Compare/Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

The Steiger Cougar III ST-251 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-251 is the lighter machine (12,070 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-251 is the newer design (1976 vs 1973). In short: choose the Steiger Turbo Tiger for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 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

186.4 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

153.6 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

148.4 kWReference

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Displacement

14.0 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

186.4 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Compression

14.1:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

830-2260Reference

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Torque

1152.6 NmReference

1057.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1700Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

53.0 LReference

56.8 LReference

Max power

148.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Spicer SST 1010Reference

Dana 1010Reference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

394mm dry discReference

355.6mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

1010.6 LReference

783.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

124.9 LReference

143.8 LReference

Type

open centerReference

gearReference

Capacity

124.9 LReference

143.8 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

4Reference

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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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

308 cmReference

Weight

12070 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

12070 kgReference

9525 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

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Front axle

Raba 598Reference

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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

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

Charging amps

90Reference

62Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

208Reference

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Battery Group

8DReference

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Charging volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

51.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

12192 kgReference

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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.