steiger cougar iii st 280
![]() | 1981 - 1983
III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | 1981 - 1983 | III Series | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1981 - 1983 | ||||
III Series | ||||
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
1981 - 1983 | |
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III 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 $89,000 in 1983 |
Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Engines | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 267 gal
1010.6 L |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Transmission | |
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20-speed | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 249.69 hp
186.2 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Safari Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. |
Photos | |
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Steiger Cougar III ST-280 photos... ![]() |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Cat Pump flow | 31.9 gpm
120.7 lpm |
Cummins Pump flow | 28.6 gpm
108.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 128 inches
325 cm |
Weight | 25600 to 30500 pounds |
Front tire | 18.4x38 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
Cougar III ST-280 Serial Numbers | |
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1981 | 110-00001 |
1982 | 110-01501 |
1983 | 110-02501 |
1981 | 111-00001 |
1982 | 111-01501 |
1983 | 111-02501 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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ST Tractors published in 1981, by Steiger | |
ST Tractors published in 1982, by Steiger |
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