Steiger

Steiger Cougar III PT-270

The Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Steiger from 1977 to 1981. It features a Caterpillar 3306TA turbocharged aftercooled 6-cylinder diesel engine with 270 hp (201.3 kW) output. The tractor has a 20-speed constant mesh transmission with 4 reverse gears and hydraulic cerametallic dry disc clutch. It includes articulated power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and a Safari Cab with air-conditioning. The tractor has a large fuel capacity of 225 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 22 gallons. It offers optional rear PTO and hitch types. Dimensions include a 132.5 inch wheelbase, 264.6 inch length, and a shipping weight of 28,444 lbs. The Cougar III PT-270 was built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, and originally sold for $87,000 in 1981.
Power270 hp
Founded1977 - 1981
ModelCougar III PT-270

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Cougar III PT-270

Power
Engine power270 hp (201.3 kW)
PTO (claimed) 540 RPM57 hp (42.5 kW)
PTO (claimed) 1000 RPM105 hp (78.3 kW)
Tires
Ag rear18.4-34, 23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38
Ag front18.4-34, 23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38
Engine
Typeturbocharged aftercooled diesel
ModelCaterpillar 3306TA
Power270 hp (201.3 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM830-2480
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM2200
Bore/Stroke4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Displacement638 ci (10.5 L)
Oil capacity26 qts (24.6 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity56 qts (53.0 L)
Compression ratio17.5:1
Capacity
Fuel225 gal (851.6 L)
Hydraulic system22 gal (83.3 L)
Dimensions
Width120.2 inches Minimum (305 cm)
Length264.6 inches (672 cm)
Rear axleRaba 598
Wheelbase132.5 inches (336 cm)
Front axleRaba 598
Max weight32000 lbs (14515 kg)
Shipping weight28444 lbs (12902 kg)
Height (exhaust)155.7 inches (395 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries4
Battery CCA475
Battery volts12
Charging amps90
Charging volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves4 or 5
Capacity22 gal (83.3 L)
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSafari Cab standard with air-conditioning
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic disc brakes
SteeringArticulated power steering
Final drivesoutboard planetary
Production
SeriesIII Series
Built inFargo, North Dakota, USA
Drive typeFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Original price$87,000 in 1981
Years produced1977 - 1981
References
Operator's ManualPT225 - PT250 - PT270 -PT350 (37-060) published in 1978
Transmission
Typeconstant mesh
Gears20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic cerametallic dry disc
DescriptionFive-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 TypeIII Optional
Serial Numbers
1977143-00001
1978143-00082
1979143-00154
1980143-00211
1981143-00236
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchhydrostatic-drive
Rear PTOindependent Optional
Rear PTO Type540/1000