Compare/Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

The Steiger Cougar III ST-250 and the Steiger Turbo Tiger are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Turbo Tiger leads on rated power with 256 hp against 250 hp. Steiger Cougar III ST-250 is the lighter machine (11,340 kg vs 21,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar III ST-250 is the newer design (1976 vs 1973). In short: choose the Steiger Turbo Tiger for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III ST-250 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

250 hp

256 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference

With 30.5-32 tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydraulic articulated powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

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Engine

186.4 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

156.6 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

160.0 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

186.4 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

two paper elementsReference

dryReference

Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Torque

1166.2 NmReference

1057.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

53.0 LReference

56.8 LReference

Max power

160.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference

Dana 1010Reference

Clutch

355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference

355.6mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

gearReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

116.6 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

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PTO (claimed)

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190.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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143.8 LReference

Capacity

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143.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

308 cmReference

Weight

11340 kgReference

21000 to 26000 poundsReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

30.5-32Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

30.5-32Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

640 cmReference

619 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

395 cmReference

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Shipping weight

11340 kgReference

9525 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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339 cmReference

Operating weight

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11793 kgReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

62Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Test results

Fuel use

50.7 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13398 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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783.5 LReference

Turbo Tiger Serial Numbers

1973

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30002Reference

1974

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30063Reference

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.