Compare/Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Verdict: Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

The Steiger Cougar CR-1280 and the Steiger Turbo Tiger are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Turbo Tiger leads on rated power with 256 hp against 250 hp. Steiger Cougar CR-1280 is the lighter machine (10,614 kg vs 21,000 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 1973). In short: choose the Steiger Turbo Tiger for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar CR-1280 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

250 hp

256 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 30.5-32 tires.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydraulic articulated powerReference

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

238.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

172.3 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

208.8 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Starter type

electricReference

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Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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2600Reference

Torque

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1057.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1700Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

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56.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dana 1010Reference

Clutch

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355.6mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

186.4 kWReference

190.9 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Valves

3Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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Hydraulic system

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143.8 LReference

Capacity

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143.8 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Pump flow

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94.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

10614 kgReference

21000 to 26000 poundsReference

Front axle

BarReference

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Wheelbase

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308 cmReference

Front tire

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30.5-32Reference

Rear tire

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30.5-32Reference

Ag front

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20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

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20.8-38Reference

Length

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619 cmReference

Height (cab)

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339 cmReference

Shipping weight

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9525 kgReference

Operating weight

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11793 kgReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

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62Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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783.5 LReference

Turbo Tiger Serial Numbers

1973

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30002Reference

1974

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30063Reference

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.