Compare/Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Verdict: Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

The Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 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-270 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 105 hp. Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 is the lighter machine (11,566 kg vs 13,143 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 is the newer design (1980 vs 1978). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

125 hp

105 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steiger S-34 outboard planetaryReference

Engine

201.3 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

170.8 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

201.3 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

600-2470Reference

650-2860Reference

Torque

1050.9 NmReference

949.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1800Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

36.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

66.2 LReference

64.4 LReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Allison HT 754Reference

Allison HT-740Reference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

93.2 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

Type

open centerReference

power shift with torque converterReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

Valves

4Reference

Pump flow

110.5 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

SCV flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

Total flow

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8516.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.Reference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Capacities

Fuel

851.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

Weight

11566 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-38Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

30.2-35Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

30.2-35Reference

20.8-38Reference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

Ground clearance

53 cmReference

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Length

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672 cmReference

Width

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356 cmReference

Shipping weight

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13143 kgReference

Cougar III PTA-270 Serial Numbers

1980

151-00001Reference

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1981

151-00042Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Delco-Remy alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

Variants

PTA-296

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naturally aspiratedReference

PTA-297

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turbochargedReference

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.