Compare/Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Wildcat

Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Wildcat

Verdict: Steiger Cougar CR-1225 vs Steiger Wildcat

The Steiger Cougar CR-1225 and the Steiger Wildcat 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 175 hp. Steiger Wildcat 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 Cougar CR-1225 is the newer design (1985 vs 1969). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar CR-1225 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Wildcat 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

175 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-cooled V-8Reference

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

130.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

137.2 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

8.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

114 x 104 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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529.9 LReference

Rated RPM

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3200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Fuller TA 4510Reference

Clutch

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330mm dry discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

145.4 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

open centerReference

Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Rear Type

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IVReference

Rear lift

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3628 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

11249 kgReference

7711 kgReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Wheelbase

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304 cmReference

Front tire

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18.4-30Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Ag front

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18.4-30Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30Reference

Length

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579 cmReference

Height

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353 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Wildcat Serial Numbers

1969

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8000Reference

1970

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8059Reference

1971

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8319Reference

1972

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8369Reference

1973

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8553Reference

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.