Overview
The Steiger Cougar CR-1280 is a powerful four-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a 280 hp Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and a 20-speed two-speed power shift transmission. Built in Fargo, North Dakota, this articulated machine offers a standard cab and a high-performance closed-center load sensing hydraulic system with three valves.
Ideal Applications
Heavy Tillage and Field Work:
With 280 hp and a 23,400 lb operating weight, this four-wheel drive tractor is built to handle demanding primary tillage tasks using its 231 hp claimed drawbar capacity.
High-Capacity PTO Operations:
The independent 1000 RPM rear PTO, providing a claimed 250 hp, allows the tractor to efficiently operate large-scale implements requiring high power output.
Versatile Land Management:
The 20-speed transmission with 20 forward and 4 reverse gears, combined with articulated power steering, provides the range and maneuverability needed for various large-acreage farm applications.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $92,300 in 1985 |
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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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| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3306B / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Starter type | electric |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 231 hp (172.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 250 hp (186.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high) with a two-speed power shift. |
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| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission type | 20-speed two-speed power shift |
| Type | two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed-center load sensing |
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| Valves | 3 |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Charging system | alternator |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Description | Flange rear axle / Bar rear axle OptOptional |
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| Front axle | Flange / Bar |
| Weight | 23,400 lbs (10614 kg) |
| Weight | 23,400 lbs (10614 kg) |
References
| Description | Cougar 1000 published in 1984, by Steiger |
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Variants
| CR1225 | Caterpillar 225 HP |
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| CR1280 | Caterpillar 280 HP |
| KR1225 | Cummin 225 HP |
| KR1280 | Cummins 280 HP |