Overview
The Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 is a four-wheel drive articulated farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, from 1980 to 1981. It is powered by a 270 hp Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine and utilizes an Allison HT 754 10-speed transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The Caterpillar 3306TA turbocharged aftercooled engine is rated at 270 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, with claimed performance of 229 hp at the drawbar.
Chassis and Weight Capacities:
The 4WD articulated chassis features a 132.5-inch wheelbase and 21 inches of ground clearance, with a maximum operating weight of 34,000 lbs.
Hydraulic and Auxiliary Systems:
Equipped with an open-center hydraulic system, the tractor provides a 29.2 gpm pump flow through four valves and carries 225 gallons of fuel.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $87,000 in 1981 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 70 qts (66.2 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306TA / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Idle RPM | 600-2470 |
| Oil capacity | 29 qts (27.4 L) |
| Power | 270 hp (201.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 775 lb-ft (1050.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 229 hp (170.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 125 hp (93.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Allison HT 754 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 22 gal (83.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 29.2 gpm (110.5 lpm) |
| SCV flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
|---|
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 21 inches (53 cm) |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Weight | 25500 lbs (11566 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 25500 lbs (11566 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-38 / 24.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 / 24.5-32 |
Cougar III PTA-270 Serial Numbers
| 1980 | 151-00001 |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 151-00042 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |