Compare/Steiger 2200 vs Steiger Cougar CR-1280

Steiger 2200 vs Steiger Cougar CR-1280

Verdict: Steiger 2200 vs Steiger Cougar CR-1280

The Steiger 2200 and the Steiger Cougar CR-1280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar CR-1280 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 238 hp. Steiger 2200 is the lighter machine (10,432 kg vs 10,614 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar CR-1280 is the newer design (1985 vs 1963). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar CR-1280 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger 2200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Best match

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Steiger

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Clear

Rated power

238 hp

250 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

liquid-cooledReference

Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high) with a two-speed power shift.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

177.5 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Displacement

7.0 LReference

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

121 x 152 mmReference

Power

177.5 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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172.3 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

SpicerReference

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Gears

9 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

356mm discsReference

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Capacities

Fuel

507.2 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

204.4 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Capacity

204.4 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

3Reference

Total flow

151.4 lpmReference

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PTO (claimed)

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186.4 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

335 cmReference

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Weight

10432 kgReference

10614 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-26Reference

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Rear tire

23.1-26Reference

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Ag front

23.1-30Reference

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Ag rear

23.1-30Reference

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Width

259 cmReference

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Height

269 cmReference

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Front tread

228 cmReference

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Rear tread

228 cmReference

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Front axle

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BarReference

Variants

CR1225

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Caterpillar 225 HPReference

KR1225

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Cummin 225 HPReference

CR1280

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Caterpillar 280 HPReference

KR1280

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Cummins 280 HPReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.