Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough jobs. It has a 4x4 articulated chassis, which means it can turn easily in tight spaces. The tractor is powered by a big Cummins diesel engine with 6 cylinders. This engine is very strong, producing 280 horsepower at 2100 RPM. The engine size is much larger than most other tractors, making it great for heavy work.

This tractor has a special transmission with 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. It uses power shift technology, which makes changing gears smooth and easy. The Cougar III is big and heavy, weighing 27,600 pounds. It has large 34-inch agricultural tires on both the front and back. The tractor is 264.6 inches long and 99 inches wide. It also has a strong hydraulic system and a category III hitch for attaching big implements. With its high power and weight, this Steiger tractor is built to handle the toughest farming tasks with ease.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 280 hp (208.8 kW)

Transmission: Power shift with torque converter

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 27600 lb (12519 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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 PTA-280 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 PTA-280 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% 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 PTA-280 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
6
Displacement
855 ci (14.0 L)
Bore
5.50 in (139.7 mm)
Stroke
6.00 in (152.4 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
280 hp (208.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
Power shift with torque converter
Forward Gears
10
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Articulated power