Steiger Cougar III PT-270

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough farm work. It has a strong 4-wheel drive system and big 23.1-34 tires that help it move easily in fields. The tractor is powered by a Caterpillar 3306TA engine, which is very strong for its size. This engine has 6 cylinders and can produce 270 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful in its class.

This tractor is big and heavy, weighing 30,715 pounds. It has a long body at 264.6 inches, is wide at 120.2 inches, and stands tall at 155.7 inches. The Cougar III PT-270 has a special transmission with 20 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of speed choices. It also has a strong hydraulic system and a category 3 hitch, which lets it work with many different farm tools. The tractor's fuel use is good for its size, using about 11 gallons per hour when working hard.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 270 hp (201.3 kW)

Transmission: Constant mesh

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 30715 lb (13932 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Steiger Cougar III PT-270 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is Excellent. It is greater than 95% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
3306TA
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged aftercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
638 ci (10.5 L)
Bore
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Stroke
6.00 in (152.4 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
270 hp (201.3 kW)
Tested Power Output
106 hp (78.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Constant mesh
Forward Gears
20
Reverse Gears
4
Total Gears
24
Options
20 forward, 4 reverse

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD with duals
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic and articulated power
Brake Type
Multiple dry disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal