Compare/Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs Steiger Steiger #1

Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs Steiger Steiger #1

Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs Steiger Steiger #1

The Steiger Cougar III ST-251 and the Steiger Steiger #1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III ST-251 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 238 hp. Steiger Steiger #1 is the lighter machine (6,804 kg vs 12,070 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar III ST-251 is the newer design (1976 vs 1958). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Steiger #1 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Steiger

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Clear

Steiger

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

250 hp

238 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Engine

186.4 kWReference

177.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

153.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

148.4 kWReference

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Displacement

14.0 LReference

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

186.4 kWReference

177.5 kWReference

Compression

14.1:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Idle RPM

830-2260Reference

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Torque

1152.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

53.0 LReference

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Max power

148.4 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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454.2 LReference

Transmission

Spicer SST 1010Reference

FullerReference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

394mm dry discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

1010.6 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

124.9 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

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Capacity

124.9 LReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

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Pump flow

116.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

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Weight

12070 kgReference

6804 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

23.1-26Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

23.1-26Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

23.1-26Reference

Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

23.1-26Reference

Length

640 cmReference

617 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

299 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

395 cmReference

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Shipping weight

12070 kgReference

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Max weight

15422 kgReference

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Front axle

Raba 598Reference

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Height (hood)

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203 cmReference

Cougar III ST-251 Serial Numbers

1976

106-00001Reference

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1977

106-00166Reference

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1978

106-00256Reference

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1979

106-00370Reference

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1980

106-00737Reference

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1981

106-01055Reference

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1982

106-01501Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

90Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

208Reference

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Battery Group

8DReference

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Test results

Fuel use

51.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

12192 kgReference

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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.