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Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
The Steiger Cougar III ST-250 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 III ST-250 is the lighter machine (11,340 kg vs 12,070 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1010.6 LReference
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Engine
186.4 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
153.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
160.0 kWReference
148.4 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
186.4 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
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Compression
15:1Reference
14.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1166.2 NmReference
1152.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
41.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Max power
160.0 kWReference
148.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
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830-2260Reference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference
Spicer SST 1010Reference
Clutch
355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference
394mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
116.6 lpmReference
116.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Hydraulic system
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124.9 LReference
Capacity
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124.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
325 cmReference
325 cmReference
Weight
11340 kgReference
12070 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag front
23.1-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
Length
640 cmReference
640 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
395 cmReference
Shipping weight
11340 kgReference
12070 kgReference
Max weight
15422 kgReference
15422 kgReference
Front axle
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Raba 598Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery AH
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208Reference
Battery Group
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8DReference
Test results
Fuel use
50.7 l/hourReference
51.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
13398 kgReference
12192 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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1010.6 LReference
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
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.