Steiger Cougar III PTA-270

The Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Steiger from 1980 to 1981 as part of the III Series. It features a powerful Caterpillar 3306TA turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine with 270 hp, paired with an Allison HT 754 10-speed transmission. Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, this articulated tractor includes advanced features such as articulated power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and a Safari Cab with air-conditioning. It has a wheelbase of 132.5 inches and weighs 25,500 lbs, with a maximum weight capacity of 34,000 lbs. The tractor's hydraulic system has a 22-gallon capacity with 4 valves and a pump flow of 29.2 gpm. It runs on large agricultural tires and has a rear hitch type III optional. The original price was $87,000 in 1981.