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Steiger Cougar 1000 vs Steiger Cougar CR-1280
Verdict: Steiger Cougar 1000 vs Steiger Cougar CR-1280
The Steiger Cougar 1000 and the Steiger Cougar CR-1280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. Steiger Cougar 1000 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 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
250 hp
250 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
With 18.4x38 tires.Reference
Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high) with a two-speed power shift.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Variants
9150
similar CaseIH modelReference
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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
Engine
Engine
208.8 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Displacement
10.0 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
126 x 136 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry with centrifugal precleanerReference
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Torque
1234.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
56.8 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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172.3 kWReference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
186.4 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Valves
2 to 4Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
643.5 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
330 cmReference
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Weight
10432 kgReference
10614 kgReference
Front tire
18.4x38Reference
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Rear tire
18.4x38Reference
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Ag front
18.4x38Reference
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Ag rear
18.4x38Reference
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Length
693 cmReference
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Width
366 cmReference
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Shipping weight
10432 kgReference
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Max weight
14515 kgReference
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Front axle
Outboard planetaryReference
BarReference
Bar rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
100Reference
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Batteries
3Reference
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Battery CCA
625Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Steiger Cougar 1000 Height
Hood
219 cmReference
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Cab
342 cmReference
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Exhaust
363 cmReference
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Speeds
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.