Compare/Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Tiger

Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Tiger

Verdict: Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Tiger

The Steiger Cougar CR-1225 and the Steiger Tiger are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Tiger leads on rated power with 205 hp against 195 hp. Steiger Tiger is the lighter machine (10,886 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 Cougar CR-1225 is the newer design (1985 vs 1969). In short: choose the Steiger Tiger for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar CR-1225 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

195 hp

205 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

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$80,000 (1985)Reference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Variants

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

238.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

137.2 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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908.4 LReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dana SST1010Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

145.4 kWReference

152.9 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

11249 kgReference

10886 kgReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Front tire

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20.8-38Reference

Rear tire

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20.8-38Reference

Ag front

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23.1-30Reference

Ag rear

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23.1-30Reference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Tiger Serial Numbers

1969

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850Reference

1970

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852Reference

1971

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859Reference

1972

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869Reference

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.