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Steiger Cougar 1000 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
Verdict: Steiger Cougar 1000 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
The Steiger Cougar 1000 and the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 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 12,070 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
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
126 x 136 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with centrifugal precleanerReference
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Torque
1234.0 NmReference
1152.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
53.0 LReference
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
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Idle RPM
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830-2260Reference
Oil capacity
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41.6 LReference
Max power
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148.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
394mm dry discReference
Transmission
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Spicer SST 1010Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
186.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
124.9 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
124.9 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
4Reference
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
1010.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
325 cmReference
Weight
10432 kgReference
12070 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
12070 kgReference
Max weight
14515 kgReference
15422 kgReference
Front axle
Outboard planetaryReference
Raba 598Reference
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
2Reference
Battery CCA
625Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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208Reference
Battery Group
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8DReference
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
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
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106-00370Reference
1980
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106-00737Reference
1981
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106-01055Reference
1982
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106-01501Reference
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.