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Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar IV CM-250
Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar IV CM-250
The Steiger Cougar III ST-250 and the Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 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 11,344 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 is the newer design (1983 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
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
With 18.4x38 tires.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1010.6 LReference
1010.6 LReference
Engine
186.4 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
162.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
160.0 kWReference
157.5 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power
186.4 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
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Compression
15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1166.2 NmReference
1166.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
27.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
53.0 LReference
Max power
160.0 kWReference
157.5 kWReference
Operating RPM
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1700-2100Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference
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Clutch
355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
gearReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
116.6 lpmReference
117.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
325 cmReference
327 cmReference
Weight
11340 kgReference
11344 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4x38Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
23.1-34Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
640 cmReference
644 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
366 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
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Shipping weight
11340 kgReference
11344 kgReference
Max weight
15422 kgReference
15422 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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3Reference
Test results
Fuel use
50.7 l/hourReference
52.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
13398 kgReference
13398 kgReference
Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 Height
Cab
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342 cmReference
Exhaust
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395 cmReference
Speeds
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.