Steiger Cougar IV CM-280
The Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 893 ci 14.6 L engine. The rated power output is 280 hp 208.8 kW. Transmission: 20 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 25011 lbs 11344 kg.
Engine Power
280 hp
208.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
267 gal
1010.6 L
Transmission
20 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
25011 lbs
11344 kg
Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1983 - 1985
IV SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1983 - 1985 | |
IV Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Engine | |
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Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 267 gal
1010.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Transmission | |
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20-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 252 hp
187.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Steiger Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 31 gpm
117.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 129 inches
327 cm |
Weight | 25011 lbs
11344 kg |
Front tire | 18.4x38 |
Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 3 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Cougar IV published in 1983, by Steiger | |
The Steiger Line published in 1983 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 893 ci / 14.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3406 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 893 ci
14.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.50 inches
137 x 165 mm |
Power | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Operating RPM | 1700-2100 |
Torque | 945 lb-ft
1281.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 70 qts
66.2 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 20 forward and 4 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
With 18.4x38 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4x38 |
Ag rear | 18.4x38 |
Ag front | 20.8x34 |
20.8x38 | |
23.1x34 | |
24.5x32 | |
30.5x32 | |
Ag rear | 20.8x34 |
20.8x38 | |
23.1x34 | |
24.5x32 | |
30.5x32 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 129 inches
327 cm |
Length | 253.6 inches
644 cm |
Width | 96 inches*Width over fenders.
243 cm |
144.3 inches*Width over 18.4x38 duals.
366 cm | |
Shipping weight | 25011 lbs
11344 kg |
Max weight | 34000 lbs
15422 kg |
Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Height | |
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94.8 inches
240 cm | |
Cab | 134.8 inches
342 cm |
Exhaust | 155.8 inches
395 cm |
Photos
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