Steiger Cougar III ST-251

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Steiger Cougar III ST-251 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough jobs. It has a 4x4 articulated chassis and four-wheel drive, making it great for working in rough fields. The tractor is big, measuring 252 inches long, 96 inches wide, and 155.8 inches tall. It's also heavy, weighing 26,610 pounds, which is very high compared to other tractors.

Under the hood, the Cougar III has a strong Cummins NT-855C diesel engine. This engine has 6 cylinders and is turbocharged, giving it lots of power. It can produce 250 horsepower, which is very high for tractors. The engine size is also very large at 855 cubic inches. The tractor has a manual transmission with 20 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, allowing for precise speed control. It uses hydrostatic power steering and has an open center hydraulic system. The Cougar III is built for serious farm work, with agricultural tires and a category III hitch for attaching big implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 250 hp (186.4 kW)

Transmission: Manual

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 26610 lb (12070 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Steiger Cougar III ST-251 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 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 ST-251 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% 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 ST-251 is Excellent. It is greater than 97% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 is Below Average. It is greater than 15% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Model
NT-855C
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
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
250 hp (186.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Manual
Forward Gears
20
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

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