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Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
Verdict: Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-251
The Steiger Cougar CR-1280 and the Steiger Cougar III ST-251 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. Steiger Cougar CR-1280 is the lighter machine (10,614 kg vs 12,070 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 1976). 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
Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high) with a two-speed power shift.Reference
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
Final drives
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outboard 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
Engine
208.8 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
172.3 kWReference
153.6 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
208.8 kWReference
186.4 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
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Drawbar (tested)
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148.4 kWReference
Compression
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14.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2100Reference
Idle RPM
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830-2260Reference
Torque
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1152.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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41.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
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53.0 LReference
Max power
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148.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Spicer SST 1010Reference
Clutch
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394mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
186.4 kWReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
open centerReference
Valves
3Reference
4Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
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Hydraulic system
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124.9 LReference
Capacity
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124.9 LReference
Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Pump flow
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116.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIIReference
Dimensions
Weight
10614 kgReference
12070 kgReference
Front axle
BarReference
Raba 598Reference
Wheelbase
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325 cmReference
Front tire
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23.1-34Reference
Rear tire
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23.1-34Reference
Ag front
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23.1-34Reference
Ag rear
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23.1-34Reference
Length
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640 cmReference
Width
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243 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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395 cmReference
Shipping weight
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12070 kgReference
Max weight
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15422 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging amps
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90Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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208Reference
Battery Group
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8DReference
Capacities
Fuel
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1010.6 LReference
Cougar III ST-251 Serial Numbers
1976
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106-00001Reference
1977
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106-00166Reference
1978
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106-00256Reference
1979
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106-00370Reference
1980
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106-00737Reference
1981
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106-01055Reference
1982
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106-01501Reference
Test results
Fuel use
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51.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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12192 kgReference
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.