Steiger Cougar III PT-270

The Steiger Cougar III PT-270 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The rated power output is 270 hp 201.3 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 28444 lbs 12902 kg.

Overview

	1977 - 1981 III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1977 - 1981
III Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $87,000 in 1981

Steiger Cougar III PT-270 Engine
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Steiger Cougar III PT-270 Transmission
20-speed constant mesh
Transmission details ...

Steiger Cougar III PT-270 Power
Engine	270 hp 201.3 kW
PTO (claimed)	57 hp (540 RPM) 42.5 kW
	105 hp (1000 RPM) 78.3 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	225 gal 851.6 L
Hydraulic system	22 gal 83.3 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	22 gal 83.3 L
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	4 or 5
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Clutch	hydrostatic-drive
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	132.5 inches 336 cm
Weight	28444 lbs 12902 kg
Front tire	18.4-34
Rear tire	18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90
Charging volts	12
Batteries	4
Battery CCA	475
Battery volts	12

References
Operator's Manual PT225 - PT250 - PT270 -PT350 (37-060) published in 1978

Engine

Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3306TA
Configuration	turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power	270 hp 201.3 kW
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	830-2480
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	26 qts 24.6 L
Coolant capacity	56 qts 53.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — 20 forward and 4 reverse constant mesh

Type	constant mesh
Gears	20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic cerametallic dry disc
Oil capacity	16 qts*Transmission only 15.1 L
	37 qts*Transmission and transfer case 35.0 L
Five-speed transmission with two ranges and a two-speed transfer case. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges on transmission or transfer case.
With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.

Dimensions

Steiger Cougar III PT-270 Tires
Ag front	18.4-34
Ag rear	18.4-34
Ag front	23.1-30
	24.5-32
	30.5-32
	20.8-34
	23.1-34
	18.4-38
	20.8-38
Ag rear	23.1-30
	24.5-32
	30.5-32
	20.8-34
	23.1-34
	18.4-38
	20.8-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	132.5 inches 336 cm
Length	264.6 inches 672 cm
Width	120.2 inches*Minimum 305 cm
Height (exhaust)	155.7 inches 395 cm
Shipping weight	28444 lbs 12902 kg
Max weight	32000 lbs 14515 kg
Front axle	Raba 598
Raba 598 rear axle

Photos

Steiger Cougar III PT-270