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Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar KR-1280
Verdict: Steiger Cougar III ST-250 vs Steiger Cougar KR-1280
The Steiger Cougar III ST-250 and the Steiger Cougar KR-1280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 250 hp. Steiger Cougar KR-1280 is the lighter machine (10,614 kg vs 11,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Cougar KR-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
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high) with a two-speed power shift.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
1010.6 LReference
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Engine
186.4 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
156.6 kWReference
171.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
160.0 kWReference
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Displacement
10.5 LReference
10.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
125 x 136 mmReference
Power
186.4 kWReference
208.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
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Compression
15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1166.2 NmReference
1234.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
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Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
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Max power
160.0 kWReference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference
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Clutch
355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
open centerReference
two-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Valves
3 to 5Reference
3Reference
Pump flow
116.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
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PTO (claimed)
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186.4 kWReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
325 cmReference
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Weight
11340 kgReference
10614 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
640 cmReference
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Width
243 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
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Shipping weight
11340 kgReference
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Max weight
15422 kgReference
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Front axle
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BarReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
50.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
13398 kgReference
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Variants
CR1225
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Caterpillar 225 HPReference
KR1225
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Cummin 225 HPReference
CR1280
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Caterpillar 280 HPReference
KR1280
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Cummins 280 HPReference
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.