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Steiger Cougar III PT-250

Steiger Cougar III PT-250 tractor
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The Steiger Cougar III PT-250 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Steiger from 1979 to 1980. It features a Caterpillar 3306T turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 250 hp, a 20-speed constant mesh Spicer SST 1010 transmission, and articulated power steering. The tractor includes a Safari Cab with air-conditioning and hydraulic disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 225 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 22 gallons capacity. The Cougar III PT-250 was built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, and originally sold for $74,500 in 1980.
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Power250 hp
Founded1979 - 1980
ModelCougar III PT-250

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Cougar III PT-250

Power

Engine power:250 hp (186.4 kW)
PTO (claimed) 540 RPM:57 hp (42.5 kW)
PTO (claimed) 1000 RPM:105 hp (78.3 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4-34, 23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38
Ag front:18.4-34, 23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3306T
Power:250 hp (186.4 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM:830-2470
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Displacement:638 ci (10.5 L)
Oil capacity:26 qts (24.6 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:52 qts (49.2 L)
Compression ratio:17.5:1

Capacity

Fuel:225 gal (851.6 L)
Hydraulic system:22 gal (83.3 L)

Dimensions

Width:120.2 inches Minimum (305 cm)
Length:264.6 inches (672 cm)
Rear axle:Raba 598
Wheelbase:132.5 inches (336 cm)
Front axle:Raba 598
Max weight:32000 lbs (14515 kg)
Shipping weight:28444 lbs (12902 kg)
Height (exhaust):155.7 inches (395 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:4
Battery CCA:475
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:90
Charging volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:4 or 5
Capacity:22 gal (83.3 L)
Pressure:2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow:20 gpm (75.7 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic disc brakes
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:outboard planetary

Production

Series:III Series
Built in:Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Drive type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price:$74,500 in 1980
Years produced:1979 - 1980

References

Operator's Manual:PT225 - PT250 - PT270 -PT350 (37-060) published in 1978

Transmission

Type:constant mesh
Gears:20 forward and 4 reverse
Model:Spicer SST 1010
Clutch:hydraulic cerametallic dry disc
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.
Oil capacity (transmission only):16 qts (15.1 L)
Oil capacity (transmission and transfer case):37 qts (35.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III Optional

Serial Numbers

1979:142-00001
1980:142-00007

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:hydrostatic-drive
Rear PTO:independent Optional
Rear PTO Type:540/1000