Steiger Cougar 1000
The Steiger Cougar 1000 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 611 ci 10.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 23000 lbs 10432 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW; Diesel (listed): 280 hp / 208.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
170 gal
643.5 L
Transmission
12 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
23000 lbs
10432 kg
Overview
![]() | 1986
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Variants | |
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9150 | similar CaseIH model |
Steiger Cougar 1000 Transmission | |
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12-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Cougar 1000 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 250 hp
186.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 170 gal
643.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing |
Capacity | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Weight | 23000 lbs
10432 kg |
Front tire | 18.4x38 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 100 |
Batteries | 3 |
Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Cougar 1000 published in 1986, by Steiger | |
Steiger Tractor, Inc. published in 1986 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3306B DITA |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with centrifugal precleaner |
Torque | 910 lb-ft
1234.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 60 qts
56.8 L |
Engine Detail — 611 ci / 10.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins LTA-10 |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 611 ci
10.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.95x5.35 inches
126 x 136 mm |
Power | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry with centrifugal precleaner |
Torque | 910 lb-ft
1234.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 60 qts
56.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
With 18.4x38 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Steiger Cougar 1000 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4x38 |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Length | 272.9 inches
693 cm |
Width | 36 inches*Frame
91 cm |
64.3 inches*Cab
163 cm | |
93.5 inches*Fenders
237 cm | |
144.3 inches*Outer tires with duals
366 cm | |
Shipping weight | 23000 lbs
10432 kg |
Max weight | 32000 lbs
14515 kg |
Front axle | Bar: 4.0 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Front axle | Outboard planetary |
Bar rear axle | 4.0 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Outboard planetary rear axle | |
Steiger Cougar 1000 Height | |
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Hood | 86.6 inches
219 cm |
Cab | 135 inches
342 cm |
Exhaust | 143 inches
363 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Steiger Cougar 1000.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Steiger Cougar 1000 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Cougar 1000.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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