Compare/Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Verdict: Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

The Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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-280 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 105 hp. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is the lighter machine (12,519 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-280 is the newer design (1981 vs 1978). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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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Rated power

125 hp

105 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Caterpillar 3406-DITReference

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

Drive

4x4 articualted 4WDReference

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Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steiger S-34 outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

851.6 LReference

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Engine

208.8 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

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Displacement

14.6 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 165 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

208.8 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

block heaterReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Torque

1281.4 NmReference

949.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1800Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

34.1 LReference

36.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

66.2 LReference

64.4 LReference

Idle RPM

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650-2860Reference

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

Type

power shift with torque converterReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

3 to 5Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

108.3 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

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

Total flow

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8516.2 lpmReference

Clutch

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Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

Weight

12519 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Front tire

23.1x34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

23.1x34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

672 cmReference

Width

356 cmReference

Shipping weight

12519 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Delco-Remy alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Height

Hood

240 cmReference

Cab

342 cmReference

Exhaust

395 cmReference

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

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 Height

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.