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Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297
Verdict: Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297
The Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 and the Steiger Panther III PTA-297 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 105 hp. Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 is the newer design (1981 vs 1978). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther III PTA-297 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
125 hp
105 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.Reference
Final drives
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Steiger S-34 outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
187.2 kWReference
220.0 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
153.6 kWReference
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Displacement
14.0 LReference
14.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
140 x 121 mmReference
Power
187.2 kWReference
220.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Pre-heating
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block heaterReference
Rated RPM
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2600Reference
Idle RPM
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650-2860Reference
Torque
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949.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1800Reference
Oil capacity
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36.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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64.4 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
AllisonReference
Allison HT-740Reference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
93.2 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
Type
open centerReference
power shift with torque converterReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540,1000Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Hydraulic system
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83.3 LReference
Capacity
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83.3 LReference
Valves
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4Reference
Pump flow
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132.5 lpmReference
Total flow
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8516.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIIReference
Clutch
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Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
18.4-38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
24.5-32Reference
Ag front
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
20.8-38Reference
Wheelbase
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336 cmReference
Weight
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13143 kgReference
Length
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672 cmReference
Width
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356 cmReference
Shipping weight
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13143 kgReference
Max weight
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15422 kgReference
Variants
PTA-296
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naturally aspiratedReference
PTA-297
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turbochargedReference
Capacities
Fuel
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851.6 LReference
Electrical
Charging system
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Delco-Remy alternatorReference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Batteries
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4Reference
Battery CCA
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475Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Steiger Panther III PTA-297 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.