Compare/Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Steiger #1

Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Steiger #1

Verdict: Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Steiger #1

The Steiger Cougar CR-1280 and the Steiger Steiger #1 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar CR-1280 leads on rated power with 250 hp against 238 hp. Steiger Steiger #1 is the lighter machine (6,804 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 CR-1280 is the newer design (1985 vs 1958). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar CR-1280 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Steiger #1 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Steiger

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Clear

Steiger

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

250 hp

238 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

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

208.8 kWReference

177.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

172.3 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

7.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

108 x 127 mmReference

Power

208.8 kWReference

177.5 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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454.2 LReference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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FullerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

186.4 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

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Valves

3Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Dimensions

Weight

10614 kgReference

6804 kgReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Front tire

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23.1-26Reference

Rear tire

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23.1-26Reference

Ag front

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23.1-26Reference

Ag rear

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23.1-26Reference

Length

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617 cmReference

Width

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299 cmReference

Height (hood)

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203 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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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.