Steiger
Cougar III PT-270
Farm tractor · 1977–1981 · 270 hp
SteigerCougar III PT-270
The Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1977 to 1981. It features a Caterpillar 3306TA engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a constant mesh type with 20 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Caterpillar 3306TA |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged aftercooled diesel |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Bore | 4.75 in (121 mm) |
| Stroke | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 |
| Power Gross | 270 hp (201.3 kW) |
| Power Rated | 270 hp (201.3 kW) |
| Power PTO | 105 hp (78.3 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 56 qts (53 L) |
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
| Idle | 830-2480 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | constant mesh |
|---|---|
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Five-speed transmission with two ranges and a two-speed transfer case. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges on transmission or transfer case. |
| Clutch | hydraulic cerametallic dry disc |
| Oil Capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Available Options | 20-speed constant mesh |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Valves | 5 |
| System Capacity | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III |
|---|
Dimensions
| Length | 264.6 in (672 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 120.2 in (305 cm) |
| Height | 155.7 in (395 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 in (336 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 28,444 lbs (12,902 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 18.4-34, 23.1-30 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 18.4-34, 23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | articulated power |
|---|
Cab
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning |
|---|
Compatible Implements
| Model | Type | Width | Min HP |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEFCO RHD-472 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 50 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 96" | 50 hp |
| Bush Hog BH310 variant 3 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 55 hp |
| Land Pride RCF2784 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 1 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3610 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCR2510 - 3 PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3672 | Rotary Cutters | 72" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCFM3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| BEFCO RHD-484 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3010 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 120" | 60 hp |
| Land Pride RCF3684 - 3PT | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 70 hp |
| Bush Hog BH410 variant 2 | Rotary Cutters | 84" | 70 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DB2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride DBM2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCP2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM3760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 95 hp |
| Land Pride RCP3760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 95 hp |
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.