
Transmission
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Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
186.4 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
2 to 4Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
102.2 lpmReference
116.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
643.5 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
325 cmReference
Weight
10432 kgReference
11340 kgReference
Front tire
18.4x38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4x38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag front
18.4x38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag rear
18.4x38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Length
693 cmReference
640 cmReference
Width
366 cmReference
243 cmReference
Shipping weight
10432 kgReference
11340 kgReference
Max weight
14515 kgReference
15422 kgReference
Front axle
Outboard planetaryReference
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Bar rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
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Height (exhaust)
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395 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
100Reference
90Reference
Batteries
3Reference
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Battery CCA
625Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Steiger Cougar 1000 Height
Hood
219 cmReference
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Cab
342 cmReference
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Exhaust
363 cmReference
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Speeds
Test results
Fuel use
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50.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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13398 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.