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
![]() | 1985
1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1000 Series
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 | |
Original price | $80,000 (1985) |
Variants | |
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CR1225 | Caterpillar 225 HP |
KR1225 | Cummin 225 HP |
CR1280 | Caterpillar 280 HP |
KR1280 | Cummins 280 HP |
Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Transmission | |
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20-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Cougar CR-1225 Power | |
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Engine | 225 hp
167.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 184 hp
137.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 195 hp
145.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center load sensing |
Pump flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 24,800 lbs
11249 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
References | |
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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 |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 24,800 lbs
11249 kg |
Front axle | Flange |
Front axle | Bar |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle OptOptional | |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Steiger Cougar CR-1225 based on its 225 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High 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 Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep 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 Scale | Broad-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 Scale | High-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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