Steiger Cougar CR-1225

The Steiger Cougar CR-1225 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 225 hp / 167.8 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 24,800 lbs 11249 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 225 hp / 167.8 kW
Transmission
20 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
24,800 lbs 11249 kg

Overview

Steiger Cougar CR-1225 tractor photo
1985 1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 1000 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price
$80,000 (1985)
Variants
CR1225
Caterpillar 225 HP
KR1225
Cummin 225 HP
CR1280
Caterpillar 280 HP
KR1280
Cummins 280 HP
Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Engine
Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Transmission
20-speed two-speed power shift
Transmission details ...
Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Power
Engine
225 hp 167.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
184 hp 137.2 kW
PTO (claimed)
195 hp 145.4 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard.
Hydraulics
Type
closed-center load sensing
Pump flow
30 gpm 113.6 lpm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
1000
Engine RPM
1000@2100
Dimensions & Tires
Weight
24,800 lbs 11249 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
References
Cougar CR-1225 references literature
Cougar 1000 published in 1984, by Steiger

Engine

Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Caterpillar 3306B
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.75x6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power
225 hp 167.8 kW
Starter type
electric

Transmission

Transmission — 20 forward and 4 reverse two-speed power shift

Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse
Five gears (1-5) in two ranges (low/high) with a two-speed power shift.

Dimensions

Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Tires
Dimensions
Weight
24,800 lbs 11249 kg
Front axle
Flange
Front axle
Bar
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle OptOptional

Photos

Steiger Cougar CR-1225, right side.

Steiger Cougar CR-1225, right side.

Steiger Cougar CR-1225, left side.

Steiger Cougar CR-1225, left side.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Cougar CR-1225 based on its 225 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Steiger Cougar CR-1225.

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 CR-1225 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Cougar CR-1225.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)225 hp
Kilowatts (kW)167.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)228.1 PS

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