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Steiger Cougar vs Steiger Panther III PTA-296
Verdict: Steiger Cougar vs Steiger Panther III PTA-296
The Steiger Cougar and the Steiger Panther III PTA-296 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar leads on rated power with 300 hp against 296 hp. Steiger Panther III PTA-296 is the newer design (1978 vs 1971). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther III PTA-296 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
300 hp
296 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
With 23.1x30 tires.Reference
Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine
223.7 kWReference
220.7 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
14.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
140 x 121 mmReference
Power
223.7 kWReference
220.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2600Reference
Torque
923.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1550Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
23.7 LReference
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Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Dana 1010Reference
Allison HT-740Reference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Capacities
Fuel
783.5 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
143.8 LReference
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Type
gearReference
power shift with torque converterReference
Capacity
143.8 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
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Valves
3Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
94.6 lpmReference
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Steering flow
60.6 lpmReference
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Steering press.
103.4 barReference
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Rear Type
IVReference
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Rear lift
3628 kgReference
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Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
308 cmReference
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Weight
21000 to 26000 poundsReference
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Front tire
23.1-30Reference
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Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
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Ag front
20.8-38Reference
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Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
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Length
619 cmReference
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Width
243 cmReference
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Height (cab)
338 cmReference
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Shipping weight
9525 kgReference
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Operating weight
11793 kgReference
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Ground clearance
42 cmReference
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Cougar Serial Numbers
1971
10002Reference
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1972
20006Reference
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1973
20092Reference
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1974
20376Reference
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Final
20432Reference
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Electrical
Ground
12Reference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
62Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Speeds
Variants
PTA-296
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naturally aspiratedReference
PTA-297
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turbochargedReference
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.