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Years in Production / 1979–1980

Steiger

Cougar III PT-250

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Steiger Cougar III PT-250.

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250hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1979–1980

Production years

Steiger

Manufacturer

Cougar III PT-250 / 01

At a glance

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Original price was $74,500 in 1980

Manufacturer
Steiger

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Articulated power steering

Hydraulic disc brakes

Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Final Drives
outboard planetary

Capacity

Fuel
225 gal851.6 L
Hydraulic System
22 gal83.3 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
22 gal83.3 L
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Valves
4 or 5
Pump Flow
20 gpm75.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III OptOptional

Pto

Rear Pto
independent OptOptional
Clutch
hydrostatic-drive
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
90
Charging Volts
12
Batteries
4
Battery Cca
475
Battery Volts
12

Cougar III PT-250 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Caterpillar 3306T

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
638 ci10.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.75x6.00 inches121 x 152 mm
Power
250 hp186.4 kW
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
830-2470
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
26 qts24.6 L
Coolant Capacity
52 qts49.2 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Cougar III PT-250 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Five-speed transmission with two ranges and a two-speed transfer case. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges on transmission or transfer case.

Transmission
Spicer SST 1010
Transmission Type
constant mesh
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic cerametallic dry disc
Oil Capacity
16 qts*Transmission only15.1 L
Oil Capacity
37 qts*Transmission and transfer case35.0 L

Cougar III PT-250 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
264.6 in672 cm
Width
120.2 in305 cm
Height
155.7 in395 cm
Wheelbase
132.5 in336 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
132.5 inches336 cm
Weight
28444 lbs12902 kg
Front Tire
18.4-34
Rear Tire
18.4-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
18.4-34
Front Ag
23.1-30
Front Ag
24.5-32
Front Ag
30.5-32
Front Ag
20.8-34
Front Ag
23.1-34
Front Ag
18.4-38
Front Ag
20.8-38
Rear Ag
18.4-34
Rear Ag
23.1-30
Rear Ag
24.5-32
Rear Ag
30.5-32
Rear Ag
20.8-34
Rear Ag
23.1-34
Rear Ag
18.4-38
Rear Ag
20.8-38