SteigerFarm Tier
Steiger Cougar III PTA-270
Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 delivers 270 HP. Mainstream median tier in Farm class. High ballast / heavy traction ballast (Pulling powerhouse)
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Category Benchmark Standing & Percentiles
Relative performance compared against all 9,935 models in the Farm equipment category.
Engine Horsepower Rating
270 HP61th Percentile
MinMedian: 68.6 HPClass Max: 960 HP
Power-to-Weight Traction Density10.59 HP / 1,000 lb
High ballast / heavy traction ballast (Pulling powerhouse)
Operating Mass: 25,500 lbs
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity20 gpm
Exceeds the 16.5 gpm category median for modern hydraulic implements.
Category Median: 16.5 gpm
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Complete Machine Specifications
Engine & Mechanics
Rated Horsepower270 HP
ModelCaterpillar 3306TA
Typeturbocharged aftercooled diesel
Cylinders6
Displacement10.5 L
Drivetrain & Transmission
Drive Type4WD
TransmissionStandard
Forward Gears10
Reverse Gears2
Hydraulics & Dimensions
Pump Flow (Standard)20 gpm
Base Shipping Weight25,500 lbs
Wheelbase132.5 in
Nebraska TestStandard Factory