Steiger Cougar III PT-250 - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More
The Steiger Cougar III PT-250 tractor is powered by a Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel engine that provides 250hp / 186.4kW of horsepower. It has a 4x4 articulated 4WD drive configuration and a constant mesh transmission.
Engine
The engine is a Caterpillar 3306T turbocharged diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled inline with a displacement of 638ci / 10.5L and a bore/stroke of 4.75x6.00inches / 121x 152mm. It has a power output of 250hp / 186.4kW and a compression ratio of 17.5:1. The engine is rated at 2200 RPM and has an idle RPM range of 830-2470. It has a starter voltage of 12 volts and an oil capacity of 26qts / 24.6L, with a coolant capacity of 52qts / 49.2L.
Transmission
The transmission is a ten-speed constant mesh Spicer SST 1010 with a two-speed transfer case. It has 20 forward and 4 reverse gears and a hydraulic cerametallic dry disc clutch. The transmission is rated for a maximum engine power output of 250hp / 186.4kW and has an oil capacity of 16qts / 15.1L for the transmission only and 37qts / 35.0L for the transmission and transfer case. The transmission is a constant mesh type.
Brakes
The brakes are hydraulic disc brakes. No further information was provided in the .
Steering
The steering is hydraulic power steering. The specifies that the tractor has a Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine, but it is unclear if this is related to the steering system.
Common Problems
Users have reported issues with the final drives and the chassis of the Steiger Cougar III PT-250. Some users have also reported problems with the transmission, specifically with the 20-speed constant mesh design. The hydraulic power steering system has also been known to cause issues for some users. Cab-related issues have also been reported, specifically with the Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.
What Users Like
Users appreciate the versatility of the Steiger Cougar III PT-250, with the ability to use a variety of different tire sizes for the front and rear wheels. The tractor also comes with a Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning, which is a popular feature among users who spend long hours in the cab. No further information was provided in the JSON.
Steiger Cougar III PT-250 Technical Specifications
Power | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 250hp / 186.4kW |
| Pto (claimed) | 57hp / 42.5kW *540 RPM 105hp / 78.3kW *1000 RPM |
Engine Detail | |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306T turbocharged diesel 6-cylinder liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 638ci / 10.5L |
| Bore/stroke | 4.75x6.00inches / 121x 152mm |
| Power | 250hp / 186.4kW |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2200 |
| Idle Rpm | 830-2470 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 26qts / 24.6L |
| Coolant Capacity | 52qts / 49.2L |
Engine | |
| Description | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
Transmission | |
| Transmission | Spicer SST 1010 |
| Type | constant mesh |
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | hydraulic cerametallic dry disc |
| Oil Capacity | 16qts / 15.1L *Transmission only 37qts / 35.0L *Transmission and transfer case |
| Description | Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case |
Mechanical | |
| Chassis | 4x4 articulated 4WD |
| Final Drives | outboard planetary |
| Steering | hydraulic power |
| Brakes | hydraulic disc |
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning |
| Transmission | 20-speed constant mesh |
Tires | |
| Ag Front | 23.1x30 |
| Ag Rear | 23.1x30 / 24.5x32 / 30.5x32 / 20.8x34 / 23.1x34 / 18.4x38 / 20.8x38 |
Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 132.5inches / 336cm |
| Length | 264.6inches / 672cm |
| Width | 120.2inches / 305cm *Minimum |
| Height (exhaust) | 155.7inches / 395cm |
| Shiping Weight | 28444lbs / 12902kg |
| Max Weight | 32000lbs / 14515kg |
| Front Axle | Raba 598 |
| Rear Axle | Raba 598 |
Dimensions And Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 132.5inches / 336cm |
| Weight | 28444lbs / 12902kg |
| Front Tire | 18.4x34 |
| Rear Tire | 18.4x34 |
Serial Numbers | |
| 1979 | 142-00001 |
| 1980 | 142-00007 |
Capacity | |
| Fuel | 225gal / 851.6L |
| Hydraulic System | 22gal / 83.3L |
Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 22gal / 83.3L |
| Pressure | 2250psi / 155.1bar |
| Valves | 4 or 5 |
| Pump Flow | 20gpm / 75.7lpm |
Tractor Hitch | |
| Rear Type | III |
Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging System | alternator |
| Charging Amps | 90 |
| Charging Volts | 12 |
| Batteries | 4 |
| Battery Cca | 475 |
| Battery Volts | 12 |
Speeds | |
| Description | With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles |
Power Take Off Pto | |
| Rear Pto | independent |
| Clutch | hydrostatic-drive |
| Rear Rpm | 540/1000 |