Compare/Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Puma 1000

Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Puma 1000

Verdict: Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Puma 1000

The Steiger Cougar CR-1225 and the Steiger Puma 1000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar CR-1225 leads on rated power with 195 hp against 190 hp. Steiger Puma 1000 is the lighter machine (7,711 kg vs 11,249 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Puma 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1985). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar CR-1225 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Puma 1000 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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Best match

Clear

Rated power

195 hp

190 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

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

With 18.4x38 tires.Reference

Original price

$80,000 (1985)Reference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power for steerable front axle and articulated chassisReference

Variants

9110

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similar CaseIH modelReference

CR1225

Caterpillar 225 HPReference

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KR1225

Cummin 225 HPReference

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CR1280

Caterpillar 280 HPReference

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KR1280

Cummins 280 HPReference

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Engine

167.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

137.2 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Engine (gross)

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141.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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141.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Torque

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838.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1500Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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33.3 LReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

145.4 kWReference

125.3 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Hydraulic system

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68.1 LReference

Capacity

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68.1 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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2 to 4Reference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Dimensions

Weight

11249 kgReference

7711 kgReference

Front axle

BarReference

101 by 3035 mmReference

Wheelbase

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314 cmReference

Front tire

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18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

Ag front

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18.4-38Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Length

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613 cmReference

Height (hood)

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208 cmReference

Height (cab)

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329 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7711 kgReference

Max weight

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10886 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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101 by 3035 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 330 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 330 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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105Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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625Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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435.3 LReference

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.