Steiger
Cougar III PTA-280
Farm tractor · 1981–1983 · 280 hp
SteigerCougar III PTA-280
The Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1981 to 1983. It features a Cummins NT-855C engine, and articulated power steering. The transmission is a power shift with torque converter type with 10 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Cummins NT-855C |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14 L) |
| Bore | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Stroke | 6 in (152 mm) |
| Power Gross | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Power Rated | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Power PTO | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 920 lb-ft (1,247.5 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,400 RPM |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 35 qts (33.1 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 56 qts (53 L) |
| Manufacturer | Cummins |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | power shift with torque converter |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Allison HT-754 |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Available Options | 10-speed power shift with torque converter |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 28.6 gpm (108.3 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Valves | 3 |
PTO
| Rear Type | 540/1000 |
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Hitch
| Rear Type | III |
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Dimensions
| Length | 264.6 in (672 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 39 in (99 cm) |
| Height Cab | 134.9 in (342 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 in (336 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 27,600 lbs (12,519 kg) |
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Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 23.1x34, 18.4x38 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 23.1x34, 18.4x38, 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 24.5x32, 30.5x32 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
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Steering
| Type | articulated power |
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Cab
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Land Pride DBM2660 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
| Land Pride RCPM2760 | Rotary Cutters | 60" | 75 hp |
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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.