Compare/Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

Verdict: Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 vs Steiger Turbo Tiger

The Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 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 IV CM-250 is the lighter machine (11,344 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 IV CM-250 is the newer design (1983 vs 1973). In short: choose the Steiger Turbo Tiger for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 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

With 18.4x38 tires.Reference

With 30.5-32 tires.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydraulic articulated powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

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Engine

186.4 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

162.6 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

157.5 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

186.4 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Operating RPM

1700-2100Reference

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Torque

1166.2 NmReference

1057.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1700Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

13.2 LReference

Coolant capacity

53.0 LReference

56.8 LReference

Max power

157.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Starter

—

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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Dana 1010Reference

Clutch

—

355.6mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

137.9 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

117.3 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

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PTO (claimed)

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190.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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143.8 LReference

Capacity

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143.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

327 cmReference

308 cmReference

Weight

11344 kgReference

21000 to 26000 poundsReference

Front tire

18.4x38Reference

30.5-32Reference

Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

30.5-32Reference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

644 cmReference

619 cmReference

Width

366 cmReference

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Shipping weight

11344 kgReference

9525 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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339 cmReference

Operating weight

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11793 kgReference

Ground clearance

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42 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

62Reference

Batteries

3Reference

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Steiger Cougar IV CM-250 Height

Cab

342 cmReference

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Exhaust

395 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

52.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13398 kgReference

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Speeds

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

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.