Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

The Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 893 ci 14.6 L engine. The rated power output is 280 hp 208.8 kW. Transmission: Allison HT-754. Drive type: 4x4 articualted 4WD. Operating weight: 27600 lbs 12519 kg.

Overview

	1981 - 1983 III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1981 - 1983
III Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $103,000 in 1983

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Transmission
10-speed power shift with torque converter
Transmission details ...

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Power
Engine	280 hp 208.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	225 hp 167.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	125 hp 93.2 kW

Mechanical
Drive	4x4 articualted 4WD
Final drives	outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Pump flow	28.6 gpm 108.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	132.5 inches 336 cm
Weight	27600 lbs 12519 kg
Front tire	23.1x34
Rear tire	23.1x34
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	90

References
PTA Automatic Tractors published in 1981, by Steiger

Engine

Engine options
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins NT-855C
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power	280 hp 208.8 kW
Pre-heating	ether injection
	block heater
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	920 lb-ft 1247.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter type	electric
Oil capacity	35 qts 33.1 L
Coolant capacity	56 qts 53.0 L

Engine Detail — 893 ci / 14.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3406-DIT
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	893 ci 14.6 L
Bore/Stroke	5.4x6.5 inches 137 x 165 mm
Power	280 hp 208.8 kW
Pre-heating	ether injection
	block heater
Rated RPM	2100
Torque	945 lb-ft 1281.4 Nm
Torque RPM	1200
Oil capacity	36 qts 34.1 L
Coolant capacity	70 qts 66.2 L

Transmission

Transmission — Allison HT-754

Transmission	Allison HT-754
Type	power shift with torque converter
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Tires
Ag front	23.1x34
Ag rear	23.1x34
Ag front	18.4x38
	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	24.5x32
	30.5x32
Ag rear	18.4x38
	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	24.5x32
	30.5x32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	132.5 inches 336 cm
Length	264.6 inches 672 cm
Width	39 inches*Frame 99 cm
	95.7 inches*Fenders 243 cm
	140.3 inches*Outer width of duals 356 cm
Shipping weight	27600 lbs 12519 kg
Max weight	34000 lbs 15422 kg

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Height
Hood	94.7 inches 240 cm
Cab	134.9 inches 342 cm
Exhaust	155.7 inches 395 cm

Photos

Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 tractor photo