Steiger Cougar III PTA-280: all source data

All 85 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerSteiger
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
(no label)Original price was $103,000 in 1983
Engine
(no label)Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank225 gal | 851.6 L
Transmission
(no label)10-speed power shift with torque converter
Power
Engine280 hp | 208.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)225 hp | 167.8 kW
PTO (claimed)125 hp | 93.2 kW
Mechanical
Drive4x4 articualted 4WD
Final drivesoutboard planetary
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic disc brakes
(no label)Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pressure2250 psi | 155.1 bar
Valves3 to 5
Pump flow28.6 gpm | 108.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIII
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase132.5 inches | 336 cm
Weight27600 lbs | 12519 kg
Front tire23.1x34
Rear tire23.1x34
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps90

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
(no label)Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel
Engine detail
(no label)Cummins NT-855C
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement855 ci | 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke5.50x6.00 inches | 140 x 152 mm
Power280 hp | 208.8 kW
Pre-heatingether injection
Pre-heatingblock heater
Rated RPM2100
Torque920 lb-ft | 1247.5 Nm
Torque RPM1400
Starter typeelectric
Oil capacity35 qts | 33.1 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)56 qts | 53.0 L
(no label)Caterpillar 3406-DIT
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled inline
Displacement893 ci | 14.6 L
Bore/Stroke5.4x6.5 inches | 137 x 165 mm
Power280 hp | 208.8 kW
Pre-heatingether injection
Pre-heatingblock heater
Rated RPM2100
Torque945 lb-ft | 1281.4 Nm
Torque RPM1200
Oil capacity36 qts | 34.1 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)70 qts | 66.2 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionAllison HT-754
Typepower shift with torque converter
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front23.1x34
Ag rear23.1x34
Ag front18.4x38
Ag front20.8x34
Ag front20.8x38
Ag front24.5x32
Ag front30.5x32
Ag rear18.4x38
Ag rear20.8x34
Ag rear20.8x38
Ag rear24.5x32
Ag rear30.5x32
Dimensions
Wheelbase132.5 inches | 336 cm
Length264.6 inches | 672 cm
Width39 inches | 99 cm
Width95.7 inches | 243 cm
Width140.3 inches | 356 cm
Shipping weight27600 lbs | 12519 kg
Max weight (Max)34000 lbs | 15422 kg
Height
Hood94.7 inches | 240 cm
Cab134.9 inches | 342 cm
Exhaust155.7 inches | 395 cm