Steiger Cougar CR-1280
The Steiger Cougar CR-1280 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 638 ci 10.5 L engine. The rated power output is 280 hp 208.8 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 23,400 lbs 10614 kg.
Engine Power
280 hp
208.8 kW
Transmission
20 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
23,400 lbs
10614 kg
Steiger Cougar CR-1280 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1985
1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1985 | |
1000 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price was $92,300 in 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-1280 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Steiger Cougar CR-1280 Transmission | |
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20-speed two-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Cougar CR-1280 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 231 hp
172.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 250 hp
186.4 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 |
Valves | 3 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 23,400 lbs
10614 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 | 280 hp
208.8 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-1280 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Weight | 23,400 lbs
10614 kg |
Front axle | Flange |
Front axle | Bar |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle OptOptional | |
Photos
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