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Steiger Cougar III ST-270 vs Steiger Cougar IV CS-280
Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-270 vs Steiger Cougar IV CS-280
The Steiger Cougar III ST-270 and the Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 leads on rated power with 280 hp against 270 hp. Steiger Cougar III ST-270 holds more fuel (1010.6 L vs 851.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 is the newer design (1984 vs 1977). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III ST-270 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
270 hp
280 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1010.6 LReference
851.6 LReference
Engine
201.3 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
163.1 kWReference
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Displacement
10.5 LReference
14.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
137 x 165 mmReference
Power
201.3 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
830-2470Reference
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Torque
1050.9 NmReference
1281.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
34.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
66.2 LReference
Max power
163.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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176.0 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
356mm dry discReference
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Transmission
Dana-Spicer 1010-3BReference
Allison HT 754CRDReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
power shiftReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
4Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
110.5 lpmReference
118.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
325 cmReference
336 cmReference
Weight
11907 kgReference
11907 kgReference
Front tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
30.5-32Reference
20.5-38Reference
Ag rear
30.5-32Reference
20.5-38Reference
Length
640 cmReference
676 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
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Shipping weight
11907 kgReference
11907 kgReference
Max weight
15422 kgReference
15422 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
50 cmReference
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Front axle
Raba 598Reference
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Cougar III ST-270 Serial Numbers
1977
105-00330Reference
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1978
105-00477Reference
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1979
105-00658Reference
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1980
105-00872Reference
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1981
105-0100Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
4Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
208Reference
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Battery Group
8DReference
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Test results
Fuel use
62.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
11508 kgReference
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Variants
CS-280
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Cat EngineReference
KS-280
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Cummins engineReference
Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 Height
Hood
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240 cmReference
Cab
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342 cmReference
Exhaust
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395 cmReference
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.