Overview
The Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 is a powerful 280 hp four-wheel drive tractor featuring a 14.0L 6-cylinder Cummins turbocharged diesel engine and an Allison 10-speed power shift transmission. Built in Fargo, North Dakota, this articulated farm machine is designed for heavy-duty performance with a massive 34,000 lbs maximum weight and standard air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
High-Capacity Field Work:
Utilizes 280 hp and 910 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM to handle demanding agricultural tasks requiring significant pulling power and traction.
Extended Operations:
The large 225-gallon fuel tank and standard air-conditioned cab allow for long working days in the field without frequent refueling or operator fatigue.
Heavy Implement Management:
Features an optional Type III rear hitch and a hydraulic system providing 28.6 gpm pump flow at 2250 psi to support various hydraulic attachments and implements.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 56 qts (53.0 L) |
| Description | Cummins NT-855 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 35 qts (33.1 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 910 lb-ft (1234.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 224 hp (167.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Allison HT 754CRD |
| Transmission type | 10-speed power shift |
| Type | power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 28.6 gpm (108.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 266.2 inches (676 cm) |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 25902 lbs (11749 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Width | 52 inches (cab) (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 25902 lbs (11749 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-38 / 24.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 / 24.5-32 |
References
| Description | Cougar IV Steigermatic published in 1983 / The Steiger Line published in 1983 / Cougar IV/Panter IV Steigermatic published in 1984 |
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Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Height
| Cab | 134.7 inches (342 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 155.7 inches (395 cm) |
| Hood | 94.7 inches (240 cm) |
Variants
| CS-280 | Cat Engine |
|---|---|
| KS-280 | Cummins engine |