Overview
The Steiger Cougar is a high-capacity four-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a powerful 300 hp Caterpillar 10.5L turbocharged diesel engine and a heavy 26,000 lb operating weight. Built for endurance, this articulated machine includes a massive 207-gallon fuel tank and a 10-speed gear transmission to handle demanding agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage:
Utilizing its 300 hp engine and four-wheel drive traction, the Cougar is designed to pull large implements across varied terrain while maintaining stability through its 26,000 lb operating weight.
Large-Scale Farming:
The substantial 207-gallon fuel capacity and 25 gpm hydraulic pump flow enable long-duration operation and efficient control of complex machinery during critical planting or tilling windows.
Heavy Implement Support:
Equipped with an optional Type IV rear hitch capable of lifting 8,000 lbs and a 3-valve hydraulic system, this tractor provides the necessary strength for managing heavy mounted equipment.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $49,000 in 1974 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar D333T / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 25 qts (23.7 L) |
| Power | 300 hp (223.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 681 lb-ft (923.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1550 |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
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| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Dana 1010 |
| Transmission type | 10-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with available air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 207 gal (783.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 38 gal (143.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 38 gal (143.8 L) |
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| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 8000 lbs (3628 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 62 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | 12 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ground clearance | 16.75 inches (42 cm) |
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| Height (cab) | 133.25 inches (338 cm) |
| Length | 244 inches (619 cm) |
| Operating weight | 26000 lbs (11793 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 21000 lbs (9525 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 inches (308 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Weight | 21000 to 26000 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 inches (308 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-30 / 30.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-30 / 30.5-32 |
Cougar Serial Numbers
| 1971 | 10002 |
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| 1972 | 20006 |
| 1973 | 20092 |
| 1974 | 20376 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 20432 |
References
| Description | Cougar published in 1971, by Steiger / Operator's Manual Cougar - Tiger (GA 1003R) published in 1975 / Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH |
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Speeds
| Description | With 23.1x30 tires. |
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