Overview
The Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, featuring an articulated power steering system and a Safari Cab. It is powered by a 14.0L Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine providing a claimed 251 hp and is equipped with a 10-speed Allison transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled Cummins NT 855-C-250 engine is rated at 251 hp, with a claimed drawbar output of 206 hp and a claimed PTO output of 125 hp.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
The mechanical configuration includes a four-wheel drive system managed by an Allison transmission offering 10 forward and 2 reverse gears.
PTO and Hydraulics:
This model features an independent rear PTO with 540 and 1000 RPM capabilities and an open center hydraulic system.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $82,400 in 1981 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Cummins NT 855-C-250 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Power | 251 hp (187.2 kW) |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 206 hp (153.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission | Allison |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Safari Cab |
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| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540,1000 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
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| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Ag front | 18.4-38 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |