Steiger

Cougar III PT-250

Farm tractor · 1979–1980 · 250 hp

The Steiger Cougar III PT-250 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1980. It features a Caterpillar 3306T engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a constant mesh type with 20 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineCaterpillar 3306T
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement638 ci (10.5 L)
Bore4.75 in (121 mm)
Stroke6 in (152 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Power Gross250 hp (186.4 kW)
Power Rated250 hp (186.4 kW)
Power PTO57 hp (42.5 kW)
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity26 qts (24.6 L)
Coolant Capacity52 qts (49.2 L)
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Rated2,200 RPM
Idle830-2470 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typeconstant mesh
Transmission ModelSpicer SST 1010
Gears20 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionFive-speed transmission with two ranges and a two-speed transfer case. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges on transmission or transfer case.
Clutchhydraulic cerametallic dry disc
Oil Capacity16 qts (15.1 L)
Available Options20-speed constant mesh

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Pressure2,250 psi (155.1 bar)
System Capacity22 gal (83.3 L)

PTO

Rear Typeindependent optional
Clutchhydrostatic-drive

Hitch

Rear TypeIII

Dimensions

Length264.6 in (672 cm)
Width120.2 in (305 cm)
Height155.7 in (395 cm)
Wheelbase132.5 in (336 cm)

Weight

Shipping28,444 lbs (12,902 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag18.4-34, 23.1-30
Rear Ag18.4-34, 23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38

Fuel

Capacity225 gal (851.6 L)

Steering

Typearticulated power

Cab

CabSafari Cab standard with air-conditioning

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Checked: 3-point hitch category, PTO horsepower. Not checked: PTO speed (540/1000), hydraulic flow, 3-point lift capacity, rear remotes, ballast.

These implements meet this tractor's hitch and PTO-HP requirements — this is not a full compatibility guarantee. Confirm the remaining specs with your dealer before purchasing.